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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260721T174500
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SUMMARY:MCTS Technical Presentation Evening - 21 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:SAIF invites members and industry guests to attend the next Technical Presentation Evening\, sponsored by the Metal Casting Technology Station at the University of Johannesburg \n\n\n\nAI-Enabled Quality Improvement for Ductile Iron Foundries\n\n\n\nA South African foundry case study across 8 facilities \n\n\nMCTS-Technical-Presentation-Evening-2026
URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/mcts-technical-presentation-evening-21-july-2026/
LOCATION:Belgravia Bowling Club\, Belgravia Bowling Club\, Florence Avenue\, Germiston\, 1401\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260825T180000
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SUMMARY:SAIF Technical Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Title: Preparedness of Automated and Semi-Automated South African Green Sand Foundries for Data Analytics and Industry 4.0 \n\n\n\nSub-title: A Comparative Assessment of Advantages\, Challenges\, and Opportunities \n\n\n\nPresenter: Mr Farai BanganayiDesignation: Senior Station EngineerSponsor: Metal Casting Technology Station – University of Johannesburg
URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/saif-technical-presentation/
LOCATION:Belgravia Bowling Club\, Belgravia Bowling Club\, Florence Avenue\, Germiston\, 1401\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260915T174500
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SUMMARY:SAIF Technical Presentation Evening
DESCRIPTION:TECHNICAL PRESENTATION EVENING\n\n    10 Years Later – AI and Robotics in the Foundry Industry\n\n    \n      A review of the prediction in 2016 and a further look into the future of AI in the foundry industry.\n     \n\n    \n      The South African Institute of Foundrymen invites members of industry to attend the upcoming\n      Technical Presentation Evening on Tuesday\, 15 September 2026\, sponsored by\n      Ametex (Pty) Ltd.\n     \n\n    \n      The presentation will be delivered by Andrew Mc Farlane\, Director of\n      Ametex (Pty) Ltd\, and will look back at predictions made in 2016 around\n      AI and robotics in the foundry industry\, while considering how these technologies may continue\n      to shape the sector in the years ahead.\n     \n  \n\n  \n    \n      Date\n      Tuesday\, 15 September 2026\n    \n\n    \n      Time\n      17:45 for 18:00\n    \n\n    \n      Venue\n      Belgravia Bowling Club\n      Florence Avenue\, Germiston/Bedfordview \n    \n\n    \n      RSVP\n      Friday\, 11 September 2026\n      To assist with catering and seating arrangements. \n    \n  \n\n  \n    Presentation Overview\n\n    \n      Title: 10 Years Later – AI and Robotics in the Foundry Industry \n      Sub-title: A review of the prediction in 2016 and a further look into the future of AI in the foundry industry \n      Presenter: Andrew Mc Farlane \n      Designation: Director \n      Company: Ametex (Pty) Ltd \n      Sponsor: Ametex (Pty) Ltd \n    \n  \n\n  \n    RSVP Details\n\n    \n      Please confirm your attendance by no later than\n      Friday\, 11 September 2026 to assist with catering and seating arrangements.\n     \n\n    \n      RSVP to: SAIF Office\n      Email: mbiljon@uj.ac.za\n      Tel: +27 (11) 559 6455\n     \n  \n\n  \n    Official Notice\n    The official notice for this Technical Presentation Evening is available below. \n\n    \n      View Official Notice
URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/saif-technical-presentation-evening/
LOCATION:Belgravia Bowling Club\, Belgravia Bowling Club\, Florence Avenue\, Germiston\, 1401\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261119T070000
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DTSTAMP:20260527T170411Z
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SUMMARY:SAIF Annual Golf Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the SAIF Annual Golf Day on Thursday\, 19 November 2026
URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/saif-annual-golf-day-2026/
LOCATION:Benoni Country Club\, Morris Avenue\, Benoni Country Club\, Benoni\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:SAIF
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