Taking the fat out of fatbergs
In this CBN exclusive, Editor Robin Hayes speaks to South African entrepreneur and former Western Cape resident, Chris Clemes about his ground breaking technological...
Recommended battery tests and testing schedule for battery back-up systems
Healthy batteries should maintain a capacity above 9% of the manufacturer’s rating; most manufacturers recommend replacing the battery if it falls below 80%. A...
Green shoots in a Green hub
The Atlantis SEZ (ASEZ) is part of the City of Cape Town’s initiative taken in 2011 to establish a greentech manufacturing hub in Atlantis....
The post-pandemic future of SA’s fourth largest industry
Treasury and President Ramaphosa make manufacturing recovery a priority.
In the recently released 2022 Budget Review, it was revealed that, despite increasing by 10.3% in...
SA’s first smartphone factory goes on auction
The Mara smartphone factory, which was launched in 2019, is empty and on auction, according to a Business Insider South Africa report. Keith Green, Park...
Nonwoven fabrics for wipes have been developed for safe use in many sectors
Fibertex high-performance nonwoven materials used in the manufacture of wipes, are developed for safe use in diverse applications, including food service, medical attention, patient...
The rise of manufacturing robots
Manufacturing and robotics are a natural partnership. Robots play a vital role in the manufacturing setting today. Mechanised manufacturing solutions should be a major...
Manufacturing sector facing a ‘stop-start’ recovery
RISKS related to the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and uncertainty regarding load shedding continue to weigh on local manufacturers, despite positive news...
Hopes of recovery for SA furniture manufacturers as retailers expand local sourcing
The next 36 months hold promise for the local furniture manufacturing industry, states the eThekwini Furniture Cluster (EFC), which states that its market research...
Brickmaking plant boosted by SEW-EURODRIVE upgrade
A local clay brick manufacturer has upgraded its brickmaking plant with the assistance of drive and control technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE. Using advanced digital solutions...
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