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In early February Hurco Europe will be attending the Southern Manufacturing 2023 expo in Farnborough from the 7th to the 9th. However, for those who are unable to experience one of the largest manufacturing expos in Europe, there is a better alternative right here in South Africa.

TH Machine Tools, the official agency for Hurco in South Africa since 2019, has some of the latest Turning Centres from Hurco in their showroom as well as other models in storage for immediate delivery. Further, with their expert training received in the UK, they will be able to showcase the latest in contr... read more

07/03/2023 12:25:03

If you are new to the world of machining and tooling it can feel completely overwhelming, with so many machining tools that you must learn and remember. This is not even counting the massive amount of hand tools and fittings that each machine tool comes with.

There are six machine tools that are used within the industry, turning tools, milling tools, grinding tools, cutting tools, and drilling tools. It is important to remember that more specialised shops will have different machine tools, usually custom made for their purpose.

To understand why there are so many machi... read more

08/30/2023 12:36:19

Robot and pallet-loading automation solutions for Hurco CNC turning and machining centres.

ProCobots offers practical job shop automation by expanding your people power so one operator can run three or four machines at once.

The Erowa Robot Compact 80 Automatic Pallet Changing System has a transfer capacity of up to 80kg, equipped with variable magazine levels for different pallet sizes and comfortable loading and unloading.... read more

10/03/2023 07:25:02

The build up to an expo is always hard work with months of preparation, waiting for stock to arrive in time and last-minute arrangements. But all the hard work is worth it as everything comes together when the doors open and the buzz of the expo comes to life.

All TH Machine Tools staff really pulled together as a team to make the show a success, from stand design, machine layout, shipping logistics, transport and lots more happening behind the scenes. Not only did we have machines to show, but we also demonstrated their capabilities by manufactured parts on four different CNC machi... read more

We are excited to announce that new THMT machines are currently available in our inventory and more will soon be arriving at TH Machine Tools. This addition to our stock reflects our commitment to providing the latest and most efficient machinery to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Whether you are looking for advanced technology or reliable performance, our new arrivals are design... read more

Where does Industry 4.0 fit in?

We are currently in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution, with three industrial revolutions behind us. The fourth industrial revolution builds upon the revolutions before it.

Industrial Revolution Through the Ages
Industry 1.0
End of the 1700s
Introduced mechanical manufacturing production using steam-powered and hydroelectric equipment.

Industry 2.0
Start of the 20th Century
Introduced mass production via electricity and use of assembly lines.

Industry 3.0
Late 1960s and Ea... read more

1. Introduction: A Journey Fueled by Innovation and Opportunity

Our recent trip to China was inspired by the Syil factory's global partner meetup, which provided a unique platform to explore cutting-edge technologies, new machine models, and emerging industry trends. This event also showcased improvements in factory production capabilities aimed at delivering machines faster and more efficiently. In addition, we seized the opportunity to visit our existing suppliers across China—traveling from central China to Beijing in the north. Along the way, we explored multiple factori... read more