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Atlas project to be finalised
1st October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Local wind energy collaboration the South African Wind Energy Programme (SAWEP) is in the final stages of completing the Wind Atlas for South Africa (WASA) Phase 3 project this year, says SAWEP... 


A photo of the fully assembled Zenith robotic inspection device including camera, controller and tripod
New drone tech improves inspection capabilities
1st October 2021 By: Darren Parker

Work-at-height company Skyriders has added the Zenith robotic inspection device –a new vertical inspection technology – to its portfolio of services. The winch-operated pan-tilt-zoom camera drone... 


Coal mining value-service partnership ready to raise uptime  of SA power plants
Coal mining value-service partnership ready to raise uptime of SA power plants
15th September 2021

In a country such as South Africa that relies heavily on coal production for electricity generation, the quality of the fuel can determine the difference between a fully operational power plant and... 


Asset Health Monitoring
14th September 2021

Back in 2019, researchers from Verdantix identified the trends in technology roadmaps for asset management technologies and compiled a helpful graphic to illustrate the value and associated growth... 


Weba's product measurements prove performance
30th August 2021

Mines expect to see performance improvement from their newly installed Weba Chute Systems, but this needs to be measured. Fortunately Weba Chute Systems provides a scientific approach to measuring... 


An image of manufactured copper product at South African metals supplier Non-Ferrous Metal Works' premises
Company’s products adhere to global standards
13th August 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Metals supplier Non-Ferrous Metal Works (NFMW) manufactures semi-fabricated copper and brass extruded shapes that comply with international chemistry, physical tolerances and the mechanical... 


A large silver screw like instrument used in a thermowell application
Unique thermowell design on offer
6th August 2021

Measuring instruments supplier Wika Instruments offers its ScrutonWell as an alternative to a standard thermowell. The ScrutonWell, manufactured by Wika, is typically used in applications commonly... 


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Anton Paar
6th August 2021

Anton Paar has a long history of providing high-end laboratory instruments: density meters, refractometers, polarimeters, viscometers, rheometers and instruments for material characterization.... 


Parliament backs ARENA's new mandate
5th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal Parliament has supported reforms to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support the next generation of low emissions technologies. Under an expanded remit, ARENA is now... 


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Govt expands ARENA footprint
30th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The resources sector has welcomed the federal government’s decision to expand the functions of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support the next generation of low emissions... 


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RS Components SA - Industrial & Electronics Distributor
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: JH Waring and PM Sebestyen founded the business in 1937 in London under the name Radiospares, supplying radio repair shops with spare parts and... 


LONG TIME RUNNING
Bosch Holdings celebrates 60 years of business this year
Specialised services offered by engineering group
16th July 2021

Detection services company Bosch Munitech and consulting engineering company Bosch Projects – both part of multidisciplinary consulting engineering group Bosch Holdings in KwaZulu-Natal – is... 


SCHALK GROBBELAAR
Remote sensing techniques help to ensure effective production during the important phases of construction
Remote sensing key for construction in mining
16th July 2021 By: Anna Moross

Remote sensing techniques – the distanced procurement of information about objects or areas with indirect contact sensors – can improve the speed, accuracy and cost effectiveness of surveying for... 


JANINE ESPIN
Organisations should seek the guidance of compliance specialists
Regulatory compliance key to driving sustainability
16th July 2021

For South Africa to work toward economic recovery, it will be necessary for organisations to re-prioritise compliance to ensure both economic and environmental sustainability in the long term, says... 


SPECTOMETRIC DETECTION The special design of the device features a bendable measuring head with a diameter of 15 cm
Detection device useful in African exploration
9th July 2021 By: Darren Parker

German environmental technology company InterEnviroCon’s spectrometric device for the detection of rare-earth oxides is useful in African mining and exploration because it can be successfully... 


FEELING THE VIBE
The new Comtest vibration meter picks up vibration in mechanical and high end processing facility applications
Vibration meter serves industries
9th July 2021

Testing technology provider Comtest offers its Fluke 805 vibration meter which measures overall vibration, bearing vibration and temperature simultaneously for clients such as frontline mechanical... 


WIKA HHR PROTAK MODEL
Primary flow element used in oil and gas industry applications
Flow measurement tech still key in industry
9th July 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Despite electronic control systems and measurement instrumentation dominating applications in the processing and manufacturing industries, pressure, temperature, level, flow measurement and... 


THERMAL CAPTURER
The testo 883 Thermal Imaging Camera offers an infrared resolution which can even be expanded to 640 x 480 pixels
New thermal imaging camera launched
9th July 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Portable measurement instrumentation company Testo South Africa, a subsidiary of Testo SE & Co. KGaA, in Germany, launched a new handheld testo 883 thermal imaging camera in the second quarter of... 


PMSENSE
Particle matter transmitter
Monitoring instrument promotes local health
9th July 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

In order to protect community health, it is essential to measure particle matter (PM) levels on a continuous basis through the installation of specialised instrumentation, such as the PMsense PM... 


New liquid analysis sensors launched
9th July 2021

Measurement instrumentation, services and solutions company Endress+Hauser launched Memosens 2.0 digital technology last month, which provides simple, safe and connected liquid analysis. 


AP2E DURAG Group provides unique gas analyser solutions
AP2E DURAG Group provides unique gas analyser solutions
9th July 2021

AP2E DURAG Group designs, manufactures and markets a range of state-of-the-art gas analyser products and provides tailor-made solutions to gas analysis projects. Established in 2006 in... 


Software released that predicts vibration, airblast outcomes
4th June 2021

The world’s largest manufacturer of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems Orica recently announced the release of its new Advanced Vibration Management (AVM) software that links... 


Digitising manual and paper-based processes – increasing efficiencies and data velocity
20th May 2021

Statistics show that since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, many sectors and industries have expedited their digitalisation strategies to stay relevant and in business. The pandemic’s impact on... 


WASTEWATER EFFICINECY 
SANEDI in collaboration with DMRE are working on making wastewater treatment plants more efficient
Digitalisation key to energy efficiency
7th May 2021 By: Anna Moross

Digitalisation is key to addressing the challenges faced in trying to implement energy efficiency initiatives for wastewater treatment plants and buildings, says South African National Energy... 


FARTHER-TEST
Being able to test from a distance or remotely has become a reality during Covid-19
Pumps acceptance testing achieved remotely
7th May 2021

Local pumps manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has launched an innovative online acceptance test procedure that no longer requires customers or their engineering teams to be present when acceptance... 


Energy efficient products offered to various industries
7th May 2021

Specialised importer and distributor of industrial and electronic products Actum Group offer a range of energy efficient products to a variety of industries with numerous applications. 


Platinum applications enabling effective healthcare delivery amid pandemic
29th April 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Cold-chain monitoring and ultralow freezer storage of biologicals and vaccines for the pharmaceutical and health segment has increased in importance. However, as the Covid-19 pandemic has... 


NEW FUNCTION Demag has introduced a load-turning function to its Universal Crane range in order to achieve maximum safety as an optional feature
Load turning with maximum safety
23rd April 2021

Periodically, users of indoor cranes are faced with the complex task of not only lifting and horizontally moving heavy components such as press tools, machine beds or special containers, but... 


Latest Orica software predicts vibration and airblast outcomes to protect sensitive structures and maximise blast outcomes
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Orica (ASX: ORI), the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems, today announced the release of its new Advanced Vibration Management (AVM) software that... 


Digitising manual and paper-based processes - increasing efficiencies and data velocity
9th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Statistics show that since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, many sectors and industries have expedited their digitalisation strategies to stay relevant and in business. The pandemic’s impact on... 


Canada strengthens tailings management standard
Canada strengthens tailings management standard
8th April 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

The Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) standard, first developed by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) in 2004, has been updated and now meets, or exceeds, the majority of the global standard’s... 


Africa urged to update vision for unlocking development from mineral resources
Africa urged to update vision for unlocking development from mineral resources
26th March 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Africa’s extractive industry can support the continent’s resilience and sustainable growth during and beyond the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This will, however, require appropriate social and... 


Report finds majority of extractive commodity traders lack ESG disclosure
26th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Swiss research organisation RMF finds in a new report that companies involved in oil, gas, metals or minerals trading score on average only 23% on environmental, social and governance (ESG) due... 


Africa urged to update vision for unlocking development from mineral resources
Africa urged to update vision for unlocking development from mineral resources
26th March 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Africa’s extractive industry can support the continent’s resilience and sustainable growth during and beyond the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This will, however, require appropriate social and... 


GEMÜ automation components receive UL certification mark
15th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

GEMÜ, the valve specialist, has had a further three of its intelligent automation components certified with UL approval: The GEMÜ 1235 and GEMÜ 1236 electrical position indicators and the GEMÜ 1436... 


MOIST CONDITIONS
While moisture is the major focus, SECO also supplies analysers for the continuous online measurement of caffeine besides others
Moisture control key in food processing
12th March 2021

Moisture is important in many manufacturing processes, but when it comes to food processing, excess moisture can ruin products and create unnecessary waste, economic losses and decreased... 


Report finds majority of extractive commodity traders lack ESG disclosure
8th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Swiss research organisation RMF finds in a new report that companies involved in oil, gas, metals or minerals trading score on average only 23% on environmental, social and governance (ESG) due... 


Maclean launches industry first: Battery electric shotcrete sprayer and mobile concrete truck, purpose-designed for underground mining
8th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Latest additions to the MacLean EV Series mobile equipment product line round out company’s offer for zero-emissions ground support installation The commercial release of the latest additions to... 


Canadian system to help Aussie miners' environmental performance
3rd March 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Members of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) will systematically introduce the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) system to further improve site-level performance through regular and... 


ZOOMING INTO SAFETY 
Over the years, the importance of safety has grown substantially, whereby laws and regulations governing the smelter and metals sector have become stricter
Safe and reliable steel production even more crucial
26th February 2021

High temperatures, molten metals and heavy loads are some of the challenges faced during steel production, says industrial instrumentation and automation multinational Endress+Hauser. 


Impact Capital Africa founder and CEO Brett Wallington
Impact investing principles could solve ESG challenge – Wallington
25th February 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The mining sector is well positioned to apply impact investment principles to achieve environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets and shareholders increasingly expect large JSE-listed mining... 


GIEL BEKKER
In the mining sector, we have already witnessed the application of digital twins, but this tool is still new with many lessons still to be learned
Digital tech advances project management
19th February 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Since the development and application of critical chain methods, no real new project management techniques have been developed, but information, digital and design technologies have accelerated.... 


CAN YOU HANDLE THE LOAD 
Load-turning function achieves maximum safety as an optional feature, which eliminates the need for any additional engineering
New load-turning function for cranes
5th February 2021

In order to enhance safety during complex task such as horizontally moving heavy components for indoor cranes, industrial equipment supplier Demag has introduced a new standard function for its... 


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