We live in a fast-paced, instant era where sooner isn’t only better than later, but it is becoming the norm. As more and more companies are giving customers what they want, when they want it, those who aren’t in a position to do so, fall behind. That is why it is essential for businesses to implement smart technology and automate as much processes as possible to improve efficiency, speed and accuracy. The aim: an interconnected, smart factory floor where bottlenecks are cut off at the source e...

At AGE Technologies, we get excited about three things: automation technology (and everything surrounding it), using our expertise to improve our customers’ challenges, and change that brings forth bigger, better things. Being part of the 4Sight Holdings Group ensures that we can tick all three boxes on a frequent basis. As a newly JSE AltX board-listing, 4Sight Holdings is making sure that 2018 will be one to remember. Although the company has been busy with industry 4.0 business acquisitions...

Technology not only helps us simplify the way we do things, but also provides precision in situations where human gauging is not enough. And at the end of the day, in our line of work accuracy is a critical component to getting things done quickly, correctly and SAFELY. Smart products are busy changing the entire scope of the production line, like this one…   Introducing Leuze Electronic’s AMS 300i Sensor. A laser distance measurement tool that allows for millimetre accuracy at up to 300m di...

Software upgrades, and software license renewals are essential to ensure the optimal functioning of hardware, but that isn’t the only benefit. By keeping your license and software up to date you have access to improved features of the software, can reduce the cost when newer versions of the software becomes available, and ensure that the software support you have chosen remains active at all times.   At AGE Technologies, we know that renewal of software licences don’t always come at a conven...

Nico Malherbe joins AGE technologies as a Sales Engineer for the Control Systems Business. After extensive experience as an Automation Engineer for Citect, Schneider Electric and later, Adroit, he brings with him a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to assist our clients with their challenging needs. Nico is an expert in Schneider Electric products and the important role he played in projects within the diamond mining, steel industry, food manufacturing and building management system fields, hav...