3D printing cuts surgical costs

3D printing is being used to validate patient surgery prior to an operation, helping to reduce the length of surgical procedures and leading to a substantial reduction in theatre costs. UK-based Replica 3DM is using Stratasys Objet24 and Objet30 Pro 3D printers in 12...

BMW I cars a reality with Schneider deal

BMW South Africa has announced a far-reaching partnership with Schneider Electric, in order to forge ahead with its strategy for customer-friendly electric mobility. The partnership agreement includes checking the electrical installation in customers’ homes, supplying...

UCT, MasterCard aim to reverse brain drain

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has embarked on an ambitious project to help develop 300 committed future leaders from economically disadvantaged communities across sub-Saharan Africa. UCT anticipates that this initiative will help reverse the effects of “brain...

Avaya, HP partner to grow cloud offerings

Avaya and HP Enterprise Services (ES) have announced a multi-year agreement to offer cloud-based unified communications and contact centre technology, and management solutions for enterprises. Together, the companies will sell a combined portfolio of unified...