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CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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Innovation

Frontier science and technology.

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CSIRO's LANDTEM™ is helping unearth large mineral deposits worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Cold gas-dynamic spray technology, or Cold Spray technology, is a rapidly emerging industrial coatings technology.

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CSIRO helped develop the world's first polymer banknote, creating the most secure currency in the world.

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CSIRO has been working with the Australian Institute of Sport to produce a fully objective system to detect impact in combat sports.

CSIRO's research is focused on the following:

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RAFT Technology

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RAFT Technology

- RAFT: a process for making better polymers. Learn more>

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Biomedical Materials

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Biomedical Materials

- CSIRO's Biomedical Materials research develops and evaluates new materials and devices for tissue repair, replacement and regeneration. Learn more>

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Industrial Research Services

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Industrial Research Services

- CSIRO Industrial Research Services (IRS) provides an extensive range of independent testing, assessment and consulting services to support the development of better building products and systems, and to improve the competitiveness of Australia’s manufacturing, building and construction industries. Learn more>

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CSIRO, together with the DuPont company, has developed an innovative and world-class technology, known as RAFT (for Reversible Addition-Fragmentation chain Transfer), which allows the synthesis of specifically crafted polymeric materials with enhanced properties and utility. (4:34)

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Mr Simon Hunter

Communication Manager

Materials Science and Engineering

Phone: +61 3 9545 8412

Email: Simon.Hunter@csiro.au

CSIRO Materials Science & Engineering - Clayton

Bayview avenue

Clayton VIC 3168

Australia

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CSIRO aims to establish and build relationships with members of the community. We welcome people of all ages to come and explore our facilities, holiday programs and public events.

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Phone:

1300 363 400

Email:

enquiries@csiro.au

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About CSIRO

CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.