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Engagement with research institutions

involved in Additive Manufacturing

dditive Manufacturing (AM) is an emerging
technology that involves manufacturing
A objects directly from digital models
using the layer-wise approach. This is a key
industry 4.0 technology identified by the chair
as a driver for increasing product variety
since it is flexible and there is no tooling
investment required when producing parts.

Engagements were made with research
institutions involved in Additive Manufacturing
research. The institutions engaged include
Stellenbosch University and CSIR. The purpose
of the engagements was to conduct collaborative
research, taking advantage of the facilities at
such institutions for mutual beneficiation. This
includes the co-supervision of students and
collaborative projects.

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