Siemens teams up with Simotors 3rd Quarter 2013, Siemens South Africa Siemens motor systems cover the entire range of synchronous and asynchronous technology. “We have standard electric motor systems and servomotors for motion control applications including linear and torque ...
SEW-Eurodrive gains ground in coal 3rd Quarter 2013, SEW-EURODRIVE Drive engineering company, SEW-Eurodrive is rapidly achieving measurable success and establishing a reputation of trust in the South African coal mining industry. According to general manager for sales ...
Autodesk joins Pneudrive Challenge 3rd Quarter 2013, SEW-EURODRIVE Design and engineering software company, Autodesk has been officially named as the technology partner for the PneuDrive Challenge 2013. This year the competition will provide engineering students with ...
Festo Didactic training: September to December 3rd Quarter 2013, Festo The following courses are available from Festo Didactic: Pneumatics (1) Basic PN111: Johannesburg: 18-20 September, 16-18 October, 13-15 November, 11-13 December Cape Town: 20-22 November
Durban: ...
Hydrocylinder training 3rd Quarter 2013 Hydrocylinder has been running its very popular Basic Hydraulics course for over two decades. Presented by managing director Sidney Badenhorst, they offer an excellent understanding of hydraulics systems, ...
The Jim Pinto Column: The world in three decades 3rd Quarter 2013 “It’s not so hard to predict the future but it’s sometimes hard to connect the dots,” says famed geneticist, Dr George Church.
A recent gathering of renowned technologists, scientists, futurists and ...
Engineering is beautiful 3rd Quarter 2013, Technews Publishing Welcome to another bumper issue of Motion Control. As always energy efficiency is a critical issue, and our cover story shows how Schneider Electric’s Altivar 1200 medium voltage drive system improves ...
Artic moves to larger base 2nd Quarter 2013, Artic Driers International Artic Driers, the largest independent importer and distributor of compressed air treatment equipment in the country, has moved into new, larger premises in Apex, Benoni. Precipitated by Artic’s expanding ...
Piping up installations for heavy duty vehicles 2nd Quarter 2013 Genflex Hydraulics has put together a team of technicians to install hydraulic systems on horses and trailers which allow the driver to operate all vehicle functionalities fully without having to leave ...
ABB wins order for 2400 robots from BMW Group 2nd Quarter 2013, ABB South Africa, Motion Power and automation technology group, ABB has received an order for 2400 robots from BMW Group. Over the next three years the robots will be installed at factories in Regensburg and Leipzig, Germany, ...
SAFPA certification for Eaton Hydraulics 2nd Quarter 2013 Eaton Hydraulics recently achieved accreditation by the South African Fluid Power Association (SAFPA). Manny Vieira, area sales manager – southern Africa, explains the significance of the accreditation. ...
SKF customers burn some rubber 2nd Quarter 2013, SKF South Africa SKF has sponsored the highly successful Auby Boyz race team for over four years and manager of SKF South Africa’s Automotive Division, Gary Czapski, says that this has been a formidable partnership. They ...
A new direction for Hydrocylinder 2nd Quarter 2013 Hydrocylinder has been in the hydraulics business for 15 years and is now poised for growth into new markets. The company is organised into four main business areas: hydraulic cylinders, manifold blocks, ...
Pneumax expands to Eastern Cape 2nd Quarter 2013 Building on its reputation for excellent after sales service, Pneumax, part of the Set Point group, now has a presence in the Eastern Cape, with a new branch in Port Elizabeth. The company specialises ...
Genflex runs hose assembly workshops 2nd Quarter 2013 The mining sector is operational 24 hours a day and it is critical that downtime is kept to a minimum due to the high costs involved. The application and use of hydraulic hose and associated fittings ...
Donaldson sponsors off road racing 2nd Quarter 2013 A new sponsor and a new name is taking road racing in South Africa into a new era. Donaldson Filtration Solutions, a worldwide provider of filtration solutions and replacement parts, has taken over sponsorship ...
Schneider Electric head office rated outstanding 2nd Quarter 2013, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric’s Paris head office, the Hive, is the first building in the world to be certified as Outstanding (six stars) by BREEAM In-Use. BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental ...
Schneider Electric puts a spark in your step 2nd Quarter 2013, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric and Amaury Sport Organisation recently announced the signing of a partnership for the Paris Marathon, in which Schneider Electric became the first ever title sponsor. By signing for ...
Hydrocylinder training 2nd Quarter 2013 As a result of the strong interest in its popular series of hydraulics courses, Hydrocylinder is increasing the scope and is adding four new topics. Accommodation can also be provided at a nominal rate. ...
Pneumax training 2nd Quarter 2013 Pneumax training courses, which cover pneumatic, PLC and electro-pneumatic training, include modules ranging from circuits to safety, components, PLC and actuators. All the courses on offer are accredited ...