Introduction
Med-TechEngineers Academy, South Africa’s trusted leader in engineering education and technical training, is excited to present the Webinar Series 2025. This monthly series—developed in partnership with top Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and global experts—is designed to empower engineers, technicians, and technologists through free, expert-led online learning sessions.
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About the Webinar Series
The MTE Academy Webinar Series addresses critical Engineering and Technology topics, including:
- Power generation and distribution
- Renewable energy systems
- Industrial automation and digitalization
- Clinical and biomedical engineering
- Emerging tech and applied AI
Each webinar is hosted by seasoned professionals and provides actionable insights, industry case studies, and practical know-how.
Monthly Webinar Schedule
Webinar 9: 7 October 2026
Topic: Data Center Power System Design and Challenges
Presented by: Experts from Cummins – Global Power Solutions Experts.
Get the lowdown on:
- Understanding the unique power characteristics and design challenges associated with data center applications.
- Managing leading power factor loads and identifying safe alternator operating limits.
- Understanding constant-power loads, load acceptance challenges, and the role of UPS walk-in functions.
- Exploring the impact of non-linear loads and harmonic distortion on data center power systems.
- Applying practical considerations when specifying generators and alternators for data center applications.
- Understanding transient performance requirements and developing realistic load acceptance and testing specifications.
- Evaluating generator sizing, leading VAR capability, subtransient reactance, and harmonic performance.
- Applying best-practice recommendations to achieve reliable, efficient, and optimally specified data center power systems.
Webinar 8: 15 July 2026
Topic: Civil 3D Best Practices
Presented by: Experts from Baker Baynes – Leading Software Solutions.
Get the lowdown on:
- Leveraging the South Africa Country Kit to implement South African standards, templates, assemblies, pipe libraries, and coordinate systems.
- Using Project Explorer to review, edit, validate, and report on Civil 3D design data more efficiently.
- Applying best practices for corridor modelling, including assemblies, targets, regions, surfaces, and performance optimisation.
- Managing pipe networks using standardised part libraries, quality control techniques, and depth validation workflows.
- Creating, testing, and managing custom subassemblies with Subassembly Composer to support project-specific design requirements.
- Troubleshooting common Civil 3D modelling issues using proven debugging techniques and workflow best practices.
- Improving productivity through efficient design review, data management, and workflow automation.
- Enhancing collaboration, document management, and project coordination using Autodesk’s Common Data Environment (CDE).
Webinar 7: 03 June 2026
Topic: Sizing and Power Suite Software
Presented by: Experts from Cummins, a global authority in power generation.
Get the lowdown on:
- Understanding the key data required for accurate generator sizing.
- Differentiating between starting and running loads and their impact on performance
- Analyzing load types, including motors, UPS systems, and non-linear loads.
- Applying load sequencing techniques to optimize performance and reduce generator size.
- Managing voltage and frequency dips during load application and removal.
- Evaluating motor starting methods and their effect on generator performance.
- Handling regenerative loads and special applications such as medical imaging equipment.
- Avoiding common sizing mistakes, including over- and under-sizing of gensets.
Webinar 6: 04 March 2026
Topic: Civil 3D and InfoDrainage in Action for Stormwater Management
Presented by: Experts from Baker Baynes-Leading Software Solutions.
Get the lowdown on:
- Understand integration workflows between Civil 3D and InfoDrainage for stormwater design.
- Create and export pipe networks from Civil 3D into InfoDrainage for advanced hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
- Design and analyse stormwater structures such as manholes, inlets, retention ponds, and culverts within InfoDrainage, and push results back into Civil 3D.
- Leverage surface and rainfall data to assess catchment areas and runoff patterns.
- Optimise collaboration workflows using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) tools.
Webinar 5: 21 January 2026
Topic: Microgrid Applications and Integrated Solutions.
Presented by: Experts from Cummins, a global authority in power generation
Get the lowdown on:
- Microgrid applications and integrated solutions
- The evolving power markets and energy landscape
- Defining microgrids and key system components
- Microgrid solution challenges and success factors
- Fuel infrastructure and low-carbon fuel alternatives
- Sustainability goals and performance expectations
- Funding options for microgrid projects
- Dissimilar power sources and how they operate
- Paralleling of power sources
- Photovoltaic panels, energy storage, and BESS solutions
- Inverters, reciprocating engines, and microgrid controls
Webinar 4: 22 October 2025
Topic: Understanding the Full Structural Bridge Design Workflow.
Presented by: Experts from Baker Baynes-Leading Software Solutions
Get the lowdown on:
- Understanding the full structural bridge design workflow
- Discovering how to streamline preliminary and detailed bridge design.
- See how to perform structural analysis and design validation.
- Exploring how to produce shop drawings and rebar detailing.
Webinar 3: 03 September 2025
Topic: Location Considerations, Room Design & Dimensions According to Generator Sizing
Presented by: Experts from Cummins, a global authority in power generation
Get the lowdown on:
- Understanding airflow and cooling requirements for effective genset operation.
- Identifying proper exhaust system components and layout techniques.
- Applying methods to reduce noise and vibration in generator installations.
- Designing diesel fuel systems that ensure reliable engine performance.
- Ensuring layout compliance with safety standards and local regulations.
Webinar 2: 09 July 2025
Topic: Collaboration & Coordination with Building Information Modeling (BIM) Models
Presented by: Experts from Baker Baynes-Leading Software Solutions
Get the lowdown on:
- International BIM Standards & Guidelines.
- Information Models.
- Why does collaboration & coordination matter.
- Autodesk BIM collaborate pro.
- Cloud collaboration for Revit users.
- Keeping up with project changes.
- Clash avoidance & effective issue resolution.
- Integration with Navisworks & Revit for issue management.
- Best practices for coordination meetings.
Webinar 1: 7 May 2025
Topic: Generator Set Ratings
Presented by: Experts from Cummins, a global authority in power generation
Get the lowdown on:
- ISO 8528-1 standards
- Data Center Continuous Ratings (DCC)
- What’s needed for Uptime Tier III and Tier IV compliance.
Benefits of Participation
Professional Knowledge
CPD Points
Certificates of Attendance
Real-World Skills
Networking
How to Join
Participation is completely FREE and accessible via Zoom from anywhere.
Once registered, you’ll receive reminders, Zoom access links, and follow-up materials for each session.