Support Programme for the Marine Manufacturing and Repairs Industry Gains Traction
CSIR Website Publication Date: Monday, March 7, 2022 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...
Initiative plans to accelerate tech amid industry decline
EVEN ODDS Although there are “pockets of excellence”, the local aerospace industry is very small and focuses almost exclusively on exports Published by Engineering News By: Mamaili Mamaila, Features Writer and Social Media Specialist Date: 11 September 2020 The...
New orders for Cape Aerospace Technologies gas turbines
Cape Aerospace Technologies (CAT) is receiving new orders for its locally developed range of small gas turbine engines, which are used for target drone drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, gliders and model aircraft. CAT has three main models: the CAT 120 produces 125 N...
High-tech SA firm aiming to revolutionise production of electronic components
Published by Engineering News By: Keith Campbell, Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Date: 17th November 2017 A small South African high-technology company is seeking to revolutionise the production of a key category of components for aerospace electronics and...
Initiative addresses barriers to expand aerospace manufacturing
The aerospace industry has, among others, two important international players – Airbus and Boeing. This applies to local aerospace as well as international aerospace manufacturing industries, all competing to be part of the global supply chain. Manufacturing for...
International space project puts South Africa on the satellite industry map
The South African satellite industry is taking yet another step forward as a player in the international arena with the launch of two South African built nanosatellites from Cape Canaveral in Florida within the next few days. Two nanosatellites, ‘nSight1’...