The CSIR conducts research and development (R&D) involving advanced materials with applications in the local automotive and aerospace industries. The relevance of these R&D programmes is illustrated by positioning them in the context of key industry trends and drivers and South Africa’s ability to respond to these. Examples of CSIR R&D on light metals and advanced composite materials, including the successes achieved in mobilising complementary expertise at universities in support of these projects, are given. Finally, the progress made and the impact already achieved or expected in future, are described
Reference:
Damm, O., Du Preez, W., Trollip, N. and John, M.J. 2008. Advanced materials for application in the aerospace and automotive industries. Science Real and Relevant: 2nd CSIR Biennial Conference, CSIR International Convention Centre Pretoria, 17 & 18 November 2008, pp 9
Damm, O., Du Preez, W., Trollip, N., & John, M. J. (2008). Advanced materials for application in the aerospace and automotive industries. CSIR. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/2637
Damm, O, W Du Preez, N Trollip, and Maya J John. "Advanced materials for application in the aerospace and automotive industries." (2008): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/2637
Damm O, Du Preez W, Trollip N, John MJ, Advanced materials for application in the aerospace and automotive industries; CSIR; 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/2637 .
