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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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Quantum battery charges in a quadrillionth of a second with a laser
Second Quarter 2026
Researchers have created the world’s first miniature, proof-of-concept quantum battery. If the technology can be replicated, it could transform the field of energy storage forever and open up new possibilities for lightweight, remote electrification, experts say.

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Jendamark catalyst shrinking technology leverages SEW-EURODRIVE precision
Second Quarter 2026, SEW-EURODRIVE, Editor's Choice
Innovative technology for shrinking catalytic converters, designed and built in South Africa by Jendamark Automation for the global market, relies on the precision of SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly dynamic servo-geared units and software.

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Enhancing carbon capture drilling efficiency with PowerFlex drives
Second Quarter 2026, Rockwell Automation
To meet the growing demand for carbon capture and storage, Drillmec needed to make drilling ingress points for carbon capture faster, safer and more cost efficient.

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Motion control for flight simulators
Second Quarter 2026, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice
Turkish specialist, SANLAB is a leader in motion platforms and simulation technologies. At the heart of these platforms are application-specific servo drives, servomotors and industrial PCs for real-time control, which are supplied by Beckhoff.

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VSD drive excels in mining and industrial automation
Second Quarter 2026, Conical Technologies
The Veichi AC310 VSD drive is a high-performance variable speed drive designed for demanding industrial environments, combining advanced motor control, robust hardware design and flexible integration capabilities.

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A bird’s-eye view of the world
Second Quarter 2026, Horne Technologies
Young Italian company, FloFleet aims to become a pioneer of a new generation of ‘service aircraft’, an innovative type of aircraft in which Faulhaber drive systems ensure the precise alignment of the propellers.

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Lowering a steam generator into a nuclear power plant
Second Quarter 2026
With different contractors working on the same site operating a wealth of machinery and equipment, effective planning and communication are critical to ensure a successful nuclear construction project.

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Specialised heavy lifting and transport solutions for Singapore’s offshore island
First Quarter 2026
A groundbreaking land reclamation project on an offshore island in Singapore has paved the way for the country’s first polder, reclaiming about 800 hectares of land.

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PC-based control for additive machine tools
First Quarter 2026, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice
IRPD is a specialist in additive machine tools. Development is heavily focused on high system throughput and consistently high process quality. This goal was achieved with the help of PC- and EtherCAT-based control and drive technology from Beckhoff.

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Major software release for Parker PSD servo drives
First Quarter 2026, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Parker Hannifin has released its PSD servo drive family delivering new control modes, advanced synchronisation functions and performance optimisations designed to improve throughput, accuracy and system efficiency in demanding industrial applications.

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Beckhoff expands economy drive system
First Quarter 2026, Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff’s new AM1000 servomotor joins the company’s economy drive system. The compact, powerful motor and the AX1000 servo drive provide users with a perfectly coordinated, cost-optimised drive system.

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Moving next-generation monopiles
First Quarter 2026
Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate. The bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed per wind farm. Mammoet has been ahead of the curve in coming up with ways to make the movement of even XXL monopiles faster and more cost-effectively.

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PC-based control for flat wire motors for electric vehicles
First Quarter 2026, Beckhoff Automation
Special machine manufacturer, ruhlamat Huarui Automation Technologies has unveiled the second generation of its mass production line for flexible stators with bar winding (pins). This enables an extremely short production cycle and line changeover times, supported by PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology from Beckhoff.

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New generation surface drill rig
First Quarter 2026
Epiroc South Africa is launching a new and improved PowerROC T45. This new generation surface drill rig offers increased fuel efficiency and high availability, and is a welcome addition to the PowerROC family.

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