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South African Association of Botanists 51st Conference at University of Mpumalanga
South African Association of Botanists 51st Conference at University of Mpumalanga The 51st Annual Conference of the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) took place in the second week of July, with the theme “Thriving with Change: Biodiversity and Resilience for Future Livelihoods and Health”. Hosted by the University of Mpumalanga, this event showed off the new campus close to the Lowveld National Botanical Garden as a major investment in higher education in Mbombela. The move to a mid-year conference date is proving popular, as it does not interfere with summer season field work. With over 190
7 Mistakes That Damage Industrial Weighing Scales & How To Avoid
7 Mistakes That Damage Industrial Weighing Scales & How To Avoid Avoid common operational mistakes that damage weighing scales, reduce accuracy and increase service costs. Overload and shock loading Exceeding capacity or dropping loads onto the platform can permanently damage load cells and structures. Operators should know the scale capacity and include packaging, bins and pallets in the total. Impact and poor cleaning Forklift strikes, debris build-up and product trapped
FIXIT GRUPPE Streamlines European Packaging Portfolio with Mondi to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions
FIXIT GRUPPE Streamlines European Packaging Portfolio with Mondi to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions As one of Europe’s leading system providers for building materials, FIXIT GRUPPE supplies a wide range of products to DIY stores across the region. In line with its sustainability strategy, FIXIT GRUPPE set out to simplify its paper bag packaging portfolio across European markets. Following an expert audit and close collaboration with FIXIT GRUPPE teams, Mondi developed
FABI’s Brett Hurley Presents on Biocontrol at Forest Disturbance Conference in Canada
FABI’s Brett Hurley Presents on Biocontrol at Forest Disturbance Conference in Canada Professor Brett Hurley recently attended the IUFRO Ecology and Management of Biotic Disturbances in Forests conference in Fredericton, Canada, where he presented on ‘Biological control in plantation forests: challenges, opportunities and lessons from key pest systems’. The conference covered four main themes: ecology and management of defoliating insects; population dynamics of forest insects; invasive alien species and international
Load Cell Failure In Weighing Scales: Signs, Causes, And Fixes
Load Cell Failure In Weighing Scales: Signs, Causes, And Fixes Identify common load cell failure signs, likely causes and practical fixes before a small weighing fault becomes downtime. Signs of load cell failureWarning signs include unstable readings, zero drift, poor repeatability, corner errors, overload messages and readings that change when cables are moved. On multi-cell platforms, one failed cell can affect the whole scale. Common causesShock loading, overload, forklift impact,
Brazilian PhD Student Deepens Fungal Taxonomy Skills During Six-Month Research Stay at FABI
Brazilian PhD Student Deepens Fungal Taxonomy Skills During Six-Month Research Stay at FABI From 12 February to 28 July 2026, Wellington Barros dos Santos, a PhD candidate in Agricultural Microbiology at the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA) in Brazil, spent six months working with Prof. Cobus Visagie at FABI. The visit formed part of the CAPES Sandwich Doctorate Program Abroad (PDSE), which is funded by Brazil’s Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de
Mondi Unveils Award-Winning Packaging Concept That Simplifies eCommerce Packaging Through Laser Marking
Mondi Unveils Award-Winning Packaging Concept That Simplifies eCommerce Packaging Through Laser Marking Mondi’s innovative concept combines a corrugated outer box with a recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging format. The laser-marking approach enables faster artwork changes, greater personalisation and improved supply chain agility for customers compared to conventional printing methods. The concept was recognised with the German Packaging Award 2026 in the Sustainability category, highlighting its potential to support more sustainable packaging solutions. Mondi, a global leader in
South African Association of Botanists 51st Conference at University of Mpumalanga
South African Association of Botanists 51st Conference at University of Mpumalanga The 51st Annual Conference of the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) took place in the second week of July, with the theme “Thriving with Change: Biodiversity and Resilience for Future Livelihoods and Health”. Hosted by the University of Mpumalanga, this event showed off the new campus close to the Lowveld National Botanical Garden as a major investment in
7 Mistakes That Damage Industrial Weighing Scales & How To Avoid
7 Mistakes That Damage Industrial Weighing Scales & How To Avoid Avoid common operational mistakes that damage weighing scales, reduce accuracy and increase service costs. Overload and shock loading Exceeding capacity or dropping loads onto the platform can permanently damage load cells and structures. Operators should know the scale capacity and include packaging, bins and pallets in the total. Impact and poor cleaning Forklift strikes, debris build-up and product trapped
FIXIT GRUPPE Streamlines European Packaging Portfolio with Mondi to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions
FIXIT GRUPPE Streamlines European Packaging Portfolio with Mondi to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions As one of Europe’s leading system providers for building materials, FIXIT GRUPPE supplies a wide range of products to DIY stores across the region. In line with its sustainability strategy, FIXIT GRUPPE set out to simplify its paper bag packaging portfolio across European markets. Following an expert audit and close collaboration with FIXIT GRUPPE teams, Mondi developed
FABI’s Brett Hurley Presents on Biocontrol at Forest Disturbance Conference in Canada
FABI’s Brett Hurley Presents on Biocontrol at Forest Disturbance Conference in Canada Professor Brett Hurley recently attended the IUFRO Ecology and Management of Biotic Disturbances in Forests conference in Fredericton, Canada, where he presented on ‘Biological control in plantation forests: challenges, opportunities and lessons from key pest systems’. The conference covered four main themes: ecology and management of defoliating insects; population dynamics of forest insects; invasive alien species and international
Load Cell Failure In Weighing Scales: Signs, Causes, And Fixes
Load Cell Failure In Weighing Scales: Signs, Causes, And Fixes Identify common load cell failure signs, likely causes and practical fixes before a small weighing fault becomes downtime. Signs of load cell failureWarning signs include unstable readings, zero drift, poor repeatability, corner errors, overload messages and readings that change when cables are moved. On multi-cell platforms, one failed cell can affect the whole scale. Common causesShock loading, overload, forklift impact,
Brazilian PhD Student Deepens Fungal Taxonomy Skills During Six-Month Research Stay at FABI
Brazilian PhD Student Deepens Fungal Taxonomy Skills During Six-Month Research Stay at FABI From 12 February to 28 July 2026, Wellington Barros dos Santos, a PhD candidate in Agricultural Microbiology at the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA) in Brazil, spent six months working with Prof. Cobus Visagie at FABI. The visit formed part of the CAPES Sandwich Doctorate Program Abroad (PDSE), which is funded by Brazil’s Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de
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