Analyser for Africa’s only sub-terahertz measurement facility.

Enabling calibrated high-frequency measurements up to 220 GHz.

The University of Pretoria's Carl and Emily Fuchs Institute for Microelectronics (CEFIM) has selected the Anritsu 220 GHz VectorStar™ Broadband Vector Network Analyser (VNA) as the core measurement platform for Africa's only comprehensive sub-terahertz (sub-THz) measurement facility. By establishing this capability locally, CEFIM will give researchers in South Africa and the wider region access to advanced sub-THz measurement resources that previously required overseas facilities.

Tinus Dr. Heinrich Laue and Professor Tinus Stander (University of Pretoria), Darius Opperman (Tamashi Technology Investments) and Stefano Balzarini (Anritsu) and associates.

Extending Measurement Capability to 220 GHz.
At the heart of the facility is the Anritsu VectorStar Broadband VNA, providing continuous broadband frequency coverage up to 220 GHz. Together with harmonic mixers and calibrated noise analysis capabilities, the system enables characterisation of microwave and millimetre-wave devices operating in the sub-terahertz frequency range. The installation extends CEFIM's previous measurement capability from 110 GHz to 220 GHz, providing researchers with access to calibrated measurements across a significantly broader frequency range and enabling more complete validation of high-frequency device designs.

Selected for Advanced Research.
The facility will support a broad range of research activities within CEFIM, including work related to next-generation wireless communications, radio astronomy, water vapour radiometry and other sub-terahertz technologies. It will also support the institute's participation in international research initiatives, including the African Millimetre Telescope project and the development of next-generation radio astronomy receivers. “As this is an emerging research field, no facility previously existed in South Africa to measure electromagnetic waves and devices at these frequencies,” said Professor Tinus Stander, Carl and Emily Fuchs Institute for Microelectronics, University of Pretoria. “The establishment of this facility will support research in future wireless communications, radio astronomy and a range of emerging applications that require measurement capabilities well above 100 GHz.”

“Leading research institutions require measurement solutions they can rely on when pushing the boundaries of microwave and millimetre-wave technology. We are proud that CEFIM selected Anritsu’s VectorStar Broadband VNA for their facility, and we see this project as another example of the trust that universities and research organisations place in Anritsu for advanced high-frequency measurements,” said Marco Bordin, Sales Director, Southern Region, Anritsu EMEA.

The facility was established under South Africa's National Research Foundation (NRF) National Equipment Programme. The Anritsu solution was supplied in collaboration with Tamashi Technology Investments, Anritsu's authorised representative in South Africa.

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Appointment for health and lifescience people.

Furthering the ways in which people and teams can thrive while delivering the best.

Oisín Ó Gógáin has been appointed Chief People Officer with Inzio. With 10,900 employees, Inizio provides tailored, innovative solutions to help clients globally with their clinical development and commercialisation journeys, maximising patient access. Oisín's appointment comes as the company continues to scale its people strategy alongside that growth.

Oisín Ó Gógáin

Based at Inizio's Dublin (IRL) headquarters, Oisín joins from Aon, where he was most recently Chief People Officer for the subregion of Britain, Ireland, and South Africa, supporting around 10,000 colleagues. Over 14 years with the firm he held senior HR and Chief People Officer roles across Europe - with a particular focus on the Nordic region - as well as having spent time working in the USA.

Oisín brings deep experience in building inclusive, values-led cultures that strengthen client focus and colleague engagement. He has led complex organisational change, including acquisitions and integrations, tech-enabled transformation, developing leadership capability, and building sustainable talent pipelines at scale.

“I'm delighted that Oisín is joining Inizio at such a pivotal point in our growth,” said Ryan Quigley, Chief Executive Officer of Inizio. “As we lead the way in Intelligent Commercialisation™ for our clients, our ability to deliver depends on the strength, connection and capability of our own people. Oisín's experience building inclusive, high-performing cultures makes him exactly the right leader to help us do that. His leadership will play a key role in strengthening our culture, supporting our people, and enabling the next phase of our journey.”

“What drew me to Inizio was the people, the ambition and the opportunity to build upon the organisation’s trajectory of success,” said Oisín Ó Gógáin. “I’m passionate about growing organisations in ways that create meaningful impact for colleagues and clients; with a progressive and strategic approach to people, culture and talent at the heart of that work. Inizio’s commitment to excellence makes this an incredibly exciting opportunity, and I’m looking forward to contributing to the next chapter of the organisation, and helping to further evolve the ways in which people and teams can thrive while delivering the best for Inizio’s clients.”

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Very thin display panel.

A new ultra-thin 10.1-inch IPS TFT display panel designed for industrial and commercial applications is available from Inelco Hunter. The display is just 1.1mm thick, with a maximum overall thickness of 6.6mm, including the frame. By comparison, conventional TFT display modules typically have a screen thickness of 1.7mm to 3.0mm or more.

Ultra-thin construction is just one of the advantages of their In-Cell touch technology. By integrating the touch sensor directly into the LCD, the display delivers superior optical performance with higher light transmittance and lower reflectance than traditional glass-on-glass touch panel solutions. The result is a brighter display with improved image clarity and enhanced outdoor readability.

The display is ideal for applications where installation space is limited, including compact home automation controllers, portable medical equipment, handheld industrial instruments, and other space-constrained embedded systems. The 10.1-inch panel features IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology, providing excellent colour accuracy, wide viewing angles, and consistent image quality. IPS technology aligns the liquid crystal molecules parallel to the display surface, enabling more efficient light transmission and superior viewing performance.

The resolution is 1200 x 1920 RGB pixels with 450 nits brightness (450 cd/m2) and a full viewing angle, normally black. The display has MIPI interface. The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is 20,000 (25°C, IF=80mA). The operating temperature is -20°C to +70°C and the drive IC is a IL79600A-XA (or compatible IC). The panel has overall dimensions of 248mm x 166mm.

In addition to offering the display as a standard product, Inelco Hunter offers a customisation service to help customers to adapt products for their own solutions. Inelco Hunter’s engineering team can help customers define the project requirements, including as-yet unformed product ideas, turning a concept into an outstanding product. This added-value support is at the core of Inelco Hunter’s philosophy, and has been for over 30 years, setting them apart from the "stock and ship" distributors.

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Mass flowmeter for gases and liquids.

A new Coriolis mass flowmeter, the OPTIMASS 5400, has been introduced by Krohne. It is designed for standard process applications with gases and liquids. The new device provides customers with an optimised balance of performance, reliability and cost efficiency. Suitable for a broad range of industries, including chemical processing, oil and gas, marine, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals, the instrument addresses a wide variety of flow measurement tasks.

Typical applications include chemical and hydrocarbon flow control, utility measurement and fuel consumption monitoring. Thanks to its compact design, the flowmeter is also particularly well suited for mobile and skid-mounted systems, trucks, rail tankers and portable process installations.

Developed in response to growing demand for competitively priced instrumentation, the OPTIMASS 5400 bridges the gap between entry-level and premium Coriolis meters. In addition to direct measurement of mass flow, density and temperature, it provides valuable information on volume flow, concentration and flow velocity.

The twin semi-bent tube flowmeter delivers high measurement performance across a wide operating range. It handles process temperatures up to +180°C and pressures up to 100 barg, while the sensor housing provides a typical burst case pressure resistance of up to 200 barg, offering an additional layer of protection and enhanced plant safety. The instrument also delivers excellent mass flow and density measurement accuracy, with an optional mass flow accuracy of ±0.1% for flow rates above 10% of nominal flow.

The OPTIMASS 5400 is based on an innovative, modular production and supply system. This enables optimised processes throughout all production stages, significantly reducing the delivery time of the measuring device. KROHNE aims to consistently achieve a delivery time of two weeks for the standard configuration. OPTIMASS 5400 also comes as a lightweight eco-design that requires significantly fewer materials and components than previous generations of Coriolis flowmeters.

OPTIMASS 5400 features Entrained Gas Management (EGM™) technology, enabling stable measurement across a wide range of gas fractions and complex flow conditions. The technology also provides two-phase flow indication and supports monitoring of gas volume fraction in liquids.

Equipped with modular electronics, the flowmeter supports a comprehensive range of communication protocols, including HART® 7, Modbus, FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus, PROFIBUS-PA/DP, PROFINET, PROFINET over Ethernet-APL and EtherNet/IP™. Three configurable 4…20 mA outputs are available, complemented by integrated Bluetooth® connectivity for wireless access.

Built-in OPTICHECK diagnostics continuously monitor both instrument health and application conditions, providing operators with detailed insights into both the instrument and the process, supporting condition-based maintenance and process optimisation. The flowmeter also enables on-site verification without process interruption, helping operators reduce maintenance effort and increase plant availability.

When used in combination with the OPTICHECK Flow mobile app, the OPTIMASS 5400 enables commissioning, monitoring and field verification to be carried out conveniently and securely via Bluetooth. OPTICHECK DTM is also available for remote access from the control room.

Available in both compact and remote versions, the OPTIMASS 5400 can serve as a flange-to-flange replacement for existing OPTIMASS 1000 series installations.

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New hub for process and rail safety down under!

Expanded facility strengthens customer partnerships and supports growth across Australia and New Zealand.

The official opening of the HIMA Group's new Regional Head Office for Australia and New Zealand in Perth was markede yesterday (8/9/2026). The new facility reflects the group's continued investment in local engineering expertise, customer support, and digital innovation across the region. It marks another milestone in HIMA Group's long-term commitment to Australia and New Zealand.

Established in 2003 as HIMA's second international subsidiary, HIMA Australia has grown into the Regional Head Office for Australia and New Zealand, serving customers across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and New Caledonia.

LtoR: Jörg de la Motte, Steffen Philipp, Florian Philipp, Bhushan Sathe 

Steffen Philipp, Shareholder of the HIMA Group, said: "Since 2003, HIMA Australia has become a trusted regional organization with strong customer relationships and engineering expertise. As a family-owned company, we are proud to continue investing in Australia and New Zealand."

To mark the inauguration, the company celebrated the occasion with the HIMA Australia team and members of its global management. Customers and business partners were invited to a Safety Symposium held under the motto “Smart Solutions for the Digitalized Process Industry”. HIMA experts presented the company's latest innovations in digital safety, functional safety, OT Security, and lifecycle digitalization, while showcasing advanced application solutions such as turbomachinery control (TMC), burner management systems (BMS), Smart Migrations, SafeHMI, and the latest SILworX engineering capabilities.

“Dedicated to the Australian and New Zealand markets, HIMA Australia helps customers unlock the potential of digitalization across process and rail industries. Our new regional head office strengthens our ability to deliver smart solutions that support safe and efficient operations throughout the safety lifecycle,” said Jörg de la Motte, CEO of the HIMA Group.

For more than two decades, HIMA Australia has provided engineering, consulting, training, maintenance, and lifecycle services for customers in LNG, oil and gas, mining, and rail. Alongside the complete HIMA portfolio, including Safety Lifecycle Digitalization (SLD), the company has built one of the HIMA Group's most established lifecycle service organizations. The HIMA Experience Room enables customers to experience the latest digital and application solutions firsthand, from Safety Lifecycle Digitalization (SLD) and hima360 to Smart Migrations, SafeHMI, and advanced safety applications. Combined with expanded engineering, testing, and training capabilities, the new facility provides an ideal environment for collaboration, knowledge transfer, and solution development.

The relocation to larger premises in Perth's central business district supports HIMA Australia's continued growth and expanding customer base. The 460-square-meter facility includes engineering and training areas, a HIMA Experience Room for customer demonstrations, Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) capabilities, and modern collaboration spaces. Its central location also improves accessibility while encouraging sustainable commuting through excellent public transport connections.

“The new facility enables us to work even closer with our customers while supporting the next phase of our regional growth”, added Bhushan Sathe, General Manager, Region Australia and New Zealand. “With a proven track record of protecting critical infrastructure from the nation's largest LNG producers and mining operations to national railway operators HIMA has established itself as a trusted functional safety partner in Australia.”

Having doubled its base business between 2017 and 2025, HIMA Australia continues to strengthen long-term partnerships with customers across the oil & gas, mining, alumina, rail, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Building on its strong position in LNG and oil and gas, the company is expanding into the mining and rail sectors while supporting customers in digitalization, OT cybersecurity, and the modernization of safety-critical infrastructure. Today, HIMA Australia employs 25 associates and is well positioned for continued growth in the coming years.

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Caring for Data Centres.

Growing data centres require a new approach to managing measurement performance.

Vaisala Care for Data centres has been launched by Vaisala to meet the challanges as Data Centres grow. Driven by Ai, cloud infrastructure and digital services, facilities are becoming larger and more complex, creating new challenges in maintaining the accuracy of measurements that help support cooling performance, energy efficiency and uptime. The new service portfolio helps operators maintain measurement accuracy, operational reliability and uptime throughout the lifecycle of their measurement systems.

Ai-driven growth is turning measurement accuracy into an operational challenge.
Data centres depend on accurate environmental measurements to support cooling performance, energy efficiency, operational reliability and uptime objectives. A single facility may contain hundreds of instruments monitoring numerous parameters, creating an ongoing need for calibration, verification and documentation.

As facilities continue to grow, maintaining measurement performance becomes increasingly complex. Even small measurement deviations can affect cooling efficiency, increase operational risks and impact service continuity.

"The data centre world runs on uptime. Even a minor measurement drift in humidity or temperature can cascade into cooling failures, hardware damage, or downtime. The cost of getting it wrong can be significant," says Jonatan Hongisto, Director of Industrial Measurements’ Service Portfolio at Vaisala. “As facilities grow, operators need a structured way to manage measurement performance and lifecycle support across hundreds of instruments. Accurate measurements are business-critical but maintaining them consistently over time has become increasingly difficult as data centres grow in size and complexity.”

From calibration services to long-term measurement support.
Vaisala Care for Data Centres is designed to provide a structured approach to calibration, verification and long-term measurement support across the facility lifecycle. The portfolio includes three offerings; Vaisala Care, Vaisala Care+, and Vaisala Commissioning Care, with service options ranging from accredited calibration, replacement probe pools and expert support to on-site services and commissioning-phase calibration documentation.

Unlike traditional service models focused on individual instruments, agreed verification scopes may also include selected third-party measurement devices, helping operators simplify measurement management across the facility. "We're moving beyond individual service transactions toward a long-term partnership in helping customers maintain measurement performance," Hongisto says. "The goal is to help customers maintain confidence in their measurements while supporting cooling performance, operational reliability and uptime of their facilities." 

Tailored to data centre operations
The service concept aligns closely with Vaisala's measurement product architecture, including solutions from Indigo, Origo and compact probe portfolios. Pre-calibrated probes can be exchanged quickly, helping reduce maintenance effort and minimise disruption in live operating environments. The portfolio includes remote and on-site service options as well as commissioning-phase calibration and handover documentation for new facilities, allowing operators to choose the service model that best fits their operational requirements.

Key facts New Care service portfolio designed specifically for data centres Designed for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centres Three service offerings: Vaisala Care, Vaisala Care+ and Vaisala Commissioning Care Supports measurement performance, operational reliability, and uptime Includes calibration services, expert support, replacement probe pools, service documentation, and commissioning-phase calibration and handover documentation Selected third-party measurement devices may be included in agreed verification scopes following approval by Vaisala.

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New sensor family.

Compact sensors for precise measurement of density, viscosity and temperature.

WIKA has introduced a series of sensors that monitor in real-time the fundamental properties of gases and liquids. The models DTG-30, DTL-30 and VTL-30 are particularly notable for their compact and robust design. This allows them to be embedded into a wide range of applications, whether in OEM products and systems or in industrial environments. Even with limited mounting space, the instruments can be easily integrated, whether into tank trucks, fully equipped industrial skids, analysers or during retrofits. This compact design is made possible by innovative MesoScale® technology, which is a patented combination of sensor design, sensor actuation and software.

MesoScale® combines the benefits of sensor miniaturisation with a proven stainless steel construction. WIKA has therefore developed instruments that measure the density, viscosity and temperature of liquids and gases with high precision in process applications.

Typical applications are the identification and quality monitoring of fuels. With the DTL-30, misfuelling can be detected, the mixing of additives monitored and volume converted into mass flow. The sensors also contribute to decarbonising industry. The VTL-30 measures the viscosity and density of amine solutions, thereby helping to ensure the performance of this core carbon capture technology.

The robust design, including wetted parts made of stainless steel 316L, ensures stability under harsh operating conditions. As the sensors are subject to only minimal drift and have no moving parts, users benefit from high long-term stability without the need for regular calibration. The instruments are certified for use in hazardous areas in accordance with ATEX, IECEx and FM.

The sensors deliver accurate measuring results across the entire calibration range and offer high repeatability. They calculate confidence factors in real time to provide information about the quality and validity of measurements. Response times are short and measuring results are output at a frequency of 1 Hz. The DTG-30 can be connected to the model BSU-30 calculation unit. This unit combines various sensor inputs and calculates parameters such as average molar mass and specific gravity.

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