Carbohydrate chemists from crown research institute IRL have uncovered the secrets behind the cell wall of Zespri’s patented variety of gold kiwifruit, opening the door to new understandings about the fruit’s digestive benefits.
Christchurch engineer Marcus King has been named the New Zealand Engineering Innovator of the Year 2011 by the Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ.)
IRL Chief Executive Shaun Coffey says the 2011 TIN 100 Report, launched tomorrow, shows the ability of New Zealand’s top high-tech companies to prosper despite challenging market conditions.
IRL Chief Executive Shaun Coffey today acknowledged the contribution of world-renowned earthquake engineer and inventor of the base isolation technique Dr Bill Robinson QSO, FRSNZ, who passed away this week.
Industrial Research Ltd (IRL) has launched Scientist for a Day, offering the services of some of its world-class scientists and engineers as part of an innovative programme aimed at demonstrating the benefits of research and development to New Zealand businesses.
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has, through North West Energy Innovations based in Oregon, invested US$2m in a wave energy project using technology developed by IRL in New Zealand.
IRL Chief Executive Shaun Coffey today announced MacDiarmid Institute Deputy Director and IRL Distinguished Scientist Professor Shaun Hendy had been appointed IRL’s first Industry and Outreach Fellow.
IRL Chief Executive Shaun Coffey is calling for the creation of an advanced technology innovation enterprise to boost New Zealand's important high value manufacturing sector – and proposing that IRL is uniquely positioned to lead such a bold new endeavour.
