Named ApexOS (Operating System), the innovative new software from leading electrical manufacturer and distributor Rubicon “is going to be a game-changer”, says Nick Roche, Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Rubicon. “ApexOS has been designed to deliver unparalleled control and monitoring capabilities for any device that is using Apex.” The firmware is a huge step forward in the world of energy management and control, with Roche adding, “What Apex does is sit on top of all these products. We use the same software inside the products, and that provides us with an interface to manage a specific device from the cloud.”
Elsewhere in the issue, we look at Tools of the Trade, Energy Measurement & Supply, and Lighting
Smart home forecast: What’s in store for 2024?
Nowadays, the phrase ‘home is where the tech is’ defines modern living as South Africans increasingly adopt smart home innovations. These advancements are continuing to adapt and evolve in their capabilities that not only improve convenience and security, they can also decrease energy consumption and contribute to cost savings, says CBI-electric: low-voltage.
e-Waste does not need to weigh you down as you replace equipment and tools
The term ‘e-waste’ is no longer confined to tablets, computers, smartphones and similar devices. Raeford Liebenberg, a Manager at Silver Moon IT, explains that e-waste now includes any tool or piece of equipment that contains electronic components – which includes almost all powertools.
Pratley’s world-first corrosion-resistant flameproof junction box nominated
The world’s first polymeric, corrosion-resistant, direct-entry, flameproof junction box, from Pratley, has been nominated for the 2024 HazardEx Awards in the category of Technical Innovation, reveals Eldon Kruger, Marketing Director at Pratley.
Shining a light on Africa’s solar trends this year
The renewable energy sector is set to see innovation in 2024 and beyond that will transform the way that energy is accessed, stored and deployed across the African continent, says Paul van Zijl, Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Nigeria-based company Starsight Energy, who highlights key trends that he believes will shape the industry this year.
Ledvance announces new NAV LED filament lamps
Lighting specialist Ledvance is always looking towards tomorrow when it comes to making today’s illumination solutions more user friendly. Cue its NAV LED filament range of lamps, using the tagline ‘same shape as always, more efficient than ever’.
Three-D Agencies gives you a look inside with the M30 thermal camera
Safety is of critical importance when it comes to working with electricity and in an electrical environment, which is why local distributor Three-D Agencies has highlighted its Hikmicro M30 thermal imaging camera that allows users to stand at a safe distance and immediately get an accurate reading on the thermal conditions of a room or machinery.
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