Draw-wire sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used in the testing of new wind turbine rotor blades at the Fraunhofer Institute IWES, Bremerhaven. The test rig, which simulates rotor blade distortion ...

Draw-wire sensors are used in the Ariane rocket launcher. Once a satellite has reached a safe distance from the spacecraft during deployment, the wire sensor is responsible for supplying the triggering ...

For thickness measurement on extruded or rolled film in plastics and rubber, the series FILMCONTROL 8100 is available with various measurement technologies. It is based on the principle of combination ...

Crack detection and early awareness of metal fatigue can provide major cost savings for plant operators and can be instrumental in preventing fatal accidents. The CrackFinder X5 from SaluTron GmbH provides ...

With so much focus on digital systems, remote monitoring and automation, it’s easy to assume that traditional analogue gauges are outdated. Yet in almost any plant, mine or processing facility, you’ll still find them in daily use. There’s a good reason for this.

Every now and then a project lands on your desk that’s equal parts heavy machinery and fine control - a tantalising mix for any engineer. A client approached Axiom Hydraulics with a project exactly like this.

Africa’s automation and process control landscape is poised for a major milestone with the launch of the Africa Automation Indaba, taking place from 13 to 14 May 2026 at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront, Cape Town.

Hamar Controls has been honoured with two Smart Infrastructure Partner of the Year Awards by Siemens. These acknowledge the company’s exceptional manufacturing output within the Siemens SIVACON S8 partner programme.

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