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Machine Tools Africa exhibition
First Quarter 2024
Africa’s biggest machine tools exhibition is taking place from 21-24 May 2024 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec.

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WEG partners with Panaco in the DRC
First Quarter 2024, Zest WEG Group Africa, Editor's Choice
The strengthened presence of WEG in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), through its strategic alliance with ts value-added reseller (VAR) Panaco, has proved to be highly successful.

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Execution of the massive Azmet Reactor project DRC
First Quarter 2024, Editor's Choice
The Azmet Reactor project, a collaborative effort led by Viva Engineering, involved fabricating six massive reactors that were over three stories high in Gauteng, and then transporting these more than 2500 kilometres to a mine in the DRC - where all 3265 parts fitted perfectly, with not even one of the 26 900 bolts out of place. This was a massive achievement.

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From the editor's desk: The unhuman truth
First Quarter 2024, Technews Publishing
It‘s early in the year, and it‘s fun to see what the predictions are for 2024 in the industrial world. One thing for sure is that generative AI will be big. Among all the hype, an over-the-top app that ...

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SAFPA: From the President's desk
First Quarter 2024, SA Fluid Power Association (SAFPA)
Reflecting back on 2023, it was a busy year for the SAFPA committee.

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SAFPA: Technical evening
First Quarter 2024
At a recent technical evening, SAFPA committee member, Russell Gill from Engineering & Hydraulic Services gave an interesting introduction to the field of fluid power.

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SAFPA: Soccer day
First Quarter 2024, SA Fluid Power Association (SAFPA)
The 2023 SAFPA six-a-side soccer tournament was a huge success.

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Young scientist invited to Nobel science seminar in Sweden
First Quarter 2024
Crawford student, Brandon de Greef embarked on an extraordinary journey last December, with a once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar during Nobel Week.

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ABB and Gravitricity to collaborate on energy storage systems
First Quarter 2024
ABB has signed an agreement with UK-based gravity energy storage firm Gravitricity to explore how hoist expertise and technologies can accelerate the development and implementation of gravity energy storage systems in former mines.

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I-MAK shifts gear with successful roadshow
First Quarter 2024, Bearings International
In a strategic move to fortify its presence in South Africa, I-MAK, a premium brand under the umbrella of Bearings International (BI), recently embarked on a very successful countrywide roadshow.

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Bosch Rexroth Africa showcases mining solutions at Mining Indaba
First Quarter 2024
At the recent Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024, Bosch Rexroth Africa, a leader in hydraulics, pneumatics and automation, bolstered its presence and showcased its innovative solutions for the mining industry.

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Bosch Rexroth Africa to showcase mining solutions at Mining Indaba
Fourth Quarter 2023
Bosch Rexroth Africa intends to bolster its presence, and showcase its innovative solutions for the mining industry at the 2024 Investing in African Mining Indaba.

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From the editor's desk: The automation of automation
Fourth Quarter 2023, Technews Publishing
Nowadays I’m trying to get my mind around AI, and figure out all the things I can do with it; but there’s another buzzword around, this one is ‘hyperautomation’. Today, it’s not smart manufacturing, ...

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Bosch Rexroth appoints new Nigerian distributor
Fourth Quarter 2023
Bosch Rexroth Africa Development has appointed AETOS Technical Services as an official distributor in Nigeria.

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Celebrating two decades of innovation in industrial automation
Fourth Quarter 2023, Motion Tronic
Motion Tronic, leading specialists in industrial automation, recently celebrated 20 years in business.

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Rental service growing at Integrated Air Solutions
Fourth Quarter 2023
The compressor Rental Division of Integrated Air Solutions, which was established only a year ago, is seeing exceptional growth, with many sizeable long-term contracts that call for large-capacity machines having been secured.

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merSETA and Festo to establish 4IR centre
Fourth Quarter 2023, Festo
merSETA partnered with Festo, a leading supplier of industrial automation solutions and a global leader in technical education, to establish a 4IR skills centre at Maluti TVET College.

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Fourth Quarter 2023
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Motion controls market worth $18,9 billion in 2023
Fourth Quarter 2023
A recent report by market research firm, Interact Analysis forecasts that the motion controls market will return to steady growth following a period of high demand for consumer products in 2021/2022, which boosted investment in automation. In total, the firm anticipates the global motion controls market will be worth $18,9 billion in 2023, a rise from $17,7 billion last year.

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Eskom Expo honours young scientists
Fourth Quarter 2023
At this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), young scientists reaped the benefits of their hard work and ingenuity, receiving full and partial bursaries, cash prizes, laptops, and opportunities for work-based exposure during their school holidays. The fair brought together the brightest young scientists from across South Africa and various other countries.

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