Smart machines that ‘yell out’ when they need repairing, robots that can weld all day, and laser-guided timber cutting, are just a few things CSIRO is working on to support our manufacturing industry.

An understanding of fluid dynamics helps racing cars go faster, improves air flows around the home, and will help invent the next generation of medical devices.

Australian manufacturing operates more effectively and efficiently in the global business environment as CSIRO helps industry develop smart manufacturing business systems, offering lower unit costs and better performance.

Wide-ranging research in metal processing technologies is helping industry become more competitive and sustainable, particularly in light metals such as aluminium, magnesium and titanium.

We're developing a range of new packaging materials that will mean more convenient, fresher, and better-tasting food, and a longer life for medical products.

Australian manufacturing firms are being placed on a more sustainable footing by our research in eco-efficient technologies and engineering practices.