CUT Additive Manufacturing (3D printing technology) has been under the spotlight in the last few weeks since the miraculous work that was done by Dr Cules van den Heever, an Extraordinary Professor at CUT from the University of Pretoria, and CUT’s Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (CRPM). 

On 20 August 2014, the Chinese investors,  Mr Cao HongBing, CEO for Shangai Medical Equipment Company Limited (EST)), Mr Qiang LizHong, Deputy CEO for ChangZhou Yenling Electronic Company (CYEE) and their delegation visited  the Free State Province and  CUT to explore prospects of investment and partnership opportunities in medical development product technologies. The team has shown interested in a strategic partnership with CUT to drive product and skills development. During their short visit, the delegation also toured CUT’s Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing as their key interest is to invest in technology and innovation especially in Medical Devices. Both CYEE and EST are also interested in setting up Production Plants in Mangaung Metro. The delegation was accompanied by Mr Seleke, HOD for the Department of Economic Development, Mr Ikhraam Osman, CEO for Free State Development Corporation, and various provincial representatives. 

Pictured is the Chinese delegation, Government representatives and CUT management during the strategic visit.