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Hygienic and accurate flow measurement
ifm’s ultrasonic sensor detects flows of conductive and non-conductive media with high precision.

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SEW-EURODRIVE to exhibit energy-efficient automation at Propak Cape
[Sponsored] SEW-EURODRIVE will showcase its MOVI-C modular automation portfolio at Propak Cape, demonstrating how integrated drive and automation technologies can help processing and packaging companies reduce energy consumption and improve production consistency.

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One sensor, three switchable output modes with IO-Link
Siemens’ new Sitrans TS200 IO-Link temperature sensor is available in three sizes, and offers three switchable output modes in one device with remote firmware update capability and an integrated LED for quick status checks.

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Latest articles

Paper might carry the message but pressure carries the process
VEGA Controls SA, Editor's Choice

Accurate pressure measurement is critical throughout pulp and paper production, from chemical pulping to steam drying and wastewater treatment. VEGA’s VEGABAR transmitter range offers South African mills robust, precise monitoring for these demanding conditions.
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How SCE approaches sensor selection for critical environments
Specialised Climate Engineering , Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring

Specifying the right sensor for a critical climate involves far more than matching a datasheet accuracy figure. As an authorised Vaisala HVAC partner, SCE explains how understanding the environment, the measurement purpose and sensor placement determines effective climate control.
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Mine-wide water monitoring at Nkomati Nickel plant
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists, Data Acquisition & Telemetry

Omniflex is supplying a new wireless telemetry system for Nkomati Nickel plant, restoring mine-wide monitoring of water and pumping systems across six outstations as the operation prepares to resume following a R753 million restart investment.
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Building efficiency into cement production with SCADA and IIoT
Adroit Technologies, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

For decades, Adroit Technologies has worked alongside leading cement producers, helping them gain greater visibility into their operations through advanced SCADA and IIoT solutions.
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Sustainable solutions for sugar
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, News

BMG received a Special Commendation Exhibition Stand Award at the South African Sugar Technologists’ Association Congress, where it showcased an integrated turnkey drive solution designed to simplify the upgrading of ageing crushing-mill drive systems.
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Loop signature Part 2-7: Basics of frequency plots, Part 2
PLCs, DCSs & Controllers

Part 2-7 of the Loop Signature series examines what happens when a controller is switched into automatic, explaining pole-cancellation tuning, the effect of P, I and D terms on the Bode open loop plot, the rules of instability and how the ultimate gain and period are determined.
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Network-capable remote relay system with flexible channel assignment
Phoenix Contact , PLCs, DCSs & Controllers

Phoenix Contact has launched a modular PLC-Interface Ethernet Gateway remote relay system with up to 56 configurable I/O channels, multi-protocol support including Profinet Class C and S2 redundancy, and compatibility with established controller software for straightforward network integration.
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SAIMC: Durban branch
SAIMC, SAIMC

At the SAIMC Durban branch September 2026 technology meeting, Werner Das of SICK explored how deep learning is moving industrial machine vision beyond rule-based systems into practical, everyday quality control on the factory floor.
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Software-defined automation is overcoming hardware interoperability limits
Schneider Electric South Africa, SCADA/HMI

Schneider Electric’s Kobus Vermeulen and Sydney Higgo explain how open communication standards and software-defined architectures are enabling industrial operators to integrate legacy equipment, new control systems, and cloud platforms without disrupting operations.
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Changing gas quality calls for smarter combustion control
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring

As South Africa prepares for a transition from declining Mozambican natural gas to a proposed methane-rich bridge, LNG, industrial users can no longer assume a constant Wobbe Index and calorific value. The compact RMG RGQ 5 provides fast, plant-level gas-quality data to support approved burner and engine settings.
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Sitrans P320/P420 pressure transmitters with PROFINET over Ethernet-APL
Pressure Measurement & Control

Siemens’ Sitrans P320/P420 pressure transmitters are now available with PROFINET over Ethernet-APL, enabling data transmission at 10 Mb/s over cable lengths of up to 1 000 m with built-in intrinsic safety for use in hazardous areas.
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Condition monitoring in hazardous areas
SKF South Africa, Motion Control & Drives

SKF is further strengthening its condition monitoring offer portfolio by a newly developed hazardous area version of its Microlog Analyzer dBX portable vibration analyser.
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Bi-SAER partnership powers fluid solutions across key industrial sectors
Bearings International, Valves, Actuators & Pump Control

Bearings International entered the local pumps market in 2025 through an exclusive distribution agreement with Italian manufacturer SAER, bringing a range of centrifugal, multistage and submersible pump solutions to South African mining, municipal, agricultural and industrial sectors.
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Modular UPS system with scalable, high-availability architecture
Electrical Power & Protection

Legrand South Africa has launched its fifth-generation TriMOD three-phase modular UPS, available from 10 to 80 kW. The system features hot-swappable modules, multiple input/output configurations, and up to 99% efficiency in Eco Mode, designed for data centres and critical industrial environments.
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Electrically operated diaphragm pumps for caustic services
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Motion Control & Drives

BMG’s new EVO series electric diaphragm pumps – which form part of Ingersoll Rand’s ARO fluid handling products – are designed to enhance energy efficiency and improve fluid handling productivity in many industries, including the chemical and petrochemical sectors.
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Sinamics G210 versatile drive for continuous motion applications
Motion Control & Drives

Siemens has expanded its drive portfolio with the Sinamics G210, a versatile converter for continuous motion applications that combines motor openness with modular hardware, software options and flexible communication on a scalable OEM platform.
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Sinamics G210X for advanced pump, fan and compressor applications
Siemens South Africa, Motion Control & Drives

Siemens has introduced the Sinamics G210X, a frequency converter for pump, fan and compressor applications combining easy engineering, IP55 protection and integrated S2 system redundancy for reliable operation in demanding infrastructure environments.
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Ready-to-use hybrid cables
igus , Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors

igus South Africa is expanding its readycable hybrid range, combining power and data transmission in a single line to simplify automation cabling. The latest additions include harnessed cables for Siemens Sinamics S210 drives and SEW-EURODRIVE motors with MOVILINK
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