Events
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Evening Talk with Prof Limebeer on Motorcycles: the science, the folklore and going fast
University of PretoriaThe lecture will start with a brief review of the history of bicycle and motorcycle modelling. This will include such things as design evolutions, modelling developments and methodologies, and the importance of tyre and frame dynamics (especially for motorcycles). Some of the interesting control features of two-wheeled vehicles will also be discussed. The subtleties relating […]
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Evening Talk with Prof Limebeer on Motorcycles: the science, the folklore and going fast
University of PretoriaIntrepreneurial innovation drives new business creation and corporate innovation strengthens existing business. South Africa has identified innovation as crucial for job creation and to enhance its global competitiveness. A number of government grants and incentives have been established to encourage innovation through research and development. This seminar will provide an overview of the grants and […]
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MMM2019 Workshop
The workshop will be hands-on with participants developing their own models and control solutions. Participants must bring their own laptops, but will be provided with the necessary software. On day one local industry and academic experts will introduce popular modern data analytics methods. Participants will then use these methods to infer a key performance measure […]
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Motorcycles: The Science, The Folklore and Going Fast – UJ
The South African Council for Automation and Control will be hosting an evening talk on the modelling and optimal control of motorcycles in closed-circuit racing. The lecture will start with a brief review of the history of bicycle and motorcycle modelling. This will include such things as design evolutions, modelling developments and methodologies, and the […]
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Control System Functional Specification Documentation Workshop – CT
The South African Council for Automation and Control will be presenting a one-day interactive workshop on preparing Control System Functional Design Documentation. The guidelines presented will be completely generic and will not necessarily align with any specific automation product or manufacturer. At the conclusion of the workshop the attendees will have a thorough understanding of […]
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THE SACAC AGM AND LUNCHEON
Please join us at this unique Hotel and Venue, set within a private game estate and enjoy a fine dining luncheon with us at the award-winning Roots restaurant. We shall be happy to see as many SACAC members and friends as possible at this important event on the SACAC calendar.
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Join Cova as we explore funding innovation post COVID-19
At Cova Advisory, we’re always working to bring you news and events that will benefit your business. Together with the South African Council for Automation and Control (SACAC), we’re hosting a free webinar on funding innovation in the post-pandemic world. We’d love you to join us. We have put together a panel of experts from […]
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Online Control Systems Open Day 2020
The South African Council for Automation and Control (SACAC) invites you to participate in an online Control Systems Open Day on the 5th of November 2020. This event showcases control related research undertaken at universities across South Africa, giving postgraduate students, researchers and industry experts working in the field of automation and control the opportunity […]
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Practical guide to the management of “Bad Actor” alarms
The South African Council for Automation and Control will be hosting a webinar on the management of “bad actor” alarms. Abnormally high process alarm rates can usually be traced back to a few “Bad Actor” alarms. These “Bad Actor” alarms are the result of instrument faults, poor DCS/SCADA configuration or process design. Excessive alarms to […]
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Motorcycles: the science, the folklor and going fast
The South African Council for Automation and Control will be hosting an evening talk on the modelling and optimal control of motorcycles in closed-circuit racing. The lecture will start with a brief review of the history of bicycle and motorcycle modelling. This will include such things as design evolutions, modelling developments and methodologies, and the […]