From the editor's desk: Electric and autonomous vehicles driving full-speed ahead 28 October 2020, Technews Publishing I still can’t stop myself from doing a double-take when I hear that Tesla is rolling out a software update to add some sort of new functionality to its cars. Some of those updates are pointless show-off ...
Electronics news digest 28 October 2020 South Africa
• The Department of Defence (DoD) has appointed a special team, called ‘Save Denel’ to investigate Denel’s financial struggles, and the impact they might have on SA National Defence Force ...
Clearing the Static 28 October 2020, Actum Group The Importance of ESD audits
An ESD audit is the first step in establishing an effective static control programme. Before you invest money in new ESD equipment, an ESD audit will help you identify vulnerable ...
TRX welcomes Hannes Taute as new MD 28 October 2020, TRX Electronics, Editor's Choice We delve into his background, what his plans for TRX Electronics are, and how he envisions what the future of the local electronics industry will look like.
CSIR marks 75th anniversary 28 October 2020 The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, has congratulated the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for its contribution in shaping the country’s science, ...
Diamonds are a quantum scientist’s best friend 28 October 2020 Diamonds have a firm foothold in our lexicon. Their many properties often serve as superlatives for quality, clarity and hardiness. Aside from the popularity of this rare material in ornamental and decorative ...
Würth extends online service for IC reference designs 28 October 2020 As one of the leading manufacturers of electronic and electromechanical components, Würth Elektronik has been working for years with top semiconductor companies, such as Analog Devices, Infineon Technologies, ...
SA company signs anti-bacterial lighting deal 28 October 2020 A South African company has clinched a deal to distribute a revolutionary lighting technology able to suppress bacteria in the air and on surfaces using a narrow spectrum of visible light.
The licensing ...
Successful first year for Hensoldt South Africa 28 October 2020 It has been a year since the establishment of Hensoldt South Africa, and in that time the new company has celebrated numerous achievements in spite of the coronavirus pandemic – from brand building, to ...
IPC teams up with PSMA on standards and more 16 October 2020 IPC and the Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) pledging to build a strong complementary relationship between the two entities with a focus on ...
Battery Technologies Conference goes virtual 16 October 2020 Vukani Communications is back again with the 6th edition of the Battery Technologies Conference, and this time around the gathering is virtual. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to:
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A journey into the automation unknown 23 September 2020 From small-town specialised machine builder to global technology company, Jendamark Automation’s business journey has been characterised by calculated leaps into the unknown. And, as South African manufacturers ...
Resources for home and building automation 31 August 2020, TRX Electronics Mouser Electronics is expanding its comprehensive range of building automation solutions from Silicon Labs, TE Connectivity (TE), and Littelfuse for the rapidly growing smart home and building automation ...
From the editor's desk: Enough of 2020 already 31 August 2020, Technews Publishing Forgive me, but I don’t think I’m alone in being a bit all over the place mentally at the moment. So far, two of my colleagues have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19 and have fortunately recovered. ...
Tribute to Paul Soteriou 31 August 2020 Paul Soteriou, a man always willing to share what he had with a smile and with a deep-found love for South Africa, passed away earlier this year.
Personality profile: Brian Andrew 31 August 2020, RS Components (SA) With a father who is a civil engineer and an older brother who is a chemical engineer, you could say engineering was in the DNA of Brian Andrew.
SA company scores in major international renewable energy project 31 August 2020, ETION Create South African-based Etion Create has been selected as one of the preferred suppliers in the Sofia offshore wind farm project in the United Kingdom, one of the largest in the world. Etion Create, an original ...
Company profile: Vepac Electronics 31 August 2020, Vepac Electronics Vepac Electronics was formed in 1987 and has been operating in South Africa since 1976 as Vero UK.
Vepac Electronics was formed as a management buyout of Vero UK by the management at the time led by ...
South African stakeholders commit to responsible AI 31 August 2020 Much like a microcosm of our socio-economic context, the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape in South Africa is uneven and burdened with regulatory challenges. If not addressed, these challenges could ...
Clearing the Static 31 August 2020, Actum Electronics Ionisation and static control
Electronic products normally consist of conductors and insulators. Within the ESD-protected workstation, insulators can be found on products such as PCBs, onthe tools being ...
