CSIR Materials Science And Manufacturing

eKasi Science: Scifest Africa goes to the township

Scifest Africa has taken part of its event to the township, making it easier for the local township learners to experience the laws and nature of science. Since Scifest kicked off on Tuesday 2 March, about 300 learners from different schools in Jozana, have poured through doors at the local indoo...

Eskom and the CSIR sign a new strategic partnership agreement

Eskom and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today signed a partnership which seeks to synergise the research capabilities of two state-owned organisations in support of Eskom's strategic and operational needs. The overall accountability to manage the agreement will reside ...

CSIR introduces new-generation fingerprint sensing technology

The CSIR has launched a South African first: A new-generation fingerprinting sensing technology, using high-speed, large-volume optical coherence tomography. The CSIR's OCT device will contribute to law enforcement and forensics in general. Safety and security is a national imperative. Equally im...

5th CSIR conference to feature world-renowned experts

In celebrating its 70th year of research, development and innovation, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (the CSIR) has put together an informative and enriching programme for its 5th biennial conference. The 5th CSIR Conference from 8 to 9 October at its International Convention ...

The CSIR releases annual report, detailing sound all-round performance

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released its annual report for the 2014/15 financial year, which details the organisation's sound performance against its scientific and financial targets. The organisation has reported that it remains financially sustainable and has e...

CSIR International Convention Centre recognised for service excellence

The CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) recently won the prestigious Provincial and National Lilizela Tourism Award for Service Excellence in the Meetings Exhibition and Special Events (MESE) category. The Lilizela Tourism Awards recognise and reward tourism players and businesses tha...

Minister Naledi Pandor launches facility for industrial-scale production of nano-structured materials

A facility to produce nano-structured materials for industrial testing was launched at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria today. It follows earlier successful research and development at laboratory scale. The state-of-the-art DST-CSIR Nanomaterials Industrial De...

Boeing joins hands with South Africa to research and develop titanium powder for manufacturing

South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Boeing, the world's largest aerospace company, have formalised their collaboration. The two entities will cooperate on developing ways to incorporate titanium powder into novel industrial manufacturing processes and products...

The CSIR demonstrates high standards of science and positive financial results

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has once again demonstrated high standards of science, financial sustainability and corporate governance during its 2012/13 financial year, says the organisation's CEO, Dr Sibusiso Sibisi. Sibisi says that the CSIR has delivered positive f...

The CSIR reports sound science, governance and financial performance

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) reported positive results and maintained its track record of an unqualified audit for the 2013/14 financial year. CSIR Chief Executive Officer, Dr Sibusiso Sibisi, said the organisation was committed to delivering high-quality scientific r...