RAPDASA

RAPDASA is a non-profit organisation that strives to be the official platform for rapid product development in South Africa.

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🚀 We're getting ready for RAPDASA Industry Day 2026! From prototype to production - translating research into reality.

📅 24 June 2026
📍 MINTEK, Randburg, Johannesburg
🔗 https://t.co/5TmSUQfVj7

Co-hosted by @Mintek_RSA & @ULvarsity

#RAPDASA2026 #Innovation #Manufacturin

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Exciting things are coming! 🚀
The 2026 RAPDASA-AMI Conference - follow us for the latest information.

Join us: “From Prototype to Production.”
📅 27–30 Oct 2026, Polokwane.
🔗 https://t.co/c7LkAkbohq
🤝 Co-hosted by Mintek & UL.
#RAPDASA #InnovationSA

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𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬: Industry-led research and development projects in additive manufacturing (CPAM)
📷 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Wednesday, 18 February 2026 at 16:30
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RAPDASA is pleased to announce the 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of the recently held RAPDASA Conference.

#RAPDASA #BestPosterPresentation #AdditiveManufacturing #ResearchInnovation

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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐃𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th Annual Conference of the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA).

#RAPDASA2025

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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

#RAPDASA2025 #Innovation #ManufacturingExcellence #Leadership

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Thank you to everyone who made the 26th RAPDASA International Conference a success! 👏

#RAPDASA2025 #Innovation #3DPrinting

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🚀 Day 3 at the RAPDASA–RobMech–PRASA–AMI 2025 Conference was packed with innovation and collaboration!

From pioneering research to inspiring discussions, today highlighted the creativity shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.

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📣 Meet the Advanced Materials Initiative (AMI) – Exhibitor at #RAPDASA2025!

AMI drives innovation in materials science & advanced manufacturing, enabling stronger, lighter, & more sustainable products across industries. ��️

📅 28–31 Oct 2025
🌐 https://t.co/5TmSUQgt8F

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📣 Meet W.H. Harmse at #RAPDASA2025 Industry Day!

Co-founder of Elogium, he’ll share insights on polymer-based FDM printing & how Additive Manufacturing boosts innovation & efficiency in SA industry. ⚙️

📍 CSIR Learning Factory
🌐 https://t.co/5TmSUQfVj7

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📣 Meet Dr. Devon Hagedorn-Hansen at #RAPDASA2025 Industry Day!

Founder of HH Industries & AMT3D, he’ll share insights on scaling Additive Manufacturing & Laser Powder Bed Fusion across Africa’s industries. ⚙️

📍 CSIR Learning Factory
🌐 https://t.co/5TmSUQfVj7

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📣 Meet the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) at #RAPDASA2025!

Driving SA’s shift to a knowledge-based economy through research, tech & innovation — empowering industries, researchers & innovators nationwide.

📅 28–31 Oct

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🥉 Meet our #RAPDASA2025 Bronze Sponsor: Stellenbosch University 🎓

SU drives knowledge, innovation & transformation, producing future-ready graduates and impactful research shaping Africa’s science & tech landscape.

🌐 https://t.co/5TmSUQfVj7

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📣 Meet Aditiv Solutions at #RAPDASA2025!

A leading metal 3D printer manufacturer redefining manufacturing with advanced LPBF tech. Their HYRAX printer delivers high-strength, precision metal parts efficiently.

📅 28–31 Oct | Visit their stand!

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📣 Meet the Anton Paar Group – Exhibitor at #RAPDASA2025!

A global leader in analytical instruments, Anton Paar drives precision, innovation & quality in research, engineering & manufacturing. ⚙️

📅 28–31 Oct 2025 | 📍 CSIR ICC, Pretoria
🌐 https://t.co/5TmSUQgt8F

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📣 Meet Dr. Jaco van der Walt at #RAPDASA2025 Industry Day!

Group Head of R&D at Summit Renewables, he’ll share insights on plasma-based waste-to-energy & renewable tech driving sustainable manufacturing. ⚡

📍 CSIR Learning Factory
🌐 https://t.co/5TmSUQfVj7

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📣 Meet Dr. Belinda Matebese at #RAPDASA2025 Industry Day!

Senior Researcher at CSIR’s Centre for Robotics & Future Production, she’ll share insights on 4IR tech, robotics & skills shaping SA’s manufacturing future. 🤖

📍 CSIR Learning Factory
🌐 https://t.co/5TmSUQgt8F

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📣 Shelly Mona joins the #RAPDASA2025 Industry Day!

Deputy Director at PDTS (CUT), she’ll share insights on adopting Additive Manufacturing in SA’s automotive sector & bridging research with real-world innovation.

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📣 Prof. Cornelia G.C.E. van Sittert joins the #RAPDASA2025 Pre-Conference Seminar!

💡 She’ll present “The Quest in Catalyst Development for Green Hydrogen Production,” exploring efficient, affordable catalysts driving a sustainable hydrogen economy.

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📣 Meet Mintek at #RAPDASA2025!

A global leader in mineral & metallurgical innovation, shaping the future of sustainable mining with advanced materials, automation & extractive tech.

📅 28–31 Oct | Discover more at their stand!