CSIRO can develop new, composite materials that can improve the design and fabrication of products, introducing new qualities such as lightness and corrosion resistance.

Providing a coordinated approach to materials design, creation, characterisation and application.

Tough new fire-resistant coating materials called HIPS (‘hybrid inorganic polymer system’) are being developed by CSIRO researchers in Melbourne.

CSIRO's ‘elves‘ have developed a range of technologies for the kitchen and sleigh this Christmas.

From the 1983 Ash Wednesday fires to the present, all bushfires involving significant house loss have been surveyed by CSIRO bushfire researchers.

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 about CSIRO’s bushfire simulator, which researchers have used to rigorously test the behaviour of firefighting vehicles and equipment, fencing, water tanks and civilian vehicles under bushfire conditions.

Researchers are revolutionising building safety with the development of a tough new materials coating system that is fire, blast and acid-resistant. (5:38)

Discover how CSIRO's ‘elves‘ have developed a range of technologies for the kitchen and sleigh this Christmas. (5.28)

Mr Michael O’Shea manages the Analytical Support Service at Waterford for CSIRO's Process Science and Engineering Division.

Dr Andrew Sullivan’s research interests are in bushfire behaviour, combustion dynamics, and firefighter safety.

CSIRO offers a comprehensive range of NATA accredited tests for automotive materials. Download our listing of NATA accredited specification tests for automotive materials (2 pages).

Download this information sheet outlining the range of services offered by CSIRO Industrial Research Services. (4 pages)