ScienceNZ: Industrial Research

Science Minister salutes super New Zealand technology

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:01:49 GMT

World-first super conductor technology created by Industrial Research scientists today won praise from Research, Science & Technology Minister, Dr Wayne Mapp.

IRL and maori investment group in commercial collaboration

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:12:08 GMT

Industrial Research Ltd and Fomana Capital, the investment arm of the Federation of Maori Authorities, have announced that they have signed a research partnership and commercialisation development accord.

Now's the time for more R&D funding, not less

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:19:41 GMT

Turmoil creates opportunity as well as risk. New Zealand has the talent to prosper, says IRL’s CEO, if we make the right investments.

Good year for IRL

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:51:12 GMT

Industrial Research Limited has returned to profit helped by improved partnership with industry and FRST wins.

Climate change - tough challenges for livestock

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:19:53 GMT

IRL Chief Executive Shaun Coffey says the world’s livestock industries will face a tough future as they come to grips with climate change.

New measurement standards keeping shellfish safe

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:41:31 GMT

IRL's Measurement Standards Laboratory has developed a new metrology-based test to facilitate worldwide acceptance of a far more efficient, accurate and sensitive method of detecting toxins in shellfish.

IRL partner in cancer vaccine initiative

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:29:43 GMT

Science and business experts in Wellington are joining forces to develop a lucrative vaccine against cancer.

'Cow bidet' wins 2008 Fieldays award

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:52:27 GMT

A drafting and teat spraying system developed by IRL and Rotorua company Technipharm has been awarded Innovation Centre Equipment Entry of the Year at the 2008 Mystery Creek Fieldays.

Making waves work

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:41:05 GMT

A uniquely ‘Kiwi’ wave energy generator developed by WET-NZ – a partnership between Industrial Research Limited (IRL), and NIWA, and the Wellington power consultancy Power Projects Limited (PPL) is harnessing the power of waves in Evans Bay, Wellington.

R&D tax credits - a great opportunity

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:09:58 GMT

Industrial Research CEO, Shaun Coffey, says the new R&D tax credit scheme has given most New Zealand industries a significant new tool for getting government support for their research and development projects.

New adjuvants helping vaccines work better

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:33:32 GMT

Industrial Research scientists are looking to extend vaccination to not only preventing, but also treating a vide range of diseases. A new area of R&D is now developing compounds that can increase the effectiveness of vaccines.

R&D key to business growth

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:26:30 GMT

Industrial Research helped an Auckland company become a world leader in its field thanks to funding from FRST's Technology for Business Growth scheme.

Passion fruit helps asthmatics

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:33:55 GMT

A passionfruit extract researched and developed at IRL can significantly reduce the severity of asthmatics' wheezing and coughing and also help reduce blood pressure.

IRL young scientist selected for Nobel Laureate meeting

Mon, 19 May 2008 01:09:49 GMT

A young researcher at Industrial Research is one of only two New Zealand students selected to attend a prestigious meeting in Germany which brings together Nobel prize winners with young scientists.

New understanding of 'holy grail' nanowire technology

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:12:37 GMT

After years of exhaustive research, computer simulations developed by Industrial Research can now replicate the way molecules behave at the nanoscale...

Breakthrough cable opens door to HTS market

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:45:22 GMT

Industrial Research has come up with a process to turn fragile HTS wire into robust cable and opened the way for the wider application of HTS in industry...

Scanning microscopy solves vaccine problem

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:31:49 GMT

After a rocky start in life, the most famous fawn of all time, Walt Disney’s Bambi, survived to mature and reproduce. Industrial Research is making sure his descendants are just as fortunate...

Wave energy converter on trial off Christchurch coast

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:23:08 GMT

An Industrial Research collaborative wave energy converter is generating ripples of interest as it undergoes sea trials off Taylor's Mistake..

$1m Kiwi magnet attracts buyer

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:57:04 GMT

A $1 million superconductor with powerful magnetic forces has been designed and built by IRL in Wellington and sold to Australia.

No invitation required: Competing and winning in a global context

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:12:29 GMT

Professor Mark Ahn, Chair of Science and Technology Entrepreneurship at Victoria University discusses the importance of partnerships for New Zealand in biomedicine and drug development research.