Hägglunds’ newest product wins industry recognition Second Quarter 2023
Hägglunds Fusion, a powerful drive system that mounts directly on the drive shaft, was named the 2022 Innovation Award winner from New Equipment Digest – Hydraulic and Pneumatic category. The award ...
The benefits of predictive maintenance Second Quarter 2023
Clients looking for improved reliability and availability of their industrial equipment have a new partner in ISO-Reliability Partners. “Our expertise combines the sciences of lubrication, filtration ...
Siemens software revolutionises eyeglasses Second Quarter 2023, Siemens South Africa EinDollarBrille is bringing affordable eyeglasses to the world’s most needy communities using Solid Edge software from Siemens Digital Industries Software. The company provides tools and training to enable ...
Slam-shut valve certified for hydrogen applications Second Quarter 2023, Emerson Automation Solutions
Emerson has announced that approval by Bureau Veritas Italia of its BM6X Series slam-shut valve for use in applications with up to 100% hydrogen and pressures up to 100 bar, was completed in December 2022. ...
New leadership appointments at Bosch Rexroth South Africa First Quarter 2023
Bosch Rexroth South Africa has announced that Mike Harrison, current Bosch Rexroth regional director East Africa and general manager of Hytec SA, has been appointed to the role of chief operating officer ...
Teaching kids robotics First Quarter 2023 In an increasingly digitised world, the trend of young South Africans competing for jobs in an environment where those with an innate understanding of ICT are at an advantage is set to become more stark. ...
Bosch at African Mining Indaba First Quarter 2023 Bosch Rexroth Africa made its first appearance at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba in conjunction with Bosch Rexroth companies Hägglunds Drives and Smart Mine. The theme of the stand was ...
From the editor's desk: A new disruption First Quarter 2023, Technews Publishing
Artificial intelligence has been around a while, and AI is part of our vocabulary. I seem to remember that in my last editor’s letter I said that new technology comes slowly and then fast. Now I’m wondering ...
International Fluid Power Exposition First Quarter 2023
The fluid power industry is changing due to global megatrends such as urbanisation, the need for infrastructure replacement, and climate change initiatives driven by regulations. To meet this challenge ...
Siemens Hour of Engineering sparks interest in STEM First Quarter 2023, Siemens South Africa, Editor's Choice
“A career in engineering can take many different paths, all of which can be rewarding and help make the world a better place. It is vital that pre-high school students are exposed to engineering ...
World’s largest hydrogen refuelling station First Quarter 2023, Emerson Automation Solutions Korea Hydrogen Green Energy Network (KOHYGEN) has chosen Emerson’s advanced automation solutions to help ensure the safety and reliability of its pioneering hydrogen infrastructure initiative, which recently marked the completion of the world’s largest hydrogen refuelling station for commercial vehicles.
Schneider Electric achieves in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index First Quarter 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has been recognised in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition highlights Schneider’s ongoing efforts to increase gender equity ...
From the editor's desk: Going electric Fourth Quarter 2022, Technews Publishing
I recently took a drive down to Durban and stopped, as everyone does, at the Harrismith Engen. My attention was attracted by a charging station for electric vehicles (EVs) and it made me start wondering ...
Online shopping for engineering consumables Fourth Quarter 2022 BMG’s online shopping portal, which was launched in South Africa two years ago, is constantly upgraded to meet dynamic market requirements. “The BMG E-Commerce platform – which was developed to enhance the ...
Port and rail upgrades essential for SA Third Quarter 2022, Bearings International Bearings International (BI) has welcomed the assertion by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation address on 10 February that the economy cannot grow without efficient ports and railways. ...
BI launches new e-commerce platform Third Quarter 2022, Bearings International
Bearings International (BI) is entering the fast-growing realm of e-commerce by expanding its current website to provide more detailed information. “The aim is to create a 24/7 access experience for ...
TUKS campus taken over by robots! Third Quarter 2022, RS Components SA
Several teams of third-year engineering students took to the track for the ultimate robot showdown as the highly anticipated annual TUKS Robot Race Day took place at the campus recently. Now in its ...
From the editor's desk: Killer science and alternative energy Third Quarter 2022, Technews Publishing
I couldn’t resist watching The World Industrial Reporter’s video on Ten Scientists Killed By Their Own Experiments. Some of them would have deserved the Darwin Award for taking themselves out of the ...
Bosch Rexroth SA celebrates women in hydraulics Third Quarter 2022 Bosch Rexroth South Africa is committed to social investment and the advancement of all its employees, breaking down barriers to create a diverse and dynamic workplace. This upcoming Women’s Day presents ...
ABB’s lifeline to unemployed graduate Third Quarter 2022
When a kind stranger took a photograph of Momelezi Sifumba standing at a busy roadside with a cardboard sign stating: ‘Help Me to Find a Job’ and posted it on LinkedIn, little did the unemployed graduate ...
