Tag: CSIRO
CSIRO appoints Dr Larry Marshall as new CEO
Dr Larry Marshall has been named the new Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), effective January 2015.
The appointment was...
CSIRO achieves breakthrough for renewable energy
Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has achieved a breakthrough for renewable energy with the creation of “supercritical” steam from solar energy.
Demonstrated...
Victoria at the forefront of manufacturing with cutting-edge carbon fibre facility
Victoria has strengthened its reputation as a hub for innovation with the opening of a new state-of-the-art carbon fibre production and research facility at...
Budget cuts force CSIRO to cut 420 jobs by mid-2015
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is set to axe 420 jobs and reduce investment in several science areas as a direct consequence of...
CSIRO and Oventus’ 3D printed invention treats sleep apnoea
Researchers from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have collaborated with dental company Oventus to create a revolutionary mouthpiece that prevents life-threatening pauses in...
Highly-skilled workforce and transformative use of technology, critical for future manufacturing success
Manufacturing Skills Australia recently hosted a Symposium, which gathered leading experts from the manufacturing sector, to discuss and predict how manufacturing will look in...
RMIT researchers create bacteria-killing fabric
An antibacterial fabric, which has the ability to completely eradicate two of the most infectious and lethal pathogens known to man — E. coli...
CSIRO’s DICE could reduce brown coal emissions by up to 50%
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and its partners intend on conducting a A$1 million trial of its Direct Injection Carbon Engine...
CSIRO develops “botox for plastic” to curtail power costs
CSIRO has developed a new “botox for plastic” material that prevents plastic from aging, offering a great environmental and cost-saving solution for the entire...
Funding cuts for CSIRO would hurt Australia’s future prospects
The anticipated cuts in funding for CSIRO spell trouble for the entire Australian economy as the organization’s research capacity directly influences the country’s social,...
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Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia
A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic.
