A study by RWTH Aachen University and igus recently quantified the financial and environmental benefits of using lubrication-free polymer bearings over traditional metal bearings. The study reveals that users can save up to R-million annually in lubricant costs, significantly reducing […]

Steel is one of the most commonly manufactured materials in the world, because it has such a wide variety of uses – steel is everywhere, from construction to vehicles, home goods to robotics. Steel production is also hugely carbon intensive,

Ventilation on Demand (VoD) is an innovative technology designed to optimise airflow within underground mining operations. While this strategy can help reduce operating costs in existing mines, it holds even greater potential for new mines. Moving air through a mine

Sustainability has become a critical focus for forward-thinking industries, none more so than manufacturing. Yaskawa South Africa stands at the forefront of this green revolution, leveraging advanced robotics to drive sustainable manufacturing practices. Managing Director of Yaskawa South Africa, Andrew

The City of Johannesburg closed the public library in the central business district in 2021 over safety concerns, mainly about fire suppression. A report into the building’s condition raised issues about civil, structural, electrical and mechanical services. The city planned

Cooling as a Service is increasingly popular in industrial refrigeration. By exchanging ownership for usership and transferring operational risks to the service supplier, companies can focus on their core business and at the same time profit from the latest innovations

Multotec’s experience and expertise in dense media separation (DMS) across the world is hugely benefiting lithium operations in Brazil. This sector is currently booming due to global demand for renewable energy storage. Multotec Brazil Country Manager Anthony Artin explains that

Driven by the increase in demand for its hydraulic, pneumatic and automation solutions, Bosch Rexroth Africa will be expanding its presence to Côte d’Ivoire, also known as Ivory Coast, with a new branch, which will be operational from June 2024.

Alcohol consumption in the workplace isn’t just about immediate risks like intoxication. It contributes to a broader range of psychosocial challenges affecting employee well-being. Psychological factors like impulsiveness and low self-esteem, often stemming from unresolved emotional trauma, can lead to