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Modernising for productivity
Third Quarter 2024, SEW-EURODRIVE
Making its debut appearance at NAMPO Cape in Bredasdorp in September this year, geared motor specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is all set to excite the farming community with even more solutions to drive productivity and efficiency.

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Prime gearbox solutions for pump applications
Third Quarter 2024, Bearings International
I-MAK is a premium global brand in the stable of bearings and power transmission specialist, Bearings International. With more than a million references and hundreds of different product lines, the company’s unique power transmission solutions cater to a large range of applications in virtually all industrial segments.

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Inline pumps for space-saving applications
Third Quarter 2024
Pump manufacturer, KSB Pumps and Valves has introduced its latest EtaLine range of inline pumps, including the advanced EtaLine Pro for diverse applications such as HVAC, industrial recirculation, and heating systems.

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Safe handling in all sectors
Third Quarter 2024, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
BMG is committed to ensuring optimum safety standards in all sectors, and encourages and assists customers to adhere to stringent safety legislation during bulk handling. Tsubaki backstops and cam clutches, which have been developed and manufactured in Japan for high efficiency and optimum safety in high- or low-speed applications, meet the requirements of current legislation.

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Leading the way in low maintenance and reliability to drive port success
Third Quarter 2024
South Africa’s ports play a pivotal role in the nation’s economy, serving as crucial gateways for international trade and commerce. These ports can elevate their status in global trade by modernising operations with cutting-edge lifting solutions, and drive further economic prosperity for the country.

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Motion control platform with customisable CNC user interface
Third Quarter 2024
The motion control experts at Aerotech have further expanded their Automation1 motion control platform. The latest version, 2.8, comes with a customisable CNC user interface, and now offers even more flexibility and user-friendliness for CNC users.

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Drive technology for tunnel construction
Third Quarter 2024
Compact, robust, and reliable - these are the advantages of RUD’s Tecdos drive technology, which is a gamechanger in tunnel construction.

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EtherCAT measurement terminals for vehicle development at Mercedes-Benz
Third Quarter 2024, Beckhoff Automation
At the Mercedes Technology Centre plant in Sindelfingen, Germany, car axles are examined with the highest precision on four test benches, in parallel with road tests and simulations. All data is acquired using PC-based control from Beckhoff.

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Perfect balance for every race
Third Quarter 2024, Horne Technologies, Editor's Choice
It goes without saying that success in Formula 1 requires a top driver. However, their chance of achieving a place on the podium depends on the car, which in turn depends on three essential factors: engine, tyres and aerodynamics. To find the optimum balance, the racing teams test models of their bolides in the wind tunnel. At Sauber, the adjustable components are moved on the model and in the test chamber using FAULHABER motors.

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Reshaping the future of air freight with Siemens software
Third Quarter 2024, Siemens South Africa
Aerospace company, Natilus has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. The company is focused on transforming the world’s supply chain with its next-generation blended-wing body aircraft, and through its use of Siemens software it has reduced the development time to build its first prototype aircraft by 50%.

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Electrifying the future
Third Quarter 2024, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa, Editor's Choice
A revolution is underway, transforming the way we power compact construction machines and heavy-duty mobile machinery. This is the electrification of equipment, a movement propelled by the need for environmental sustainability, lower emissions, reduced noise levels, and the pursuit of a cleaner, greener future.

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High-performance motion control for teabag packaging machine
Second Quarter 2024, Beckhoff Automation
Teepak relies on PC-based control and drive technology from Beckhoff to set new benchmarks for speed and precision in its teabag packaging machines.

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Compact VFDs with higher power ratings
Second Quarter 2024
Invertek Drives has revealed the extension of its industry-leading Optidrive Coolvert variable frequency drive with the launch of two new compact frame sizes with higher power ratings.

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More movement on the market
Second Quarter 2024
If you want to move something, you have to be able to control the movement. When positioning in the nanometre range everything matters and requires high performance motion control. Six years ago, Aerotech therefore set itself the goal of revolutionising the market for precision motion and machine control systems.

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The world’s greatest model railway
Second Quarter 2024, Horne Technologies
Located in Hamburg’s traditional warehouse district, Speicherstadt features the largest model railway in the world, and is one of the most exciting tourist attractions in Germany.

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Innovative series of direct-operated valves with higher flow rates
First Quarter 2025
Moog has launched two new direct-operated valve series. Each series, with its unique features and capabilities, is designed to boost machine reliability and optimise costs for machine builders.

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Quality gearboxes for agriculture
Second Quarter 2024, SEW-EURODRIVE, Editor's Choice
Offering a complete gear solution for centre pivot irrigation systems, SEW-EURODRIVE brings its quality products and support as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) closer to South Africa’s farming sector.

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I-Mak brand for industrial solutions
Second Quarter 2024, Bearings International
From planetary, worm and aerator units, to flagship products like its inline helical, parallel shaft, helical bevel, and monoblock IGU, I-MAK provides over one million product references, ensuring a solution for every specific industrial need.

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Streamline your valve selection
Second Quarter 2024, Festo, Editor's Choice
Automation specialist, Festo recognises the value of time in the dynamic world of process automation. To cater for this, we have introduced an innovative online configurator tool to transform the way in which engineers and procurement professionals select and size process valves.

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Electronics and motor replacement for label dispenser
Second Quarter 2024, Motion Tronic, Editor's Choice
Silveray Stationery Company was looking for the best way to replace the controller, motor and drive of its existing label dispenser within its budget constraints, to restore the machine’s original capacity and capabilities. Motion Tronic engineered a cost-effective alternative solution using high-performance Inovance products and components.

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