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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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: ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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