The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced on Thursday that work has commenced on two of the projects worth over R1 billion at the Coega IDZ. The CDC earlier this year announced that investment projects worth over R1 billion are ready for implementation in the Coega IDZ. The three projects which include a R650-million manufacturing cement grinding Plant, a R71-million readymix concrete Plant, and a R350- million Gas Cylinder Plant. The two projects currently under construction include, MM Engineering a R350-million Gas Cylinder Plant which, when in full operation, will create over…
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Interpack sees launch of new Fanuc flexible robot controller
Fanuc is launching a new robot controller, which will facilitate the integration of automation and robotics processes, at this year’s Interpack in Germany. The controller, known as the J-30iB, uses core Fanuc robot technology to provide an easy-to-operate solution that can increase productivity and decrease downtime for manufacturers. The J-30iB is able to coordinate multiple machine axes operating simultaneously, helping to facilitate complex project engineering and servo axis positioning integration tasks. The controller’s flexibility means it can be applied to any automation or robot integration requirements, while providing a consistently high level of precision and control.…
Read MoreWhy your customers should consider cloud computing
When designing products for industrial automation, connectivity and the introduction of cloud computing make monitoring more sophisticated. In this era of the smart factory, Johannes Petrowisch, Global Partner & Business Development Manager of industrial automation software expert, COPA-DATA, discusses the benefits of cloud computing for users in the manufacturing industry. Head in the clouds The role of cloud computing in the manufacturing industry is not always clear. Manufacturers are not well known for investing heavily in the latest IT systems and technologies on a regular basis, so why are so many…
Read MoreProgrammable multi-axis controllers with performant motion control technology
Omron announces the global release of its new CK3E Programmable Multi-Axis Controllers and Industrial PC Platform NY51_-A IPC Programmable Multi-Axis Controllers (PMAC). Omron and Omron’s Delta Tau Data Systems (“DT”) worked together to develop the PMAC controllers with motion controltechnology from DT. PMAC achieves sophisticated fine-tuning control, including high-speed synchronous control of various factory automation (FA) devices, thanks to built-in EtherCAT connectivity which is used for production lines and equipment all over the world. Its development environment allows users to programme their own motion algorithms and motion control functions, such as trajectory calculation and position compensation, in C and original programming languages. In…
Read MoreHyster highlights new container handling products
Material handling equipment manufacturer Hyster has highlighted a number of new products offering innovation for container handling. The H11XM-ECD9 Empty Container Handler (ECH) – which offers double handling capabilities for empty containers – is one of the new products the company has created and has a capacity of 11 tonnes. The ECH joins four other new models in the H8-11XM-ECD9 series, which replaces the H18-23XM-12EC series of equipment. Another new product, the Hyster Static Plus weighing system, meets the requirements of the International Maritime Organisation’s Verified Gross Mass (VGM) regulations.…
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