The precision of drive technology and automation systems manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly dynamic servo-geared units and software are responsible for assembly line and testing solutions provider... 

South Africa’s off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging network is expected to expand to nearly 100 sites within the next two years as investment in new-energy vehicle (NEV)... 

Greater policy support is needed to strengthen localisation and improve the competitiveness of South Africa’s automotive components manufacturing industry, says industry body the National... 

Affordable mobility solutions aimed at supporting last-mile delivery, reducing transport costs and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs are driving automotive manufacturer Stellantis’... 

As rail networks expand and investment increases across Africa, demand for specialised rail skills will continue, including traditional technical roles, such as artisans, fitters, technicians and... 

Given South Africa’s unique topography and commodity-heavy economic profile, local partnerships are critical. The terrain, and the country’s need to transport high volumes of iron-ore and coal,... 

While the African continent has a significant infrastructure project pipeline, as well as access to capital, the continent struggles to consistently turn investment into completed projects... 

While demand for project management and engineering-related skills is accelerating in emerging markets, the supply of qualified professionals is not keeping pace, consequently widening a gap that... 

Mineral ore fines can create environmental concerns, such as fugitive dust, which can result in air pollution and, potentially, water pollution, owing to hazardous leachate from large waste dumps.... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts last month addressed the 2026 Annual Air Quality Priority Area Summit in Rustenburg, in the North West province, highlighting... 

There is an ongoing shift from traditional technologies to embracing smart technologies for dust collection, whereby the latter are adopted to enhance dust control solutions to improve plant... 

Mining activity across the Middle East and North Africa is entering a period of significant growth, owing to economic diversification initiatives and increased investment in domestic mineral... 

By Darren Naicker, GM of Brasco Filtration, a leading African OEM dust control company specialising in industrial filtration, aftermarket services and maintenance, system optimisation, and air... 

Following a successful campaign on crowdfunding and launch platform Kickstarter in 2025 that raised over $10.24-million in 45 days, intelligent desktop computer numerical control (CNC) technology... 

Precision ball screw manufacturer Shuton-Ipiranga’s range is designed to meet specific performance demands in different operating environments and applications that require “distinctly engineered... 

Precision tools and equipment supplier Cape Tools partners with engineers to solve real-world manufacturing challenges with precision equipment and expert support. From micro-welding to surface... 

Renewed focus on energy efficiency, process optimisation and operating cost reduction is driving interest in variable speed drive (VSD) technology across Southern Africa, owing to the operational... 

Industrial machinery manufacturer Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems’ (HIES’) recently launched plant-based Green Screw Oil lubricant, developed for oil-flooded screw air compressors, delivers... 

Recent trends in electrical rotating machine design are being driven by global demands for higher energy efficiency, sustainability and improved performance across industrial, commercial and... 

Germany,-based compressors and vacuum pumps producer CVS engineering’s tailor-made vacuum pumps and compressors ensure reliability in demanding applications, enabling operators in the waste... 

Food and beverage manufacturing plants should use stainless steel fasteners for highly specialised and safety-critical applications, says industrial equipment supplier BMG. The company offers a... 

Last month marked the tenth anniversary of the acquisition of bolting solutions manufacturer Steadfast Scotland by pipes and fittings supplier The Marla Group – a milestone capping a decade of... 

As the global industrial landscape progresses in 2026, it is apparent that a period of “profound transformation” is under way, as the rise in electric vehicle manufacturing and an urgent push for... 

The manufacturing process to build a Formula One-style race car by a team of next-generation mechanical engineering students from tertiary institution University of Pretoria (UP) is progressing... 

For South African manufacturers, 2026 offers pressure and possibility, says specialists in technical, logistics and administrative solutions for events Siyenza MD Liz Hart. Energy insecurity and... 

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade last month visited the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) to review its role in South Africa’s industrial... 

Having been placed in suspension in January 2020, the Zulti South project has been approved by diversified mining company Rio Tinto, which will invest $473-million in the project, extending the... 

The need to improve industrial resilience for businesses across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has resulted in an uptick in demand for technical support, strong stock holding and energy-efficient drive... 

Efficient sea and air freight operations play a critical role in facilitating market access for high-value perishables. The faster growers and freight forwarders can move products from farm to... 

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 

With KwaZulu-Natal pursuing major investments in renewable energy and grid infrastructure, such as eThekwini’s green energy programme, systems provider Rittal South Africa is seeing a shift towards... 

South Africa’s steel industry is facing an “emergency situation” driven by global overcapacity, surging low-cost imports and collapsing domestic production, which has led to government and... 

Global overcapacity and price concerns are rattling South Africa’s steel sector, as flat domestic demand on stalled construction investment and a structural surge in cheap steel imports erode local... 

Steel wire ropes are mission-critical assets in mining hoists, ship repair, draglines and bulk materials handling. They run under constant tension, bending fatigue and abrasion and are often in...