Oval XTS line and PC-based control optimise plastic hose production March 2022, Beckhoff Automation When changing formats, for example, for a conversion to other winding lengths, the solution eliminates the need for mechanical adjustments and re-programming in the six-axis machine responsible for feeding the material.
Intelligent cathodic protection system February 2022, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists Omniflex has developed the PowerView CP cathodic protection system over several years to bring up-to-date technology to impressed current cathodic protection.
Siemens guides Tiger Brands along its digitalisation journey January 2022, Siemens South Africa The project involved upgrading the legacy plant control system with the implementation of a combined Siemens WINCC scada and PM-addons along with the associated network and control equipment that included communication converters, PLCs, VSDs and ASI modules for various process areas.
TwinCAT for test rig automation November 2021, Beckhoff Automation Flexibility and high performance in control program generation for endurance testing.
ABB moves toward zero-carbon mines November 2021, ABB South Africa ABB has launched ABB Ability eMine, a portfolio of solutions that will help accelerate the move toward a zero-carbon mine.
Legacy alarm upgrade for Uganda’s power generator November 2021, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists In a digital age, where we rely so heavily on computer-based equipment, do we still need bulky, hard-wired annunciator panels?
EtherCAT saves space in wind turbines October 2021, Beckhoff Automation At this year’s Husum Wind during September, Beckhoff demonstrated its many years of know-how and its broad product range for the wind power industry.
Smart production line configuration October 2021, Iritron In the discrete manufacturing environment, a tool change or the reconfiguration of a production line is a major cause of production loss.
Migration from factory automation to process engineering October 2021, Pepperl+Fuchs Pepperl+Fuchs has developed a range of high-tech sensors that have proven themselves in discrete applications. With added explosion protection, they are also suitable for process engineering in zones 1/21 and 2/22.
Totally Integrated Automation – added value in three dimensions October 2021, Siemens South Africa, Editor's Choice Discover everything that’s in TIA, the leading automation concept from Siemens, and how it all works together to create a unique product for machine builders and industrial enterprises.
Smart water system management October 2021, Saryx Engineering Group The Saryx Engineering Group is leveraging digital technologies to manage water storage, flow, usage and treatment more efficiently.
The brewery of the future October 2021, Siemens South Africa, Process Dynamics Meeting current and future customer requirements quickly and with the highest quality is key to the food and beverage industry.
Siemens, Dow and MxD develop automation test bed September 2021 Siemens is collaborating with Dow to showcase the future of automation with a process industry test bed at MxD, a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing institute and innovation centre in Chicago. This ...
Changeover in pharma production August 2021, Instrotech Instrotech, through its principal, Siko, increases the efficiency and production quality of machines by offering intelligent positioning systems for machine manufacturers and end users in the pharmaceutical industry.
Robotics and the potential to realise the lights-out factory dream Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2021, Omron Electronics The phrase ‘lights-out factory’ is generally presented as something for manufacturers to aspire to. But is the concept, which essentially means manufacturing without humans, a realistic goal?
