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Image of he STEMulator portal that has been developed by the NSTF to encourage learning in STEM fields

Free online tool encourages STEM exploration, discovery and learning

22nd February 2022

The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) has developed an online, interactive, virtual landscape aimed at stimulating learners’ curiosity in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and... 


Innovative thermal energy storage chain

Innovative thermal energy storage chain

9th March 2020

Academics at the University of Nottingham, in the UK have developed thermal energy technology for a range of applications including buildings, greenhouses, cold storage and industrial processes.... 


Screening app brings hearing hope

Screening app brings hearing hope

6th February 2020

According to the Centre for Deaf Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, deafness is one of the greatest disabilities in South Africa affecting more than 4-million people. It is estimated... 


Prize-winning edible straws

Prize-winning edible straws

22nd January 2020

A passion for environmental sustainability recently bagged a second-year Chemical Engineering student at Stellenbosch University (SU) a massive cash prize. Moved by a Facebook post of a sea turtle... 


Apron belt feeder promises strength and control

Apron belt feeder promises strength and control

13th December 2019

A new apron belt feeder for run-of-mine (RoM) and stockyard applications offers the strength of an apron feeder with the spillage control of a conveyor system. The belt-over-apron feeder has a... 


Office chair for changing workspaces

29th November 2019

A task chair with an automatic tilt and suspension armrest was unveiled in Italy last year and is now available for order worldwide. As more organisations move towards the concept of shared... 


Mobile phones monitor flood levels

Mobile phones monitor flood levels

15th November 2019

A new water monitoring station that measures levels, flows, flumes and stage discharge via cloud networks has been launched, to assist in the mitigation of the effects of floodwaters, stormwater... 


Artificial turf scores at the Moses Mabhida stadium

Artificial turf scores at the Moses Mabhida stadium

25th October 2019

The 9 000 m² run off that surrounds the central soccer pitch at Durban’s iconic Moses Mabhida stadium has been clad in artificial turf imported from Europe. The artificial grass was designed using... 


Extruder offers higher casting speed

Extruder offers higher casting speed

18th October 2019

A new model of extruder for hollow-core slab production, has been introduced. The new machine will offer high casting speed, second generation automatic compaction control and bouncing prevention.... 


The rig control system enhances automation of rotary blast hole rigs

Another step towards fully autonomous mining

4th October 2019

A fifth generation Rig Control System (RCS) has been introduced. The RCS is a hardware and software interface between a drill rig and the operator. Features such as machine-to-machine... 


Battery electric loader prepares to surface

Battery electric loader prepares to surface

20th September 2019

A new battery electric load-haul-dump (LHD) underground mining loader is currently being developed. The design promises the use of advanced technology lithium-ion batteries and fast, onboard... 


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