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Local is best: Why home-grown technologies and capabilities are needed to advance South Africa’s cybersecurity technology sovereignty
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is the home of aerospace research and development in South Africa, with a track record in aeronautical excellence spanning more than 70 years.
The CSIR Information and Cybersecurity Research Centre developed, piloted and commercialised the innovative VeristicPrint Biometric System.
Forensic engineering involves investigating and analysing failures or accidents related to mining and metallurgical plant operations.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has a diverse and specialised portfolio of laser-based technologies to support various industries such as manufacturing, mining, defence, transport, energy, etc.
The Operational Command Centre (OCC) Asset and Fleet Management System, designed by the CSIR, serves as a decision support tool providing clients with situational awareness for effective and efficient management of operational assets and personnel safety.
The CSIR Learning Factory is a collaborative platform that has been established to support skills development and innovation, for leveraging opportunities of the 4IR.
Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) is a specialised manufacturing process employed in industrial sectors to eliminate internal defects in components that occur during the initial manufacturing process.
Additive manufacturing is a relatively new manufacturing technology and is generally considered one of the key technologies that support the production of complex, high-value and low-volume parts for industry.