Manufacturing
New Thinking
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
Providing leadership for AgResearch’s substantial capability and capacity in food and textiles research and development will be the focus for the new Acting General Manager Professor Warren McNabb.
Super New Zealand science on display
Holidaymakers passing through Wellington International Airport have a chance to view some super science and technologies developed in New Zealand and now being commercialised here.
Model set on fire, stabbing at fashion week
A model was set on fire and a mannequin was viciously stabbed - all in the name of a fashion-world first.
New Science
Chemistry award for supercritical extraction
IRL Group Manager, Integrated Bioactive Technologies, Dr Owen Catchpole has won the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Fonterra Prize for Industrial and Applied Chemistry.
Hot fashion in bed
Want to wear something that’ll make going to bed more enjoyable? AgResearch scientists have come up with something that will help.
Scientists on trail of squeaky hip mystery
When an undercover police officer realised his squeaking hip implant was jeopardising covert surveillance work, his surgeon turned to IRL to help solve the problem.
Kiwi connection to green racing car
Scientists at Plant & Food Research had a part in developing the world’s first racing car from sustainable and renewable resources.
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
AgResearch has developed a singlet which will automatically alert headquarters if the wearer has been injured.
New self-locking putter hits the sweet spot
A new auto-locking putter is causing a stir in the golfing world. And the technology behind it, developed in part by Industrial Research, is now set to revolutionise a whole range of building and machine fasteners...
New power source right under our feet?
A city the size of Christchurch could be powered by generating geothermal electricity from the heat in our disused oil and gas wells, reckons GNS Science. There are over 300 old wells with the heat to become significant generators. What’s more, many more old wells could be directly tapped for their geothermal riches.
Non-plastic fantastic
Our world is hugely dependant on petroleum-based plastics and other non-renewable materials. But renewable “biofibres” such as wood, flax or hemp could take over – and sooner than many think. Scion, a Crown Research Institute, wants to realise products that are made with less energy, do the job at least as well, and ultimately don’t grow the landfill.
New Value
CRI scientists get top prize from PM
PM says Science Prizes send "a strong message we want science at the heart of the New Zealand economy and the New Zealand way of thinking".
Drs Jeff Tallon and Bob Buckley of IRL have put New Zealand at the forefront of a new power technology, with global opportunity. Their research has established world-leading export businesses in high-temperature superconductor products.
(Photo) John Key chats to award winners Dr Jeff Tallon (left) and Dr Bob Buckley
Revolutionising electricity transmission
IRL scientists have created “superconductor” wires that carry up to 10 times the current of copper wires of the same size, without losing energy.
IRL’s Tallon and Buckley get PM’s plaudits
And the Prime Minister’s Science Prize goes to....
Prime Minister’s Science Prize winners announced
Two CRI scientists head first ever PM’s Science Prize list, for work of outstanding discovery delivering significant economic impact for New Zealand.
Stab-resistant wool attracts attention
AgResearch says it has several international companies interested in commercially producing its stab and flame-resistant wool fabric.
Royal recognition for IRL engineer
IRL Research Engineer Paul Harris has been awarded the RJ Scott medal for his significant contributions to the development and application of electronic devices in New Zealand.
Power surge for Kiwi scientists
A New Zealand project that could transform the way the world's electricity is transmitted has received a multimillion-dollar boost.
Science Minister salutes super New Zealand technology
World-first super conductor technology created by Industrial Research scientists today won praise from Research, Science & Technology Minister, Dr Wayne Mapp.
Top award for AgResearch
AgResearch Textiles has won a major international award for its world first machine washable, tumble dryable wool suiting fabric.
New technology used to pick out fakes
New technology developed by AgResearch can be used to detect fake designer clothing.
