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Rolls-Royce inaugurates major new engine facility
29th January 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major industrial technology group Rolls-Royce has functionally inaugurated its new leading-edge engine testbed by successfully completing the first engine run in it. (The official... 


Evolution of cyclones to improve coal fines recovery
27th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Continuous improvement of Multotec classification cyclones helps customers meet both commercial and environmental imperatives in the coal sector, according to Ernst Bekker, product specialist... 


HEALTHY PLC
The upgraded PLC is used in conjunction with Becker’s chairlift system to safely transport personnel on mines
Upgraded chairlift PLC panels increase safety
15th January 2021

Mining systems solutions provider Becker Mining South Africa in October last year successfully installed and commissioned its first, upgraded chairlift programmable logic controller (PLC) panel,... 


SA SME Fund CEO Ketso Gordhan
Fund helps SA universities unlock benefits of home-grown IP
11th December 2020 By: Donna Slater

Since its inception in February, the University Technology Fund (UTF) has approved six investments. Technology and innovation incubated in South Africa’s universities is, as a result, being... 


CHRISTIAN KORSTEN
Test results have shown that senor-based ore sorters in copper mining can work as a pre-concentration, and remove a significant mass of waste material
XRT sorting can be adapted for Copperbelt mining
4th December 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Ore-processing equipment supplier TOMRA Sorting Mining’s experience in copper ore sorting globally came to the fore with its X-ray transmission (XRT) technology, with which the company has attained... 


DAMAGE CONTROL
The Tyre Damage Monitoring System uses algorithms to detect and predict failures before they become catastrophic
New real-time monitoring system enhances safety
4th December 2020

Automotive and truck parts manufacturer Bridgestone in collaboration with technology company Microsoft has developed a unique and innovative monitoring system to detect tyre damage issues in... 


SORTED The new Steinert KSS XT CLI 100 combination unit sorting plant installed at Navachab, Namibia, is the same as the one installed at the company’s new test and development centre in Pulheim, Germany
Testing plant installed at Namibian gold mine
27th November 2020 By: Darren Parker

Magnetic and sensor sorting solutions company Steinert has set up a new modular testing plant at Navachab gold mine, near Karibib, in Namibia. The company commissioned the plant last month,... 


Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani
Anglo’s investment commitment to South Africa up R15bn
18th November 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American is on track to exceed its original investment commitment to South Africa, despite Covid-19 impacts, Mining Weekly can report. At this year’s SA Investment Conference, the London- and... 


SYMBIOTIC RELATIONS By working closely with OEMs, mines ensure that the appropriate fleet and technology are selected for each operation
Autonomous mining vehicles to improve efficiency, reduce cost
30th October 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Using artificial intelligence and robotic mining systems – such as autonomous vehicles – in the mining sector is an interesting development that could have a significant impact on mine efficiency... 


Nokia to build cellular network on the Moon
30th October 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology giant Nokia has been selected by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) to deploy the first long-term evolution (LTE) /... 


Companies to advance wireless monitoring systems
23rd October 2020

Wireless industrial monitoring systems provider Ackcio announced this month that it has joined forces with US-based global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud technology company... 


AI analytics give greater insight into exploration
16th October 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Geospatial analytics specialist Descartes Labs offers a unique and powerful analytics platform that provides its clients with a wide range of geospatial and non-geospatial data for visualisation... 


EASE OF INSTALLATION 
The Dodge ISN mounted spherical roller bearing features a patented integral adapter mounting and removal system, making it easy to install and remove without damaging the shaft
Power transmission solutions boost productivity, profit
9th October 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Power and automation technologies solutions provider ABB’s Dodge line of bearings, gearing and power transmission components have helped customers in numerous industries to increase the... 


New system creates predictive maintenance
9th October 2020

Water technology company Xylem Africa has announced the launch of the Flygt MAS 801 Pump Monitoring system. 


EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS
The C2000 series AC motor drives provide the most efficient solutions for all drive applications
Supplier stocks diverse range of drives
9th October 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Industrial switchgear automation and energy management distributor ElectroMechanica (EM) caters for a variety of industries through its extensive range of drives. EM product manager William Cameron... 


Mark Cutifani
Anglo investing in South Africa’s hydrogen economy ­– Cutifani
7th October 2020 By: Martin Creamer

As the world’s largest marketer of platinum group metals (PGM), Anglo American is investing in South Africa’s hydrogen economy, including through a joint venture with the State-owned Public... 


REDUCED RISK
H2scan’s Gen5 transformer-specific hydrogen analyser provides real-time DGA
System available for transformer monitoring
11th September 2020

Pretoria-based industrial technology and solutions provider RTS Africa Technologies (RTS) has recently announced the increased availability of its Gen5 System, developed specifically for... 


Tailored IIoT solution for mine tailings storage facilities
11th September 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Global Industrial IoT (IIoT) and cloud technology company Sensemetrics has launched a tailored industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution that delivers real-time, end-to-end tailings storage... 


Digital and 3D printing technologies transform UK fighter aircraft development process
4th September 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major aerospace and defence group BAE Systems (BAES) has reported how the latest technologies are being used to drive forward, with unprecedented speed, Britain’s next-generation... 


Technology company launches tailored Industrial IoT solution for TSF insights
28th August 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud technology company sensemetrics Inc is transforming sensor data into real-time business intelligence by launching a tailored IIoT solution that... 


PRIVATE PARTICIPATION
Getting private-sector companies to fund laser research and development at local universities is expected to change the landscape dramatically
More local laser R&D needed
28th August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

South Africa is not placing enough focus on laser research and development (R&D), especially in the private sector, but there is hope, says the director of the Laser Research Institute (LRI) within... 


TARGETED APPROACH 
Remote-controlled monitors allow a targeted firefighting operation in confined spaces and can be used for extinguishing agents
Automated firefighting presents several benefits
21st August 2020

Demand for automated firefighting is continuously increasing owing to remote-controlled monitors – especially in combination with automated fire detection – that allow for a targeted but flexible... 


DECREASE USE
The food and beverage sector faces increasingly stringent environmental legislation, with the consequent need to drive water demand down to a minimum
Technology to mitigate water- treatment challenges
14th August 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

The 2030 Water Resources Group - hosted by the World Bank - held a webinar last month to showcase three international technologies that can help the food and beverage sector rise above business... 


ADVANCING AGRICULTURE
The new platform makes all the data from SupPlant’s sensors, such as the first continuous measurement fruit sensor on Macadamia fruit in South Africa, easily accessible and understood
New interface’s mobile version coming soon
7th August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Data-driven agricultural solutions provider SupPlant has launched a new user interface for its decision support system (DSS), with a mobile version to follow, enabling farmers to keep an eye on... 


Photogrammetry versus LiDAR: Which Method Best Suits your Needs?
4th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Spatial professionals rely heavily on point cloud data to conduct daily tasks whereby this data is often generated using either photogrammetry or LiDAR. Despite producing datasets which look very... 


Industry collaboration will combine small innovations into significant progress in the use of technology for our mining customers
Multotec advocates joining hands to advance process technology
3rd August 2020

The age of digital technology holds huge potential for equipment performance in the field of mineral processing, but equipment suppliers will make little progress if they work only on their own.... 


Crosscall Mobile launches new range of devices, with industry-first warranty
31st July 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

France-headquartered outdoor mobile technology specialist Crosscall has launched a new range of rugged, waterproof and durable mobile devices in South Africa, all equipped with an industry-first... 


British govt announces funding to develop advanced modular nuclear reactors
24th July 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The British government announced on July 10 that it was awarding funding of £40-million for the development of advanced modular nuclear reactors (AMRs) and associated technologies. This was part of... 


UJ engineers develop 3D-printed ventilator that supports multiple patients 
17th July 2020 By: Irma Venter

An engineering team from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has designed and developed a portable three-dimensional- (3D-) printed mechanical ventilator that has a customisable base plate to treat... 


Inmarsat unveils upgrades to tailings dam monitoring solution
10th July 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

A year after launching the award-winning Tailings Dam Monitoring Solution, global mobile satellite communications group Inmarsat has developed two new flexible propositions designed to respond to... 


Monitor for food and beverage industry launched
10th July 2020

Process automation company Endress + Hauser launched its innovative Liquitrend QMW43 device that helps ensure food safety and increases food quality in March. “This compact multivariable device can... 


New digital technologies improve manufacturing capabilities
3rd July 2020

Metallurgical plant supplier SMS group has developed digital technology called the X-Pact MES 4.0, along with the Safety Locator Suite system, which both aid in the digital transformation of... 


Achieving a circular economy with TOMRA’s sensor-based ore sorting technology
Achieving a circular economy with TOMRA’s sensor-based ore sorting technology
24th June 2020

In the face of Climate Change, the calls for a sustainable growth agenda are increasingly urgent. Last March the European Commission announced its Circular Economy Action Plan as one of the main... 


VITAL SOLUTION
Advanced VITA, Advanced Group’s house brand of sanitiser is 100% non-toxic
Revised strategy helps to fight virus
12th June 2020 By: Halima Frost

The Advanced Group has pooled its available resources and introduced its Advanced Health Care Services & Systems Programme – a complete Covid-19-and-beyond detection and prevention ‘plan of action’... 


MASSIVE ENERGY SAVINGS 
QVAL can achieve substantial energy and maintenance savings
Light manufacturer extends bulkhead range
12th June 2020

Light manufacturer BEKA Schréder has launched its QVAL light-emitting-diode (LED) bulkhead, which forms part of its existing LED bulkhead range. The QVAL is a decorative yet versatile,... 


Global brushless dc motors market exhibits healthy growth
29th May 2020

Consumer demand for enhanced features in automotive products, such as motorised seats, is spurring demand for brushless direct current (DC) motors, says market researcher Fact.MR. Rising emphasis... 


COMPATIBLE AND EFFECTIVE 
VACON 100 AC drives allow its customers to use the most efficient motor for each application, with the ability to run new motor technologies
Drives designed to improve productivity
29th May 2020

Bearings supplier BMG’s VACON 100 alternating current (AC) drives have been designed to save energy, optimise process control and improve productivity in many sectors. Through VACON 100’s... 


Getac F110-Ex Fully Rugged Tablets Prevent Cave-Ins and Protect Miners in Underground Mines Across Russia
Getac F110-Ex Fully Rugged Tablets Prevent Cave-Ins and Protect Miners in Underground Mines Across Russia
28th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South African radar solutions developer Reutech Mining and Russian mining solutions provider VIST Group teamed up with Getac Technology Corporation to put together a Sub Surface Profiler (SSP) that... 


DYNAMIC DUO
The bearing and seal combination introduced by Freudenberg has been validated through extensive testing
Seals company introduces bearing seal combo
15th May 2020

Advanced materials and product supplier Freudenberg Sealing Technologies introduced a machine component that combines a plastic rotating bearing with a seal in a single, precisely matched unit... 


Boeing-led Australian consortium unveils major unmanned aircraft prototype
15th May 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

US aerospace and defence giant Boeing on May 5 unveiled the outcome of its biggest-ever investment in unmanned aircraft outside the US, the prototype Loyal Wingman unmanned air vehicle (UAV), in... 


SpraySAFE Mist Sanitising Safety Tunnel
SpraySAFE Mist Sanitising Safety Tunnel
14th May 2020

In an effort to contribute towards the fight against COVID-19 and get "back to business", Jachris combined over 44 years' experience in the world of Hose & Fittings with over 10 years' experience... 


Solutions, new tech punted for energy use
8th May 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

There is an increasing need to think outside of the box when it comes to South Africa’s energy approach, not only in the energy mix, but in how it is managed and used, says Zest WEG newly appointed... 


TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED 
All cells in the ABB FlexLoader range are standardised and built using the latest technology to meet the increasing requirements for flexible and cost-effective production
Next-generation machine tool introduced
8th May 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Automation company ABB has begun the introduction of its FlexLoader to the South African market. The FlexLoader, which next generation of machine tools, contains tending cells that are designed to... 


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