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Magma X100 delivers AMB systems for wide range of industrial machinery
Third Quarter 2026
SpinDrive launches Magma X100 controller, bringing active magnetic bearing technology to a new generation of industrial applications. The Magma X100 expands SpinDrive’s oil-free, frictionless AMB technology to applications below 150 kW, unlocking new addressable markets.

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Mammoet completes major bridge replacement at Amsterdam Centraal Station
Third Quarter 2026
Mammoet completes the second of five major bridge replacements at Amsterdam Centraal Station, transporting steel deck sections by water to keep the station open throughout the works.

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Compressorless hydrogen turbine generates electricity using detonation waves
Third Quarter 2026
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have demonstrated a hydrogen gas turbine that generates electricity without a mechanical compressor.

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Why lubrication fails in mining and what to do about it
Third Quarter 2026, Editor's Choice
Lubrication Engineers explains the recurring failure points behind mining lubrication problems and how the right product, storage and application practices can improve equipment reliability.

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Echain protects cables in cleanrooms
Third Quarter 2026, igus
Advanced polymer manufacturer igus has developed a new cleanroom energy chain with an innovative guide system that allows for abrasion-resistant travel over distances of up to 30 metres.

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PowerFlex drives cut energy use by up to 30% amid rising costs
Third Quarter 2026
Rockwell Automation’s PowerFlex 755TS variable frequency drives are delivering energy reductions of 10 to 30% in Africa’s industrial operations, with adaptive control and predictive maintenance features that cut downtime by up to 50%.

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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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