Metal Casting Conference in partnership with NFTN and UJ Metal Casting Technology Station
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Wednesday March 13, 2013 – Saturday March 16, 2013
Kwa Maritane Bush lodge
Description:
The Metal Casting Technology Station at the University of Johannesburg with the South African Institute of Foundrymen and the National Foundry Technology Network proudly announce the South African Metal Casting Conference in South Africa. This prestigious event is the first of its kind and aims to attract expertise in the field of foundry and metal casting from across the world. The South African Metal Casting Conference 2013 is scheduled for 13 – 16 March 2013; with the 3rd Industry Think Tank being hosted on the 13th of March 2013. The theme of the two day conference is Technology and Practice for Increased Competitiveness; and will be hosted in the beautiful surroundings of the Kwa Maritane Bush lodge in Pilanesberg.
The conference serves as platform for industry delegates, researchers and academics to share, engage and network on the state of technology and competitiveness of the metal casting industry. The participation of undergraduate and postgraduate students is most welcome and encouraged.
Typical areas in Metal Casting include, but are not limited to the following fields:
- Raw material procurement.
- Energy utilisation and conservation.
- Environmental innovation and waste management.
- Health and safety.
- Skill development, training and education.
- Technology transfer and diffusion.
- Technology management.
- Market segmentation and localisation.
- Funding models for investment.
- Process improvement, quality and costing.
Website: Metal Casting Conference 2013