Electricity and Control January 2024

CONTENTS

INDUSTRY 4.0 + IIOT

Features

CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

4 A view into the future of manufacturing and technology Dr Ananth Seshan, MESA International, and others at the MESA Africa 2023 Summit

6 Products + services

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DRIVES, MOTORS + SWITCHGEAR

8 Factors to consider for crane upgrades Andy Swann, CP Automation

9 Products + services

MEASUREMENT + INSTRUMENTATION

14 Making quality audible Stephan Ziegler, Beckhoff Automation

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17 Products + services

SAFETY OF PLANT, EQUIPMENT + PEOPLE

19 Understanding SIL ratings Gary Bradshaw, Omniflex

20 Products + services

Regulars

1 Comment

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What can we make of 2024?

3 Cover article Customers save costs, boost productivity with WearCheck

28 Engineering the future Shortlisted for The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

30 Cybersecurity

Securing the hybrid cloud

31 Reskilling, upskilling + training Extending skills training into Africa

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32 Write @ the back Maintaining South Africa’s infrastructure – a public-private approach

2 Electricity + Control JANUARY 2024