Electricity and Control February 2024

CONTENTS

INDUSTRY 4.0 + IIOT

Features

INDUSTRY 4.0 + IIoT

4 Managing cybersecurity in OT and IT convergence Neels van der Walt, Iritron

6 Looking ahead at robotics in manufacturing Jan T’Hart, Yaskawa

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8 Products + services

ENERGY MANAGEMENT + THE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT

9 Energy efficiency is central to the energy transition International Energy Agency

11 The case for including nuclear in SA’s energy mix Dr Andrew Dickson, CBI-electric: low voltage

12 How do we achieve the energy future Africa needs? Nadja Haakansson, Siemens Energy

14 Products + services

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SENSORS + SWITCHES

22 Products + services

PLANT MAINTENANCE, TEST + MEASUREMENT

25 Signal conditioning ensures accurate measurement Ian Loudon, Omniflex

26 Products + services

Regulars

1 Comment A fast-changing operating environment

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3 Cover article Maximum performance in the smallest of spaces

29 Reskilling, upskilling + training Teaching for Net Zero Awards

30 Cybersecurity Widening disparities and growing threats in cybersecurity

31 Engineering the future Long duration energy storage beyond grids

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32 Write @ the back Understanding the impact of amended environmental legislation: NEMLAA4

2 Electricity + Control FEBRUARY 2024