Annemie Willer, WearCheck - division manager, Asset Reliability Care
Annemie Willer, WearCheck - division manager, Asset Reliability Care

Combining Advanced Monitoring, AI and Human Expertise to Improve Plant Reliability

The future of asset reliability does not lie in choosing between technology and human expertise, but in using both effectively. AI can process information, detect anomalies and prioritise attention, while…

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Read more about the article Digital Radiography Partnership Targets Faster Weld Inspections During Shutdowns
Digital X-Ray Detectors (DXR) for highly productive high quality field radiography inspection (Image: Waygate Technologies)

Digital Radiography Partnership Targets Faster Weld Inspections During Shutdowns

For African mines, processing plants and other heavy industries, using traditional film-based inspection of welds during planned shutdowns can delay maintenance decisions and equipment reinstatement. Traditional inspection involves chemical film…

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Read more about the article Why the Pumps Industry is Moving Past the Spec Sheet
Whichever pump manufacturer organisations ultimately choose, the question is no longer which pump has the lowest purchase price. It is which pumping platform delivers the greatest operational value over its lifespan (Pic : Referro Systems)

Why the Pumps Industry is Moving Past the Spec Sheet

In a typical 20-year industrial asset cycle, the initial purchase price of a pump represents only a fraction of what it will cost to own, commonly cited around 10%, with…

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Read more about the article South African Wind Farms Could Benefit from German Oil-Debris Monitoring Technology
Gastops MetalSCAN MS3500 for Online Oil Debris Monitoring of wind turbine drivetrains (Pic credits Gastop)

South African Wind Farms Could Benefit from German Oil-Debris Monitoring Technology

Gastops’ MetalSCAN oil-debris monitoring technology could provide another condition-monitoring option for South African wind-farm operators. Recently, Gastops renewed its long-term supply agreement with Vestas Wind Systems A/S for MetalSCAN oil-debris…

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Read more about the article Zinc Powders and Dusts are Small Particles with a Big Role
Zinc flake coatings offer an alternative approach to corrosion protection, combining zinc particles with barrier protection to help extend the service life of steel components.

Zinc Powders and Dusts are Small Particles with a Big Role

Think of zinc, and you are most likely to picture the metal used to protect steel from corrosion. Less visible, but equally important to modern industry, are zinc powders and…

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Read more about the article At Electra Mining Africa, Mine Safety and Hoisting Technologies Led Becker’s Exhibition Success
Becker Mining at Electra Mining 2026 - the team

At Electra Mining Africa, Mine Safety and Hoisting Technologies Led Becker’s Exhibition Success

Becker Mining South Africa’s participation at Electra Mining Africa 2026 attracted a steady stream of visitors, with its Kito hoisting equipment and Missing Person Locator System emerging as particular attractions.…

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