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Developing leading edge solutions

Our research covers a huge variety of areas of production. Our science and engineering skills, equipment and international connections are helping Australian manufacturers be globally competitive.

COVID-19 face masks

We tested the performance of advanced materials produced by local manufacturers to boost the supply of medical equipment needed in Australia’s fight against COVID-19.

Saving masterpieces MS3 resin

Protecting paintings from the ravages of time is quite an art. Working with National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and Boron Molecular, we brought together specialists from the diverse fields of painting conservation and polymer chemistry to address an important need in the painting conservation profession.

Manufacturing facilities

Biomolecular Crystallisation and Characterisation

The BCC offers biomolecular crystallisation and characterisation services to CSIRO clients. Utilising expertise across CSIRO we can provide a flexible, full-service approach, accessing multiple techniques and services to achieve exceptional results.

FloWorks

Want to produce chemicals quicker, cheaper, safer, and more efficiently? Learn more about FloWorks, our cutting edge Centre for Industrial Flow Chemistry.

Flexible electronics

We're developing the electronics of the 21st century - those that can be used on a flexible surfaces like plastic, giving way to a whole host of new and exciting products.

Lab22: 3D printing

We innovate additive manufacturing. Our research and development underpins a growing Australian metallic additive manufacturing industry.

Lindfield collaboration hub

Lindfield Collaboration Hub is an innovation incubator. A dedicated space for start-ups and SMEs to develop unique, high-tech products and devices.

Medtech to market

CSIRO's Biomedical Materials Translational Facility (BMTF) helps MedTech companies turn new discoveries into biomedical products.

Protein Production Facility

The Recombinant Protein Production Facility provides Australian researchers access to state-of-the-art facilities for protein production, process development and optimisation.

Industry 4.0 Testlab

Industry 4.0 presents a prime opportunity for Australia to invest in leading manufacturing processes. The Testlab facility will kickstart this new industrial age.

RAMP centre

We have established a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the application of automated and high-throughput techniques for materials discovery and process development.

Research by topic