by Andrew Banks | Oct 28, 2026 | Industry 4.0, News
Many South African factories still rely on programmable logic controllers that were installed decades ago. The machines they control are often mechanically sound, but the control system behind them is ageing, unsupported and increasingly difficult to keep running. A...
by Andrew Banks | Sep 30, 2026 | Microsonic
Keeping track of water levels in a tank sounds simple, until you’re managing multiple tanks across a large site, or trying to avoid an unexpected shortage during production. This is where ultrasonic level sensors have become the go-to solution for accurate,...
by Andrew Banks | Aug 26, 2026 | News
When a critical piece of industrial equipment breaks down, businesses are often faced with the same decision: repair vs replace. Get it wrong, and you either overspend on a machine nearing the end of its life or replace equipment that could have been fixed for a...
by Andrew Banks | Jul 29, 2026 | News
Energy has become one of the largest operating expenses for manufacturers. Rising electricity costs, increasing pressure to improve sustainability, and the need to remain competitive mean that businesses can no longer afford inefficient machinery or outdated...
by Andrew Banks | Jun 24, 2026 | News
In industrial environments, equipment reliability is essential for maintaining productivity, controlling costs, and meeting production targets. Yet many businesses still operate reactively, only addressing problems after machinery has already failed. The challenge...
