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  • Growing your business through innovation breakfast briefing

    26 January, 2012

    Innovation is something of a buzzword when it comes to business growth, so Venture Taranaki is teaming up with the country’s innovation experts – Industrial Research Limited (IRL) – to give you an insight into the latest innovation intelligence.

  • Innovating for Health Challenge

    19 December, 2011

    The Innovating for Health Challenge is about identifying research-based and clinical innovations that have commercial potential in the healthcare market.

  • Fruitful study into health benefits of golden kiwifruit

    Gold Kiwifruit
    9 December, 2011

    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.

  • Engineering innovator recognised for use-inspired approach

    Marcus King
    1 December, 2011

    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.)

  • Awards for IRL scientists

    17 November, 2011

    IRL Principal Scientists, Drs Gary Evans and Jeff Tallon were recognised by the Royal Society of New Zealand at its annual awards evening last night to celebrate this country’s top researchers.

  • The world’s fastest Kiwi

    Jetblack
    16 November, 2011

    IRL’s engineering brainpower is helping to fuel a drive to continue New Zealand’s legacy of innovation with a challenge to the world land speed record.

  • Curbing carbon

    Wave energy device
    16 November, 2011

    An innovative wave power[?] generator, improved carbon capture technology and a green-energy ‘pod’ for remote communities – these are just some of the R&D initiatives that demonstrate IRL’s significant research focus on new science and technology solutions offering industry the opportunity to develop low-carbon products and services.

  • Freeze frame

    Platinum nanoparticle
    16 November, 2011

    IRL research into controlling crystal growth and shape has important implications for the food industry and energy technology.

  • Ray of hope

    Fibre-optic dosimeter
    16 November, 2011

    IRL is collaborating to develop new medical technology to ensure the precise delivery of powerful new radiation therapies being adopted by wellington regional Hospital.

  • Radio without strictures

    Wireless
    16 November, 2011

    As competition for a share of the wireless spectrum increases, IRL research into cognitive radio is helping to manage its use more efficiently and cut interference.