Award for Young Mechanical Engineer
Young talent from leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory practice Zutari was in the spotlight at the 2024 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards when Istiaan Lubbe received a commendation in the Young Engineer of the Year category. Istiaan graduated with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria (UP) in 2017 and recently […]
Effective Bolt Tensioning for Valves
BMG’s Nord-Lock bolting solutions include Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioning tools, developed for use in all industries where critical bolting requires accurate and reliable tightening. Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioning equipment, which can be used to tighten bolts simultaneously, ensuring even preload in industrial applications and extreme environments, is particularly useful for bolts on valves, pipes, pumps […]
Steam Turbine Self-generation
Steam turbines provide a valuable opportunity for many industries in South Africa to self-generate more of their own power requirements, often from alternative fuels produced as a by-product of their processes. According to Rudolf van Pype, Steam Turbine Manager Energy Systems at WEG, this technology offers benefits including energy cost reductions, more stable supply of […]
South African-built Fire Testing Facilities
Fire testing is at the heart of a fire-safe environment; yet few modern testing facilities exist in Africa to meet this demand. This is the reason behind the launch of the privately-owned Ignis Fire Testing, which is stepping up to fill the gap (and save lives in the process). Ignis Fire Testing’s expanded laboratory and […]
Designed by Engineers for Engineers
Pragma’s software platform, On Key, was designed by engineers for engineers. Used by a multinational food packaging and processing company for more than 14 years, On Key has generated over 2.7 million work orders to keep its assets in 172 countries in pristine condition. Other large operations using Pragma’s platform and services include Tetra Pak, […]
Assuming More Project Risk
Assuming More Project Risk Best known as a leading player in shaft sinking and raiseboring for the mining sector, Murray & Roberts Cementation has many other service capabilities that help mines address critical issues of the day. Its interventions help mines solve challenges from water and tailings management to illegal mining and cable theft. “Through […]
New Career Paths with AI
Nobody will ‘escape’ the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) being taken up across all industries in the coming years. The field of engineering will be no exception. What do two companies already active with AI have to tell us? Paul Daugherty of Accenture and Warren Bonheim of Zinia give some pointers. “Invest more in the […]
Women in Engineering Leadership
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), an annual event that celebrates the contributions of women engineers worldwide, marked its 11th anniversary on 23 June under the theme of #EnhancedByEngineering. This year, INWED celebrates women engineers who have enhanced lives and livelihoods through their work. These remarkable individuals contribute to building a brighter future for all […]
Local Manufacture of Softstarters
In a first for South Africa, medium voltage softstarters are now being manufactured locally by WEG Africa thereby reducing lead times and presenting a more cost-effective option for customers. Director of Digital & Systems Pervin Gurie says the company has already supplied 11 locally-made units to a mining customer in Angola. From 24 to 10 […]
Understanding Advanced Engineering Concepts
Yaskawa SA has long recognised the potential of young technicians. Through development programmes, mentorship, and training, the company ensures that its workers are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the sector. And this investment in youth is paying off, as demonstrated by the success stories of individuals like Mpho Maseko and […]
