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Industrial gear units for mixing and agitating processes
Second Quarter 2025, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
Nord Drive Systems encompass modular drive configurations that ensure optimum performance of mechanical speed control for specific applications in almost every industry.

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PC-based control for a food capsule and pod packaging machine
Second Quarter 2025, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice
For TME, a machine builder specialising in the packaging of powdered foods, Beckhoff’s PC-based control technology offers unlimited opportunities when it comes to performance and innovative capacity in terms of flexibility, scalability and openness.

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New torque sensors for fastening applications
Second Quarter 2025
Sensor Technology, a global leader in innovative torque and load measurement solutions, has launched its latest advancement in torque sensing technology.

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Miniature position sensor for precision motion control applications
Second Quarter 2025
The ILPS-13Z Series miniature linear variable inductive transducer position sensor is designed to deliver exceptional performance and reliability for a wide range of industrial and laboratory applications, including automotive R&D, motorsports, motion control, medical, military and aerospace.

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High-performance electric wire rope hoists
First Quarter 2025
Becker Mining South Africa’s Kito RX electric wire rope hoists, launched in Africa two years ago, play a critical role in many industries.

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New generation low power frequency inverters
First Quarter 2025, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
New to BMG’s electromechanical range are energy-efficient Synergy PI150 series frequency inverters, which have been designed for efficient use in many applications.

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Planar motor system for quality assurance
First Quarter 2025, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice
Achieving the shortest possible inspection times, even when working with different components, is paramount when it comes to series production. This is precisely what special machine builder, stoba Sondermaschinen set out to achieve with its InspectorONE optical inspection system, which is based on deep learning and features the Beckhoff XPlanar planar motor system at the conveyor system core.

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Siemens elevates automotive and aerospace simulation
First Quarter 2025, Siemens South Africa
Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced the latest update to its Simcenter portfolio, delivering advancements in aerostructure analysis, electric motor design, gear optimisation and smart virtual sensing. These enhancements are designed to streamline workflows, accelerate certification and provide deeper insights into system performance.

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Turbomachinery controls: the call of duty
First Quarter 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
There’s a lot to be said about the unsung heroes of this world; those men, women and machines that deliver such important functions, often overlooked and recognised. One such machine is turbomachinery, and while the name does sound quite obvious to the layman, its rich history and daily functions are not.

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More movement in the market
First Quarter 2025
Aerotech aims to revolutionise the market for precision motion and machine controls with an intuitive control platform.

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Motion technology for all types of automation
First Quarter 2025, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG, News & events
BMG has been appointed by The Timken Company as a distributor in southern Africa for the Rollon linear motion guidance system.

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Servo motor series for explosive environments with expanded certification
First Quarter 2025, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Parker Hannifin’s ongoing commitment to safety and performance in hazardous environments is evident in the new certifications and product improvements for its EY and EX servo motor series.

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The world’s most powerful worm
First Quarter 2025, Editor's Choice
Geothermal energy from the natural heat of the Earth is an inexhaustible resource, yet the growth of the global geothermal power sector lags behind other renewable energies. Now Swiss startup, Borobotics is hoping to speed this up with its innovative new electric-powered geothermal drilling robot, which can be used to fast-track and lower the cost of heat pump installations in confined spaces.

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The impact of gearless mill drive technology on CO2 emissions
First Quarter 2025
ABB has released an in-depth white paper detailing the vital role that gearless grinding technologies can play in driving productivity in mining while simultaneously reducing their carbon footprint.

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Revolutionising TIG welding for aerospace manufacturing
First Quarter 2025
Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered with Aerosud Aviation, a leading aerospace manufacturer, to implement a cutting-edge robotic TIG welding solution tailored to the exacting demands of aerospace production.

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World’s first miniaturised, robot-assisted surgical device
First Quarter 2025, DNH Tradeserve t/a DNH Technologies
Swiss drive specialist, maxon, together with Virtual Incision, have developed the MIRA Surgical System. This is the world’s first miniaturised and robot-assisted surgical device. It works with the sterilisable maxon ECX Speed 6 and 8 mm drives.

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Torque for a harmonious gait
First Quarter 2025, Horne Technologies
Design Pro Technology has created the first ankle joint prosthesis, D-Ankle that actively moves the foot with a motor when walking, and holds the foot in an anatomically natural position during the course of each step. The integrated drive ensures that the control signals are converted into the appropriate movement. At its heart is a brushless motor from Faulhaber.

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Sustainability is transforming fluid power
Third Quarter 2025, Technews Publishing
Sustainability is reshaping the future of fluid power. With the growing demand for cleaner, more efficient technologies and tightening global regulations, fluid power systems are being re-engineered for higher efficiency, lower emissions and reduced material usage.

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Innomotics launches new assembly centre
Fourth Quarter 2024
Innomotics, a global provider of electric motors and large drive systems, has launched its brand-new assembly centre in Midrand.

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Innovative separation of recyclable materials with PC-based control
Fourth Quarter 2024, Beckhoff Automation
A plant built by Belgian specialist machine builder, Absolem Engineering features an innovative process for separating recyclable materials. Using PC-based control from Beckhoff, a major problem has been elegantly solved - the generation of different signal sequences for the exact synchronisation of different camera systems.

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