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AUTOMATION

The path ahead
AUTOMATION
The most promising direction is hybrid —
people and machines working together.
Collaborative robots, or cobots, are
already easing workloads in assembly IN MOTION
plants. AI-assisted design and predictive
maintenance tools are giving engineers
Companies ahead of the curve
new insights into operations. In energy
and mining, automation will be less about
wholesale replacement and more about
modular, scalable adoption — solutions Schneider Electric: smarter energy, resilient
that can adapt to the African context automation
of fluctuating power, tough operating With energy security at the top of every agenda, Schneider Electric
conditions, and resource constraints. is enabling industries to stabilise and optimise their power usage.
From advanced energy management platforms to automation tools
For clients and technology providers that integrate renewables into the grid, their systems are helping
alike, success will depend on plants stay online, efficient, and sustainable — even under pressure.
partnership. Automation is not a one-
Beckhoff: PC-based control for flexible production
off investment but a continuous journey
Beckhoff is proving that automation is not one-size-fits-all.
of upgrading, training, and integrating
Their PC-based control solutions allow manufacturers to scale
systems. Those who approach it as
production up or down with precision, integrating robotics, motion
a collaboration between technology,
control, and data analysis in one system. This flexibility is vital in
people, and process will not only
sectors where demand shifts quickly and efficiency is everything.
stay resilient in today’s markets but
help shape a more competitive and
Vega: precision in process measurement
sustainable industrial future.
In mining, chemicals, and heavy industry, accurate measurement
can make the difference between downtime and seamless output.
Vega’s advanced level and pressure measurement technologies
give operators real-time insights into critical processes. The result:
reduced waste, safer operations, and more reliable performance.

27 | EngineerIT November/December 2025
27 | EngineerIT November/December 2025