This issue of African Fusion features ESAB and its cloud-based WeldCloud solution on the front cover, which is unravelled by Keith Saunders in the cover story. SAIW news is dominated by the first ever annual conference and Assembly of Africa’s newly-formed welding federation (TWF Africa), of which SAIW is a founding member.
From the welding industry side, we also include articles from IIW, B.E.D, voestalpine Böhler Welding, Efficient Engineering, Air Products, Steinmüller Africa, Yaskawa SA, First Cut, Dekra Industrial, ECSA, Lincoln Electric, Cosmo Group, Babcock Ntuthuko and Unique Welding.
MESSAGE FROM JOHN TARBOTON
SAIW’s John Tarboton highlights his pride about SAIW’s role in establishing the TWF, a meeting between the TWF and the leadership of the IIW to discuss accelerating African industrial growth through welding, and plans with fellow industry associations to organise a Metals Conference later this year. Read more...
FRONT COVER STORY
WeldCloud: The complete digital workflow solution for fabricators.
African Fusion talks to ESAB SA product manager, Keith Saunders, about InduSuite WeldCloud, ESAB’s collection of digital solutions for enhanced weld quality and productivity, reduced downtime, and simpler automatic process documentation. Read more…
FEATURES
TWF’s 2022 year culminates in First Annual Assembly and Conference
At the opening of the 1st TWF Africa Annual Assembly and Conference in Cairo, TWF President John Tarboton presented the welcome and the annual report. African Fusion reports. Read more…
ISO 3834: For mining suppliers seeking worldclass recognition
This article outlines the key advantages for mine equipment and infrastructure providers of adopting ISO 3834 Certification for their welding operations. Read more...
IIW: Assisting industry in welding and allied processes
Luca Costa and Elisabetta Sciaccaluga of the IIW present the history and global service offering of the IIW, with an overview of key future trends. Click to read in the online magazine…
GYS welding products introduced to SA
B.E.D. has secured a partnership with GYS for the supply of a mid-tier range of welding inverters and MIG welding transformers into the South African market. African Fusion talks to Alexis Hacques of GYS, along with Craig Bister and Sean Christian from B.E.D. Read more…
The five biggest dangers in welding and grinding and how to solve them
Anja Saldigk of voestalpine Böhler Welding talks about the dangers associated with welding and grinding and highlights some of the available solutions. Read more…
Local fabrication experts serve niche in pressurised equipment
In the 10 years since Efficient Engineering launched its pressurised equipment division, leading players in the petrochemical and oil and gas sectors have come to depend on the company’s depth of technical expertise, specialised equipment and reliable delivery of complex solutions. Read more…
An introduction to TIG welding/GTAW
Air Products’ Welding Specialist, Sean Young, talks about the basic requirements of the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding process and highlights some of the uses and benefits of this process. Read more…
Steinmüller celebrates 60 years in Africa
Steam generation and high-pressure piping expert, Steinmüller Africa, celebrates 60 years of successful business in Africa. Read more…
Dekra on the rise in the oil and gas sector
Dekra Industrial SA has been involved in NDT and inspection in the oil and gas sector – locally and pan-Africa – for some five years now, and the company continues to grow its presence in this critical area. Click to read in the online magazine…
How Toyota SA navigated severe flooding
In response to the flooding disaster of April 2022, Yaskawa Southern Africa worked closely with Toyota to establish a priority list for rapidly repairing the damage to robotic welding systems. Read more…
An ongoing success story starring First Cut and Special Steels
First Cut and Special Steels are celebrating their longstanding relationship following the delivery of five new Everising cutting machines to complement Special Steels’ existing Everising installed base. Click to read in the online magazine…
The future of engineering is female
Felicia Dolo, Process Engineer at leading South African firm Erudite, shares why she believes more women should feel encouraged to enter the engineering profession. Click to read in the online magazine…
REGULARS
Message from John Tarboton: Read more…
Welding and cutting forum: Click to read in the online magazine…
Today’s technology: Cosmo Group showcases community spirit. Read more…
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