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Lightweight assistive manufacturing solutions white paper

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000

The white paper below outlines an initiative to enhance Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) productivity through fit for purpose information and robotic technologies.

Dr Mark Bown

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:40:42 +1100

Dr Mark Bown is an organometallic chemist who leads CSIRO’s Integrated Plastic Electronics group in developing materials and devices for the next generation of displays and lighting.

Design-led innovation

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:52:00 +1100

The Future Manufacturing Flagship sees design-led innovation as offering future opportunities for Australian manufacturing.

Michelle Groarke: developing new luminescent materials for electronic displays and lighting

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:32:18 +1100

Dr Michelle Groake is an organic chemist synthesising novel organic light-emitting compounds for use in display and lighting applications.

VICOSC consortium

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:40:30 +1100

CSIRO is proud to be a member of the Victorian Organic Solar Cell Consortium, a collaboration between academia and industry based in Victoria.

US-Australia Institute for Advanced Photovoltaics

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:37:00 +1100

CSIRO is proud to be a member of the US-Australia Institute for Advanced Photovoltaics, a A$33 million project to develop the next generation of photovoltaic technologies, providing a pipeline of opportunities for performance increase and cost reduction.

Dr Fiona Scholes - investigating the internal function of solar cells

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:19:10 +1100

Dr Fiona Scholes is helping to bring printed solar cells to reality by improving the function of their interior interfaces.

Biodegradation testing facility

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:22:00 +1100

CSIRO has designed and built testing laboratories that can assess the biodegradation of plastics according to Australian Standard AS 4736.

Arcam

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:33:00 +1100

CSIRO has recently established an Arcam additive manufacturing facility, the first in the southern hemisphere, to provide industry with access to advanced electron beam melting technologies for three-dimensional (3D) printing of metals.

Dr Christian Doblin

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:18:15 +1000

Dr Christian Doblin is an engineer working to scale up CSIRO's titanium metal production process, TiRO™, to demonstration plant status.

Smart surfaces

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:18:00 +1000

We develop specialised coatings and smart polymers for protection and activation of surfaces.

Making hygiene products more comfortable

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:14:15 +1000

CSIRO is assisting a family-owned Victorian specialist manufacturing company, Textor Technologies, to consolidate its position as a key supplier of specialised fluid transfer fabrics to the global market.

Harvesting biomechanical energy

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:52:00 +1000

CSIRO is creating wearable, flexible energy capture and storage systems which can be used to recharge and power consumer electronic devices.

Ceramic armour

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:39:15 +1000

Australian soldiers in the field are protected by Australian-made lightweight, easy-to-wear ceramic armour thanks to manufacturing technology developed through CSIRO.

Concealing soldiers in combat with clever camouflage dyes and patterns

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:31:00 +1000

In partnership with Bruck Textiles, CSIRO researchers are evaluating fabrics, patterns and dyes used in military camouflage clothing, to counter new developments in low light surveillance technology.

Paintbond - a spray-on topcoat for aircraft

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:14:53 +1000

CSIRO and Boeing have developed a simple and effective 'spray on and leave on' re-coating technology that is used on every new Boeing commercial airliner.

Bioplastics

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:28:00 +1000

Bioplastics, or “green polymers”, are derived from renewable biomass sources, such as starch, protein or polylactic acid, blended with natural fillers.

Ceramifiable plastic cables

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:28:00 +1000

An Australian plastic cable coating that transforms into a fireproof ceramic in a blaze maintains the integrity of electrical circuits for alarms, pumps and fans vital for safe evacuation and fire fighting.

High precision optical coatings for international LIGO observatories

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:16:06 +1000

CSIRO has manufactured the precision optics (lenses and mirrors) that enable US observatories to detect pulsars, supernovae and black holes by measuring gravitational waves.

CSIRO receives international award

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:13:55 +1000

CSIRO High Precision Manufacturing(formerly Australian Centre for Precision Optics, ACPO) has won international recognition for sustained excellence in high precision optical and measurement technologies.

High precision retro reflectors for GRACE - mapping Earth's gravity field

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:07:00 +1000

CSIRO supplies essential equipment to the GRACE initiative to map Earth's gravity field, which supplies scientific information on earthquakes, changes in sea ice, sea level, and groundwater levels.

Manufacturing etalons - high precision optical filters for the Solar Orbiter mission

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:01:28 +1000

CSIRO is developing and fabricating highly precise optical filters tailored to enable astronomers to observe and measure the sun.

High Precision Manufacturing - Optics

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:47:00 +1000

CSIRO's High Precision Manufacturing specialises in design and production of ultra-high precision optical systems and components.

Our people

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:43:46 +1000

We draw upon the expertise of CSIRO specialists in chemistry, engineering, information technology, robotics, and precision optics.

Australian Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:15:00 +1000

A platform to engage thought leaders from industry, government and academia on emerging issues and technologies shaping the Australian manufacturing sector.

CAANEVI

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:53:02 +1000

CAANEVI, a Chinese-Australian alliance offers Australian manufacturers early opportunities to enter Chinese automotive component supply chains.

Dr Kevin Winzenberg: synthesising organic semiconductors for high efficiency solar cells

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:15:51 +1000

Dr Kevin Winzenberg researches development of small organic molecules for use as semiconductors in electronic devices such as solar cells and transistors.

Our people

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:11:00 +1000

Our vibrant, multi-disciplinary Flexible Electronics team draws upon the specialised skills of scientists from a range of areas.

Thermally Assisted Machining

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO has developed an improved machining process for titanium metal and its alloys by using a localised high energy heat source, such as a laser beam, in conjunction with cutting tools.

Titanium technologies: our people

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:21:00 +1000

CSIRO Titanium Technologies taps the skills of 80 specialised scientists and engineers, drawn from across CSIRO, to help build a cost-effective titanium industry.

Additive Manufacturing

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:20:00 +1000

CSIRO is leading development in additive manufacturing and machining technologies for premium materials such as titanium.

Powder to product

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:18:00 +1000

CSIRO aims to stimulate an Australian titanium industry with applied research on production of feedstock products including titanium sheet and wire.

Titanium metal production

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:16:00 +1000

CSIRO supports the development of an Australian titanium metal production industry through advanced metal production technologies.

Nanoparticles for printed plastic electronics

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:05:00 +1000

CSIRO is researching ways to make semiconducting, inorganic nanoparticles which can be used to develop new consumer devices and printable solar cells.

Dr Jacek Jasieniak: researching nanoparticle inks for high performance printed solar cells

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:00:00 +1000

Dr Jasieniak leads research to develop inorganic nanoparticle inks for manufacture of high performance printed solar cells.

Flexible electronics: our facilities

Tue, 01 May 2012 18:52:00 +1000

CSIRO's Flexible Electronics research is conducted in state-of-the-art facilities for material production and device manufacture and testing.

Our research

Tue, 01 May 2012 18:35:00 +1000

CSIRO carries out research into organic photovoltaics and integrated plastic electronics, using our specialist experience in nanotechnology, conducting polymers, and control of polymer structure on a molecular level.

Dr Geoff Houston

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:16:00 +1000

Dr Geoff Houston undertakes commercial activities for the CSIRO flexible electronics portfolio, promoting the technologies to commercial partners across the globe.

Titanium Challenge 2012

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:16:00 +1000

CSIRO's Titanium Challenge is back in 2012, and it's bigger and better than before! This year you can enter either an Additive Manufacturing Challenge, or a Materials Challenge!

Dr Scott Watkins: developing next generation low-cost solar cells of the future

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Dr Scott Watkins is applying CSIRO’s world-class understanding of polymer science to create new electroactive materials for the next generation of plastic electronics and energy devices.

Low cost energy, using organic photovoltaics

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO’s Flexible Electronics team are developing new materials and processes to enable high throughput, low cost reel-to-reel printable electronics for the production of thin film organic photovoltaic solar cells.

Victorian Direct Manufacturing Centre

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Victorian Direct Manufacturing Centre is a novel model where the government of Victoria, CSIRO and industry to share risk in innovation to make Victorian manufacturing more globally competitive, productive and green.

Mr John Barnes: creating advanced titanium fabrication technologies

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Mr John Barnes leads a group of research teams focused on revolutionary additive manufacturing technologies which are expanding Australia's titanium processing industry.

Future Manufacturing National Research Flagship: manufacturing a cleaner future

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO's Future Manufacturing Flagship aims to lead the development of cleaner advanced materials and manufacturing technologies to enable manufacturing companies to grow Australia's future productivity and prosperity.

2011 CSIRO Titanium Challenge

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Want to apply your creativity to innovation in direct manufacturing?
Get your cranium around titanium!

Mineral exploration tool developers win major award

Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

A team of CSIRO Future Manufacturing Flagship scientists has won a major mining industry award for the invention of the highly sensitive magnetic field sensor which sits at the operational heart of the mineral exploration tool, LANDTEM™.

Fibre Science Research Program

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Our Fibre Science program investigates the structure, properties and behaviours of fibres and fibrous structures, creating new materials that are lighter, stronger and smarter. (4 pages)

Titanium Challenge 2012: Terms and Conditions

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Summary of the terms and conditions for entries in the 2012 CSIRO Titanium Challenge. (4 pages)

Creating a titanium processing and manufacturing industry for Australia

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Future Manufacturing Flagship is taking titanium technologies from ore to more, building on Australia's world-ranking reserves of ilmenite, with our portfolio of advanced metal powder production and fabrication technologies.

New material creates lighter aeroplanes

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000

How an advanced, strong material could be used to make aeroplanes lighter is revealed in this video. (2:00)