International news digest Third Quarter 2007 Siemens VDO Automotive has signed an agreement to acquire Ballard Power Systems' Electric Drive business located in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. Ballard Power Systems develops and manufactures electric drive ...
Hydraulic drive for world's largest wheel Third Quarter 2007, Hytec South Africa At the end of November 2006 The Great Wheel Corporation awarded Bosch Rexroth AG the contract to supply the automation system for the world's largest Ferris wheel. The 208-metre high wheel will be ready ...
SKF renews Nissan Motorsport sponsorship Third Quarter 2007, SKF South Africa SKF South Africa is proud to announce the renewal of its Nissan Motorsport sponsorship for the 2007 racing season, cementing a successful nine-year partnership.
SKF pushes the limits of bearing technology ...
Bosch Rexroth equipment repaired locally Third Quarter 2007, Tectra Automation Over 90% of Bosch Rexroth drive and control products are now being repaired in South Africa by local representative, Tectra Automation.
Having started in 1997 with the repair and servicing of drives ...
Ana-Digi and Voltex agree on LS Industrial Systems Third Quarter 2007 In order to improve the market penetration and availability of LS Industrial Systems products, Ana-Digi Systems and Voltex Industrial Systems recently signed a joint venture agreement for the co-distribution ...
Genflex signs up with Asian vehicle hose manufacturer Third Quarter 2007 Genflex Hydraulics has placed orders with one of Asia's largest vehicle hose manufacturers and will be supplying brake hose and fittings to the South African automotive sector with immediate effect.
The ...
Genflex expands product range Third Quarter 2007 Genflex Hydraulics is set to expand its product range offering with the addition of quick release couplings, SAE 100R7 hydraulic hose and braided Teflon hose.
The quick release couplings are suited ...
Mechanical and Mechatronic students get geared up Third Quarter 2007 "There must be a sound balance between theory and practice." These were the words of Prof Anton Basson, chair-person of the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University, ...
Appointments Third Quarter 2007 Festo has announced the following appointments: Bradley Robbertze to the position of finance and administration manager. Chris Oliver to the position of training development engineer didactic.
Philip ...
Hytec Group focuses on training Third Quarter 2007 With the growing skills shortage in the country, many companies are finding it difficult to recruit the appropriately trained technical personnel. With this in mind, the Hytec Group, a market leader in ...
Festo Didactic MERSETA accredited courses - September-November Third Quarter 2007, Festo Each of the following courses combines theory with practice. Basic pneumatics: Includes the objectives of low cost automation, pneumatic symbols and other general pneumatic principles. Port Elizabeth: ...
The Jim Pinto Column: Acquisitions, compensation and re-engineering Third Quarter 2007 ABB considering Rockwell acquisition
After almost 15 years of financial woes - over-extended with non-focused acquisitions, asbestos law-suits, big settlements, etc - ABB has successfully moved beyond ...
Linear guides resist corrosion Third Quarter 2007, SKF South Africa The THK HSR.M2 LM series guides, available from SKF South Africa, feature high corrosion resistance and are suitable for submerged or moisture prone applications where longevity is key.
Traditional linear ...
Rocking and rolling Third Quarter 2007, Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control) I had the opportunity to visit some businesses operating in the hydraulic and pneumatic spheres a few weeks back. There is vibrancy and a 'busy-ness' in the sector that comes through: investment in infrastructure, ...
Technews to host inaugural Technews Golf Challenge Second Quarter 2007, Technews Publishing The Ray Beaumont Trust will seek to contribute to the continued support and quality of South African engineering and technical talent
Sustain 2007 focuses on the environment Second Quarter 2007 Exhibitions for Africa will host the Sustain 2007 exhibition, incorporating Afriwater, at the Sandton Convention Centre from 15 to 17 August 2007
Appointments Second Quarter 2007 Meissner has appointed A.J. Spamers as corporate sales consultant.
Carl Kleynhans has been named as regional director: Africa (including the Indian Ocean Islands and French-speaking Caribbean) for ...
Obituary Second Quarter 2007 Sun Hydraulics chairman, Clyde Nixon, died 29 April in Sarasota. Nixon, who was 72, joined Sun in 1988 and served as president and chief executive from November 1988 until May 2000, when he was named ...
