Calendar of Upcoming Events
| Date | Event | Venue | More information / Proceedings |
| Tuesday, 23 June 2009, 17:00 for 17:30 | NCOSE SA - Gauteng Chapter Meeting Topic:
Gripen Fighter into SA - A Flight Test Perspective |
In Pretoria, will be announced shortly | RSVP: Erna Gerryts at erna.gerryts@up.ac.za before 22 June, 12h00 |
Information on Past Events
| Date | Event | Venue | More information / Proceedings |
| Johannesburg - 1 June 2009 Durban - 3 June 2009 Cape Town - 5 June 2009 |
iCMGWorld Presents: Enterprise BPM - by Steve Towers |
Mr. Francois Retief Phone: +27 82 328 6543 |
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| Thursday 4 June 2009 18:00 for 18:30 | INCOSE Western Cape Chapter Meeting
Topic: Systems Engineering on the SKA and MeerKAT projects. |
CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch | SKA presentation INCOSE ThomasKusel.pdf (1148KB) |
| 25 Mar 2009 (Jhb) 27 Mar 2009 (Cpt) |
iCMG along with INCOSE is hosting Mr. John Zachman - Father of Enterprise Architecture | For more information go to http://www.iCMGworld.com | |
| 26 Mar 2009 | Repeat of Topic : Saving Energy with Joule in W-Cape | CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch | |
| 26 Feb 2009 | INCOSE SA Gauteng chapter meeting: Speaker : Gerhard Swart, Optimal Energy Gerhard Swart studied Electronic Engineering at the University of Pretoria, completing his degree in 1985. After working as an Automation Engineer at SA Breweries, he moved to Denel Kentron where he was involved in various high-tech development programs. After leaving Kentron in 1996, he worked as Weapons Systems Engineer on the Rooivalk Helicopter and Integration Team Leader at the new Hong Kong International Airport. Moving to Cape Town in 2000, he joined the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) team as Systems Engineer. In 2005, after the commissioning of SALT, he formed Optimal Energy with three colleagues, to develop the Joule Electric Vehicle. Gerhard is currently the Executive Manager of Systems Engineering in the company. Topic : Saving Energy with Joule The Joule Electric Vehicle is an opportunity not only to develop South Africa’s first own main-stream car, but it has the potential of making a significant contribution to a future with less pollution and energy wastage. To achieve these objectives, the Joule has to sell and be a commercial success. This means it must be desirable to potential users, not only meeting their needs, but also having emotional appeal. The presentation will introduce attendees to the philosophy behind the Joule development, discuss technical highlights and share the excitement surrounding this project. |
SRC Hall, Conference Centre, University of Pretoria (eastern side of campus) | Erna.Gerryts@up.ac.za |
| 20 Nov 2008 | 5th Western Cape Branch Chapter Meeting: Advanced Neural Networks in System Identification and Forecasting - Principles, Techniques and Applications, by Dr. Hans Georg Zimmermann, Principal Research Scientist: Siemens AG, Corporate Technology |
CSIR auditorium, Stellenbosch | Organiser: Alwyn Smit |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Business, Innovation and Social Networks, by Wynand Coetzer | Stellenbosch | Handouts: Business, Innovation and Social Networks |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Systematic Innovation and TRIZ, by Kobus Boshoff of Ciskastreet Associates | Theatre 1-56, Graduate Centre, University of Pretoria | SIM Incose Presentation (2MB) |
| 2 Oct 2008 | How to measure requirements quality and why would we want to? By Robert Halligan | Stellenbosch | How to Measure Requirements Quality and Why Would we Want To? (7.8MB) |
| 12 - 14 Aug 2008 | 5th Annual INCOSE SA Conference | Pretoria, SA |
Niels Malotaux KeyNote IncoseSA Aug2008 (978KB) INCOSE SA Conference 2008 Tutorial Details |
| 19 - 23 July 2009 | International Symposium 2009 | Singapore | |
| 31 July 2008 | Understanding Process Adoption, by Duarte Goncalves | Stellenbosch | Understanding Process Adoption (3832KB) |
| July 2008 | Members’ Meeting, Kobus Boshoff from Ciskastreet Associates in Pretoria to give a presentation on “Systematic Innovation and TRIZ” | Pretoria | See article in INCOSE SA Newsletter Q1 2008 |
| 15 - 19 June 2008 | INCOSE 2008 - System Engineering for the Planet | The Netherlands | |
| 27 May 2008 | Members’ Meeting, Dr Gavan Lintern (General
Dynamics, USA): "Cognitive work and its relation to the design of technical systems" |
CSIR, DPSS | |
| 8 May 2008 | Practical lessons in ensuring Software Quality, by Bruce Logan & Stephen Quirke | Stellenbosch | Improving Software Quality (182KB) |
| Nov 2007 | Pat Hale | CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch | |
| 17 Oct 2007 |
Dealing with the risks associated with system development and procurement: Is CMMI the answer? Presented by Prof Barry Dwolatzky: Director of Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) at Wits University. |
CSIR-DPSS Building-44 Auditorium, Pretoria. | Barry Dwolatsky Presentation (PPT 3.8MB) |
| 3 & 4 Oct 2007 | Two evening seminars by Robert Halligan MD of
Project Performance International Robert Halligan, well known international trainer and MD of Project Performance International, has to our delight agreed to do a two evening seminar for us while he is in Cape Town later this year. This very exclusive series will consist of 4 sessions covering the following topics:
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CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch | Francois Retief Phone: +27 82 328 6543 francois.retief@ci-omnibridge.com |
| 19 Sep 2007 |
Technology in Action Gala Awards |
Southern Sun Grayston, Sandton | Invitation card ... (PDF 325KB) |
| 17-20 Sep 2007 |
Compliance Automation Seminar:INCOSE SA negotiated with Compliance Automation, Inc. (USA) for Bob Lee to present a seminar, including the following two modules, in South Africa:
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CSIR-DPSS, Building 44, Meiring Naudé Road, Brumeria, Pretoria (CSIR map-1, map-2) |
CAI Seminar Overview (PDF 62KB) |
| 31 Aug 2007 | An introduction to Agile Software Development - Jaco van der Merwe | CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch | |
| 28-29 Aug 2007 | INCOSE SA Tutorials 2007: Program | CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, SA | |
| 24-28 Jun 2007 | 2007 INCOSE International Symposium | San Diego, California, USA | Read more in IS2007 Brochure (1792KB) |
| 12 June 2007 | Members’ Meeting: ECSA and Continuous Professional Development: What is it and how does it affect me? Rod Harker, Pr Ing, gave a talk on the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), what it is all about and specifically on Continuous Professional Development (CPD). | CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch | Francois Retief Phone: +27 82 328 6543 francois.retief@ci-omnibridge.com |
| 6 June 2007, 17:30 for 18:00 |
Members’ Meeting: "Functional Analysis - Why and How - Applications in the Problem and Solution Domains" - by Robert Halligan. | Denel Land Systems Auditorium -
G6 Building See map |
Free for INCOSE members and R30
for non-members. Albert van Lier avanlier@vodamail.co.za |
| 31 May 2007 | Members’ Meeting: Start well, end well: Ensuring successful inception of a project. By Pierre Hammond, Engagement Manager for Microsoft SA | CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch |
Download Presentation (ZIP file 5MB) Francois Retief |
| 16-18 Apr 2007 | 2007 INCOSE UK Spring Conference | Marriott Hotel, Swindon, UK |
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| 8 Mar 2007 | Electromagnetic Compatibility through Systems Engineering – Avoiding the Pitfalls - Dr Arnold de Beer | CSIR, Stellenbosch | |
| 7 Mar 2007 | Pretoria Members' Meeting: ECSA and Continuous Professional Development By Johan Pienaar, Manager: Registration of ECSA | CSIR DPSS | ECSA Presentation |
| 27-30 Jan 2007 | 2007 INCOSE International Workshop | Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA | |
| 7 Dec 2006 | Verification and Validation - Ad Sparius | CSIR, Stellenbosch | |
| 29 Nov 2006 | EMC Talk by Dr Arnold de Beer | ||
| 24 Aug 2006 | Systems Engineering: Current State of the Practice –Vision for the Future - Dr John R Snoderly | CSIR, Stellenbosch | |
| 21-23 August 2006 | Fourth Annual Conference of the South African Chapter of INCOSE | CSIR International Conference Centre in Pretoria | |
| 20 Jun 2006 | Aspects of a Systems Approach: A South African perspective - Gideon de Wet | CSIR, Stellenbosch | |
| 2006-04-20 | Mini-Event: "New Perspectives on Risk in Complex Socio-Technical Systems" - by Dr Karen Marais from MIT, Cambridge, USA | 33 Stellenbosch, Vlottenburg Road | Refer to the latest newsletter (PDF 1242KB) |
| 2005-11-17 | Cape Executive summit | Venue & time to be announced. | Refer to INCOSE SA 2006 Q1 |
| 2005-11-16 | Gauteng Executive summit - By invitation only | 15:30 at Protea Hotel Midrand | |
| 2005-11-15 | 3d Mini Event & AGM: Prof Heinz Stoewer: Modern Systems Engineering - A Driving Force for Industrial Competetivity (PDF - 105kb) | 16:30 at Leriba Lodge: |
Ex Summit extra charts 1105 SA Chapter Keynote 1105 |
| 2005-08-16 to 18 | INCOSE SA Conference | CSIR Conference Centre | Preliminary Program
INCOSE SA 2005 Call for Papers Prof Dietmar Winzker's keynote speech (10Mb PDF) |
| 2005-07-10 to 15 | International Symposium (IS2005) | Rochester USA | |
| 2005-07-26 | 2nd Mini-event: HALT & HASS in a nutshell - Dr Gregg Hobbs | Pretoria: Denel Aerospace Systems | Read more ... |
| 2005-04-20 | 1st Mini-event: "Knowledge and Quality Management" - Dr Dave Wimpy (PBMR) | Boabab Room of the Protea Waterfront Hotel on Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Centurion | EPS INCOSE Presentation (PDF 758kb) |
| 2004-08-30 to 2004-09-01 | INCOSE SA Conference 2004 |
CSIR Conference Centre, Pretoria | Contact Progamme Officer |
| 2004-06-20 to 24 | INCOSE 2004 (Theme : Managing
Complexity and Change) |
Toulouse (France) | http://www.incose.org/symp2004
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| 2004-02-11 | INCOSE SA MINI-EVENT: System Effectiveness Modelling and Design Optimisation, presented by Robert Halligan, Australia | De Beers Auditorium | Contact Progamme Officer |
| 2003-08-12&13 | INCOSE SA Conference 2003 | CSIR Conference Centre | Contact Progamme Officer |
Mini-Event: HALT & HASS IN A NUTSHELL by Dr Gregg Hobbs
Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) is used for finding weak links in designs and processes that cause field failures in products. Emphasis is placed on environmental and electrical stimulation applied in the design phase in order to force accelerated design and process maturity. HALT allows earlier (mature) product introduction and obtains robust design margins.
Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) is used during the production phase to assure process and design control.
HALT and HASS result in cost savings and reliability improvements that are orders of magnitude better than those attained using traditional approaches.
Refer also to the summarising article of what Dr Hobbs presented at the mini-event: HALT & HASS: The New Quality and Reliability Paradigm (PDF 129kb)
PRESENTER
Gregg K. Hobbs, Ph.D., P.E., is the originator of and world leader in the principles of HALT and HASS. He has been a consulting engineer since 1978, specializing in the fields of stress screening, robust and flaw tolerant design, dynamic analysis and testing. He has been employed as a consultant by many leading companies in the aerospace, commercial, military, and industrial fields and has taught at two major universities as Adjunct Professor (Visiting Full Professor). He has taught courses on these subjects in the USA, Asia, Canada, Europe, UK, Africa, South Pacific, Middle East and Mexico.
He has introduced, and continues to introduce, many new concepts, techniques, and equipment that have been proven by 34 years extensive use on many products. The methods have resulted in savings of several billions of dollars for his clients. New techniques introduced in early 1996 have resulted in at least a ten-fold improvement to these highly effective methods. Rapid HALT, introduced in 2003, has reduced the time in HALT substantially.
Currently the inventor of 14 patents on accelerated testing equipment (with several more pending), Dr Hobbs has written many important papers on accelerated techniques and has introduced a number of new concepts in various technical fields other than HALT and HASS. His book, Accelerated Reliability Engineering, HALT & HASS, was published in February 2000.
Dr Hobbs recently established HALT & HASS Systems Corporation, a company providing state-of-the-art HALT & HASS test equipment.