Leading the way in low maintenance and reliability to drive port success Third Quarter 2024 South Africa’s ports play a pivotal role in the nation’s economy, serving as crucial gateways for international trade and commerce. These ports can elevate their status in global trade by modernising operations with cutting-edge lifting solutions, and drive further economic prosperity for the country.
Motion control platform with customisable CNC user interface Third Quarter 2024 The motion control experts at Aerotech have further expanded their Automation1 motion control platform. The latest version, 2.8, comes with a customisable CNC user interface, and now offers even more flexibility and user-friendliness for CNC users.
Drive technology for tunnel construction Third Quarter 2024 Compact, robust, and reliable - these are the advantages of RUD’s Tecdos drive technology, which is a gamechanger in tunnel construction.
EtherCAT measurement terminals for vehicle development at Mercedes-Benz Third Quarter 2024, Beckhoff Automation At the Mercedes Technology Centre plant in Sindelfingen, Germany, car axles are examined with the highest precision on four test benches, in parallel with road tests and simulations. All data is acquired using PC-based control from Beckhoff.
Perfect balance for every race Third Quarter 2024, Horne Technologies, Editor's Choice It goes without saying that success in Formula 1 requires a top driver. However, their chance of achieving a place on the podium depends on the car, which in turn depends on three essential factors: engine, tyres and aerodynamics. To find the optimum balance, the racing teams test models of their bolides in the wind tunnel. At Sauber, the adjustable components are moved on the model and in the test chamber using FAULHABER motors.
Reshaping the future of air freight with Siemens software Third Quarter 2024, Siemens South Africa Aerospace company, Natilus has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. The company is focused on transforming the world’s supply chain with its next-generation blended-wing body aircraft, and through its use of Siemens software it has reduced the development time to build its first prototype aircraft by 50%.
Electrifying the future Third Quarter 2024, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa, Editor's Choice A revolution is underway, transforming the way we power compact construction machines and heavy-duty mobile machinery. This is the electrification of equipment, a movement propelled by the need for environmental sustainability, lower emissions, reduced noise levels, and the pursuit of a cleaner, greener future.
High-performance motion control for teabag packaging machine Second Quarter 2024, Beckhoff Automation Teepak relies on PC-based control and drive technology from Beckhoff to set new benchmarks for speed and precision in its teabag packaging machines.
Compact VFDs with higher power ratings Second Quarter 2024 Invertek Drives has revealed the extension of its industry-leading Optidrive Coolvert variable frequency drive with the launch of two new compact frame sizes with higher power ratings.
More movement on the market Second Quarter 2024 If you want to move something, you have to be able to control the movement. When positioning in the nanometre range everything matters and requires high performance motion control. Six years ago, Aerotech therefore set itself the goal of revolutionising the market for precision motion and machine control systems.
The world’s greatest model railway Second Quarter 2024, Horne Technologies Located in Hamburg’s traditional warehouse district, Speicherstadt features the largest model railway in the world, and is one of the most exciting tourist attractions in Germany.
Innovative series of direct-operated valves with higher flow rates Second Quarter 2024 Moog has launched two new direct-operated valve series. Each series, with its unique features and capabilities, is designed to boost machine reliability and optimise costs for machine builders.
Quality gearboxes for agriculture Second Quarter 2024, SEW-EURODRIVE, Editor's Choice Offering a complete gear solution for centre pivot irrigation systems, SEW-EURODRIVE brings its quality products and support as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) closer to South Africa’s farming sector.
I-Mak brand for industrial solutions Second Quarter 2024, Bearings International From planetary, worm and aerator units, to flagship products like its inline helical, parallel shaft, helical bevel, and monoblock IGU, I-MAK provides over one million product references, ensuring a solution for every specific industrial need.
Streamline your valve selection Second Quarter 2024, Festo, Editor's Choice Automation specialist, Festo recognises the value of time in the dynamic world of process automation. To cater for this, we have introduced an innovative online configurator tool to transform the way in which engineers and procurement professionals select and size process valves.
Electronics and motor replacement for label dispenser Second Quarter 2024, Motion Tronic, Editor's Choice Silveray Stationery Company was looking for the best way to replace the controller, motor and drive of its existing label dispenser within its budget constraints, to restore the machine’s original capacity and capabilities. Motion Tronic engineered a cost-effective alternative solution using high-performance Inovance products and components.
High-performance additives protect gears Second Quarter 2024, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG The BMG team works closely with key players in diverse sectors to enhance production efficiencies, minimise downtime and extend the service life of power transmission systems and industrial equipment.
Precise detection of complex rotational movements First Quarter 2024, Beckhoff Automation The EP3751-0260 EtherCAT Box module by Beckhoff connects an acceleration sensor with an inertial measurement unit - a gyroscope. This provides accurate detection of acceleration and rotational motion in addition to shock, vibration and tilt measurement, both as preprocessed values and as raw sensor data.
Energy management system for electrohydrostatic actuation systems First Quarter 2024 In the machine manufacturing industry, more drive systems are being converted from servo-hydraulic throttle to electrohydrostatic actuation systems. The four-quadrant capability of the electrohydrostatic pump unit and servo drive used in this technology, in combination with the new Moog energy management system, allows regenerative power flows generated during braking or pressure relief to be stored and reused.
Drive solution for stacker reclaimer First Quarter 2024 Hägglunds Drives South Africa recently completed a retrofit project on the bucket wheel of a stacker reclaimer at Richards Bay Coal Terminal. The project entailed replacing a gearbox drive solution with a direct drive solution from Hägglunds Drives SA.
