Support programme for the marine manufacturing and repairs industry gains traction
The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) has launched a programme aimed at supporting the marine sector. The AISI, Marine Manufacturing, Maintenance & Repairs, and Associated Services Development Programme seeks to assist suppliers in the ship and boatbuilding, maintenance and repair, and...
Understanding the effects of explosive and ballistic events on soldiers, vehicles and infrastructure for protection solutions
Detonics Ballistics and Explosives Laboratory Thorough knowledge of explosives is critical in developing technologies and systems to offer effective protection. The CSIR has built world-leading infrastructure and capabilities to offer explosive threat and protection research and development throu...
Key aerodynamic test facility supports South Africa’s industry
The CSIR’s Low speed wind tunnel With over 50 years’ experience, the CSIR’s wind tunnel infrastructure plays a pivotal role in aeronautical development in South Africa. The development of flight vehicles requires significant investment and poses a huge burden on the developer to get things right ...
Call for Expression of Interest: Optical tracking system
The CSIR is looking for a partner to commercialise an optical tracker to be used in conjunction with point-and-track platforms. Click here for more information ... Contact Person: Gene Stoltz, gstoltz@csir.co.za ,
Call for Expression of Interest: K-line Technology for the Disaster Management of Forest Fires
In recent years, the frequency of occurrences of fire-related incidences has increased and this is believed to be a result of climate change. Large patches of forest have been destroyed by fires, resulting in catastrophic consequences on the environment and property surrounding the fires. Therefo...
Information sharing for better decision making
The CSIR has developed a web services platform for collaboration and information sharing within and across organisational boundaries during operations. The Cmore platform incorporates information from various sources into a consolidated view that provides users with in-time shared situation aware...
A reliable and low-cost solution to mitigate network cyber-attacks
The CSIR has developed technology to provide small, medium, and large enterprises with software that detects network invasion at an early stage, to avoid disclosure of sensitive information and eventual loss of revenue. Global trends have shown that cybercriminals typically attack government and ...
Affordable biometric solutions for South African organisations
The CSIR’s VeristicPrint biometric technology is an end-to-end biometric system that uses digital imaging devices such as smart phones, webcams and digital cameras to create fingerprint scanners. The technology provides institutions in need of access security, with an affordable, locally sourced,...
Invitation for the Expression of Interest in the provision of electronic warfare operational expertise and software development services to enhance a simulation training tool
The CSIR hereby invites suitable partners, collaborators, or potential investors for the required services in the following categories: EW operational expertise – military and training experience with systems involving optronics and EW – references will be required; Fighter aircraft expertise; Un...