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SA space strategy features at aerospace symposium 2008
The second South African International Aerospace Symposium (SAIAS) was opened by the Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Derek Hanekom, at Spier Conference Centre in Stellenbosch on 15 September 2008.
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Collaboration with Airbus on natural fibres
3-4 March 2008
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First advanced robotics and mechatronics symposium
9 November 2007

The AMTS and CSIR will co-host the first symposium for Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics which takes place on 12 November 2007 at the CSIR International Convention Centre.
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First female manager for FabLab

17 September 2007

I have mixed emotions and am a bit scared. I guess being scared is a good sign? These words from Lindi Mophuti, the first female, black manager appointed to a FabLab in South Africa, may very well summarise her personality.
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AMTS FabLab: North West launched

2 August 2007

The fifth FabLab in South Africa was launched by the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Mosibudi Mangena, in Potchefstroom on 2 August 2007. The launch of the FabLab marks a further realisation of the Department of Science and Technology's (DST) goal of providing science, engineering and technology platforms for social development, while benefiting private sector competitiveness and growth.
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Minister of Science and Technology teams up with Fab Kids

17 April 2007

Members of the Meraka Institute's Fab Kids project were joined by an unexpected 'guest learner' on 8 May 2007 when Mr Mosibudi Mangena, Minister of Science and Technology, took three hours out of his diary to familiarise himself with this project at the Pretoria-based Fab Lab. The Meraka Institute is managed by the CSIR. This visit was part of a Science4Life recording for the television show, broadcast on SABC 1 on Mondays at 18:30. The specific episode is to be broadcast on Monday,14 May, 2007.
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Minister Mangena visits the AMTS FabLab: Soshanguve

17 April 2007

The Minister was introduced to the FabLab and the community it serves by BYC (Khutso Maruma, FabLab Manager and Bongani Mdluli, Operations Co-ordinator), who not only demonstrated the value of technology and contribution in the local community, but also demonstrated the support they enjoy from South African Civic Organisation SANCO chairperson and the surrounding schools.
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AMTS FabLabs and CSIR empower learners at Science Unlimited

5 - 9 March 2007

Many of the learners in South Africa do not have access to science and the subject thus remains abstract to them. The CSIR strives to change this by participating in national festivals of science, engineering and technology (SET). A range of visually appealing exhibits and demonstrations from the AMTS FabLabs and the CSIR will encourage the youth at ScienceUnlimited to pursue careers in science.
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FABulous technology for innovative lighting

23 February 2007

A unique lighting design competition, which encouraged innovative use of technology to showcase local design talent, drew to a close last night when three young designers were named winners of the national Advanced Manufacturing Technology Strategy (AMTS) FabLabs Lighting Competition.
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SA's fourth fabrication laboratory launched in Free State
17 November 2006

South AFrica's fourth fabrication laboratory (FabLab) has been opened at the Central University of Technology's (CUT's) Science Park, in Bloemfontein.
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AMTS Technology Week at WSU
29 September 2006

The first AMTS Technology Week was held at Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in East London during the week of 25-29 September 2006
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AMTS FabLab: Free State opened by Minister Mosibundi Mangena
23 October 2006

The 4th South African FabLab was opened by Minister Mosibundi Mangena on 23 October 2006.
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R&D tax incentive to be introduced from November
26 October 2006

Institutions investing in new discoveries and innovations in science and technology could start reaping the benefits of South Africa's tax incentives on research and development.
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R2,3bn more proposed for industrial incentives
26 October 2006

One of the proposed additional allocations as part of a larger R80-billion increase in expenditure suggested for the 2007 Budget is R2,3-billion...
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DST and Airbus sign an MoU at AAD 2006
2006/09/21
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Nature News - Appropriate technology: Make anyting, anywhere \
2006/08/24
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FABLab allows you to create the gadget of your dreams
2006/08
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Career opportunities at AMTS
2006/08/31
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Workshop paves way for national digital and micro-manufacturing technology plan
2007/01
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Government contributing R15-million to roll-out of FabLabs in South Africa
2006/07/26
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Participate in the AMTS Flagship Programmes
2006/07/18
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Centre for Innovation Opens its doors in Cape Town
2006/07/18
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International Digital Fabrication Symposium held in Pretoria
2006/06/29
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International Digital Fabrication Symposium
2006/06/29
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AMTS's Dr. Kamal Parker was invited to present at the Denel Aerospace Systems (DAS) Show & Tell Technology Symposium
2006/06/23
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26% Budget Increase a Boost for South Africa’s Science & Technology
2006/05/26
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AMTS presents at Composites Africa
2006/05/17
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New mechatronics lab for NMMU.
2006/05/09
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Skills project to empower Soshanguve youth
2006/02 & 03
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The 1st Annual Aerospace Network meeting was held in Cape Town on the
2006/04/26
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Airbus Research & Technology delegation visits South African Research Institutions
2006/03/31
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Employment opportunity at the AMTS FabLab: Cape Town
2006/06/02
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AMTS will be presenting at Composites Africa 2006
2006/03/17
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AIDC internships alleviate automotive skills shortage
2006/02
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Minister urges ICT, research investment
2005/11/28
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Firms Urged to Invest More in Technology
2005/11/25
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Implementation of the First Regional Advanced Manufacturing Technology Strategy launched
2005/11/24
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Fab Lab offers opportunity to create South African specific solutions
2005/11/07
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Proposed Composite Projects
2005/11/21
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Career Opportunity at AMTS
2005/11/11
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South Africa links into work-from-home manufacturing concept
2005/07/27
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Govt right to study minifactory future
2005/07/15
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Tuks exposes pupils to ways to engineer a better future
2005/07/06
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Founding of the first AMTS Fab Lab in South Africa
2005/06/28
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South African Aerospace Network - Update September 2005
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Manufacturing competitiveness strategy is imminent
2005/05/20
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Final manufacturing strategy expected soon
2005/05/11
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AMTS is a sponsor of the Textiles for Sustainable Development Conference 2005
2005/10/23
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Top-level support for new aerospace network
2005/04/22
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South African Aerospace Network - Update August 2005
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SA sets up public-private network to pursue aerospace growth
2005/04/22
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Aerospace network launched in South Africa
2005/04/15
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Manufacturing competitiveness strategy is imminent
2005/05/20
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The AMTS Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Laboratory for Robotics and Mechatronics
2005/02/07
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Textile & Clothing HRD challenges to be addressed at industry Indaba
2004/11/15
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Technology Roadmapping continues for SA Aerospace Industry
2004/11/10
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Launch of Western Cape Provincial Advanced Manufacturing Technology Strategy
2004/10/29
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INSITE: South Africa's International Innovation, Science & Technology Exhibition
2004/10/25
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Creating our Future through Advanced Manufacturing
2004/08/02
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A Provincial AMTS for the Western Cape
2003/09/23
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Strategy launch set to boost future competitiveness of local manufacturing sector
2003/09/23
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