Prototype Development

Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (CFERI) seeks to promote and develop young entrepreneurs in the province of Mpumalanga. The purpose of the Centre is to develop self-sustainable entrepreneurs (start and grow activities) who can make a contribution to the economy of Gert Sibande District and to become fully-fledged and legally complying economically sustainable SMEs. 

CFERI offers the following services; 

• Mentorship and coaching;
• Capacity development;
• Business compliance;
• Training and skills development;
• Back office support; 
• Network and linkages; and 
• Facilitates access to

The Institutes of Advanced Tooling (IAT) –  Stellenbosch University (SU) vision is to work towards a national effort to build the innovation capacity of the South African tooling industry. The IAT works with companies aiming to improve their competitive position towards domestic and international competitors change tooling manufacture from a resource-driven to a knowledge-driven process by offering a well-balanced combination of technology enablers for all steps of the extended life cycle to small-medium enterprises (SME’s) in the tooling sector.

The IAT aims to create a foundation for a new

We develop interactive and immersive virtual environments for practical training, product development and virtual commissioning. To alleviate the challenges of accessing immersive hardware, we assist in setting up virtual labs to create new business ventures and activate the third stream of income for existing enterprises. 

Amnova Tech is at the forefront of making it possible for people and organizations to create on a scale that has never been thought possible. We manufacture a variety of proprietary additive manufacturing technologies, ranging from large-format industrial hybrid 3D printers to educational 3D printers.

Utilize our technology to bring your concepts to life, and use our rapid prototyping services to get your products to market more quickly.

Directech (Pty) Ltd is a mechatronics innovation and development company that specialises in bespoke industrial turnkey solutions, comprising of robotic solutions, machine building solutions, automated guided vehicle solutions, telemetry (smart city/factory) systems, and packaging solutions.

Our services are for South African companies seeking to develop prototypes, factory automated solutions, machinery, from concepts and ideas. 

We go through with the customer from ideation, conceptualisation, budgeting, design, fabrication, testing, installation and commissioning. We are popular for our

The Product Development Technology Station (PDTS) is located on the campus of Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein. The Technology Station develops new ideas into products, or improve existing products with detailed engineering and develop ideas from concept to prototype. In this way, PDTS assists SMMEs by providing them with technological support to design and manufacture innovative new products.

The station makes use of first-class engineering expertise from CUT as well as specialized prototyping equipment from the Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (CRPM) to

The Technology Station in Chemicals (TSC) offers a wide range of services designed to assist SMEs in the Chemical sector. The Station is located at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), GaRankuwa campus and is supported by the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Departments of TUT. TUT's experienced staff, consisting of scientists, technologists, technicians and external service providers, participate in product development of various projects.

Technology Competencies and Offerings:

• Development of material safety data sheets (MSDS);
• Formula development;
• Hazards and operability

Reinforced & Moulded Plastics Technology Station (RMPTS) is located in the Durban University of Technology (DUT) in KwaZulu Natal, Durban at the Steve Biko Campus. RMPTS is the technology transfer mechanism for the Centre for Advanced Material, Design & Manufacture with a mission of advancing the reinforced and moulded plastics sector through technological innovation, forward-thinking and research & development. The department specialises in composite materials and plastic tooling technology and this saw the decision to formalise the technology transfer of the department in the TS with a focus

The Technology Station in Chemicals (TSC) is situated at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) in Umlazi. MUT provides technological support and promotes innovation for Small Medium Enterprises in the Manufacturing and Chemical sector.

Technology Competencies and Offerings:

• Environmental Pollution Control;
• Pilot Batch Processing Unit;
• Process Design and Development;
• Product Design, Development and Improvement;
• Setting Product Quality Standards;
• Technology Audits;
• Technology Information Support;
• Training; and 
• Waste and Effluent Management

Adaptronics Advanced Manufacturing Technology Laboratory (AMTL) is located at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Bellville Campus. The primary objective of the unit is to specialise as a national manufacturing, research and educational resource centre for Adaptronics Technologies in South Africa. Adaptronics is the technology that integrates sensor and actuator functions into materials, components and structures so that they may react to environment stimuli thus making them intelligent.

Technology Competencies and Offerings:

• Adaptronics Technology;
• Automotive Technologies