Scientific infrastructure
The CSIR is equipped for world-class innovation. The organisation recognises that scientific infrastructure is key in scientific discovery and producing solutions for industry and society. Scientific infrastructure includes laboratories, testing facilities, scientific instruments and equipment, clean rooms and pilot plants needed for research and technological innovation.
Collaboration between the research sector, industry and government results in the shared use of the infrastructure and helps build bridges that benefit the country.
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The Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) is a large truck-type vehicle that can simulate the effects of 20 years’ worth of traffic and environmental stressors on road surfaces (pavements) in just three to
The electro-acoustic underwater test facility at the CSIR is used to test underwater sonar transmitters, receivers and arrays.
The CSIR-hosted National Centre for Nanostructured Materials focuses on the modelling, synthesis, characterisation and fabrication of new and novel nano-structured materials.
The CSIR has partnered with the University of KwaZulu-Natal to pioneer biorefinery in South Africa.