September 2006
Multi-national company SKF entered the South African market in 1914 and has further demonstrated its commitment to the country by embracing Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), by announcing the re-registration of SKEFCO, a fully BBBEE compliant company.
MechTech recently spoke to managing director Christian Chipamaunga about his comany's vision going forward.
See article on page 4.
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Automotive
Autocatalyst platinum demand reaches record highs
Demand for platinum in autocatalysts increased in 2005 to 3,82-million oz - a record high
Auto Africa highlights industry's contribution to local economy
Fuel cell powertrain development - a boon to efficient motoring
Unique bumper system dissipates forces during head-on collisions
Innovative fuel-saving transmission is automotive industry breakthrough
CAD/CAM/CAE and Modern Design Practice
Visualisation software capability - an invaluable teaching tool
Design software company Autodesk has supported the African Academy for Computer-Aided Engineering, which trains junior draughting personnel, for some 12 years
CAD/CAM software provides major benefits for automotive / aerospace sectors
Defence & related technologies
Anti-terrorism Protector geared for force protection missions
BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and Rafael Armament Development Authority Ltd, have announced the arrival of the Protector Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) in the United States
Denel's A-Darter 5th generation air-to-air missile - a confluence of applied modern aerodynamic techniques
Eurofighter Typhoon contract - a global breakthrough for South Africa
Orpheus - guiding ships in inclement weather
Maintenance & Quality Assurance
Service and maintenance provides added benefits
Within the framework of an initiative on behalf of energy and transport company ALSTOM, Rexroth has taken over the cyclical inspection of more than 8 000 electrical, compressed air and high frequency hand-held items of machinery
Driving force - success factors in global high manufacturing
