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Innomotics showcases efficient motors and drives at Hannover Messe
Motion Control & Drives
Innomotics recently presented its innovations and solutions for a sustainable industry at Hannover Messe 2025. Highlights included a novel Active Vibration Control System, IE6 energy efficiency class motors, and new product partnerships.
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Buildings in Africa’s urban evolution
Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing
Africa is now an urban continent. How does the continent mobilise to accommodate urban dwellers and maintain and implement critical infrastructure that allows for this expansion? Building management systems provide a tangible solution to optimise resource use, lower operations costs and ultimately contribute to a growing continent that also employs green practices.
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Planetary gear units for high torque requirements
Motion Control & Drives
Packing a compact design, along with high torque and low-speed outputs, the new SEW PPK and SEW P2.e planetary gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE offer new capabilities in continuous heavy-duty applications where space is at a premium.
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SAIMC: Durban branch
SAIMC, SAIMC
The Durban branch March technology evening was held on 5 March at the Premier Splendid Inn, and as is always the case with Paul Sikhakhane’s presentations, it drew a large audience.
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The future of motion control
SEW-EURODRIVE, Motion Control & Drives
MOVI-C from SEW-EURODRIVE is a cutting-edge modular automation system integrating controllers, drives and software for seamless motion control.
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Robust power and control cable
LAPP Southern Africa, Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors
The ÖLFLEX POWER RV-K Eca by LAPP is a robust power and control cable designed for fixed installations under medium mechanical loads.
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Seamless automation and IoT solutions
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
As trusted local distributors of WAGO, Ewon, Intesis by HMS and Enless Wireless, we offer cutting-edge technologies for seamless integration and operational efficiency across industries.
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Siemens elevates automotive and aerospace simulation
Siemens South Africa, IT in Manufacturing
Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced the latest update to its Simcenter portfolio, delivering advancements in aerostructure analysis, electric motor design, gear optimisation and smart virtual sensing. These enhancements are designed to streamline workflows, accelerate certification and provide deeper insights into system performance.
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SAIMC: Johannesburg branch
SAIMC, SAIMC
The SAIMC Johannesburg March technology event was hosted by Comtest, the Fluke agent in southern Africa. The topic was Renewable Energy Resources.
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Three ways to conduct thermal inspections
Comtest, Temperature Measurement
There’s no universal solution for all infrared inspections with a Fluke thermal camera, also known as a thermal imager. You need to match your method to the type of equipment you’re inspecting and the level of detail you require.
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Get started with machine vision right away
Beckhoff Automation, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
The VUI2000 series from Beckhoff is being joined by four new vision units.
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Magnetic-inductive flow sensor
ifm - South Africa, Flow Measurement & Control
The SMF magnetic-inductive flow sensor revolutionises liquid and creamy flow measurement. With IO-Link, it enables digital data transmission, eliminating blind spots in production.
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Versatile variable speed drive for efficient motor control
iTek Drives, Motion Control & Drives
The Invertek Optidrive is a versatile variable speed drive designed for efficient motor control in various applications.
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Enhanced grease gun and pump range
SKF South Africa, Motion Control & Drives
The addition of a new LAGC S coupler to enhance the performance, safety and ease of operation of SKF’s proven grease gun and pump ranges demonstrates the company’s commitment to channelling innovation into its products and technology solutions.
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Condition monitoring sensor
Sensors & Transducers
The Balluff BCM Gen2 Condition Monitoring Sensor is an advanced IIoT-ready device designed for real-time machine health monitoring.
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Siemens automation portfolio, your bridge to the industrial metaverse
Siemens South Africa, IT in Manufacturing
Step into the future with Siemens’ automation portfolio, your bridge to the industrial metaverse. Our cutting-edge solutions integrate AI, digital twins and real-time simulation, driving smarter, more efficient production.
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Win a PROFIBUS Installer with Troubleshooting course
Industrial Data Xchange (IDX), News
Join us at AATF for a chance to win a certified PROFIBUS Installer with Troubleshooting course.
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Temperature, humidity and barometric pressure transmitter
Senseca, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
Senseca’s environmental temperature, relative humidity and barometric pressure transmitter, ENVIROsense has all three measurement criteria available in one device.
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