Media Releases
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has completed the first flight test of its electronics testing, evaluation and training pod, also known as the Inundu pod.
CSIR climate modellers believe that 2015 is on its way to be the warmest year ever recorded. This is partially due to climate-change, and partially due to a massive El Nino event currently developing in the Pacific Ocean.
In celebrating its 70th year of research, development and innovation, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (the CSIR) has put together an informative and enriching programme for its 5th biennial conference.
The 2015 JD Roberts Award for Emerging Researchers was presented to Dr Jacomine Grobler for her contribution to the development of mathematical models and optimisation algorithms, which solve industrial engineering problems at a ceremony hosted by construction and engineering group Murray & R
South African manufacturers have made a compelling business case for energy efficiency by cutting R1.1 billion in energy costs, reducing consumption by 1340GWh and mitigating 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Simulation software improves and confirms casting processes and tools, thereby providing the South African foundry sector with advanced technology to equip it in its role to provide vital inputs to the South African manufacturing industry.
Two communities from the Lephalale area in Limpopo will receive milestone payments from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) resulting from the development of a non-carbohydrate sweetener.
The CSIR's enterprise creation for development activities have been singled out for the Award for Business Incubation and Information at the Forging Enterprise 2015/11th Annual Meeting and Forum of the International Network for Small & Medium Enterprises held in Cape Town recently.