Biodegradation testing facility

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

Bioplastics

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

Ceramifiable plastic cables

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.

HySSIL: new material for light buildings

CSIRO has developed a new lightweight concrete panel technology that is lighter, but just as strong, as traditional concrete panels.

Easy breathe industrial filters

Respirator filters containing blends of wool and synthetic fibres are now on sale in hardware stores, signalling the successful application of manufacturing technology developed by CSIRO.

Nanoparticles for printed plastic electronics

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

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

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

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

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.

Thermally Assisted Machining

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.

High precision optical coatings for international LIGO observatories

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

Powering the future – solar cells by the metre

Trials commencing today promise a new era of solar cells that are printed like money.

Ready to roll

CSIRO's patented twin roll casting technology produces production-ready sheets of magnesium direct from molten metal.

Energy efficient rubber tyre recycling: transforming old rubber into new

CSIRO is working with an Australian company VR TEK Operations Pty Ltd to develop a complete process aimed at addressing the problem caused by waste tyres. 

New technology for casting magnesium automotive components

T-Mag technology developed by CSIRO researchers is set to revolutionise the production of magnesium alloy vehicle components, cutting the cost of production and the weight of the finished product.

Harvesting biomechanical energy

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

Ceramic armour

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

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.

Nanoparticles for printed plastic electronics

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

Powering the future – solar cells by the metre

Trials commencing today promise a new era of solar cells that are printed like money.

Making titanium metal powder

CSIRO scientists are developing a novel, high-efficiency process for making titanium metal with the aim of paving the way for a revolution in titanium metal production and fabrication.

Technology for producing thin titanium sheet

Light Metals Flagship researchers are developing technology to produce continuous titanium sheets from titanium powder. This technology has the potential to expand titanium use into domestic and industrial products.

CSIRO receives international award

CSIRO High Precision Manufacturing has won international recognition for sustained excellence in high precision optical and measurement technologies.