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Optinum
Ground Floor, Northview, 57 Sixth Road, Hyde Park
Core business offering: Sole distributor of a leading brand of software in South Africa used to provide data analytics and simulation-based design solutions to a broad range of industries.
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Grobbelaar, G.B.
Technical Director
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Redelinghuys, D.
Managing Director
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Section - Computers & Software
-CAD
-Chemical design
-Electrical design
-Instrumentation design
-Mechanical design
-Motion control system design
-Simulation systems
-Applications
- Artificial intelligence
- Asset management
- Batch production
- Calibration management
- Data acquisition, analysis
- Direct control
- DSP (digital signal processing) software
- Dynamic link to libraries (DLL)
- Fuzzy logic
- Link to Windows databases
- Operator interface
- Programming languages
- Soft PLC
- System simulation/PID tuning
- Virtual instruments
-Datasharing
- DDE
- OLE
- OPC clients
-Language
- C, Pascal, etc
- Java
- MS Visual Basic
- OOP (e.g. Visual C++)
-Network communications
- TCP/IP
-Operating Systems
- .Net
-Operating systems
- Java
- Linux
- MacOS
- Unix
- VxWorks
- Windows 2000
- Windows NT
- Windows XP
Section - Data Acquisition & Remote Control
-PC based data acquisition
- automatic data acquisition
- distributed data acquisition
- presentation/analysis software
-Operator training simulators
-Process simulation & design
-Process/capacity planning
-Product data interchange
-Utility optimisation
-Radio telemetry
-Remote sensing & control
- cable link
- cellular
- from rotating shaft
- infrared (IR)
- radio link
Section - Services & Systems
-Programmers
- Other
-Project Management
-System integration/consulting
- CIM/CAM
- Electrical
- Factory automation
- Information systems
- Materials handling
- Other
- Process control
-Automotive
-Batch production
-Blending
-Boiler/furnace control
-Chemicals
-Energy management
-Environmental control & monitoring
-Food & beverage
-Furnace control & management
-Kiln control
-Materials handling
-Mining & metals
-Petrochemical
-Pharmaceutical
-Power generation & distribution
-Pulp & paper
-Rubber & plastics
-Sugar
-Water & waste water
| News from Optinum: |
System modelling software courses
April 2006, Training & Education, Optinum
Opti-Num Solutions is running a number of courses during 2006 with training in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and numerous on-site training events. Courses on offer include: Introductory courses
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Opti-Num Solutions training courses
April 2005, Training & Education, Optinum
Opti-Num Solutions is offering the following advanced and fundamental MATLAB/Simulink-based training courses, which have been scheduled for the first half of 2005. All courses are held in Johannesburg. ... |
Maths application expands technical computing
July 2004, SCADA/HMI, Optinum
"MATLAB 7 builds on the solid base of technical computing capabilities that The MathWorks has established with its product suite built around MATLAB and Simulink products. The software's extended capabilities ... |
Industry news: |
Economy drive system closes the drive gap in the entry-level segment
October 2026, Motion Control & Drives, Editor's Choice, Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff has launched an economy drive system pairing its new AX1000 servo drive and AM1000 servomotor with the AF1000 dual-axis variable frequency drive on a shared EtherCAT platform, targeting series machines and price-sensitive markets without sacrificing TwinCAT integration or functional safety.
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SEW-EURODRIVE to exhibit energy-efficient automation at Propak Cape
October 2026, Motion Control & Drives, SEW-EURODRIVE
[Sponsored] SEW-EURODRIVE will showcase its MOVI-C modular automation portfolio at Propak Cape, demonstrating how integrated drive and automation technologies can help processing and packaging companies reduce energy consumption and improve production consistency. |
Importance of gas analysis in the petrochemical industry
October 2026, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring, Elemental Analytics
Gas analysis plays a critical role in petrochemical operations, supporting process optimisation, product quality and plant safety. As an experienced and expert gas analysis supplier, Elemental Analytics can provide the correct analyser and sample system package to meet individual plant requirements.
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The grid needs to become more intelligent
October 2026, Electrical Power & Protection, Schneider Electric South Africa
South Africa’s power grid is becoming bidirectional and far more dynamic as distributed energy resources proliferate. Schneider Electric’s Nishandra Bajinath explains why digitalisation, DERMS and aggregation are essential to keep this increasingly complex grid stable and efficient. |
SAIMC Durban takes to the skies
October 2026, SAIMC, SAIMC
SAIMC Durban members went behind the scenes at the ATNS facility at King Shaka International Airport. The visit offered a fascinating look at the sophisticated technology and highly trained people keeping South Africa’s skies safe. |
Cybersecurity must become part of the next era of industrial automation
October 2026, IT in Manufacturing, Adroit Technologies
The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act is setting a global benchmark for connected products, making cybersecurity a core engineering requirement in industrial automation. Adroit Technologies and Mitsubishi Electric explain how building security into controllers, PLCs and drives from the outset helps South African manufacturers protect production and meet international expectations. |
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