Automation

In the race toward smarter, safer and more efficient mines, one technology often sits quietly in the background: sensors. For De Beers’ Upstream Technology, sensors are not just part of the system;... 

Mining and metals companies are working to maximise production and ensure they produce high-quality products with the lowest possible environmental impact and at competitive prices, and industrial... 

By ensuring continuous material flow and reducing bottlenecks between the pit, stockpiles and processing plant, an integrated on-site materials handling approach plays a critical role in optimising... 

As Africa accelerates its industrialisation agenda under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), automation is emerging as one of the most powerful tools to unlock productivity,... 

Advanced technologies, sensor and measuring instrument manufacturer VEGA GRIESHABER KG brings German-engineered solutions to Southern Africa’s mining industry, improving efficiency, safety and... 

Mining education and skills development programmes are continuing to shift from traditional theoretical methods to immersive digital methods, says tertiary education institution University of... 

As mining operations across Africa continue to evolve in scale, complexity and automation, the role of advanced safety technologies has become increasingly important in protecting people, equipment... 

An electric speed controller for pneumatic systems has  been launched by pneumatics equipment supplier SMC. The company says the PFES Series enables remote adjustment of pneumatic actuator speed.... 

Despite experiencing frequent supply chain disruptions over the last six years, suppliers remain reactive rather than proactive, owing to structural constraints within the value chain, leaving... 

The local valve and actuator manufacturing industry is under strain, with several factors affecting performance in recent years, says valve manufacturing industry body the South African Valve and... 

By: Lloyd Perumal - Operations Manager at Schneider Electric As technology reshapes every aspect of modern industry, Services has emerged as one of the few career paths where innovation meets... 

Global technology, electrification and automation company ABB has announced the latest version of its digital technology solution, aimed at enhancing industrial device maintenance. The update... 

With the growing adoption of automation solutions, mines must increase their monitoring capabilities as even though many machines have built-in monitoring systems, mine management and safety teams... 

South Africa’s rail network infrastructure challenges continue to stifle economic competitiveness, sustainability and regional integration, and the network requires a complete revitalisation... 

New emerging innovations are transforming the South African mining, manufacturing, industrial and automation sectors and driving the deployment of advanced technological solutions across... 

End-to-end mining solutions company Metso has expanded its global bulk material handling (BMH) network with the inauguration of its new regional hub in Cape Town, South Africa. The new centre... 

Innovative technology for ‘shrinking’ catalytic converters - designed and built in South Africa by Jendamark Automation for the global market - relies on the precision of SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly... 

Reliable drive and automation systems are becoming critical to maintaining productivity and efficiency across agricultural operations, where equipment is often required to operate in challenging... 

While technically resilient, the South African metal fabrication sector is structurally constrained, with its future contingent on its embracing modernisation, sustainability and skills...