Projects
The CSIR's 76 year-plus track record is one of many technological innovations and successful interventions. All of these breakthroughs and highlights first started as a project or part of a project in one of our laboratories or research groups. Read more about ongoing or recently completed CSIR projects.
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The CSIR developed a method of rebuilding the tenons of turbine blades to address challenges in Eskom's maintenance programme.
The CSIR developed a laser-based metal deposition technology for MAN Energy Solutions, which was jointly implemented to improve the efficiency of in-service blower rotors at Sasol.
A partnership with Actom’s Metalplus created the platform for demonstrating the use of fibre laser-welding technology in component repair, where conventional welding methods are not suitable for th
The CSIR and the Sector Education and Training Authority for Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services (merSETA), have developed a learning factory to promote skills development, innovation a
A numerical model has proven successful in predicting rock mass response when mining the shaft pillars in mines.
The CSIR powder metallurgy team has been performing research and development (R&D) work in the manufacture of bushings/bearings through powder metallurgy.
Drilling was identified to be the most constrained activity in the mining cycle in conventional underground mines.
The Department of Science and Innovation, through the SAMERDI programme, has mandated the CSIR to embark on a project to identify techniques of saving energy costs in the mining sector.
Flood mitigation engineering study conducted by ASP Tech.
Namibia has experienced extensive bush encroachment which has negative economic impacts on livestock production and water availability.