The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will host a media site visit on Tuesday, 11 December 2025, to showcase its state-of-the-art Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) Facility. This facility represents a significant advancement for the local industry, providing cutting-edge capabilities for heat treatment and quenching processes.
This facility holds the promise for advancements in post-processing for industries relying on advanced manufacturing techniques, such as casting, metal injection moulding, and additive manufacturing. Various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, machinery and equipment, railway, and mining, will see improved capabilities in producing high-performance components. These sectors are key drivers of the economy, and access to advanced manufacturing technologies will help South Africa stay an important player in these industries, both locally and internationally. Additionally, it presents opportunities for research, development, and innovation.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre
To RSVP, contact Boipelo Mohlake Communication Assistant at @email / 071 367 0794
About the CSIR:
The CSIR, an entity of the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, is one of Africa’s leading organisations in scientific and technology research, development, and implementation. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research and technological innovation, as well as industrial and scientific development, to improve the quality of life of all South Africans.
This year, the CSIR celebrates 80 years of touching lives through innovation. For more information, visit www.csir.co.za
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