BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//South African Institute of Foundrymen - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://foundries.org.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for South African Institute of Foundrymen REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260527T173000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T165052Z CREATED:20260507T164200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T165052Z UID:15755-1779903000-1779912000@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:Technical Presentation Evening DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: The South African Institute of Foundrymen \n\n\n\nSponsored by: Foseco\, a Division of Vesuvius PLC \n\n\n\n\n\nDear Members of Industry\, \n\n\n\nThis is a final reminder to join us for the upcoming SAIF Technical Presentation Evening\, sponsored by Foseco\, a Division of Vesuvius PLC. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will explore the latest advancements in thermal analysis and process control for the foundry industry\, with practical insights into monitoring and regulating liquid iron and metal treatment to reduce defect rates\, optimise additives\, and improve casting consistency. \n\n\n\nSAIF is pleased to host João Teixeira\, European Application Engineer at Foseco (FMT)\, who will share valuable technical knowledge with the industry. \n\n\n\nRSVP: Marina Biljon at mbiljon@uj.ac.za no later than Friday\, 22 May. \n\n\n\nAs this is the final reminder\, please confirm your attendance as soon as possible to assist with seating and catering arrangements. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to this technical evening. URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/technical-presentation-evening-3/ LOCATION:Belgravia Bowling Club\, Belgravia Bowling Club\, Florence Avenue\, Germiston\, 1401\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Industry,Technical Presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260721T174500 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260721T180000 DTSTAMP:20260708T174839Z CREATED:20260708T174803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T174839Z UID:16077-1784655900-1784656800@foundries.org.za 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260825T180000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260825T190000 DTSTAMP:20260819T170106Z CREATED:20260819T170105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T170106Z UID:16275-1787680800-1787684400@foundries.org.za 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260915T174500 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260915T200000 DTSTAMP:20260831T160253Z CREATED:20260830T171330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160253Z UID:16294-1789494300-1789502400@foundries.org.za 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261027T174500 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261027T200000 DTSTAMP:20261004T113858Z CREATED:20261004T113856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T113858Z UID:16396-1793123100-1793131200@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:SAIF Technical Presentation Evening – Shot Blasting Equipment DESCRIPTION:SAIF invites members of industry to attend the October Technical Presentation Evening\,\nsponsored by Lauds Projects & Procurement.\n \n\n\nThe presentation will focus on Shot Blasting Equipment\, with particular\nemphasis on the advantages and application of E-Eco Wheel Turbines.\n \n\n\n\nView Full Event Details → URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/saif-technical-presentation-evening-shot-blasting-equipment/ LOCATION:Belgravia Bowling Club\, Belgravia Bowling Club\, Florence Avenue\, Germiston\, 1401\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Industry,Technical Presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261029T233000 DTSTAMP:20260924T194708Z CREATED:20260924T194200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T194708Z UID:16354-1793300400-1793316600@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:SAIF Annual Awards Gala Dinner 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://foundries.org.za/event/saif-annual-awards-gala-dinner-2026/ LOCATION:Summer Place\, Boksburg\, Corner of Elizabeth Rd &\, Leith Rd\, Bartlett AH\, Boksburg\, 1472\, Gauteng\, 1472\, South Africa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261119T050000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261119T233000 DTSTAMP:20261004T114512Z CREATED:20260527T170409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T114512Z UID:15759-1795064400-1795131000@foundries.org.za SUMMARY:SAIF Annual Golf Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the SAIF Annual Golf Day 2026\, taking place at\nBenoni Country Club.\n \n\n\nThe event is open to SAIF Members in Good Standing\, with further booking\,\nfourball and sponsorship information to follow.\n \n\n\n\nView Golf Day Details → 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR