Automated cultivation of biomass First Quarter 2023, Festo South Africa, Editor's Choice Algae are extremely efficient photosynthesisers, and absorb ten times more carbon dioxide than land plants. In bioreactors equipped with appropriate sensors, control technology and automation, the efficiency of algae can be increased to a hundred times that of land plants. The PhotoBionicCell research project, part of the Festo Bionic Learning Network, is demonstrating a potential approach for industrial biologisation in the future.
MV motors deliver reliability and better total cost First Quarter 2023, Zest WEG Group Africa
Many critical industrial and other applications can benefit from medium voltage (MV) electric motors, due to their reliability and low total cost of ownership. According to Zest WEG sales specialist, ...
Test rig for new generation rotor blades First Quarter 2023, Beckhoff Automation There’s no mistaking the Blaest headquarters on the shores of the Limfjord in Norway, where rows of white wind turbine blades dominate the horizon. In 2005 the load bearing capacity of the blades was ...
Modular drives for power generation First Quarter 2023, SEW-EURODRIVE To best meet urgent local needs and harsh conditions with massively improved lead times, SEW-EURODRIVE is on a mission to localise its modular drive concept for a variety of industrial drive applications. ...
Managing wear and friction in mini motors Fourth Quarter 2022 Understanding the impact of friction and wear on a mini motor, as well as the factors that cause them, is a key specification requirement. Technically known as the study of tribology, the effects are ...
Local assembly of MACC drives slashes lead times Fourth Quarter 2022, SEW-EURODRIVE SEW-EURODRIVE’s expanded local capability out of its new Aeroton facility will include the assembly of SEW MACC air-cooled condenser drives for delivery at a rate of three units per week, slashing current ...
Introducing Commander S and Marshal Fourth Quarter 2022, Nidec Control Techniques Control Techniques is launching a new member to the Commander family of drives and a revolutionary app named Marshal. Commander S provides a solution for applications that require plug-and-play control ...
Motion control in unmanned aircraft Fourth Quarter 2022, MOOG
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Large motors for oil rigs Fourth Quarter 2022, Zest WEG Group 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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
WEG soft starter upgrades mill operation Third Quarter 2022, Zest WEG Group 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 ...
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 ...
