What Smart Water Shop System can bring to you?
Every morning in a small water shop in Johannesburg, Linda starts her day testing the water’s TDS with a handheld meter. She writes the number on a notepad, hoping today’s reading means “safe.” Customers trust her water, but Linda always worries:Is the filter still good? Is the water really as clean as it looks? Sometimes […]
addanode will join as a speaker in this SA–Japan knowledge exchange workshop
Excited to share that addanode will be joining this SA–Japan knowledge exchange workshop as a speaker. We will showcase our IoT solutions built specifically for agriculture and aquaculture. From real-time monitoring in the field and in water. To data-driven decision support that improves yield, reduces waste, and optimizes resource use. These are not lab concepts. […]
addanode and Talbot team visited Coca-Cola
What better way to start 2026 than walking the floor of one of the world’s most iconic brands? Today the addanode and Talbot team visited Coca-Cola. First site visit of 2026. Back to work. Back to the field. There is something powerful about seeing operations up close. Real people. Real processes. Real constraints. Coca-Cola’s team […]
See us at Manufacturing Indaba 2025 H10
Exciting news from addanode: We’re taking center stage at Manufacturing Indaba 2025! On July 15-16, the Sandton Conference Centre will host a pivotal event. And addanode is proud to be part of it. Exhibiting at Manufacturing Indaba offers us a chance to connect and innovate. It’s more than just an expo. It’s about showcasing our […]
From South Africa to China and Back — Pushing the Limits of Hardware Innovation
Over the past 12 years, we’ve proudly led the field of electronic hardware R&D in South Africa. No matter how much we refined our process, the hardware development cycle rarely dropped below 2 months per design. And in this space, we can confidently say — no one in South Africa was faster or more reliable […]
Why South Africa Still Loves Sigfox for IoT — and Why That Might Be a Problem
In South Africa, Sigfox continues to dominate IoT deployments — and it’s easy to see why: ✅ Easy to use ✅ Low-cost devices ✅ Just a few lines of code to get started But here’s the catch: ⚠️ Limited network flexibility ⚠️ Very low data throughput ⚠️ Poor fit for industrial or mission-critical use cases […]
South Africa’s IoT Dilemma: Why 4G May Be the Most Practical Choice for Industrial Applications
When it comes to IoT connectivity in South Africa, one question keeps surfacing: Why does Sigfox still dominate over LoRaWAN? The answer lies in simplicity vs. scalability, cost vs. capability, and a growing realization: ➡️ In many industrial settings, 4G/NB-IoT may simply be the better fit. ⚙️ Sigfox: Simple, But Limited Sigfox has earned its […]
addanode will join 12th Manufacturing Indaba 2025 Johannesburg 15-16 July 2025
Manufacturing Indaba 2025 Conference and Exhibition 15 – 16 July 2025, Sandton Convention Centre, JHB Africa is home to 15% of the world’s population and abundant resources, yet it contributes only around 3% to global manufacturing. Manufacturing is crucial for job creation and driving sustainability across the continent, offering a pathway to self-sufficiency and economic […]
Why Most Vibration-Based Motor Monitoring Projects Are Doomed to Fail
In recent years, we’ve seen a surge in local IoT companies pitching vibration-based motor monitoring solutions—using single or multi-axis motion sensors to track amplitude, frequency, and acceleration as predictors of motor failure. Sounds smart, right? Then why do so many of these projects fail in the real world? Here’s the harsh truth: Vibration data alone […]
See us at AATF 2025 M503
We will join the AATF two weeks late. Mark your calendars! From 6–8 May 2025, the Africa Automation Technology Fair is your gateway to groundbreaking solutions, knowledge-sharing, and powerful networking opportunities. Take the first step toward transforming your business today! 👉Register here: https://bit.ly/AATF2025Reg #addanode #AATF2025 #Africa #Technology #Automation #FutureReadySmartSolutions
