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Submitted by TDimpe on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 16:41
Item: 
CSIR research, development and innovation in information and communications technology as an enabler for industrial development
Speakers: 
Dr Quentin Williams
Day: 
Day 2
Session: 
Digitisation to foster industrial development I
Order: 
1
Time: 
11:30

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Submitted by TDimpe on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 10:16

The CSIR Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC), a first of its kind in South Africa, was established in 2013 to support small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) involved in bio-manufacturing to meet their customers’ needs in short time-frames and to exploit market opportunities.

Companies that are incubated at the BIDC have access to ready-to-use biomanufacturing facilities, support in the use of research and development laboratories as well as access to experts in the fields of agro and bio-processing product development and scale up. The supported companies remain the sole owners of their innovations and retain absolute control over their future in terms of added value and partnerships.

The tour will include a visit to molecular biology and protein purification laboratories; chemistry and analytical laboratories; a 20-litre scale bioprocessing facility; a 200-litre bioprocessing pilot plant; a natural products and chemistry pilot facility and downstream processing facility for product isolation, purification and polishing. This demonstrates the full value chain of expertise and facilities required from early stage research and development through to final product or technology. Participants will also see products from SMMEs who have used the facility.

Hosted by: Dr Daniel Visser

Contact: Lara Kotze, lkotze@csir.co.za

Venue: Tour departs from the CSIR International Convention Centre to building 18b

Duration: 60 minutes

Maximum number of participants for this tour: 60

Select your tour of choice when registering for the conference.

Item: 
Tour to the Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre
Day: 
Day 2
Session: 
Tours and show-and-tell sessions
Order: 
3
Time: 
12:40

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Submitted by TDimpe on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 10:21

It is said that the 21st century will depend as much on photonics as the 20th century depended on electronics. Photonics is the science and technology of generating, controlling and detecting photons, which are particles of light. It already underpins many technologies in smartphones, laptops, data communication and medical devices. Join us for a tour to the CSIR National Laser Centre, which is also at the heart of an emerging additive manufacturing platform, to find out about the latest developments in laser research and development.

One of the world’s biggest and fastest laser-based 3D printers is housed at the CSIR National Laser Centre. This additive manufacturing powder-bed platform was developed as part of Project Aeroswift, a collaboration between the CSIR and Aerosud Innovation Centre. It uses titanium to produce complex components for the aerospace industry. It has the ability to process difficult-to-machine materials, can produce parts with little material wastage and allows for the printing of components up to 2m long, 600mm in width and 600mm in height. Recently, the team successfully produced two different flight grips (the condition lever and throttle grip) for the South African developed AHRLAC aircraft and a fuel pylon bracket as test component for a commercial aircraft.

During the visit, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Photonics Prototyping Facility. This world-class facility provides expertise, equipment and technical support to help industrialise photonics-based technologies. Also developed and designed in this facility, is South Africa’s new-generation 3-D fingerprint sensing technology.

The third aspect of the tour is a visit to the biophotonics research area. The research undertaken by this team seeks to develop a photonics-driven, cost-effective HIV 1 diagnostic device that is easy to use at point-of-care settings and in low-resourced areas. Using super resolution imaging and spectroscopic techniques, the team aims to develop a device that not only confirms the presence of HIV 1, but is able to also indicate genotypic information and viral load.   

Host: Chumisa Ndlazi

Contact: Chumisa Ndlazi, cndlazi@csir.co.za
Venue: Tour departs from the CSIR International Convention Centre to building 46 A
Duration: 1 hour
Maximum number of participants for this tour: 30

Select your tour of choice when registering for the conference.

Item: 
Tour to the CSIR National Laser Centre
Day: 
Day 2
Session: 
Tours and show-and-tell sessions
Order: 
3
Time: 
12:40

Henk Langenhoven

Corporate Specialist Supplier Development and Localisation

Biography

Eskom

 

Langenhoven was originally trained as an electronics technician and later obtained his Master of Commerce from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a focus on black economic empowerment (BEE).

During his 35-year career, he gained experience in research and development, power station construction, quality auditing and power line refurbishment before becoming the first BEE manager in Eskom’s transmission group. During the formation of a new sourcing function in 2007, Langenhoven played an active role in the creation of the Eskom strategic sourcing model and training material. He has been recognised for his role in facilitating a number of strategic sourcing and industrialisation boot camps. Eskom hosted these boot camps internally and through the Department of Public Enterprises and other state-owned enterprises.

Over the last nine years, Langenhoven has been actively involved in influencing and implementing the Competitive Supplier Development Programme at Eskom. He is passionate about the opportunities created by his role to promote industrialisation and transformation of the South African industry.

Aubrey Swanepoel

Chief Executive

Biography

Pfortner

 

Aubrey founded Pfortner in 2008. The company develops security-focused business solutions that deliver secure communications to its clients. From humble beginnings in his garage, the business has grown to serve customers in 15 countries. Pfortner secures the Internet of Things and messaging systems using the highest levels of encryption and its patented STEALTH technology.

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Submitted by SMtshali on Tue, 08/01/2017 - 16:47
Item: 
Developing South Africa’s biomanufacturing industry through a hub for open innovation: Experiences from the Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre
Speakers: 
Dr Daniel Visser
Day: 
Day 1
Session: 
Industrial development of SMMEs in the bioeconomic sector
Order: 
4
Time: 
12:20