Automation & Robotics
Big funding boost for SA agri-tech start-up
AGRIGULTURE-focussed tech start-up, Aerobotics has expanded its Series A funding round from $2 million (R29 million). The funding round expansion came through a signed deal...
Industry pact key to Africa’s auto ambitions
THE auto industry is so complex that a regional automotive pact is required before it can succeed in Africa. That’s according former politician and now consultant, Alec Erwin,...
Robotic platform with LiDAR sensor points way to warehouse of future
A SICK Automation LiDAR sensor was used to build a winning robotic platform in the prestigious Drexel University’s annual College of Engineering senior project design...
Bold leaders needed for the 4th industrial revolution
CONNECTEDNESS is vital for the survival of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), Alex Granger, global speaker and co-founder of human capital consultants Twice Blue,...
How automation can create value for people without destroying jobs
THE growing maturity of intelligent automation technologies offers financial services companies an opportunity to drive more value for their customers and employees – and...
Design principles for quality measurement
At a recent SAIMC Durban branch presentation, Hennie Prinsloo and John Owen-Ellis provided an introduction to what is required to design a complete analytical system. It...
Process values at a glance
THE E30443 IO-Link master display from IFM is an excellent choice for displaying process values for sensors which do not have a display, which are difficult to access or are...
New benchmark SCADA software platform
MAPS 4, the latest Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) solution from Mitsubishi Electric for control and visualisation, extends connectivity options, adds user...
New app helps automate plant safety and performance reporting
EMERSON has released AMS Inspection Rounds, a new application for the AMS Trex Device Communicator that it says will make it easier for operations teams to capture, report,...
Smart connected machines for digital transformation
DATA, a natural by-product of automation processes, can be transformed into insights that unlock an additional level of productivity. That’s according to Rockwell Automation...
Automatics impress beverage fleet operator
THE Hino 300 and 500 models with automatic transmission are making a positive impression on Riaan Harmse, who is the fleet logistics controller for Coca-Cola Beverages South...
Energy management heavyweight racks up another award
DIGITAL transformation of energy management company Schneider Electric has won the ‘Hyper-convergence Innovation of the year category at the SVC Awards 2018, for the second...
