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CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing centres its research and development activities around six strategies, namely:
- Aerospace Sector – Play a leading role in the development of a local UAV industry that produces UAVs especially suited to South African conditions and needs. Also become a preferred technology partner to big name global aerospace players, in the field of advanced materials.
- Automotive Sector - Be a catalyst to significantly raise the local content of South African manufactured vehicles, through helping local suppliers implement technologies to manufacture parts and systems that are currently imported. Also to be a preferred R&D supplier to Asian vehicle OEMs and batter suppliers.
- Bio-based buildings - Stimulate the development of new industries from raw material production through to new building design and construction, resulting in buildings with reduced carbon footprints.
- Energy - Play a leading role in the development and/or selection of energy technologies to meet the needs of energy security, supply and affordability in SA.
- Health - Delivering accessible and affordable diagnostic and treatment solutions to the top 5 health issues in South Africa
- Micro-Manufacturing – Help to change the face of the SA manufacturing industry to be globally competitive in micro-manufacturing.
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