Festo Didactic training 2nd Quarter 2013, Festo The following courses are available from Festo Didactic: Pneumatics (1) Basic PN111 Johannesburg: 12-14 June, 3-5 July, 24-26 July, 21-23 August Pretoria: 24-26 July Cape Town: 5-7 June, 28-30 August...
The Jim Pinto Column: Cyber security: product or service? 2nd Quarter 2013
Large-scale networking for monitoring and control has resulted in significant productivity and quality improvements in process and manufacturing operations. But, complex networking brings vulnerabilities ...
Technology and privacy 2nd Quarter 2013, Technews Publishing Through the Google Glass
First Google had the driverless car, now another innovation. One of the coolest gadgets I have come across in the ‘next big thing’ arena is something called Google Glass. This ...
SAFPA certification for Eaton Hydraulics 1 February 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. ...
Deublin acquires Barco Seals 1st Quarter 2013 Deublin Company has acquired Barco Seals. Based in Illinois, USA, both companies manufacture rotary unions used in a variety of equipment and process industries. Founded in 1908, Barco first produced ...
Pneumax partners with SEW-Eurodrive 1st Quarter 2013 Pneumax South Africa, a division of Set Point Industrial Technology and market-leader in the provision of pneumatic solutions, will be partnering with SEW-Eurodrive in the PneuDrive Challenge from 2013. ...
Genflex launches 24-hour service vans 1st Quarter 2013 Genflex Hydraulics has launched a new 24-hour service van for existing and prospective customers. Tiaan du Preez, deputy managing director says, “We have realised that as more companies reduce their staff ...
Parker Hannifin's commitment to South Africa 1st Quarter 2013, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Parker Hannifin is an international leader in motion and control technologies; and ParkerStore is a global network of independently owned retailers of Parker Hannifin products. In all, its reach includes ...
Schneider Electric treats the media 1st Quarter 2013, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric recently treated the media to a slap-up lunch at Melrose Arch, with each course at a different venue. According to Paolo Miglietta, vice-president southern Africa, 2012 was a tough ...
Artic Driers has moved 1st Quarter 2013, Artic Driers International Artic Driers moved its operations to new and larger premises during the month of January. The company’s new address is:
Artic Driers
12 Rotterdam Road
Apex Industrial
Benoni
Further details have ...
Festo boosts technology skills 1st Quarter 2013, Festo Festo recently organised the first formal WorldSkills South Africa competition for mechatronics and mobile robotics. Following a similar format to WorldSkills International, the world’s largest international ...
Festo Didactic training March to May 2013 1st Quarter 2013, Festo The following courses are available from Festo Didactic: Pneumatics (1) Basic PN111: Johannesburg: 18–20 March, 17–19 April, 15–17 May Pretoria: 18–20 March Cape Town: <i?6–8 March</i> Durban: 24–26 ...
Postal strike delays Motion Control delivery in Gauteng 1 February 2013, Technews Publishing An illegal strike at the South African Post Office’s Witspos and Tshwane mailing centres in Gauteng is affecting the delivery of Motion Control in the region. We request your patience and understanding ...
Megatrends and megamechanics 1st Quarter 2013, Technews Publishing Megatrends
At the start of a new year it is fun to have a bit of a look into the future. In this issue of Motion Control, Andrew Ashton, contributing editor for our Technews publication SA Instrumentation ...
Zest WEG shows its strength 4th Quarter 2012, WEG Africa Zest WEG was out in full force at Electric Mining Africa, with an integrated display of products and expertise that reflected the group’s culture of quality and service excellence.
New industry and technology fair 4th Quarter 2012 The South African Industry and Technology Fair (INDUTEC) is a European-style trade event for African industrialists and consists of 10 industry focus sectors targeting different areas.
Eaton targets mining industry 4th Quarter 2012 Eaton Corporation recently hosted a Technology Day in Johannesburg for its African customers, kick-starting a sales and marketing campaign targeting every stage of the mining value chain.
Sauer-Danfoss appoints Pro-Hydraulics 4th Quarter 2012 Sauer-Danfoss, a market leader in hydraulics and electronics, has appointed Pro-Hydraulics as sales and service partner for sub-equatorial Africa.
