Siemens and Voltaiq collaborate on battery manufacturing February 2024, Siemens South Africa Siemens Digital Industries Software and Voltaiq are collaborating to accelerate battery manufacturing, by combining their strengths to offer unparalleled capabilities. Customers will gain access to unparalleled capability specific to battery-domain companies to help rapidly scale operations smoothly, from initial testing to full-scale production.
South Africa’s solar boom February 2024 South Africa has installed more rooftop and on-site solar contracted to private consumers in the last year and a half than in the last ten years under government programmes. For industry experts, this is a staggering figure.
Thermal gels for vertical and high-vibration applications February 2024, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa The Chomerics Division of Parker Hannifin has launched two high-performance, high-reliability, fully cured dispensable thermal gels.
The future of South Africa’s energy mix February 2024 The only long-term and sustainable solution for South Africa’s energy situation is for the country to move away from the use of fossil fuels. Not only is this essential in addressing the electricity shortages and ever-increasing demand, it is also imperative from a carbon emissions perspective – and every country is currently on the same journey.
Solar generation system at ACTOM’s MV Switchgear February 2024, ACTOM Electrical Machines ACTOM recently gave the go-ahead for the first solar power generation system to be installed at the group’s main factory complex at Knights, Germiston.
WEG Africa applauds energy standards for motor efficiency February 2024, WEG Africa, Editor's Choice In a country where most electric motors are not energy efficient, the announcement by South Africa’s government of its plans to introduce Minimum Energy Performance Standards is not a day too soon.
A new battery energy storage system January 2024 Vertiv has introduced the Vertiv DynaFlex BESS, a battery energy storage system designed to enable energy independence and bolster sustainability efforts at mission-critical facilities.
Effect of static electricity on overall equipment effectiveness January 2024, SMC Corporation South Africa
Have you ever tried to remove the dust from your TV screen? It’s not easy. TV screens accumulate static charge during use, so trying to remove dust with a cloth becomes seemingly impossible because ...
NamPower awards R100-million contract to ACTOM Energy Namibia January 2024, ACTOM Electrical Machines ACTOM Energy Namibia has been awarded a R100 million contract by Namibia Power Corporation to design, manufacture, supply, install and commission specialised switchgear, and substation protection and automation systems for a new indoor substation the utility is to establish in Swakopmund, Namibia.
ACTOM’s one-stop power solutions January 2024, ACTOM Electrical Machines One of the most tangible effects of loadshedding on everyday business owners is the extra cost of maintaining standard operational levels – whether through solar, UPS or fuelling large-scale diesel generators. ACTOM’s market-leading technology and advanced products are perfectly positioned to address the issues facing the electromechanical industry. The company offers large-scale infrastructure installations and support services to smaller projects.
Electromagnetic stirrer for electric arc furnace for steel producer January 2024, ABB South Africa ABB is providing an ArcSave electromagnetic stirrer to one of the leading German steel producers. The equipment will optimise the metallurgical performance of a new electric arc furnace, which is the first step in a programme to transform the steelmaking process from coal-based to hydrogen-based.
Switchgear contract for DRC mine’s underground substations January 2024, ACTOM Electrical Machines MV Switchgear has executed two large contracts over the past two years, involving the manufacture, supply and installation of numerous air-insulated switchgear panels for 11 kV substations at the extensive new Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Implementing meter data management January 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa In a time of modern energy management, meter data management is a primary example of a silent, hardworking component that provides us with vital information on how we consume energy.
The evolution of mining infrastructure and EPCM collaboration January 2024 As the demand for raw material continues to surge, the spotlight has turned to the mining sector, bringing both greenfield and brownfield mining projects into focus. Ensuring these ventures are efficiently executed, without compromising on time or budget, necessitates a tailored strategy. Often, this means relying on the expertise of an EPCM contractor.
EVs – grid assets in the making January 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa In South Africa, the EV market is enjoying some encouraging awareness. Interestingly, they have the potential to address some of our country’s power supply problems.
WEG Africa supplies e-house package for Sasol gas project January 2024, WEG Africa A large complete substation E-house locally manufactured by WEG Africa will help power Sasol’s Upstream PSA project currently under construction in the Inhambane Province of southern Mozambique.
Schneider Electric connects to the future January 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa, Editor's Choice, News Schneider Electric had a major presence at the recent MESA Africa International Summit, which focused on ‘accelerating the journey to smart manufacturing’. SA Instrumentation & Control’s editor caught up with Dr. Suven M Ramsunder, Digital Transformation Expert, Anglophone Africa, to find out how the company is approaching the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the manufacturing industry, both in its own factories and for its customers.
Intelligent energy recovery January 2024, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice Beckhoff’s AX8820 regenerative unit for effective energy management is designed for a nominal supply voltage of 400 to 480 V AC, nominal output of 7 kW, and a maximum DC link voltage of 848 V DC. The regenerative energy is initially stored in the DC link.
Optimising electrical consumption on a process plant January 2024, Iritron Iritron advises business owners to conduct an energy study to reveal the health and efficiency of a plant’s electrical system. Based on this study, recommendations can be made for improvement to the reticulation and the energy-hungry machinery, which can result in substantial cost savings while identifying potential safety issues and lack of compliance.
Eaton brings next-generation power protection to the market November 2023 A new generation of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and power protection systems is now available for technology applications grappling with South Africa’s power cuts.
