- The Technology Localisation Implementation Unit (TLIU) was established to help South Africa's manufacturing sector participate in infrastructure rebuilding through innovation, technology transfer, product development, and human capital development. - The TLIU works with various government departments, science councils, academia, and industry to provide sector-wide technology assistance through facilities like casting simulation networks, testing centers, and product development support. - Current TLIU projects include helping a company obtain railway accreditation, assisting wind turbine and electronics manufacturers meet standards, and aiding a valve manufacturer with design and prototyping. Future projects focus on renewables, transport, science projects, and designated products in various industries. - The TLIU

1. Presentation at SABIC
10 March 2016
Jayesh J Ravjee

2. Introduction
The TLIU was established to assist the South African manufacturing sector to enhance
their capability to participate in the infrastructure rebuild programme.
Expected Goals
• Innovation
• Technology Transfer
• Product Development
• Human Capital Development
Import Substitution
• Export capability development
• Facilitating R&D
• Facilitating access to markets

3. Broader Role of TLIU
CURRENT CURRENT
FUTURE
FUTURE
SOCs SOCs

4. HEI
• Research & Development
• Modelling and Simulation
• Material Development
• Product Development
• Prototype Development
• Laser Technology
• Built Environment
Integrated offering through TLIU/CSIR
SIIU
INDUSTRY
SUPPLIERS
CUSTOMERS
ECD

5. Broader Role of TLIU
Problem Statement and
National Development Needs
the dti, EDD, DoE, Public Works, DoC, DPE
DST
TLIU
Integrated
Solution
SEDA
Productivity SA
AIDC
CSIR
Government funded
Programmes (AISI, NFTN,
NCPC, AIDC)
Science Councils
OEMs
• Rhythm Meetings
• Profiling
database
• Benchmarking
and Technology
Capability
Assessments
• Energy
Assessments

6. SECTOR WIDE TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
PACKAGE (SWTAP)
All IN COLLABORATION
• Casting Simulation Network (VUT and Virtual)
• Transformer Testing Facility (SABS/ NETFA site)
• Electronics Product Testing (MUT/ Industry Cluster)
• Valve Test and Product Development (SABS ?- in neg)
• High Value Manufacturing Simulation
(EMM/Aerotropolis–in exploring )

7. © CSIR ECD Project
www.csir.co.za
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Daimler Chrysler Sisal Project
Enterprise Creation for Development (ECD)
CSIR: IU
We can Replicate a Similar
Initiative with
ECD/TLIU and Stakeholders

8. Impact - Current Projects
Company’s Assisted
• Through the TAP implemented at SWASAP the
company achieved an EN13261 accreditation
from the Duetsche Bahn. Only axle
manufacturer in South Africa
• Adventure Power has sold and installed a total
of six 300kW wind turbines. The TLIU assisted
Adventure Power with technology interventions
that allowed the company to comply with
international standards.
• The technologies implemented at Trax included
direct imaging software, probe testers and
reverse pulse plating. These technologies were
aligned to the requirements of the PCBs to be
used on the SKA.
• Working with the CSIR and a valve OEM
(Gunric), the TLIU has assisted Yellow Star to
design and develop a gearbox. The designs
were completed by the CSIR and the
prototypes were developed through a 3D rapid
prototyping process at CUT.

9. Future Projects
Renewables
Nuclear
Coal-fired PS
Energy
Passenger Rail
Freight Rail
Marine
Transport Mega-Science
(SKA)
Designated
Products
SIPs
Oil & Gas
Other

10. Partnerships/ Collaboration
• Transnet Engineering
• Eskom Supplier Development
• Eastern Cape Development Corporation
• SKA
• OEMs (Bombardier, GE, ABB, Alstom, AREVA, etc)
• National Foundry Technology Network
• NCPC
• Academic Institutions
• SEDA
• Productivity SA
• Gibella
• KEMA
• Technology Stations
• GIZ – Skills for Green Jobs
• DST Regional Innovation Forum

11. Questions
Thank You
Together Lets Do More by Supporting Localisation
Jayesh Ravjee
jravjee@csir.co.za