eNtsa
eNtsa is an engagement institute within the Nelson Mandela University.
25/05/2026
A proud moment for the eNtsa team as Dr Dreyer Bernard, Group Specialist: Research and Development at eNtsa, recently presented at the International Friction Welding Conference hosted by TWI in the Cambridge.
His presentation, “Development, Implementation and Quality Control of Friction Stir Welding as a Robust Production Technology for the Road Tanker Industry”, showcased the world-class innovation, technical excellence, and industry impact being achieved through collaboration between eNtsa and industry partners.
Dr Bernard was also awarded the Best Presentation Award: 14th International Symposium on Friction Stir Welding, an incredible international recognition from the pioneers and global leaders in FSW technology.
This achievement reflects far more than a conference presentation. It represents years of dedication, problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork from long hours on-site overcoming real-world production challenges to developing robust solutions that are now recognised on the global stage.
A special acknowledgement to Prof. Danie Hattingh for leading the research team in solid state welding at Nelson Mandela University over the past 25 years and to the entire eNtsa team whose commitment and expertise continue to push the boundaries of advanced manufacturing and welding technology.
Congratulations to Dr Bernard and the full team on this outstanding achievement!
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