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Next-generation oil-free motor systems with active magnetic bearings
Second Quarter 2026
WEG and SpinDrive are collaborating to integrate SpinDrive’s AMBs and built-in IoT condition monitoring into WEG’s market-leading electric motor offering, creating an oil-free, maintenance-free drive solution.

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Direct drive with integrated control
Second Quarter 2026, Vepac Electronics
The PSD 40 direct drive is a mechatronic system with integrated control, bus interface and absolute measuring system, with no battery required.

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AI-powered on-premises analytics for industrial drives
Second Quarter 2026, Siemens South Africa
Siemens is introducing a new on-premises analytics solution for industrial drive systems. The software enables users to evaluate drive data entirely within their own infrastructure and meet stringent data-sovereignty requirements.

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Hydrostatic machine base for ultra-precision grinding centre
Second Quarter 2026
Hyprostatik Schönfeld has developed a high-precision hydrostatic machine base for a new ultra-precision grinding centre for Optotech. The machine platform enables a previously unattainable combination of dimensional accuracy, dynamics and surface quality in the ultra-precision grinding of optical surfaces.

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Innovative drive system for smart logistics
Second Quarter 2026, Horne Technologies
With its new DualGear, Faulhaber presents a high-performance drive system with high dynamics, robustness and precision in a compact, diameter-compliant design.

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Proportionate specification for hazardous locations
Second Quarter 2026
As automation spreads deeper into processing, handling and transport operations, motors are increasingly required to operate in spaces that sit on the edge of hazardous zones.

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Redefining compact motorsport driving simulators
Second Quarter 2026
Leading driver-in-the-loop simulator manufacturer, Ansible Motion has introduced the Delta T1 Sport, the first in a new class of motorsport simulators that offers high-fidelity dynamics, ultra-low latency and a fully immersive experience, all within a compact footprint and accessible price point.

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The shopping cart that knows the way
Second Quarter 2026, Horne Technologies
How can visually impaired and blind people shop independently in a supermarket? VIRAS supplies the answer: an autonomous shopping cart developed at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences.

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Loadcells for maximising conveyor belt performance
Second Quarter 2026
Loadtech’s ViewIT loadcell platform can transform the way operations monitor, manage and maximise conveyor belt performance.

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Rapid headframe replacement for Canada’s biggest potash mine
Second Quarter 2026
Mammoet has supported Ledcor with the construction of BHP’s new Jansen potash mine.

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Supporting construction of next-gen floating offshore wind turbines
Second Quarter 2026
While windy locations naturally make ideal spots for offshore wind farms, they bring challenges when it comes to assembling wind turbines, particularly in ports. Mammoet was approached by Euroports to support with the marshalling and assembly of the components that make up the three turbines at Port-la-Nouvelle in France.

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Topside decommissioning projects streamlined with combined planning
Second Quarter 2026
Mammoet has been working with Allseas for many years, supporting it to offload some of the world’s biggest topsides from its specialist vessels onto quaysides for disposal.

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Unlocking easier automation
Second Quarter 2026
As automation systems grow more complex, machine builders are rethinking how they design and deploy motion. A new generation of servo technology is helping manufacturers simplify design, improve flexibility and build greater resilience into their supply chains.

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The mechatronic approach to designing motion as a system
Second Quarter 2026
Mechatronics is something engineers have been working toward for decades, designing machines where the mechanical, electrical and control systems work together as one. What’s changed is the level of sophistication we can now achieve, and the expectation that we should.

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Condition monitoring for hydroelectric plants
Second Quarter 2026, ifm - South Africa
The energy company Compagnia Valdostana delle Acque generates electricity in the region’s 32 hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of over 900 MW. Vibration sensors from ifm monitor the maintenance requirements of the turbines and power generators at all times.

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When restoring worn pumps makes cents
Second Quarter 2026
Through its extensive SupremeServ operation, pump manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves is able to repair a wide range of pumps and valves to original OEM specification at a significantly lower cost than new equipment.

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How to size and select a servo motor
Second Quarter 2026, Festo South Africa
Festo highlights some factors to consider in the process of sizing and selecting a servo motor effectively to ensure optimal performance, reliability and energy efficiency.

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Internationally engineered valves support uptime in tough conditions
Second Quarter 2026, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with industry in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied meet the exact requirements of every application and also conform with stringent industry standards.

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Solving common automation challenges with Festo’s servo drive and servo motor solutions
Second Quarter 2026, Festo, Editor's Choice
Automation projects face challenges that include limited installation space, the need for precise and repeatable linear motion, rising cycle-speed demands, and seamless integration with existing control architectures. Festo’s servo portfolio directly addresses these issues with compact, modular drive and motor solutions designed for specific applications.

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Inside the Giant Magellan Telescope with mechanical engineering at astronomical scale
Second Quarter 2026, Editor's Choice
Construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope, set to become the world’s largest Gregorian optical infrared telescope, is well underway. While its scientific mission is to transform astronomy, its performance depends heavily on advanced mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic engineering.

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