Electricity and Control July 2025

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CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION 4 PC-based control opens possibilities in pod packaging machines Stefan Ziegler, Beckhoff Automation 6 Products + services ENERGY MANAGEMENT + ENERGY EFFICIENCY 10 MEPS regulations for electric motors now in effect WEG Africa 12 Proactive energy management delivers returns Dennis Williams, Associated Energy Services 14 Battery energy storage critical to stabilise SA’s grid Bernard Janse van Rensburg, Mulilo 16 Maintaining battery storage systems Comtest, for Fluke 17 Products + services MEASUREMENT + INSTRUMENTATION 18 The instrumentation solution for a uniquely challenging environment VEGA 20 Accurate temperature control in ame hardening Instrotech 22 Products + services SAFETY OF PLANT, EQUIPMENT + PEOPLE 24 Workplace safety is a universal responsibility Jared Kangisser, KBC Health & Safety 25 Stopping the sparks from ying Darren Barratt, Omniflex 26 Products + services

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An uphill climb

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3 Cover article The cable cleats chosen for SA’s first hybrid solar battery project 29 Reskilling, upskilling + training A greener mining industry needs a skills revolution 30 Engineering the future MIT launches Initiative for New Manufacturing 31 Write @ the back Unlocking energy, jobs and opportunity for Africa’s young population

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