2025 was fast, full, and genuinely exciting. It was a year that challenged us, stretched us, and ultimately reminded us why community sits at the heart of everything we do
Big changes are coming to Element8’s training program! Starting in January 2026, we’re rolling out a refreshed lineup of classes designed to align with Inductive Automation’s enhanced Ignition curriculum, providing
When it comes to South Africa’s courier landscape, The Courier Guy stands out as one of the fastest-growing, most aggressive players in the market. If you haven’t received a parcel
Mentis Africa, a long-established manufacturing leader in expanded metal, gratings, and engineered metal products, has spent decades operating in an environment familiar to many industrial plants: isolated machines, paper-based workflows,
From manufacturing optimisation to energy resilience to ERP integration, Multotec’s digital journey is proof of what’s possible when a business commits to open, flexible technology and a long-term vision.
When Sibanye-Stillwater embarked on a project to modernise its Rustenburg pack operations, the goal was clear: to replace ageing legacy systems with a more intelligent, more secure, and highly scalable
At our recent ELEV8 event, we had the privilege of hosting Hulamin, one of South Africa’s longest-standing aluminium manufacturers, for a live conversation about their digital transformation journey with Ignition
In 2020, Shu Powders, Africa’s only cobalt manufacturing company, embarked on a transformative journey to modernise its operations. Partnering with Afrilek Automation, the company implemented a phased digital solution that
Energy management is becoming increasingly critical, particularly in regions with distributed power systems and high demand for reliability. ECM (Energy Control and Management), led by Hendrik and Gerhard, is at
At our recent ELEV8 event, we had the pleasure of hosting Albert Kasselman, Industrial Control Manager at Mediclinic, alongside Andrew from ControlTech, to share insights into Mediclinic’s ambitious digital transformation
Markus Oosthuizen will take you on an interactive journey through the possibilities of Ignition, showing live, practical applications that spark new ideas and unlock fresh opportunities for your operations. This
See how The Courier Guy integrated multiple OEM systems into a powerful platform using Ignition. This unified approach delivers seamless data flow, real-time visibility, and improved operational control, transforming complex,
See how Multotec leveraged Ignition to monitor, manage, and optimise their utilities infrastructure, saving costs, improving efficiency and operational reliability.
Discover how Sibanye Stillwater transformed their mining and smelting operations using Ignition and Canary for real-time visibility, data-driven decision-making, and improved operational efficiency.
Discover how Shu Powders has elevated its operations by integrating Ignition, Canary, and Sepasoft into a connected plant platform that delivers real-time visibility, rapid response to operational changes, and material
Discover how Hulamin is replacing multiple HMI and SCADA systems with Ignition and Canary across two sites — streamlining generator, compressor, and production monitoring while enhancing operations at the Richards
IES brings together SQL data storage, secure MQTT communication, and automated client onboarding in a single, powerful platform. With hybrid coding, flexible hardware integration, and auto-generated tags and screens, their
Discover how Mediclinic leveraged Ignition and Canary to monitor, manage, and optimise their utilities infrastructure across 50 hospitals in South Africa, saving costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing operational reliability.
Experience firsthand what Ignition 8.3 can do for your operations. Kevin will unveil its game-changing features and give you a glimpse into the future of industrial automation.
Discover how Zip Automations turned complex, multi-site operations into a connected SCADA system delivering accuracy, agility, and real-time insight for an oil and gas supplier.
This time, we’re bringing the community together with our special guests from Concera. These integrators understand how to turn big industrial challenges into scalable, practical solutions.
System integrators are at the heart of our community, creating innovative solutions that transform industries for thousands of customers. We are honoured to support these integrators, showcase their accomplishments, and
We’re diving into how Cirrus Link and Ignition leverage the Unified Namespace (UNS) for streamlined data access, real-time insights, and improved operational efficiency.
On 22 and 25 October, the Ignition, Canary, and Flow communities gathered in Hazendal Estate in the Western Cape and Irene Country Lodge in Gauteng for the 2024 Elev8 Community
With the advent of MQTT, Sparkplug B, and Unified Namespace Architectures, Process Historians have become critical business tools for manufacturing companies. When we use...
Typical for a major update, some fundamental services have been removed while new services have been added. The configuration for certain aspects has been moved within...
We cannot overstate the significance of a robust and modern Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. SCADA systems are at the heart of...
The closing session at Elev8 focused on “Where do we go from here?”. What the future looks like beyond the current and imminent releases. The panel shared helpful resources...
Although many manufacturers want to get a Digital Transformation project going, they hesitate to invest significant time and effort into a project that may not deliver the desired results. Travis
What’s the difference between Data Management and Information Management - And why should you care? Gary shares how Flow eliminates silos, scales your analytics, and...
Version 7.1 is a Service Pack for the major 7.0 release. It uses .Net 8 and includes several new features, performance enhancements, and bug fixes. We look closer at what’s
In this video, Travis continues to share what’s new with 8.3. This time, we’re looking at some project-level resources and other features available through the designer, including new...
Using the Flow OEE template as an example, Rikus demonstrates how to streamline Ignition projects by minimising complex coding and scripting. This approach focuses on scaling data processing while...
Travis explores the upcoming features in Ignition 8.3 and how these powerful new tools can inspire users to achieve their next significant breakthrough.
Reproplast, a leading force in the circular economy for polyolefins, has integrated digital solutions to streamline their production processes. In doing so, they have gained more profound insights into operational...
Clover Industries, a leading group in branded foods and beverages, has adopted Ignition, Canary, and Flow as their digital infrastructure to address essential technology requirements. In this video, Deon discusses...
The City of Cape Town Bulk Water Department produces approximately 1,000,000,000 litres (1000 MLD)of water daily, serving one of South Africa’s largest cities with geographically dispersed...
Devil’s Peak Brewing Company, founded in 2012 in Cape Town, has grown from a small microbrewery into one of South Africa’s leading craft beer and cider producers. With a strong
This year’s Elev8 Fireside chat offered a view into the current state of the automation industry and how it’s changing. The panel touched on many important topics, such as...
In this episode, we host Kenney O'kennedy and Riaan Du Plessis from Zutari. We speak about how Zutari Solutionists integrate technical mastery with creative intelligence and digital acumen to co-create
In industrial automation and data management, staying ahead means leveraging the latest technologies to optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and minimise downtime. In effect, the role of edge computing has become
In industrial automation and data management, staying ahead means leveraging the latest technologies to optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and minimise downtime. In effect, the role of edge computing has become
Our automation in the energy sector webinar session, with exclusive demos, a case study from SolaSynergi's journey with Ignition, and more. Listen now.
SolaSynergi's solar hybrid projects are diverse and located in different areas, often involving advanced technology. In most instances, their clients lack on-site technical staff to maintain or troubleshoot these assets.
Watercare Innovations is a leader in industrial water treatment solutions with a focus on Africa and the US. The primary challenge faced was the need for a comprehensive system that
In the heart of a world continuously evolving through technological advancements, energy management emerges as a paramount concern. South Africa, in particular, grapples with...
We are thrilled to bring to the forefront our top partners of 2023. These remarkable organisations have not only achieved unparalleled success within their specific industries but have also played
This power-packed session includes insights, innovation, and recognition, leaving you equipped to take your operations to the next level. Hear directly from Dilan Jivanji at Watercare Mining, as they reveal
Even if you didn’t attend the 2023 Element8 Community Conference, you don’t have to miss out on the knowledge and inspiration that ELEV8 offers. You can read the blog post
The panel discussions brought together some of the best and brightest from the worlds of automation and technology. Customers and partners participated in the panel, discussing how their companies have
The panel discussions brought together some of the best and brightest from the worlds of automation and technology. Customers and partners participated in the panel, discussing how their companies have
The diagnostics and troubleshooting basics for Ignition were aimed at the more experienced developers and users. Tebello Masedi from Element8 provided an overview of how our support team leverages supporting
