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Compact, robust linear actuator
1st Quarter 2016, Festo
Machines that operate in harsh environmental conditions require robust process automation actuators. Water, dust, dirt particles and aggressive media represent considerable challenges for linear actuators ...

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The future of surgery belongs to robots
1st Quarter 2016, DNH Technologies
South Africa’s first robotic surgery system was recently launched at The Urology Hospital in Pretoria. The R20 million Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System is set to take surgery to the next level as it is ...

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A linear induction motor with a twist
1st Quarter 2016, Editor's Choice
Just steps from the beach you can launch yourself into a spiralling scream-fest. This is not just a coaster, it’s a double-twisting impulse coaster – one of the tallest and fastest in the world. You’ll ...

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Circuit breakers for harsh operating environments
1st Quarter 2016, WEG Africa
The addition of two new models to the WEG MPW range of motor protection circuit breakers will offer customers a broader range from which to select the most appropriate protection for electric motors. ...

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Is the geared motor dead?
1st Quarter 2016
Exploring direct drive torque motors versus electromechanical motors.

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From motion tasks to intelligent Industry 4.0
4th Quarter 2015, Beckhoff Automation
The eXtended Transport System (XTS) from Beckhoff opens up new solutions for compact, highly dynamic machine concepts.

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First SA girth gear installation is a success
4th Quarter 2015, SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-Eurodrive South Africa has successfully installed its first ever girth gear to a rotary kiln at the R1,8 million Mamba Cement plant currently under construction in Limpopo.

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A new force in electric motors­
4th Quarter 2015, Hydromobile S.A.
There is a new player in the electric motor market, Askari Electric.

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CNC controllers include 4-axis turning
4th Quarter 2015, Siemens South Africa
The expanded contour machining cycle for Siemens Sinumerik CNC controllers now facilitates 4-axis turning on lathes. Two turning tools opposite one another machine the workpiece simultaneously, enabling ...

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Pocket controller with motion and PLC functions
4th Quarter 2015
Galil’s DMC-3000 series is a single-axis controller intended for applications such as feed to length and cut machines. It is available as a compact card-level or box-level unit and connects to a stepper ...

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Energy efficient drives from Danfoss
4th Quarter 2015, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
BMG Drives, distributors of Danfoss electronic variable speed drive systems, offers the local market a range of energy efficient products designed to enhance food preservation, care for the environment, ...

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Cabinet-free drive technology
4th Quarter 2015, Tectra Automation
Reallocating control functions to individual machine modules allows machine engineers and operators to make maximum use of valuable site space, enhancing their production capacities. The cabinet-free ...

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Magnetic system for centrifugal compressors
4th Quarter 2015, SKF South Africa
SKF has launched a new magnetic system which is an oil- and contact-free drive solution for centrifugal compressors in chillers. Combining a high speed permanent magnet motor and active magnetic bearings ...

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World´s fastest arm pallet wrapper
4th Quarter 2015
Technowrapp specialises in the design and production of automatic stretch wrap film pallet wrappers and pallet movement systems. The company has made a name for itself on the international scene by developing ...

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EtherCAT synchronises the ­movement of 1216 servo axes
1 November 2015, Beckhoff Automation
What is probably the world’s largest kinetic sculpture was realised in ‘Kinetic Rain’ at Changi Airport in Singapore.

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Drive solutions partner for the African continent
3rd Quarter 2015
The market responsibilities of Hansen Transmissions South Africa (HTSA) on the African continent have been extended beyond the southern region to incorporate the Economic Community of West African States as well as east and central Africa.

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Aircraft in tow
3rd Quarter 2015, Siemens South Africa
Aircraft tractor with Siemens hybrid drives.

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Servo drive reduces energy consumption by up to 50%
3rd Quarter 2015
Voith Turbo’s advanced new closed loop differential pump (CLDP)servo drive saves substantially on energy costs. The heart of the unit is an integrated servo pump consisting of a servo motor and an internal ...

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High precision, networked steering shaft assembly
3rd Quarter 2015, Beckhoff Automation
LCA Automation in Affoltern am Albis, Switzerland is a special purpose machine manufacturer with many years of experience in manufacturing equipment for the automotive industry. One of LCA’s core production ...

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Optimised luxury vehicle production
3rd Quarter 2015, Tectra Automation
Bosch Rexroth recently supplied a high end German motor vehicle manufacturer with a more efficient handling and distribution solution for the conveyance of interior roof trims along the production line. ...

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