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Full HD rugged tablet built for clarity
The Winmate D140 is a 35 cm full-HD rugged tablet built for clarity, speed and durability, with Intel Core performance, IP65 and Military Standard protection and built-in cooling fan.

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SEW-EURODRIVE drives innovation at automotive plant
[Sponsored] A major automotive manufacturer in Gauteng has boosted its operational efficiency, safety and energy savings with the installation of SEW-EURODRIVE’s advanced MOVIGEAR mechatronic drive system in its newly expanded buffering zone.

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Monitoring analogue process values
Everywhere in industry, electronic sensors are used to detect process values such as temperature, pressure or flow. Process value monitoring often takes place directly in the sensor.

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Latest articles

Loop Signature 30: Nonlinearity in control loops (Part 1)
Michael Brown Control Engineering, Editor's Choice, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

If nonlinearity occurs it means that if one is to carry on controlling with the same response to changes in load or setpoint, then the tuning of the controller will also need to be adjusted to meet the new conditions.
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PC-based control regulates innovative dehumidifiers
Beckhoff Automation, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Swedish company, Airwatergreen is breaking new ground in the dehumidification of air in industrial buildings and warehouses. The patented CVP technology reduces energy requirements and ensures an indoor climate that prevents corrosion and mould growth. PC-based control from Beckhoff regulates this innovative process.
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From the Editor's Desk: The human side of automation
Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control), News

Spring is here, holidays are getting closer and there’s a new energy in the air. With this in mind, in this issue we cover the very important topic of ECSA registration. SAIMC’s COO, Gerhard Greeff, ...
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Controlling pneumatics via IO-Link
ifm - South Africa, Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Pneumatic airboxes control cylinders or actuators using compressed air, and are found in a wide range of industrial applications.
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Green hydrogen could be the missing link in powering the future of technology
Electrical Power & Protection

Green hydrogen has numerous applications across multiple industries. It also has the potential to provide a clean energy source to power future technology, with far-reaching implications for both industry and society.
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Why industry should enter the world of operator training simulators
Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing

System-agnostic operator training simulator (OTS) software is a somewhat unsung hero of industry that trains plant operators in a virtual world that mirrors real-world operations. The benefits are multiple.
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igus expands 3D printing capabilities
igus , Motion Control & Drives

Motion plastics specialist, igus South Africa has introduced a new 3D printing service capable of producing custom parts in two engineering-grade polymers with exceptional strength and without the need for lubrication.
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Bühler hosts Student Career Expo
News

Bühler Southern Africa recently hosted its fourth annual Student Career Expo, reaffirming its commitment to inspiring and guiding the next generation towards diverse and rewarding career possibilities.
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The unseen crisis in our taps
News

South Africa’s water crisis is no longer looming. It is already here. To move forward, water treatment must become part of a broader infrastructure renewal agenda. This includes decentralised solutions, private-sector innovation and long-term investment.
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PDS implementation on mines
Sensors & Transducers

Level 9 vehicle intervention for collision avoidance has been mandatory on South African mines since 2022, yet the effective roll-out of proximity detection systems remains slower than expected. This is not due to the technical limitations of integration but to operational readiness on site.
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Industrial valve solutions
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Valves, Actuators & Pump Control

BMG’s Fluid Technology division supplies and supports an extensive range of components for fluid technology systems. These include valves, hydraulic hoses and fittings, accumulators, cylinders, heat exchangers, hydraulic motors and hydraulic plumbing, as well as pumps and reservoir accessories.
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Reliable power for demanding applications
Conical Technologies, Electrical Power & Protection

In modern industrial automation, reliability, efficiency and compact design are critical when selecting power supplies. The Mibbo Power MTR480 three-phase DIN-rail power supply is engineered to meet these exacting requirements.
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Schneider Electric unveils new range of circuit breakers
Schneider Electric South Africa, Electrical Power & Protection

Schneider Electric has launched its new MasterPacT MTZ Active range of circuit breakers in South Africa. This is a revolutionary new circuit breaker designed to set new benchmarks for safety, efficiency and sustainability while ensuring business continuity.
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Precise, fast universal power and net quality meter
Vepac Electronics, Electrical Power & Protection

The eCap from Vepac measures voltages, currents, power, power factor, energy, frequency and total harmonic distortion (THD) with all harmonics (up to 20th), and allows fully galvanically isolated transmission via the integrated Modbus RTU/RS485 interface.
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Smart automated lubrication
SKF South Africa, Motion Control & Drives

A leading customer of SKF in Tunisia’s paper and pulp industry was facing significant challenges with the manual lubrication of its paper machine. SKF had the solution.
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New RFID communication module
Siemens South Africa, Industrial Wireless

The new Siemens RFID communication module, Simatic RF128C enhances efficiency and flexibility, making it ideal for applications in the battery, electronics and semiconductor industries.
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New temperature transmitters with Profibus connectivity
Temperature Measurement

Siemens is enhancing its temperature measuring device portfolio with the transmitter duo, Sitrans TH420 PA and Sitrans TF420 PA. Both devices feature Profibus connectivity, advanced safety functions and expedited commissioning all in one unit.
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Creating new magnets for electric motors
Innomotics, Editor's Choice

Innomotics, a global specialist in electric motors and large drive systems, is coordinating a consortium for a research project on ‘Integrated Product and Process Innovation for Electric Drives’.
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