Altech UEC in R50m manufacturing expansion

The largest developer and manufacturer of set-top boxes in Africa, Altech UEC SA, has expanded its capabilities with a R50-million investment to meet the continuing demand for terrestrial set-top boxes, satellite decoders and smart TVs. Part of the expansion includes...

Vivotek, Radwin meet mine challenges

Mines are challenging environments. The terrain where mines operate is unforgiving and working conditions are perilous, so effective technology is essential for improving safety.  Even in uncommissioned mines, safety and security is of paramount importance. A new...

Stratasys launches 3D printer for dentistry

Stratasys, a leading manufacturer of 3D printers and production systems for prototyping and manufacturing, has announced the immediate availability of VeroDentPlus MED690 dental material for the Objet EdenV series of 3D Printers. VeroDentPlus MED690 enables the 3D...

EMMM Forum benefits mining houses

Mining houses, IT suppliers and vendors which join The Open Group’s EMMM (Exploration, Mining, Metals and Minerals) Forum stand to enjoy a wide-ranging number of benefits, says Stuart Macgregor, MD of enterprise architecture specialist Real IRM. Mining houses gain...

Addressing six big manufacturing losses

As many executives already recognise, knowing that production efficiency and capacity problems exist is one thing; however, effecting real and lasting change through a continuous improvement (CI) initiative is another, says Ian Huntly, CEO of Rifle-Shot Performance...