Implementation of the AMTS
The AMTS is a programme managed by the CSIR and funded by the Department of Science and Technology.
The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Strategy (AMTS) is a Cabinet approved
national strategy of the Department of Science and Technology. Implementation
of the strategy, currently focuses on the Automotive and Aerospace industries,
and relies on dynamic collaboration between industry, academia and science
councils.
The AMTS Implementation Unit has the following objectives
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Technology – development of technology platforms
that increase current and create new competitive advantages
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Partnerships – development of smart partnerships
to ensure the development and uptake of SA technologies in the global
arena
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Human Capital Development – development of
relevant scarce skills and development of students for industry readiness
The Implementation Unit utilises a number of programmes and initiatives
to achieve it’s the set objectives:
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The Light Materials Flagship Programme seeks to
increase competency and capacity in South Africa in the R&D of
composites and light metals. The projects focus on the identification
of existing technologies and the development of new materials and
manufacturing processes.
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The Electronics Flagship Programme aims to address
the increasing need for competency and capacity in autonomous sensor
diagnostics, sensor fusion and networking. Central to this programme
is the development of new, miniaturised sensors with the ability to
be integrated into composites. The AMTS seeks to expand into the area
of micro electro-mechanical systems and nano-technologies that exploit
the need for smaller, more compact and faster responses.
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The Advanced Production Flagship Programme aims
to support the development of affordable automation and control systems
to increase efficiency, while reducing cost, in manufacturing environments.
It includes future focus on digital or micro- manufacturing to ensure
that South Africa is well positioned to compete in the manufacturing
sector of tomorrow.
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AMTS FabLabs are hands-on laboratories with advanced
desktop manufacturing equipment that allow the building of “just
about anything” from inexpensive and readily available materials.
Skills created include design, fabrication, testing and debugging,
monitoring and analysis and documentation of the process.
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Advanced Manufacturing Technology Laboratories
(AMTLs) are world-class facilities that stimulate innovation through
the design, development and prototyping of new products, and the development
and transfer of relevant skills to support industry. The centres are
created as resources for the entrepreneur, increasing development
and use of local technologies, facilitating transfer of higher technology
to industry and developing relevant skills.
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Specific HCD interventions include The AMTS Programme
for Industrial Manufacturing Excellence (PRIME), designed to enhance
the competitiveness of industry by optimising manufacturing processes,
introducing new manufacturing technologies and cutting costs of operation
or production in SA manufacturing firms, while building critical knowledge
and capacity; and the AMTS Leading Expert Access Programme (LEAP),
enabling the dissemination of international expertise to South African
industry and academia.
The Implementation Unit Team
Dineo Masokoane - Project Coordinator: Light Materials and Electronics
dmasokoane@csir.co.za
Moses Mogotlane - Project Manager: Production Technologies
and FabLabs
mmogotlane@csir.co.za
Letlotlo Phohole – Flagship Programme Manager: Production Technologies
and FabLabs
lphohole@csir.co.za
Grace Somthunzi – Unit Secretary
gsomthunzi@csir.co.za
Nathi Thethe – Human Capital Development Portfolio Manager
nthethe@csir.co.za
Berenice Lue – Group Manager: Contract R & D
blue@csir.co.za
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