EngineerIT September 2012

LEAD EDITORIAL The value of carbon COVER STORY Intelligent Power Software   INDUSTRY NEWS Safety in mining a major focus at mining technology day Industry Alerts South Africans encouraged to showcase innovation in global competition One million rand in prizes for innovation competition RobMech: Call for papers IEEE: Region 8 Student Branch and GOLD Congress 2012 IEEE: 35-Year Anniversary of the South Africa Section     EngineerIT INBOX ICASA's response to article on E-band VIEWS, COMMENT and OPINION ICASA and DoC – is there a power struggle? SCADA security issues – a virtual panel discussion In conversation with, Jeff Kodosky, National Instruments  How to harness 'disruptive' technology Technology drives behaviour, but is it the right behaviour? INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICAL Ten myths about rechargeable batteries Telecoms Developments in Africa SaaS – seems South Africa is slow in taking it up Gadgets4Geeks E-Band wireless technology: a carrier-class solution for gigabit AUTOMATION TECHNICAL Automated tools ascertain structural conditions in hard rock mines Lonmin's successful migration of SCADA resources MEASUREMENT TECHNICAL Techniques for precise interference measurements in the field ELECTRONICS TECHNICAL Process control for a cost-effective selective soldering process     AMATEUR RADIO The beginning of radio astronomy – radio amateurs' significant role AEROSPACE and BEYOND SA student satellite ready for launch Another SA CubeSat soon? Van Allen radiation belts to be probed ICT NEWS Extending use of video collaboration beyond the conference room Mobility in the world today UPS rental options to avoid power failures Satellite-based communication solutions for rural users Certified SAP disaster recovery offering Vendor-neutral data environment reports growth Microwave presence detector switches Delivering tomorrow’s VoIP benefits today International awards for product design Selected for private cloud services First free and public peering facility Updated integrated development update New software announced High-speed printer with compact UV-LED technology Keeping high value documents and identities safe Automated invoice management Delivering tomorrow’s VoIP benefits today Striving for data centre perfection Biometric technology for maintenance of equipment and databases Boosting application performance Half-size form-factor module New SIP cordless phone system Showcasing the future of sustainable cities       AUTOMATION NEWS New substation automation platform Launch of new telemetry RTU Integrated safety structure Workflow process management application SCADA-compliant IP surveillance software application Intrinsically Safe Ethernet gives access to Zone 1 and Zone 0 hazardous areas Industrial device servers New large digit loop-powered indicators introduced New global headquarters opened in Sydney High intensity LED indicator lights A single, scalable environment Sending all the right signals – from the control room to underground Product lifecycle management software Improving process automation solutions Helping customers maximise operational effectiveness Integrated asset management Real-time I/O system to address high demands Multichannel controller simplifies measuring points MEASUREMENT NEWS Transmitter and receiver with integrated antenna New family of waveform generators for signal accuracy Digital storage oscilloscope Continuous non-nuclear density transmitters Level meter for liquids and solids Boosting machine availability through condition monitoring Two new lines of oscilloscope series Data collector for energy data acquisition Easy sensing with light section sensors Head office relocates Distributor of the Year Modular flow monitoring for field applications Total solution for weighing, level control stress and fatigue monitoring EtherNet/IP integration functions in software upgrade       ELECTRONICS NEWS New agent for racks and cases in Africa Remote site monitor with ModBUS capability Why fume extraction? Manual PCB test fixture Test probes for coaxial RF switches Manufacturing plant enables local manufacture Mobile enclosures for different configurations Printed circuit board supplier acquired Oscillators for network and synchronisation components Network sensors with analogue device server PCB-type AC-DC power supplies Compact cylinder sensor Surge arrester with short- circuit protection 90 W high output voltage lED power supply Multifunction marine displays feature GPS New family of mid-range, SPI real-time clock Expansion of serial SRAM portfolio High frequency dielectric heating equipment

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