Technology Station in Electronics

05/06/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦!

Do you have a product idea or project that has been sitting in the back of your mind but you have not yet had the time, resources, or technical support to develop?

The Technology Station in Electronics can assist you in turning that idea into a functional prototype.

Our process is simple. To qualify, you need to be a South African Small, Medium or Micro Enterprise. SMMEs only need to demonstrate that their concept is novel, and if the Technology Station has the required technical skill set and facilities, we can assist with development.

By working with us, qualifying clients may benefit from:

✅ Funding support to cover the cost of development work conducted by the Technology Station
✅ Access to electronic and mechanical design specialists
✅ Support in developing a fully functional prototype
✅ Intellectual Property protection support through the TUT Research and Innovation Office

Whether you are an entrepreneur, SMME, innovator, or industry partner, we can assist you with the technical development process and help move your idea closer to market readiness.

Let us help you take your project from concept to prototype.

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

We help businesses turn ideas into market-ready solutions.

At the Technology Station in Electronics, we support companies with:
• Electronic & mechanical product development
• Rapid prototyping and design validation
• Low-volume manufacturing and pilot builds
• Technical and entrepreneurship training

If you need extra engineering capacity or a partner to take a concept to prototype (and beyond), let’s talk.

10/02/2026

South Africa’s unemployment challenge remains severe: the official unemployment rate was 31.9% in Q3 2025. For young people it’s even tougher, 58.5% unemployment for ages 15–24 (and 38.4% for ages 25–34) in the same quarter (Statistics SA, 2025).

That’s why the Technology Station in Electronics (TSE) focuses on training that goes beyond certificates.

We deliver hands-on technical training + entrepreneurship fundamentals, so learners don’t just “learn”, they leave with practical, income-generating capability: skills that can be translated into real micro-services in their communities, supporting households and local businesses while building a pathway out of unemployment.

When people can solve real problems (repair, troubleshoot, build, install, maintain) and understand how to price, market, and run a small operation, training becomes a lever for local economic activity, one skilled person at a time.

If you’re a partner, sponsor, municipality, NGO, or employer looking to create measurable skills impact, let’s collaborate.

27/01/2026

11/12/2025

As we close off 2025, we reflect with gratitude on a year marked by growth, innovation and meaningful community impact at the Technology Station in Electronics (TSE).

This year, our team had the privilege to:

• Support over 800 individuals through technical and entrepreneurship training programmes.
• Empower women, who represented more than 50% of all participants.
• Equip youth—over 95% of those we served—with skills to step into new economic opportunities.
• Work alongside numerous innovators as we continue to assist with new product development and prototype manufacturing, turning ideas into tangible, market-ready solutions.

None of this would have been possible without the continued support of our clients, funders and partners who share our vision for a more inclusive and innovative South Africa.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. We look forward to achieving even greater impact together in 2026.

Send a message to learn more

12/05/2025

🛠️ From Idea to Prototype – All Under One Roof

At the Technology Station in Electronics, we offer electronic and mechanical prototyping services to help you turn your concept into a functional prototype, ready for testing, refinement, or pilot production.

🔌 Electronic Prototyping Services:
• PCB design and fabrication
• Firmware development
• Sensor integration
• IoT device prototyping
• Functional testing & debugging

⚙️ Mechanical Prototyping Services:
• CAD design and 3D modelling
• Rapid prototyping (CNC, 3D printing, etc.)
• Enclosure and housing design
• Assembly and mechanical integration
• Design for manufacturability

We support start-ups, SMMEs, and large companies with the tools, facilities, and engineering expertise to accelerate product development while keeping costs under control.

💡 Whether you're building a smart device, wearable, industrial controller, or a custom mechanism — our team is ready to help.

📍Based at the CSIR in Pretoria
🌐 www.tselectronics.co.za
📩 Reach out today and let's bring your idea to life.

08/05/2025

We recently had the privilege of presenting a Smartphone and Tablet Repair training programme to unemployed individuals in Soshanguve, Gauteng.

👨‍🔧👩‍🔧 This hands-on course focused on practical repair skills and basic diagnostics—equipping participants not only with technical knowledge but with the confidence to take their first steps toward self-employment.

💡 We're proud to share that some of the attendees have already started their own businesses, offering much-needed services within their communities.

At our core, we believe in making a difference—one skill, one person, one opportunity at a time.

✨ We look forward to supporting more success stories like these across South Africa.

07/05/2025

At the Technology Station in Electronics, we specialise in low-volume and prototype electronic manufacturing—designed for innovators, startups, and R&D teams who need precision, speed, and flexibility.
Whether you're developing your first proof of concept or refining a near-final product, our facility delivers:
🔧 Surface mount and through-hole assembly
⚡ Fast turnaround times to accelerate your time-to-market
🔬 Professional support for prototype refinement and testing
Located at the CSIR in Pretoria, we’ve helped countless companies bridge the gap between concept and production.
📩 Ready to bring your prototype to life? Get in touch at [email protected] or visit www.tselectronics.co.za.
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