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 MotionTronic | Oct 15, 2023 | Industry 4.0, News
Many South African plants still run extruders, winders, mills, cranes and process lines on DC motors and DC drives installed decades ago. They were the best option for variable speed at the time. Today, converting those machines to AC motors with modern AC drives...
by MotionTronic | Dec 15, 2022 | Industry 4.0, Projects
Yes. Automation is able to reduce energy costs by 10 – 30%, according to the International Energy Agency. Automation shines when used to reduce a factory’s energy consumption, and this has a positive impact on more than just the energy bill. In this article, we...
by MotionTronic | Aug 15, 2022 | Industry 4.0, Projects
The answer to this question is a resounding yes! Improved productivity is one of many tangible benefits you can expect when automating your production lines. With the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) already in full swing, the best time to consider simplifying your...
by MotionTronic | Jul 26, 2022 | Industry 4.0, News
IBM provides a great definition of Industry 4.0: “Synonymous with smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0 is the realization of the digital transformation of the field, delivering real-time decision making, enhanced productivity, flexibility and agility.” We’re experiencing...
by MotionTronic | May 16, 2022 | Industry 4.0
Centrifugal pumps become damaged for a number of reasons. Some faults are isolated to one or two components, while others could cause faults that have machines unable to operate for days – if not weeks. Delays of this variety can’t happen in the high-stakes industrial...
