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Motion control in unmanned aircraft
Fourth Quarter 2022
Developed with funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the overarching goal of the Gremlins Programme, managed by DARPA’s Tactical Technology Office, is to demonstrate ...

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Small robots in big telescopes
Fourth Quarter 2022, Horne Technologies
SDSS is a cooperative alliance of astrophysicists from around the world. They have already presented the largest 3D map of the universe, a milestone in astronomical research. Equipped with numerous ...

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Siemens and Nissan cooperate on electrified powertrains
Fourth Quarter 2022
Siemens is cooperating with Nissan to build production lines for the new all-electric crossover Nissan Ariya at the company’s plant in Tochigi, Japan. Nissan had already been using the Siemens Digital ...

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Electro-mechanical solutions
Fourth Quarter 2022
As an electro-mechanical solutions provider to many industries throughout Africa, including the mining sector, Vert Energy showcased products and services at this year’s Electra Mining Exhibition from ...

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High tech drive solution
Fourth Quarter 2022, SEW-EURODRIVE
One of the star attractions at SEW-EURODRIVE’s stand at the Electra Mining Africa 2022 exhibition was the company’s new generation MOVI-C all-in-one modular drive solution, which had its African launch ...

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Large motors for oil rigs
Fourth Quarter 2022, WEG Africa
Classified as hazardous areas, offshore oil rigs require that any equipment installed on them is designed and certified accordingly – including electric motors to drive critical gas compressors.  ...

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High-efficiency right angle gearmotor
Fourth Quarter 2022
Bison Gear & Engineering, a leader in the power transmission industry, announced that its proven PowerSTAR high-efficiency right angle gearmotor is celebrating ten years of industry-leading product excellence.  ...

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High-efficiency right angle gearmotor
Fourth Quarter 2022
Bison Gear & Engineering, a leader in the power transmission industry, announced that its proven PowerSTAR high-efficiency right angle gearmotor is celebrating ten years of industry-leading product excellence.  ...

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Siemens Large Drives certifies Delba
Fourth Quarter 2022, Siemens South Africa
Delba Electrical has been certified as an Approved Partner, which includes field and repair services for the Siemens Large Drives high-voltage motor portfolio in South Africa, East Africa, Nigeria and ...

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PC-based control technology for vehicles converted to electric drives
Fourth Quarter 2022, Beckhoff Automation
For small series producers and manufacturers with a wide range of vehicle variants, being able to count on comprehensive test bench technology that is fast, flexible and cost-effective is hugely important. ...

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Key considerations for selecting a propulsion motor
Fourth Quarter 2022, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
During a vehicle electrification project, it is important to collaborate with a credible electrification partner on key system information, specifications and the system’s desired results. Factors to ...

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WEG soft starter upgrades mill operation
Third Quarter 2022, WEG Africa
When a process plant in Mpumalanga needed an improved starting method for its rod mill, Zest WEG was able to supply its WEG SSW7000 medium voltage soft starter. The plant had recently upgraded to a 450 ...

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Latest technology for marine customers
Third Quarter 2022
Cummins marine customers have limited time to spend in dock for any repairs or maintenance, which means an effective response and quick turnaround time is essential. To gauge the specific requirements ...

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Advanced drive solution for the automotive industry
Third Quarter 2022, SEW-EURODRIVE
Most South African motor vehicle plants also export into international markets, which means they must all adopt world-class manufacturing processes using state-of-the-art equipment. SEW-EURODRIVE ...

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Assembly line for the automotive industry
Third Quarter 2022, Beckhoff Automation
How do you design a new assembly line and go on to reduce the footprint of the concept by another quarter? And how can you later increase the productivity of this highly consolidated line even further? ...

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The world’s lightest electric mountain bike
Third Quarter 2022, DNH Technologies, Editor's Choice
The barely noticeable additional weight of the maxon drive of only 3,5 kg, in combination with superior carbon technology from Thömus, delivers a ride that feels as natural on the trail as on the ...

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Limit switches for show-stopping performance
Third Quarter 2022
A well produced theatre experience is capable of entrancing the audience to the point that the members are fully immersed. Ironically, this means that most theatregoers fail to appreciate the engineering ...

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ABB’s MV switchgear testing goes extreme
Third Quarter 2022
An innovative Climatic Test Chamber in Brno, Czech Republic will be used to test all ABB energised indoor MV switchgear panels to ensure they keep the power on 24/7 in the harshest of operating environments. ...

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Intelligent modular system for quick solutions
Third Quarter 2022, Horne Technologies
Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, the pharmaceutical industry has been under pressure to realise the highest possible levels of automation. This requires a number of new analysis and testing ...

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Hägglunds Fusion: the power of one
Third Quarter 2022, Editor's Choice
Hägglunds Fusion provides unbeatable torque from zero speed and includes built-in torque limitation. This enables the machine to start, stop and reverse as often as needed to serve low-power applications, ...

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