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Lighter, greener and strong: developing light metals for application in the aerospace industry

Author: Du Preez, W Date: Aug 2010 This presentation starts of by discussing the drivers of the international titanium industry, followed by drivers of the South African titanium industry. The Titanium Centre of Competence is then analysed. The conclusion is reached that the ... Read more
Overview of materials research in South Africa

Author: Du Preez, W Date: Sep 2011 This presentation provides an overview of materials research in South Africa. It highlights research done on batteries, polymers, nanocomposites and nano-metal matrix composites, piezoelectric materials, light metals and laser processing of ... Read more
Progress made by the South African light metals development network

Author: Damm, O ; Du Preez, W Date: 2009 Through focused investment by the CSIR, the South African Innovation Fund, the Automotive Industry Development Centre and the Department of Science and Technology over the past eight years, the national Light Metals Development Network has ... Read more
Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing automotive and aerospace components

Author: Ivanchev, L ; Wilkinson, D ; Govender, G ; Du Preez, W ; Bean, R Date: 2008 The latest trend in the automotive industry to produce fuel-efficient vehicles has resulted in the increased use of aluminium and magnesium alloys. Liquid metal high pressure die-casting (HPDC) currently satisfies the bulk of the automotive ... Read more
Simulation of dynamic traffic loading for use in accelerated pavement testing (APT)

Author: Steyn, WJvdM ; De Beer, Morris ; Du Preez, W Date: Jul 1999 The HVS IV+, its history, specifications and capabilities are introduced in this paper, and compared to that of the HVS Mark III. The development of some HVS instrumentation are discussed. Definitions are proposed for a description of the ... Read more
South Africa’s Space Programme of the mid-1980s to mid-1990s: Driver towards a South African Titanium Industry

Author: Du Preez, W Date: Oct 2010 This presentation deals with South Africa’s Space Programme from the mid-1980s to mid-1990s, and discussed the South African Titanium Industry in particular. The talk shows how the SA Titanium Industry supports the current South African Space ... Read more
Towards a new titanium sector: Aerospace

Author: Du Preez, W Date: Oct 2012 The subject of this presentation is the establishment of a new titanium metal industry in South Africa. Read more

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