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AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ROBOTICS

means of external media feed. In example, image processing for sophisticated applications (“bin picking”), improvement of
addition, the media are supplied again motion performance through machine learning or direct cloud integration for analysis and
for a customer application via the ATRO maintenance. The use of open interfaces and universal standards enables plug-and-play
interfaces, and almost any robotic of the created robot configuration as well as simple engineering. This variety of functions
tools can be easily integrated, such as concentrated in one control minimises hardware costs and also ensures maximum
sophisticated gripper systems. synchronisation of all components, as well as low delays in data communication. This
also includes the direct combination with intelligent transport solutions such as XTS
System integration without limits and XPlanar. Other areas such as communication, functional safety and the actual
With ATRO, Beckhoff offers a highly application can be created with little effort. This not only enables the configuration of an
flexible robot system that has all extremely powerful overall solution with maximised system output, but also a previously
essential machine functionalities due unattainable reduction in machine footprint. n
to its deep integration into the TwinCAT
automation software. These include, for For more information visit www.beckhoff.com/en-za/

APPOINTMENTS DHL Global Forwarding appoints

new CEO and vice president to
drive innovation in Middle East and

Bosch Rexroth Africa Africa
Development appoints DHL Global Forwarding, the international
new business development provider of air, ocean and road freight services
manager has named Clement Blanc as CEO for Sub-
Bosch Rexroth Africa Development has Clement Blanc Saharan Africa (SSA) & South Africa (SA) and
appointed Craig Walkden as business Pramod Bagalwadi as Vice President CDZ MEA.
development manager. With 14 years’ Before taking up their new roles, Blanc held the
experience in various positions at Hytec position of managing director for DHL Global
South Africa, Craig brings a wealth of Forwarding SA division and Bagalwadi held the
knowledge to his new position. Promoted from systems sales position as CEO for SSA.
technician at Hytec SA, Craig will now develop and support new Both Clement and Pramod have taken
business in the Democratic Republic of the Congo alongside operations to greater heights in every role
established sales partner, Namaf Consulting. that they have held since joining DHL Global
Pramod Bagalwadi Forwarding in the early 2000s. Clement’s
excellent work ethic has enabled him to
Kyndryl names Andreas Beck successfully navigate the SA division of our business through the
as managing director for COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most challenging chapters on record.
Middle East and Africa Blanc began his time with DHL Global Forwarding in Shanghai over
Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT 21 years ago and has held a variety of positions since then, from sales
infrastructure services provider, has to management roles. After gaining significant managerial experience in
announced the appointment of Andreas Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, Blanc relocated to South Africa in 2020 to
Beck as Managing Director in the Middle oversee the nation’s operations.
East and Africa, with predecessor Bagalwadi has been with Global Forwarding for over 17 years.
Vickram Nagi taking on a new role as Vice During that time, he has held various key roles across Africa, including
President, Delivery Transformation Leader. GM Nigeria, CEO Ghana, CEO East Africa and SSA Head IP and Strategy.
Beck returns to the region with a wealth of experience, working Pramod has been instrumental in launching new products and innovative
across numerous regions, industries and business units. Most solutions, in establishing joint ventures and has increased our footprint
recently, he served as chief of staff to Kyndryl’s group president. through agency networks and also provided robust focused strategies for
Based at the company’s headquarters in New York, Beck was countries in SSA.
leading strategic initiatives around the formation of Kyndryl and
ensuring alignment of business strategy and priorities throughout ICAPE Group appoints field
the company. application and quality director
Prior to joining Kyndryl in May 2021, Beck led the financial
services and public sectors for IBM’s Global Technology Services ICAPE Group has appointed Erik Pedersen field
business across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Beck holds application engineer (FAE) and quality director.
a Bachelor of Business Administration, from Fontys University
of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands and a Master of Business
Administration from Warwick Business School in the United
Kingdom.

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