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Power transmission, bearings, bushes and seals 8 Industrial geared drives see steady advances MechChemAfrica talks to Raymond Obermeyer, MD of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, about the expansion of the role and range of the company’s X-series helical and bevel helical gear units. 10 Mill products rebranded as Metso Gears and Pinions 12 Plug-and-play bearing for condition monitoring 13 High performance chains for severe applications Hydraulic and pneumatic systems 14 Pneumatic innovations for reduced carbon footprint BrianAbbott,product manager for SMC Pneumatics SouthAfrica,takes us on a tour of some of his company’s energy-efficient product displays at its Midrand showroom. 16 Total process, filtration and lubrication management solutions 18 New ‘Fluid Power Fitter’ qualification 19 Mining, OTR tyres and nitrogen generators Computer-aided engineering 20 Augmented reality and the IIoT Ross Anderson of productONE demonstrates how easily augmented reality (AR) experiences can be created and the advantages of PTC’s ThingWorx AR platform. 23 Design innovation for packaging Automation, process control and instrumentation 24 Automation Perspectives 2017 MechChemAfrica visits the Rockwell Automation Fair, summarises the opening address of president and CEO, Blake Moret, and highlights some of the key takeouts from the Automation Perspectives media forum. 26 New intelligent solution for Tele-Remote portfolio 27 OR Tambo luggage ID scanners updated Weir Minerals Africa’s JD Singleton talks about the extensive range of products, services, solutions and technical expertise the company offers to help process plant operators reduce bottlenecking, improve uptime and optimise plant performance. 32 Solvent extraction: extracting more for less 34 MYLAB opens in Johannesburg 36 Changes in process safety and risk legislation in SA Innovative engineering 42 A low-carbon jet fuel future Innovators in the fields of steel and aviation reveal how a low-carbon jet fuel made with steel process gases could revolu- tionise air travel. Regulars 2 Comment: For transformation and empowerment, think careers 4 On the cover: The proudly South Africa law firm protecting African IP MechChem Africa talks to Janusz Luterek of Hahn & Hahn about his company’s experience of protecting IP and Trade Mark rights. 6 SAIChE News: Member profile MechChem Africa profiles clean production champion, Hamied Mazema. 40 Product and industry news 44 Back page: Smart windows channel magnetic fluids 28 Leveraging experience to provide sensor solutions in packaging Minerals processing, metallurgy and materials 30 Minerals processing solutions: From run-of-mine to tailings

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