ScienceNZ: Manufacturing

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.

Top award for AgResearch

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:49:41 GMT

AgResearch Textiles has won a major international award for its world first machine washable, tumble dryable wool suiting fabric.

Model set on fire, stabbing at fashion week

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:16:19 GMT

A model was set on fire and a mannequin was viciously stabbed - all in the name of a fashion-world first.

New technology used to pick out fakes

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:06:16 GMT

New technology developed by AgResearch can be used to detect fake designer clothing.

The AgResearch Designer Collection?

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:50:15 GMT

Why would AgResearch scientists want a runway show at the Air New Zealand Fashion Week?

Keeping the natural goodness when scaling-up production

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:41:11 GMT

Natural skin and health-care company The Herb Farm is now meeting client demands in New Zealand and considering export markets, following a successful scaling-up of its production line.

Unique fabrics showcase NZ agri-science

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:29:43 GMT

Project Aho, the premier feature of ‘The Science of Farming’ exhibit at the National Fieldays, is a unique partnership between AgResearch, National Fieldays, University of Waikato and Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu and presents keynote research, ingenuity and clever marketing – all based on the sheep and the possum.

Flax surfboard very green

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:33:02 GMT

A surfboard made from native New Zealand flax (harakeke) is on display at Wellington Airport. Three Crown Research Institutes collaborated to develop this biomaterial which replaces fibreglass, handles the wet, looks good and is very tough - and has many industrial and domestic uses.

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.

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...

$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.

007 chic will keep you safe in warzone

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:26:30 GMT

Looking for something chic yet functional to turn heads in a warzone? Look no further ...

Smart singlets could save lives

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 05:52:52 GMT

AgResearch has developed a singlet which will automatically alert headquarters if the wearer has been injured.

Portable 'SuperEx' helps fast-track business

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:03:30 GMT

A portable extraction plant designed by IRL engineers, for on-site pilot production, should help fast-track New Zealand’s food and cosmetics industries.

Easy care wool shirts from AgResearch

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:36:52 GMT

In a world first, AgResearch scientists have developed a lightweight, pure wool machine washable shirting fabric that is made shrink resistant without the use of any chemicals and also has high natural stretch and a lively drape.

Collaboration builds total drug development pathway

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:26:13 GMT

Industrial Research is heralding the opening by the Prime Minister of a new facility at New Zealand Pharmaceuticals in Palmerston North which will provide commercial scale production carbohydrate compounds to feed into a promising range of new drugs.

Million dollar hand scanner a gem of a idea

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:21:23 GMT

Computerised technology by Industrial Research's business unit, DeviceWorks, provides a realistic picture of a designer ring before it is made and is the key to new franchise ready to roll out this year.

New self-locking putter hits the sweet spot

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:03:37 GMT

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...

Sheep processing turns to automation

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 22:53:49 GMT

It's one of the most dangerous and monotonous jobs on the production line, and one which sheep processing workers have traditionally viewed with distaste. Industrial Research's automated Y-cutter is set to change all that..

Small change gets smaller

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 21:41:16 GMT

Industrial Research is helping the taxpayer save $2 million every year (not exactly small change!) with the introduction of New Zealand's new coins...