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We've worked with Defence to improve armour, our research underpinned the success of WLAN technology, and our partnerships with industry have resulted in more precise mineral exploration, safer mining techniques, smart technology to reduce energy consumption and innovative new designs for textiles.

Accelerating the discovery of Australia's mineral resources

The AuScope National Infrastructure Program is a partnership boosting successful mineral exploration. Our work for AuScope improved the availability and accessibility of comprehensive geoscientific data.

Transforming the world’s leading supplier of natural botanical insecticide

CSIRO research has helped Botanical Resources Australia (BRA) to maintain its position as the world’s leading supplier of pyrethrum oil for use as a natural insecticide.

Improving safety and productivity in coal mines

Around 90 per cent of Australia’s underground coal production comes from longwall mining. We worked with the industry and equipment manufacturers to develop sensor technology to keep miners safer and improve productivity.

Reducing energy consumption in commercial buildings

Heating and cooling office buildings is one of the biggest costs for business. We've developed technology to significantly reduce energy consumption, through intelligent control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.

Accelerating small business entry into competitive global markets

A key to success for Australia’s manufacturing industry is differentiation through innovation. Textor Technologies partnered with us to develop a superior product that is now being supplied around the world.

Wireless technology having profound global impact

At the heart of the most popular way to connect computers without wires is a CSIRO success story.
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