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CONTENTS REGULARS TECHNOLOGY In our own image (Part 1) 22 Since the days of the automaton in ancient Greece, humanity has been working to create machines in our own image. Today, we are closer than ever to replicating not just the form, but the function. © Editor’s comment 1 Africa news 4 World news 6 New equipment news 8 Regional directory of rental equipment 36 Insight 40 EVENTS 32 bauma builds Africa support Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic comeback, as well as the positive market opportunities in South Africa, are reflected in the number of companies that will be taking part in the construction and mining industry trade fair bauma CONEXPO AFRICA next month. NEW EQUIPMENT First modular scalping plant 26 Keep a lookout for our upcoming issues, where we will look at areas relating to maintenance, technological advancement, and training. If you would like to contribute, or to partner with these topics through advertising, please contact [email protected]. At Pilot Crushtec International’s 2017 open day, the company launched two new products: the Pilot Modular MaxiScalp 600 — the world’s first modular scalping plant — and the Metso Nordplant C80. FEBRUARY 2018 3