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| COVER STORY: Renishaw’s innovative Equator-X™ dual-method gauging system The Equator-X system has been designed to address the challenges for shop floors where product variety and frequent design changes require measurement systems that are able to provide speed, flexibility and ease of use to keep pace with machining capabilities. This innovative product has brought unique capabilities to manufacturers around the world, effectively deploying two systems in one. Read more |
| The future in your hands: Why choosing a trade could be the smartest career move “Not long ago, I overheard a group of matric learners debating their futures… Read more |
| AFSA launches International Aluminium Conference 2026 The Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) has announced the upcoming AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026… Read more |
| The essence of metalworking: Mercer Bikes’ handmade custom steel-frame bicycles David Mercer grew up in the small, community-orientated town of Hillcrest… Read more |
| Apex Metrology Solutions adopts the emerging alternative of advanced plug and play controllers for CMM retrofits “New markets are opening and environmental pressure is being put on governments… Read more |
| Specialist fiber laser power manufacturer Raycus Laser appoints African Laser Solutions The boom in fiber lasers has led to the proliferation of manufacturers… Read more |
| Barloworld Rebuild Centre has implemented a R68 million technology enhancement programme Barloworld Equipment is sharpening its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving yellow parts market… Read more |
| CSIR unveils Hot Isostatic Press facility to boost local manufacturing R&D A state-of-the-art Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) facility was unveiled at the CSIR in Pretoria… Read more |
| Staycold International expands their factory and invests in more manufacturing equipment Staycold International have recently completed the first phase of expanding their factory in Parys… Read more |
| Mozal shutdown puts aluminium supply pressure on Europe Shutdown in Mozambique is set to dent global aluminium supplies… Read more |
| Ratel revival: South African army vehicles given new life The South African Army is making great strides in returning hundreds of vehicles to service… Read more |
| VSL Manufacturing opens R750 million facility to power localisation of Isuzu’s supply chain VSL Manufacturing today officially unveiled its new R750 million facility adjacent to the Isuzu Motors South Africa plant… Read more |
| Traxtion confirms R3.4 billion rolling stock investment Rail freight service provider Traxtion has confirmed finalising a R3.4 billion rolling stock investment programme… Read more |
