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A sweet spot for a large-scale and immediate industrialisation program

OPINION | FRESH from the Infrastructure Africa (IA) Conference hosted in Cape Town in mid-July, Tafadzwa Chibanguza, chief operations officer of the Steel and...

Using appropriate grades of galvanised products pays off

WHETHER for products such as wire fences and piping, pivot conveyors for irrigation or frames and gutters for greenhouses, the agricultural sector has traditionally...

Cranes’ synthetic wire rope reinforces reliability

KONECRANES innovative synthetic wire rope delivers improved performance, total reliability and enhanced safety to S-Series hoists and associated equipment where it matters most, on...

Industry leaders and innovators to meet at Machine Tools Africa

THE world-class Machine Tools Africa exhibition provides an opportunity to stay abreast of industry trends, gain insight into the latest technologies, and see hundreds...

Balancing quality and affordability for customer value

FOR many companies throughout industry, a tough economic climate in recent years has inevitably meant tightening their belts and looking for more cost-effective products...

Magnetic flux leakage technology advances wire rope inspection

TECHNOLOGY that helps to give a more accurate assessment of the state of wire ropes without damaging the ropes in the process are a...

World-class toolmaking skills programme in Gqeberha

APPLICATIONS are open for the Production Technologies Association of South Africa’s (PtSA) TDM Powered Toolmaker Apprenticeship Programme which provides toolmaker training at world-class accredited...

New robot unleashes the future of industrial automation

IN the dynamic landscape of industrial automation, Yaskawa’s Motoman GP20 robot stands as a beacon of innovation and precision, redefining the way industries approach...

Industrial 3D printing can be a quick, affordable solution

GLOBAL multidisciplinary engineering business UMP is one of the few companies in South Africa offering professional 3D industrial printing. From receiving an initial enquiry...

Joint effort explores technologies to help reduce carbon footprint of steel production

TATA Steel Ltd and global technology leader ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and will work together to co-create innovative models and...

Game of Steel: Steel Awards 2023 to celebrate the power of steel past, present and future

NOMINATIONS for this year’s Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) Awards have featured in everything from local community newspapers to the Guinness Book...

Moving with new technology – and across Gqeberha

STARTING out in 2006 as a machine shop, AE Manufacturing moved to new, bigger premises in Deal Party earlier this year, out-growing its previous...

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New extended warranty for VFDs

INVERTEK Drives, a global leader in variable frequency drive (VFD) technology, has announced a three-year warranty on its Optidrive VFD range, reflecting the company’s...

Prime gearbox solutions tailored to meet pump applications 

I-MAK, a premium global brand in the stable of bearings and power transmissions specialist, Bearings International (BI), has led the global market with a...

Device adds safety to belt installation and maintenance

BMG’s Power Transmission division has the solution to avoid dangers during installation and maintenance procedures in many industries. An easy-to-operate rotation device from Gates...

How microgrids can make metals, mining and minerals ‘greener’

By Johan Pretorius, MMM segment lead, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric OPINION| THE mining, minerals and metals industry forms a critical part of material supply,...