‘The Decisive Factor is the Cost of Parts’
In many companies, the price of a machine is still the main purchasing criterion. However, this often falls short. After all, it is the cost of parts that ultimately determines…
The a technician working on a 3D design of a component
Timken Explores 3D Printing in Manufacturing Bearings
In traditional manufacturing facilities, processes like grinding remove layers of materials from a workpiece to create the final product. On the other hand, additive manufacturing does the opposite: a 3D…
Mahindra Plant in Durban (Pic credits: Mahindra South Africa)
From Policy to Production
Can Africa industrialise? The 2026 Manufacturing Indaba puts action on the table, challenging stakeholders – governments, the private sector, and advocacy bodies -  to move from dialogue to delivery. The…
Potential of 3D Printing in Spare Parts Manufacturing
In the last decade, three-dimensional printing (3DP) has grown enormously and is now utilised in the medical, automotive, and aerospace industries, to name a few. Its rapid prototyping and rapid…
A conventional Lathe
CNC v Conventional: The Future of Manufacturing Belongs to Both
Manufacturing is often portrayed as an either-or equation: CNC or conventional, digital or manual, automation or craftmanship. However, this is a false divide. At KNUTH, we recognise that true competitive…
A Costly Lesson in Maintenance
After upgrading from conventional to CNC milling machines, a South African replacement parts manufacturer expected greater efficiency and output. But just over a year later, costly downtime revealed an overlooked…
The ControlLogix 5590 Controller
Rockwell Automation Ushers in a New Era in Industrial Control
The ControlLogix 5590 Controller, built for performance, safety and security, the integrated platform empowers manufacturers to streamline operations and scale smarter systems. Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to…
Global Manufacturing Faces Growing Cyber Risks
Global State of Smart Manufacturing Report finds cybersecurity is now the top external concern after economic conditions Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation…
SKF Bearing Failure Analysis Transforms Operational Sustainability for East African Battery Manufacturer
Persistent bearing failure on a centralised extraction fan motor was negatively impacting machine reliability and subsequent operational efficiency for a leading battery manufacturer in East Africa. Despite replacing the motor’s…
