Brake takes the heat on aluminium smelter January 2023 With superheated molten metal moving through the facility, aluminium smelters need equipment that operates at the highest level of reliability. To ensure that the hoist installed on its aluminium smelter ...
Eliminating resonance in stepper motor applications January 2023 Engineers are increasingly turning to stepper motors for a simple and cost-effective positioning solution. However, due to the design of these motors and the way they are driven, there is an inherent ...
Ammonia as energy January 2023 A New York startup, Amogy says it has successfully demonstrated the world’s first ammonia-powered tractor. The ammonia-to-energy system was incorporated into a standard, medium-sized John Deere tractor. ...
Efficient spillage solutions January 2023 OST-Africa’s range of materials handling, screen and transmission products includes an efficient spillage solution, designed to prevent production losses during materials handling in diverse sectors.
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Modular drives for power generation January 2023, SEW-EURODRIVE To best meet urgent local needs and harsh conditions with massively improved lead times, SEW-EURODRIVE is on a mission to localise its modular drive concept for a variety of industrial drive applications. ...
One stop shop for copper mine braking system January 2024 A major mine hoist OEM contacted Svendborg Brakes when it required reliable braking systems for a double drum, 20 ton system for a copper mine hoist.
PC-based control for additive manufacturing with solid-state metals January 2024, Beckhoff Automation Meld Manufacturing has pioneered a solid-state metal additive process that is based on applying friction and force. The advantages compared to melt-based processes include very large format 3D printers and higher part strength. For optimal control of its systems, the company relies on flexible EtherCAT and PC-based control technology from Beckhoff.
ATRO – the modular industrial robot system 12 December 2022, Beckhoff Automation The new ATRO (automation technology for robotics) system from Beckhoff is a modular industrial robot system that can be used to assemble the optimal robot structures for different applications on an individual and flexible basis.
BMG retains Danfoss DrivePro service partner status January 2023, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG BMG’s 24-hour service to customers includes a package of technical services ranging from telephone assistance, to repairs, to on-site support.
IP67 PLCs control autonomous conveyor modules January 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa, Editor's Choice, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers Self-driven, electric eCarts from the Krups Group optimise the assembly and testing track in the battery pack production of German car manufacturers.
MV motors can deliver reliability and better total cost January 2023, WEG Africa Where electric motors are employed in critical applications, any underperformance or failure can cost owners dearly in downtime. This is where MV electric motors can help mitigate operational risk.
Keeping track of conveyor efficiency November 2022 The SureSupport system efficiently reinforces the belt and prevents belt sag at the infeed, which is normally caused by the impact energy of falling materials being conveyed.
PC-based control for vehicles converted to electric drives November 2022 For small-series producers and manufacturers with a wide range of vehicle variants, being able to count on comprehensive test bench technology that is fast, flexible and cost-effective is hugely important. Kempten University of Applied Sciences has implemented a test bench just like this for ABT e-Line, allowing it to perform tasks such as testing Volkswagen vans that have been converted to an electric drive. PC-based control technology from Beckhoff serves as the central feature of the standard industrial components used.
The next step in grid decarbonisation November 2022, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has launched the RM AirSeT, its newest gas-insulated (GIS) switchgear with pure air technology and digital connectivity. This equips grid operators with an innovative solution to ...
Bipedal robot breaks Guinness record November 2022
An untethered robot, invented at the Oregon State University College of Engineering, and produced by OSU spinout company Agility Robotics, has established a Guinness world record for the fastest ...
High tech drive solution November 2022, SEW-EURODRIVE
One of the star attractions at SEW-EURODRIVE’s stand at the Electra Mining Africa 2022 exhibition was the company’s new generation MOVI-C all-in-one modular drive solution, which had its African launch ...
Dry compressed air by design November 2022, Artic Driers International A new model has been added to the broad range of desiccant air dryers manufactured by Artic Driers in South Africa. The SA97 air dryer is capable of drying 1,8 m3/min of air to -40°C at 7 bar. It is ...
Fuel for the future November 2022, Omron Electronics In the coming years, hydrogen propulsion systems will be found in many different application scenarios, such as transport, heating and power generation.
Cables for repetitive movement and robotics November 2022 A leading manufacturer of flexible cables and energy chains that protect moving cables, igus, is extending its product range in South Africa to cater for increasing demand. Igus energy chains are used ...
Revolutionary zero-emission seaglider November 2022, Siemens South Africa
Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that Regent has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of cloud-based software and services to help pioneer a new category of vehicle called the seaglider. ...
