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Date: 
Friday, August 20, 2021 - 00:00

The CSIR has developed a surveillance system that detects and localises moving targets, over large areas and identifies them as humans or animals.

Date: 
Friday, August 20, 2021 - 00:00

The CSIR has developed a bioplastic technology for producing 100% biodegradable and compostable plastic. The technology enables single-use plastic products that, when they end up in landfills, bio-degrade within 180 days. The bioplastic products, when combined with organic waste, can turn into compost within 90 days, leaving no toxic residues.

Date: 
Friday, August 20, 2021 - 00:00

The CSIR has developed an innovative solution using biocatalysis and green chemistry to produce natural Ambrafuran – a highly sought-after agent in the fragrance industry that is used as a fixative for very expensive fragrances.

Date: 
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 00:00

The CSIR has developed a software product that converts digital text into synthetic speech, in all the 11 official South African languages.

Date: 
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 00:00

The CSIR has developed a technology to provide long-range, broadband access to underserved and hard-to-reach communities and facilities.

Date: 
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 00:00

The CSIR has developed a solution to deliver unbroken video streams over mobile networks from 2.5G (rural) – 4G (Wi-Fi) at data costs ranging from as low as R2 up to R50 per viewing hour.

Date: 
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 00:00

The CSIR has developed software to help the publishing industry serve a market that was often overlooked in the past.

Date: 
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 00:00

The CSIR’s VeristicPrint biometric technology is an end-to-end biometric system that uses digital imaging devices such as smart phones, webcams and digital cameras to create fingerprint scanners.

Date: 
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 00:00

The CSIR has developed technology to provide small, medium, and large enterprises with software that detects network invasion at an early stage, to avoid disclosure of sensitive information and eventual loss of revenue.

Global trends have shown that cybercriminals typically attack government and private institutions with the goal of acquiring data, primarily targeting personal data and intellectual property. Experts say preventing such leaks has become the priority for institutions locally and internationally.