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Direct drive with integrated control
The PSD 40 direct drive is a mechatronic system with integrated control, bus interface and absolute measuring system, with no battery required.

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Internationally engineered valves support uptime in tough conditions
BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with industry in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied meet the exact requirements of every application and also conform with stringent industry standards.

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Direct-controlled seat valve
A new direct-controlled seat valve enables storage-free, load-tight holding functions in dynamic linear units without an additional control pressure supply, and offers significant advantages over classic, pilot-controlled solutions, particularly in stationary and servo hydraulics.

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Latest articles

Condition monitoring for hydroelectric plants
ifm - South Africa, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

The energy company Compagnia Valdostana delle Acque generates electricity in the region’s 32 hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of over 900 MW. Vibration sensors from ifm monitor the maintenance requirements of the turbines and power generators at all times.
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A bird’s-eye view of the world
Horne Technologies, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Young Italian company, FloFleet aims to become a pioneer of a new generation of ‘service aircraft’, an innovative type of aircraft in which Faulhaber drive systems ensure the precise alignment of the propellers.
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Enhancing carbon capture drilling efficiency with PowerFlex drives
Rockwell Automation, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

To meet the growing demand for carbon capture and storage, Drillmec needed to make drilling ingress points for carbon capture faster, safer and more cost efficient.
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Solving common automation challenges with Festo’s servo drive and servo motor solutions
Festo, Editor's Choice, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Automation projects face challenges that include limited installation space, the need for precise and repeatable linear motion, rising cycle-speed demands, and seamless integration with existing control architectures. Festo’s servo portfolio directly addresses these issues with compact, modular drive and motor solutions designed for specific applications.
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Moving next-generation monopiles
Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate. The bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed per wind farm. Mammoet has been ahead of the curve in coming up with ways to make the movement of even XXL monopiles faster and more cost-effectively.
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Helping to solve wastewater challenges
Electrical switching & drive systems & components

KSB Pumps and Valves is doubling its efforts to help government and municipalities find practical and technical solutions to the growing wastewater challenges gripping large parts of the country.
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The Konecranes portal, a benchmark in data supply
Other technologies

The newly launched Konecranes Portal takes online communications to the next level through its single point of access to its digital customer platforms
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Common battery tester errors and what they mean
Comtest, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Battery testers help quickly assess battery health, diagnose issues, and determine whether a battery needs a charge or replacement. This guide covers some of the most common battery tester errors, what they mean, and what can cause them.
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Anti-wear additives – the metal guardians in your oil
Other technologies

Anti-wear additives are used to protect against wear and the loss of metal surfaces during mixed-film and boundary-film lubrication.
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Oil monitoring solution drives performance gains for paper mill
SKF South Africa, Other technologies

By integrating real-time monitoring with precise flow control, SKF’s Flowline oil monitor meters have significantly improved the flow rate control and performance of oil circulation lubrication systems installed on a paper mill.
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Axial piston pump series for next-gen hydraulic applications
Hydraulic systems & components

Moog has launched its new AXP Axial Piston Pump Series, a next-generation hydraulic solution engineered to deliver optimal performance, reliability and cost efficiency for industrial applications.
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Products from maxon
DNH Tradeserve t/a DNH Technologies, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

A wide range of new products is available from motion control specialist, maxon. with a diverse technology portfolio ranging from highly integrated robotic actuators to powerful servo drives and controllers.
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Beckhoff expands economy drive system
Beckhoff Automation, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Beckhoff’s new AM1000 servomotor joins the company’s economy drive system. The compact, powerful motor and the AX1000 servo drive provide users with a perfectly coordinated, cost-optimised drive system.
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Innovative sealing and bearing solution for pulp machine
SKF South Africa, Shaft power components

A leading South African manufacturer of paper-making equipment sought to modify an existing pulp machine and turned to trusted partner SKF to assist with the redesign of a critical sealing arrangement.
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Condition monitoring in hazardous areas
SKF South Africa, Other technologies

SKF is further strengthening its condition monitoring offer portfolio by a newly developed hazardous area version of its Microlog Analyzer dBX portable vibration analyser.
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Ultra-compact industrial PCs exploit advances in CPU technology
Beckhoff Automation, Other technologies

Beckhoff’s C60xx scalable series of ultra-compact industrial PCs combines high computing power in an extremely compact format with a wide range of options for installation in the control cabinet.
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Kollmorgen advances linear motor safety and performance
Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Kollmorgen Corporation has released the next update for the SafeMotion Monitor (SMM) firmware, SMM 3.0. This upgrade expands functional safety support for linear motors and linear axes, helping machine builders implement functional safety in industrial applications that require safety.
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OMRON simplifies safety verification for SA manufacturers
Omron Electronics, Other technologies

OMRON’s NX Safety platform, Online Safety Functional Test Verification is a feature built into the Sysmac Studio engineering environment. This intuitive tool allows safety verification to be carried out digitally, with step-by-step guidance and full traceability, all from a single workstation.
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