The CSIR and Transnet recently held a capability show-and-tell focusing solely on electronics. Two CSIR operating units; CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing and CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security, showcased some of their best work to Transnet with the hope of strengthening ties and making more of an impact with the partnership. The guests attended […]
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CSIR and Transnet learning, sharing knowledge, skills and expertise
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CSIR and Eskom to take energy research collaboration up a level
With the national energy strategy currently under review and keeping in mind Eskom’s vision for the last 90 years to provide the lowest/least cost energy for the growth and development of South Africa, the CSIR/Eskom steering committee is geared to come up with a strategy that will drive the partnership going forward. Eighteen months […]
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Denel/CSIR partnership adds momentum to national objectives
Denel’s auditorium was a hive of activity as the CSIR and Denel Steering committee met for the second time on 15 May 2014, after the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) eight months ago. Willie van der Walt – Engineering Executive at Denel Aerostructures – in his opening remarks reminded those gathered that it […]
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Giving traction to CSIR/Denel MoU, 14 February 2014
The CSIR and Denel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2013. Commenting on the MoU, Berenice Lue; Group Manager Strategic Partnerships indicated that there are already ongoing collaborations on several projects between the CSIR and Denel. The intention is to take the partnership to an increased level of engagement that allows us to do […]
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Preparations to accommodate Transnet engineers at Scientia on track, 15 November 2013
Transnet is implementing its market demand strategy to expand and modernise the country’s ports, rail and pipelines infrastructure with a view to achieve a significant increase in freight volumes and to promote economic growth in South Africa. This is supported by a R300 billion investment programme, which is the main pillar behind the strategy. Since the […]
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TE/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 28 August 2013
By Strategic Partnerships on August 28, 2013 in State owned enterprises, Transnet, Transnet Engineering
Status •5 Projects have been approved and submitted to Transnet Procurement •4 Projects are still in the scoping phase and will be submitted in the next 2 months •The first lab in building 44 has been completed and occupied by 15 engineers •The second lab in building 44 will be ready in August. •Transnet has […]
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CSIR and Denel join forces for cutting edge research
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Denel have joined forces to expand their collaboration in research and technology projects, including joint product development. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 20 August 2013 between Denel and the CSIR. The agreement will form the basis for “a closer technology alliance” between the […]
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Eskom/CSIR Partnership, 20 August 2013
The Eskom/CSIR Partnership is progressing extremely well since signed in October 2010. The collaborative R&D programme covers the following key cooperation areas: Demand Side Management & Energy Efficiency/ Renewable Supply Options Energy Storage Integrated Resource Scenarios Climate Change Smart Grids Water Refurbishment To date, an Eskom R20m Task Order for CSIR has been approved. Contracts […]
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The Innovation Hub/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 20 August 2013
An MOU has been signed between the CSIR and the Innovation Hub in November 2012. The purpose of this relationship is to promote the concept of local and provincial innovation. Three Task Teams have begun to explore cooperation in the following areas: Enabling Echo Systems (NSI) Support to Start Ups (Technology Business Incubator) Fostering Service […]
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TNPA&TPT/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 28 August 2013
By Strategic Partnerships on August 19, 2013 in State owned enterprises, Transnet, Transnet National Ports Authority
Overview of Program of Work •Port infrastructure monitoring, maintenance and optimization •Physical and numerical models of port layout, ship motion and breakwaters •Information management systems for data archiving & port control, consolidation and cleansing of data to enhance modelling capabilities Update on TNPA&TPT/CSIR Strategic Partnership 31 July 2013
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