South Africa's mines remain one of the most hazardous working environments in the country, with seismic activity and rock bursts resulting in injuries and fatalities (73 in 2016). Preventing ongoing fatalities and creating a safer working environment is critical to this multibillion-rand sector. ...
CSIR showcases tech for mining safety at the Mining Indaba
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) showcases some of the latest technologies to improve safety in the mining sector. These innovative technologies will be displayed at the Mining Indaba taking place in Cape Town from Monday, 5 to Thursday, 8 February 2018. The Inaccessibili...
SA’s nanotechnology performance under the spotlight
South Africa established the National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials (NCNSM) ten years ago, to conduct research and developing technology skills in nano related areas, thus boosting the country’s competitiveness in this field. On Monday, 27 November 2017, the NCNSM will be celebrating its f...
CSIR’s innovators to present new tech ideas to investors
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR) emerging innovators will present their new technologies to potential partners, funders and customers at a pitching competition to be held in Pretoria on Friday, 17 November 2017. The competition forms part of the CSIR’s innovator program...
CSIR response to News24 article
The CSIR is a multidisciplinary research organisation that focuses on national priorities. It is a national government business entity that, amongst others, undertakes research and development to improve the lives of South Africans as stipulated in its mandate. The organisation conducts independe...
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CSIR introduces laser-based approach to support SMME development
Over 30 Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMME) from across Gauteng were introduced to laser-based manufacturing technologies that can support their manufacturing operations at an open day organised by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). According to Dr Luyolo Mabh...
CSIR heeds call for more young people in photonics industry
The National Development Plan identifies the science and technology sector as one of the key areas that needs to be developed before 2030. There is also an increasing need to accelerate the number of young people embarking on a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), as...
The CSIR showcases its work at the inaugural South African Business Incubation Conference
Several enterprises supported by the CSIR’s Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC) programme showcased their products at the inaugural South African Business Incubation Conference hosted by the Small Enterprise Development Agency at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 10-11 M...
Minister Naledi Pandor launches the Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre at the CSIR
The Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor opened a bio-manufacturing centre in Pretoria at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today. The Bio-Manufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC) is a first of its kind in South Africa and it aims to support small, medi...
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...