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Cap lamp saves lives
January 2009, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration, PJ Tech
Recently introduced by South African company PJ Tech, the traceable cap lamp Smartlight-05-M1 greatly improves the chances of successful rescue of trapped personnel. According to PJ Tech’s technical manager ... |
Detecting tramp metal on mine conveyors
March 2005, Sensors & Transducers, PJ Tech
A new range of metal detection equipment on the South African market promises to assist local mining companies in eliminating the damage caused to machinery by tramp metal.
Tramp metal - pieces of unwanted ... |
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Unlocking mining efficiency with advanced processing control
October 2025, IT in Manufacturing
ABB’s Advanced Process Control system, powered by its Expert Optimizer platform, is emerging as a key enabler of smarter, more efficient mining operations. |
Yaskawa Southern Africa launches laser welding cell
October 2025, Motion Control & Drives
Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered with Industrial Manufacturing Systems South Africa to introduce the Megmeet laser welding cell, a breakthrough solution combining precision robotics with cutting-edge laser technology. |
Next-gen planetary gearboxes
October 2025, Motion Control & Drives, SEW-EURODRIVE
Leading the way in planetary gear unit innovation, SEW-EURODRIVE is extending its reach across a growing range of industries, delivering the advantages of this powerful technology through locally engineered solutions that ensure faster lead times. |
Miniature inductive sensors
October 2025, Sensors & Transducers, ifm - South Africa
The inductive IY/IZ type sensors from ifm are used in various industrial areas where space is limited. |
Industrial PC for high demand on 3D graphics or deeply integrated vision
October 2025, Industrial Computer Hardware, Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff Automation’s C6043 industrial PC with NVIDIA GPU handles applications with high demands on 3D graphics or deeply integrated vision and AI program blocks with minimal cycle times. |
SAIMC: Johannesburg
October 2025, SAIMC
The Johannesburg Branch of the SAIMC hosted a successful Technology Evening on 10 September. The event was well attended and generously sponsored by Phoenix Contact.
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Record-breaking dragline relocation
October 2025, Motion Control & Drives
Draglines are key pieces of equipment in open-pit mining. BHP Mitsubishi Alliance entrusted Mammoet with the relocation of a 3100 ton Marion 8050 dragline from one end of the Peak Downs coal mine in Queensland, Australia to another, a full 27 km away. |
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