Saturday, 4th September 2010

The CJI Signals First Signs Market Recovery In South Africa

Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

The latest CareerJunction Index (CJI) analysis reveals the first signs of market recovery for the South African online labour market. The CJI is currently positioned at 107.42 index points, indicating an increase in hiring activity across most sectors in South Africa.

Spiroflow seeks SA presence

Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

International recognised materials handling firm Spiroflow is seeking a South African representative for its products and services.   The company has an established track record of providing solutions to the food, chemical and other process industries and is a leading manufacturer of a full range of equipment for handling dry bulk solids and ingredients in [...]

New ISO methodology demystifies nanomaterials

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

From new medical applications, to the latest gadgets and consumer products, innovative nanotechnology is pushing the boundaries of what we believed possible. But for this technology to develop further, faster and better we need a clear understanding and a logical classification of nanomaterials. 

The 2010 South African Women in Science Awards

Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by admin in News-Technology, Uncategorized

The South African Women in Science Awards (WISA) have become an integral part of South Africa’s annual celebrations of Women’s Month in August.

All power to the energy savers!

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

With power tariff increases starting to bite for many South African businesses, Sedgeley Energy tells ManufacturingHub.co.za readers why smart management of their energy resources can be good for the bottom line:

New tool offers major cost and efficiency opportunities for SA companies

Posted on 02. Aug, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

Specialist South African management advisory firm, Barnstone, has introduced to the local market Oversight Systems – a new, internationally proven offering that will radically change the business process status quo for many companies.

New online tool for easy calculation of ecological footprint

Posted on 02. Jul, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

When does it make sense to use biodegradable plastics? Packaging industry, consumers and policy makers are more and more confronted with this question during discussions about climate and the environment. Up to now, anyone who wanted to base a decision on a solid foundation had to turn to extensive individual eco-efficiency analyses or other life [...]

BASF and RTI International jointly develop new Carbon Capture Technology

Posted on 17. Jun, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

BASF and U.S. research institute RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina/USA, are joining forces to develop a new, exceptionally cost-effective technology to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from waste gases emitted by coal-fired power plants and other industrial sources.

Do we need to clean a cleanroom?

Posted on 13. Jun, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

Sascha Rother from basan South Africa takes a look at a cleanroom and what it takes to maintain for ManufacturingHub.co.za:

Data on southern oceans now freely available

Posted on 12. Jun, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

On World Ocean Day (8 June 2010), the Southern African Data Centre for Oceanography (SADCO) will start providing free and open access to its data.