March 2007
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Apprenticeship training programme
Siemens revives apprenticeship training scheme
Siemens South Africa has launched its apprenticeship training programme to the industry. MechTech was there for the celebrations.
CAD/CAM/CAE and Modern Design Practice
Functional design - the third generation of CAD/CAM
Autodesk Inventor is again pushing the boundaries of design software. MechTech visits Autodesk Africa to find out more.
African Academy achieves major milestone - towards vision of becoming world-class facility
Integrated laser scanning surveying and digital photography for 3D laser imaging
Corrosion control
Metal coatings for the prevention of wear, corrosion, erosion and abrasion
MechTech recently visited Andrew Mackay of Mackay’s metal spraying and hard chrome cc, to learn about his company’s innovative spraying and coating technology.
Waterborne acrylic resin technology gains increasing acceptance
Hydraulics/Pneumatics
Beijing's Bird Nest ready by year end
In September last year, after two years of construction, the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games came to a final and vital part in the construction of its steel tower – the dismantling of the temporary support towers.
Oils, lubricants and tribology
RBCT goes with Masana Petroleum Solutions for fuel and lubricant management
Sustainable energy management is key driver for bearings specialist
Scheduled energy management is key driver for bearings specialist
Turnkey bearing solutions
From new to new - managing the life of bearings
BAT Services and BAT Solutions have restructured. MechTech caught up with this company which now offers a larger portfolio of bearing maintenance and life extension services.
