Yamazaki Mazak initiates in-house production of ‘Mineral Cast’ to mitigate parts procurement risk by utilizing machine tool bases instead of castings, offering the advantage of significantly lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions during the manufacturing process. Yamazaki Mazak has initiated efforts to internally manufacture a composite material known as ‘Mineral Cast ..read more

South Africa is at a crossroads of a significant educational and vocational transition as it shifts from the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) to the Occupational Qualifications Sub Framework (OQSF) managed by the Quality Council for trades and Occupations (QCTO). The CEO of the QCTO, Mr. Vijayen Naidoo, has declared that the transition is imminent and that existing qualifications will not be re-registered ..read more

TH Machine Tools supplies metal shaping and forming equipment. Kitso Ya Boleng (KYB) means “quality knowledge” in the language of Setswana and the founders of KYB Academy take the meaning of them literally in their quest to make a change in the quality of South African education offered in the North West Province ..read more

The acquisition of the AMAZEMET rePowder ultrasonic atomisation and alloy development machine by Mintek, South Africa’s national mineral research council, marked a technological breakthrough for the mineral processing and manufacturing industry. Mintek is proud to announce the purchase of a GE Additive Concept Laser Mlab Cusing R laser powder bed fusion 3D printer ..read more

South Africa’s biggest machine tools exhibition is taking place from 21 to 24 May 2024 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec and will be showcasing cutting-edge developments across the machine tool and related industries and the very latest global machine tool technology. Machine Tools Africa 2024 will also highlight the importance of local suppliers and their international manufacturing partners ..read more

Duncan Macdonald Company Ltd, an importer of engineering tools and accessories for the metalworking industry, as well as a local manufacturer of Tapmatic cutting fluids and coolants, has added German manufacturer Assfalg’s products to the list of international companies and products that they market in South Africa ..read more

Trade agency the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has, following an investigation into alleged dumping of steel products from the People’s Republic of China, determined that dumping of products originating in or imported from China is taking place ..read more

“Most of my career has been doing something in the engineering field and that has not been sitting behind a desk. From maintenance to manufacturing I have got some experience. Good or bad it has generally given me a head start and investing in my first fibre laser was not as daunting as I thought it would be,” explained Tom Webb ..read more

The 2020 global pandemic was by far one of the biggest challenges that most businesses had to endure. Its long-term impact on the economy has yet to be revealed and unfortunately, some businesses have collapsed due to the unexpected pressures they experienced. Starting a business during the pandemic may have seemed impossible ..read more

“For a strong, reliable machining solution you won’t go far wrong with a Victor Taichung machine. With millions invested in Taiwan in a new Smart Factory, which ensures efficient product development and volume manufacture, it’s easy to see why we see plenty of these robust and reliable machine tools in action all over South Africa and the world,” explained Dudley Meredith who has been with the company in South Africa since March 2002 and is the Managing Director ..read more