31/10/2017 More than infotaintment: connectivity is a key technology for future intelligent mobility Continental is developing the building blocks for holistic connectivity PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, 31 October 2017 – Continental connected the first vehicles to the Internet back in 1996. Since then, the technology company has connected more than 30 million vehicles. And a glimpse into the future promises further growth. For the first time ever, this year will see half of all new cars rolling off the production line equipped with some form of connectivity solution,…
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MARKET AND SHOWCASE YOUR PRODUCTS AT WIRE AND TUBE 2018 IN DUSSELDORF, GERMANY, 16 TO 20 APRIL 2018
Assistance is provided to qualifying South African exporters to introduce South African products into foreign markets, in a cost effective manner. the dti extends an invitation to your firm and other exporters of wire and tube products to apply to participate on the National Pavilion at the International Wire and Tube Trade Fair 2018 scheduled to take place from 16 to 20 April 2018 in Dusseldorf, Germany. The deadline date for the submission of duly completed National Pavilion application forms is 20 November 2017. This bi-annual trade fair is recognised…
Read MoreSiemens showcases digitalization applications for machine and plant builders
Extended Digital Enterprise portfolio for discrete and process industries Machine and plant builders use digitalization to develop new business models and speed up time-to-market Digitalization applications enhance flexibility, efficiency and quality Extended “MindSphere-Lounge” over an area of 1,400 square meters Siemens will be exhibiting at the “SPS IPC Drives” 2017 with an array of applications and examples of how machine and plant builders can sharpen their competitive edge with digitalization. Exhibiting under the banner “Discover the Value of the Digital Enterprise” in Hall 11 across an impressive 4,400 square meter…
Read MoreSiemens supports efforts to make working conditions safe worldwide
Agreement signed with International Labour Organization (ILO) The G7’s Vision Zero Fund aims to improve occupational safety at factories and construction sites worldwide Siemens is the first company to make financial contributions and provide logistical support Siemens is helping improve occupational health and safety worldwide. The company has signed an agreement with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and committed to providing financial and logistical support for the Vision Zero Fund (VZF) initiated in 2015 by the Group of Seven (G7) countries. The VZF aims to bring together governments, non-governmental organizations,…
Read MoreCity’s food basket faces uncertain future
Mary-Anne Gontsana Philippi Horticultural Area may be developed for housing. (Maryatta Wegerif, GroundUp Cape Town – The Philippi Horticulture Area (PHA), Cape Town’s 3000 hectare farmland, which provides a significant quantity of vegetables for the City, still faces an uncertain future, 20 months after GroundUp first reported on the planned developments. Property developers are waiting in the wings and the matter is in court, GroundUp reported. Convener of the Philippi Horticultural Area Food and Farming Campaign, Nazeer Ahmed Sonday, approached the Western Cape High Court on 15 September for a review application…
Read MoreAllied Steelrode’s LT20 tube laser: Imagination is the only limitation
High-speed, versatile five axis 3D tube laser creates dynamic new processing and pre-fabrication possibilities While many companies these days may claim to be innovators, true innovation is rare. However, for South Africa’s leading steel processor and supplier, Allied Steelrode, innovation is in the lifeblood of the company and part of their organisational ethos. Founded through a merger of Allied Chemical and Steel Pty Ltd and Steelrode Pty six years ago, Allied Steelrode has grown exponentially, supplying high volume merchants and end-users with – amongst other product offerings – bulk…
Read MoreFirst Cut and Julia’s new Iron Lady circular saw blade – a ‘steely’ cutting-edge solution for the lowest cost-per-cut
At First Cut, customer service excellence is the underpinning operational ethos. As part of this, the company’s consumables division recently hosted a technical visit by Luca Dreossi, Sales and Technical Support: Julia Utensili S.p.A., one of First Cut’s European principals. First Cut is a leading South African distributor of cutting consumables and capital equipment, while Julia Utensili is one of Europe’s foremost circular saw manufacturers, producing solid carbide saws, carbide-tipped circular saws for cutting non-ferrous metals and steel; as well as ‘dry cut’ saws for use on dry cutting machines.…
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