The global professional body for the technology sector has called for defined minimum professional standards for ICT practitioners working on computer systems where human life might be at risk. The call – from IP3 (International Professional Practice Partnership) – follows reports that Boeing has developed a software patch to address the glitch in the 737 […]
Quantum computing and AI and machine learning are dramatically changing the face of computing, presenting the risk of a range of unintended consequences. This is according to Cliff de Wit, CTO and co-founder of Dexterity Digital, who was addressing the opening of the annual DevConf developers’ conference in Johannesburg in March. De Wit said quantum […]
With the TIA Portal (Totally Integrated Automation Portal) in the cloud, Siemens is expanding the options of using the flexible engineering framework in various phases of planning, engineering and commissioning. Using the TIA Portal in the cloud provides fast, flexible, and web-based access to pre-installed environments using any type of hardware, without any need for installation, […]
The uptake of building automation in South Africa has not been as rapid as it has internationally, where such technology is now well accepted and understood. This is where companies like ElectroMechanica stand to play a major role in educating the market. Another problem we are faced with is that there is little standardisation in […]
The SA volumetric flow sensor operates using the calorimetric measuring principle. Measuring elements as well as a heat source are located on the measuring tip. The physical effect that a flowing medium absorbs heat energy and conducts it away is used. The resulting temperature change is an indication of flow. The new SA-type sensor has been […]
IFM offers the largest product range of IO-Link sensors on the market. The new RFID antennas now complete the range. They are designed for the connection to IO-Link masters. These masters offer up to eight M12 sockets for the connection of IO-Link RFID antennas. Depending on the version, the IO-Link masters have an EtherCAT, Profibus, Ethernet […]
MTN South Africa has partnered with global customer engagement company, Clickatell, to launch MTN Chat, enabling its customers to engage with the telco over WhatsApp. MTN Chat will enable customers to initiate the purchase of airtime and data bundles within their WhatsApp chat session. Over time, clients will also be able to access customer support and […]
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the DRM40 series of DIN rail mount redundancy modules. Two 10 – 30 V DC inputs are rated at 20 A each and the output at 40 A. A 150% peak load capability for four seconds is provided for capacitive and inductive loading. The internal Mosfet reverse current protection […]
The new Allen-Bradley 42AF RightSight M30 photoelectric sensor from Rockwell Automation is the latest addition to the smart sensing portfolio. Built with improved environmental resistance and long-distance detection in a mid-sized, right-angle housing, this smart sensor offers the flexibility and performance required for a wide range of high-demand applications. The new photoelectric sensor was developed […]
