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March-April 2026 FEATURES 6 SAIW reintroduced Level 3 NDT courses to its offering The SAIW’s Lemogang Maclean explains why the SAIW has reintroduced Level 3 NDT courses in Visual, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle and Ultrasonic Testing for 2026. 9 SAIW Lab ISO 17025 renewal reaffirms testing excellence The SAIW Materials Testing Laboratory is renewing its ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, reinforcing the facility’s role in supporting quality assurance, safety and technical compliance. 10 Customised, specialised, high-quality manufacturing from GENMAC African Fusion speaks with Keegan Govender of GENMAC (Pty) Ltd about the niche, customised manufacturing and construction solutions offered by this ISO 3834-2-certified company. 12 Transforming production: from manual to automated welding voestalpine Böhler Welding highlights, through case studies, the advantages of moving away from manual welding by adopting more automated solutions. 14 Fronius’ new Artis and Ignis options With the launch of the Artis 300 and Ignis 250 welding power sources, Fronius extends the power and capabilities of the Artis TIG series and Ignis MMA series. 16 The Magmix 3 Compact from Air Products Air Products South Africa has launched a unique customer-owned 20 ℓ welding gas cylinder, the Magmix 3 Compact. 17 B.E.D. appointed as Harris Products distributor The Harris Products Group has appointed Bolt and Engineering Distributors Group (B.E.D.) to represent its full portfolio of metalworking equipment and consumables in South Africa. 18 Steinmüller Kendal Team recognised for Transformative Community Investment Steinmüller Africa’s Kendal Power Station team has been recognised at the Eskom Managers Awards 2025 as a key player in Corporate Social Investment (CSI). 20 From manual to smart welding automation Andrew Crackett of Yaskawa Southern Africa highlights a quiet shift in fabrication that is lowering the barrier to entry for SMEs and manufacturers who previously felt robotics was out of reach. 23 iBOTone and iROB: automation with creative freedom ABICOR BINZEL believes that modern automation, using robots or cobots, can help alleviate the growing skills shortages facing fabrication companies. 25 Transformative 2025 for Aurex Constructors Leading industrial construction, turnaround and maintenance company Aurex Constructors closed out 2025 delivering record progress and expanding its geographic reach. 26 Laser Welding: Precision, Power, and the Thermamax Pro Unique Welding has launched the Thermamax Pro Laser Welding range to meet the growing demand for more accessible hand-held laser welding technology. 28 Hardox® HiAce: where abrasion, corrosion and heat meet Swedish-based special steel maker, SSAB, has introduced Hardox® HiAce, an innovative wear-resistant material engineered to outperform conventional abrasion-resistant (AR) steels. 29 OmniScan™ X4 PAUT and ToFD Flaw Detector The OmniScan™ X4, available in South Africa through Techtra Engineering Consultants, is a comprehensive multi-technology inspection toolbox. REGULARS 3 Message from the president 4 Front cover story: ESAB advances welding automation range 30 Welding and cutting forum 32 Today’s technology: Fronius Velocity Assistant MIG/ MAG welding
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ESAB South Africa is launching a new and comprehensive automa- tion range into South Africa this year, starting with the company’s new COBOT solution, while also including dedicated solutions for bore clad- ding with a continuously rotating torch (CRT), a tank welder for jack- up tank construction, and several welding tractors for butt, fillet, rail and double-sided stiffener welding.
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