http://www.sciencenewzealand.org An RSS feed of all manufacturing related stories on ScienceNZ en-GB Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:42:53 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/setting_the_scene_for_a_3d_revolution The most recent developments to the IRL scene-scanner mean it now has the potential to fill a significant gap in 3D scanner technology worldwide, according to IRL project leader Dr Robert Valkenburg.<br /><br /> Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:20:05 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/irl_and_epichem_pty_ltd_combine_strengths_in_australasian_alliance CRI IRL and Epichem Pty Ltd have announced a strategic alliance designed to provide clients with continuous and seamless services from drug discovery to cGMP production. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:47:34 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/revolutionising_electricity_transmission IRL scientists have created &ldquo;superconductor&rdquo; wires that carry up to 10 times the current of copper wires of the same size, without losing energy. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:43:45 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/cri_scientists_get_top_prize_from_pm 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.<font size="-2"><br /></font> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:00:42 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/prime_minister_s_science_prize_winners_announced Two CRI scientists head first ever PM&rsquo;s Science Prize list, for work of outstanding discovery delivering significant economic impact for New Zealand. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:00:18 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/irl_s_tallon_and_buckley_get_pm_s_plaudits And the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Science Prize goes to.... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:08:37 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/current_thinking_at_irl <p>A group of IRL physicists is at the cutting edge of research into high-temperature superconductors.</p> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:33:17 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/stab_resistant_wool_attracts_attention AgResearch says it has several international companies interested in commercially producing its stab and flame-resistant wool fabric. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:07:50 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/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. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:03:53 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/royal_recognition_for_irl_engineer IRL Research Engineer Paul Harris&nbsp;has been awarded the RJ Scott medal for his significant contributions to the development and application of electronic devices in New&nbsp;Zealand. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:06:22 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/hot_fashion_in_bed Want to wear something that&rsquo;ll make going to bed more enjoyable? AgResearch scientists have come up with something that will help. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:29:39 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/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. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:14:40 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/new_acting_general_manager_for_agresearch_food_and_textiles_group Providing leadership for AgResearch&rsquo;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. Wed, 20 May 2009 04:45:35 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/kiwi_connection_to_green_racing_car Scientists at Plant &amp; Food Research had a part in developing the world&rsquo;s first racing car from sustainable and renewable resources. Wed, 13 May 2009 01:58:45 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/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.<em><font size="-2"><br /></font></em> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:57:53 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/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. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:34:01 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/major_advances_imminent_for_portable_x_ray_imaging_equipment <p>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.</p> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:01:49 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/science_minister_salutes_super_new_zealand_technology World-first super conductor technology created by Industrial Research scientists today won praise from Research, Science &amp; Technology Minister, Dr Wayne Mapp. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:49:41 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/top_award_for_agresearch AgResearch Textiles has won a major international award for its world first machine washable, tumble dryable wool suiting fabric. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:16:19 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/manufacturing/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.