Manufacturing
New Thinking
WoodScape project follows Bio-Pathways study
New Zealand's wood processing opportunities are being evaluated by Scion in a Woodco commissioned project called 'WoodScape'.
Leading fashion designers want commercial production of AgResearch fabrics
Current thinking at IRL
A group of IRL physicists is at the cutting edge of research into high-temperature superconductors.
New Acting General Manager for AgResearch Food and Textiles Group
Super New Zealand science on display
Model set on fire, stabbing at fashion week
New Science
Cardboard boxes given aerospace treatment
New Zealand’s export industry is heavily reliant on cardboard boxes, and understanding how boxes fail under heavy loads is crucial. Until now, scientists have only been able to observe how boxes look before and after failure.
Treating timber in leaky buildings
Novel research and technical advice from Scion’s wood preservation team contributed to the Department of Building and Housing (DBH) publication, “Dealing with timber in leaky buildings”. This guide was prepared for builders and building professionals.
Some like it hot
Chemistry award for supercritical extraction
Hot fashion in bed
Scientists on trail of squeaky hip mystery
Kiwi connection to green racing car
Major advances imminent for portable x-ray imaging equipment
Industrial Research Limited (IRL), Victoria University and GNS Science are jointly researching new technologies that will offer superior performance to existing x-ray systems, opening up new commercial uses across a range of industries.
New understanding of 'holy grail' nanowire technology
After years of exhaustive research, computer simulations developed by Industrial Research can now replicate the way molecules behave at the nanoscale...
Smart singlets could save lives
New Value
Colourful timber
Staining or painting timber is the traditional way to add colour to wooden products, but that colour is only surface deep. Any scratching or resurfacing can remove the colourful layer and affect the aesthetic of the wood. The full thickness colour technology developed by Scion fixes colourful dye throughout timber in a range of bright colours.
A future of tall timber
The international building design industry is in the midst of a wood revolution according to Scion’s Sustainable Architect Andrea Stocchero.
Packaging – more than meets the eye
Scion’s WHITE room can test up to 25 corrugated boxes under accelerated conditions.
Is wood quality still relevant?
Planting forests is a long term commitment. Choosing the right trees and management regime requires good site knowledge and a long term perspective about the future value of wood. It also requires a better understanding of what constitutes quality from a consumer’s perspective.
A new kind of wood adds value
Substituting just 1% of tropical timbers with sustainably grown radiata pine would be a significant opportunity for New Zealand. Scion’s wood processing scientists are developing and preparing to commercialise a technology platform with New Zealand based companies that can deliver new applications for wood. The technology is protected by international patents.
Automation excellence
A close collaboration has resulted in the recognition of IRL partner Milmeq Ltd at the prestigious New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards.
