Electricity + Control April 2019

NOT TO BE MISSED

PowerGen Africa & Africa Utility Week 14-16 May 2019, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town This exhibition and conference brings together global and local players involved in power generation and allied utilities services. Enquiries: email Tuhin.Quddus@clarionevents.com

Cities will lead the electric transport revolution

T oday, transport accounts for a fifth of global energy demand and a quarter of en- ergy-related CO 2 emissions 1 . The effects of pollution from transport are especially significant in cities. According to theWorld Health Organisation, around 91% of the world’s population is breathing toxic air, causing 4,2 million premature deaths every year 2 . Electric mobility is widely seen as a way to improve air quality and meet climate goals. With electrification, come great opportunities to enhance the flexibility, effi- ciency and environmental performance of almost any mobility application or system, at sea or on land. Cities are key for electrifying transport Cities have the potential to be a key driver for electrifying transport. But they can only be smart when all the systems are truly integrated. To achieve this, societies need to embrace the transport revolution in two ways. • Set ambitious targets Cities need to set ambitious new targets to become carbon-neutral faster and create incentives for the transition to electric transport. • Electrify your bus fleet … one bus at a time Electric buses are an attractive option when cities are pushing for cleaner air. This works best when the city electrifies one bus line to develop a blueprint for implementation and gradually renews the bus fleet.

Local Manufacturing Expo 21-23 May 2019, Nasrec Centre, Johannesburg

The first Local Southern African Manufacturing Expo (LME), endorsed by the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), provides a platform for Southern African manufacturers to showcase their products and services and increase their market share locally and internationally. Enquiries: visit www.localmanufacturingexpo.co.za

Africa Automation Fair 4-6 June 2019, Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg

Africa Automation Fair will host the second edition of the Connected Industries Conference in line with growing international focus on Industry 4.0 and the advanced connected industries of the future.

Enquiries: Tel. +27 (0) 11 549 8300 or email info@africaautomationfair.com

Engineering Community Conference – ECC 2019 12 June 2019, CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria Future-Proof: Engineering is shaping what the future will look like and is evolving as quickly as technology itself. This conference will explore whether your business, ideas, products and jobs are future-proof. Enquiries: Susan Kruger. Tel. +27 (0) 12 809 9500 or email s.kruger@esteq.com or visit ecc.esteq.co.za EV Future – E-Mobility Indaba 12-13 June 2019, Crystal Towers Marriott Hotel, Cape Town This two-day conference will present new industry technologies, brainstorm ideas, share meanings and opinions and provide a networking opportunity for people involved with electric vehicles and related technologies. Enquiries: email m.papendorf@jukwaa.net, or visit www.evfuture.co.za Manufacturing Indaba 2019 25-26 June 2019, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg This conference and exhibition, hosted in partnership with the South African Department of Trade & Industry, the Department of Science & Technology and the Manufacturing Circle, representing the private sector, has proven its value in catalysing business connections and helping manufacturers to grow. Enquiries: visit www.manufacturingindaba.co.za KZN Industrial Technology Exhibition – KITE 2019 23-26 July, Durban Exhibition Centre, Durban The leading industrial technology exhibition for the KZN region happens only every two years. Enquiries: visit www.kznindustrial.co.za

It's all about being smart Electrification alone is not sufficient to put the world on track to meet climate goals. It requires a more comprehensive strategy, taking in the whole of the energy sys- tem. We need to rethink how buildings are integrated and connected and how we collaborate. If cities want to meet their ambitious carbon-neutral targets and take advantage of an electrified urban transport fleet, they need to establish intelligent two-way connections for water, heating, cooling and electricity. Smart cities arise from smart thinking. But, for now, cities can start electrifying their urban transport system, one bus at a time. Enquiries: Danfoss (Pty) Ltd. email danfoss@danfoss.co.za or visit www.danfoss.com References 1 International Energy Agency (iea) World Energy Outlook (2018) https://webstore.iea. org/world-energy-outlook-2018 2 World Health Organisation. https://www.who.int/airpollution/ambient/en/

Beckhoff Product Training 2019 TwinCAT 3 and TwinCAT 2 training courses, monthly, to November 2019

Beckhoff Automation offers training for its system components such as TwinCAT 2, TwinCAT 3, IPCs, Embedded PCs, I/O and Motion products. The 3-day training courses are run at Beckhoff Training Centres in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban. Enquiries: Visit www.beckhoff.co.za or email training@beckhoff.co.za

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