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TANDM Community Connect (TCC) is our annual event dedicated to exploring the latest advancements in test and measurement. Bringing together industry leaders, technology innovators, and customers, TCC serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration.

Once a year, industry leaders, technology innovators, and customers come together for an experience that goes beyond a traditional conference. TCC is a platform for ideas, where advancements meet real-world application, and where the right conversation can change how you work.

Explore emerging trends alongside TANDM’s trusted partners. Stay informed on the technologies reshaping the test and measurement landscape. Hear directly from our customers as they share how they are leveraging TANDM’s solutions to drive results.

Whether you are here to learn, collaborate, or build connections, TCC delivers. Gain insights, strengthen relationships, and leave with ideas that translate into impact.

The future of test and measurement is taking shape. Be part of it.

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Pretoria

  • 19 November 2026
  • Future Africa Campus
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agenda

SOMERSET WEST

  • 20 November 2025

08:00 – 08:30

Coffee & Registration

08:30 – 09:00

 Your Test & Measurement Partner of Choice | Elton Murison, TANDM

09:00 – 09:30

The world of Test & Measurement | Guillaume Cadiou, HBK

09:30 – 10:00

Novel Building Technology | Stephan Zeranka, Citra South Africa

10:00 – 10:15

Capture the Moment

10:15 – 10:45

Coffee & Connect

10:45 – 11:15

Measurements Using the X’Trapolis Mega for Condition-Based Maintenance | Anique Phillips, Daniel du Toit, Enrico Lubbe, Gibela

11:15 – 11:45

From Measurement to Meaning: Real-Time Data Ingestion Through the TANDM × Insight Terra Collaboration | Alastair Bovim, Insight Terra

11:45 – 12:15

Extreme Conditions, Reliable Results | Howard Qiu, GAAT

12:15 – 13:15

Lunch & Connect

13:15 – 13:30

Reboot & Win

13:30 – 14:00

Measure for Success: Stresstech Solutions to Improve Quality Assurance in Manufacturing | Juho Pirnes, Stresstech

14:00 – 14:30

Ensuring Performance of SmallSat Communications in Harsh Space Environments | Carl-Hein Visser, ETSE

14:30 – 15:00

Coffee & Connect

15:00 – 15:15 

Reboot & Win

15:15 – 15:45

Design, Analysis and Manufacturing of a 12.5m Friction Stir Welding Machine | Hubert van der Merwe, eNtsa/NMU

15:45 – 16:15

Better Measurement with Machine Vision | Thinus Ras, Soldersmith

16:15

Wrap-Up & Networking 

Somerset West

  • 24 November 2026
  • Lord Charles Hotel
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AGENDA

pretoria

  • 25 November 2025

08:00 – 08:30

Coffee & Registration

08:30 – 09:00

 Your Test & Measurement Partner of Choice | Elton Murison, TANDM

09:00 – 09:30

The World of Test & Measurement | Guillaume Cadiou, HBK

09:30 – 10:00

Flight Test Data Acquisition Using DTS Slice 6 | Heinri Brink, INCOMARl

10:00 – 10:15

Capture the Moment

10:15 – 10:45

Coffee & Connect

10:45 – 11:15

Composite Rim Developments and Testing | Alan Chen, BST

11:15 – 11:45

Instrumentation used in Accelerated Pavement Testing | Michandre Smit, CSIR 

11:45 – 12:15

Extreme Conditions, Reliable Results | Howard Qiu, GAAT

12:15 – 13:15

Lunch & Connect

13:15 – 13:30

Reboot & Win

13:30 – 14:00

Measure for Success: Stresstech Solutions to Improve Quality Assurance in Manufacturing | Juho Pirnes, Stresstech

14:00 – 14:30

Structural Wing Testing of the JS5 Sailplane | Rayden Peyper, NWU

14:30 – 15:00 

Coffee & Connect

15:00 – 15:15

Reboot & Win

15:15 – 15:45

Turbine Rotating Blade Health Monitoring | Ronnie Scheepers, ESKOM RT&D

15:45 – 16:15

Better Measurement with Machine Vision | Thinus Ras, Soldersmith

16:15

Wrap-Up & Networking 

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Henri is a leading expert in aerospace systems with over 20 years of experience. He specialized in flight test instrumentation at ATE and later led all electrical, avionics, and flight test systems for the AHRLAC program at Aerosud, a project that included over 300 successful test flights. As Divisional Manager for Flight Test Instrumentation at Incomar, Henri designs and integrates complex systems for a variety of aircraft.

Heinri Brink Incomar

A composite design engineer at Blackstone Tek, specializing in high-performance composite rims and bicycle frames. They have end-to-end expertise, from conceptualisation to final manufacture and testing to SAE, JASO, and TUV standards. They are also skilled in CT scanning and strain-gauge measurements and hold an MSc and BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand.

Alan Chen Blackstone TEK

Daniel du Toit is a Master’s student in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University, graduating in 2025. His research develops an onboard railway track monitoring system using accelerometers, IMUs, and GPS for real-time defect detection. Passionate about test and measurement, he applies data-driven methods to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in engineering.

Daniel du Toit Gibela

Howard is a seasoned marketer with over a decade of B2B and B2C sales and marketing experience. As the International Sales Director at GAAT for the past five years, his technical expertise in the testing field has grown extensively. His international background enables him to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-cultural clients. He welcomes questions on environmental and reliability test equipment.

Howard Qiu GAAT

Michandre Smit holds a BSc in Zoology, a BEng in Civil Engineering, and is completing her Master’s in Transportation Engineering at the University of Pretoria. Since 2019, she has been a senior researcher at the CSIR, specialising in accelerated pavement testing with the Heavy Vehicle Simulator to advance road infrastructure performance.

Michandre Smit CSIR

Anique Phillips is completing her Master’s in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University, graduating in 2025. Her research focuses on railway wheel wear measurement, integrating optical sensors, laser scanning, and data analysis. With experience in hardware and software design, she is passionate about advancing automation and sensing technologies in South Africa’s railway sector.

Anique Phillips Gibela

Rayden Peyper, Mechanical Engineer at Paramount Aerospace Industries, contributes to the Mwari ISR aircraft’s development. With a BEng from NWU and pursuing a Master’s in structural wing testing, he previously led sailplane certification at On-Track Technologies. Passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and service, he approaches engineering with faith, purpose, and integrity.

Rayden Peyper Paramount Aerospace Industries

Thinus holds a BEng and MScEng in Mechanical Engineering (cum laude) from Stellenbosch University and briefly pursued a PhD before founding Ragamuffin Curry. Returning to STEM during the COVID-19 pandemic, he joined Soldersmith as a machine vision engineer and is now the Managing Director, blending technical expertise with customer-focused leadership.

Thinus Ras Soldersmith

Stephan Zeranka holds a PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering from Stellenbosch University and specialises in novel building technologies, including 3D concrete printing. With R&D experience in academia and industry across Europe and South Africa, he is currently the Head of R&D and Deputy Head of Engineering at Citra South Africa, driving innovation and sustainability in the housing sector.

Stephan Zeranka Citra

Enrico is a Master’s student in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University, set to graduate in December 2025. As part of the Gibela Engineering Research Chair, he has gained hands-on experience with thermal imaging, accelerometers, lasers, and strain gauges. Passionate about test and measurement, he is driven by its ability to solve unique challenges and enable innovative engineering solutions.

Enrico Lubbe Gibela

Carl-Hein holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechatronic Engineering from Stellenbosch University and is a Mechanical Engineer at CUBECOM. He focuses on the design, simulation, and testing of satellite communication systems, using climatic and dynamic testing to ensure reliability in demanding launch and space environments.

Carl-Hein Visser ESTE

Hubert is part of the Advanced Design and Analysis team at eNtsa, where he has worked for nine years specialising in mechanical design, testing, and Finite Element Analysis. Based in Gqeberha, he completed his Master’s through eNtsa. Outside of engineering, he enjoys camping and mountain biking with his family and lives guided by his faith in Jesus.

Hubert van der Merwe eNtsa/NMU

Ronnie Scheepers is a Corporate Specialist for Structural Integrity at Eskom Generation Engineering with over 30 years of experience in the power generation industry. He focuses on engineering assessments and life extension studies of safety-critical equipment, including pressure vessels, piping, pumps, fans, and turbines, with research interests in laser welding, blade health monitoring, and material damage analysis.

Ronnie Scheepers ESKOM RT&D

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