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CSIRO’s Data61 and Commonwealth Bank are trialling blockchain technology through an app that creates “smart money” to enhance the experience of participants and service providers in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This proof of concept project for the blockchain technology provides NDIS users with access to smart money – otherwise known as programmable money … Continue reading CSIRO and CBA collaborate on blockchain app trial →

The technology arm of the CSIRO, Data61, will compete in the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Subterranean (SubT) Challenge, with the legged and airborne robot technology it has developed. The SubT Challenge aims to explore new approaches to rapidly map, navigate, and search underground environments. Teams from around the world have been invited … Continue reading CSIRO team to compete in US robotics challenge →

The University of Sydney and CSIRO’s Data61 have successfully ran the first international trial of their next-generation blockchain, that has shown increased speed and energy efficiencies compared to  other global public blockchains, such as the one behind bitcoin. Red Belly Blockchain, developed by CSIRO’s Data61 and the Concurrent Systems Research Group at the University of Sydney, today announced the … Continue reading CSIRO and Sydney University launch superfast blockchain →

The CSIRO has launched a new report into opportunities for Australia’s space industry, highlighting deep space exploration, earth observation and debris tracking as potential growth areas. The report, Space: A Roadmap for unlocking future growth opportunities for Australia, was launched by federal industry, science and technology minister, Karen Andrews, at the 18th Australian Space Research … Continue reading CSIRO launches new space industry roadmap →

Australian science and technology will be front and centre in the ASEAN region as Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, formally launches its presence in Singapore today. The announcement coincided with Singapore-headquartered investment company, Temasek, becoming the third largest investor in the $232 million CSIRO Innovation Fund, managed by Main Sequence Ventures. The CSIRO Innovation Fund … Continue reading CSIRO launches ASEAN presence with Singapore node →

Digital innovation can deliver $315 billion in gross economic value to Australia over the next decade, according to a new landmark report from AlphaBeta advisors, commissioned by CSIRO’s Data61. Launched today at D61+ LIVE science and technology showcase event in Brisbane, the Digital Innovation report outlines the nation’s next billion dollar industries and strategic areas … Continue reading New report highlights Australia’s $315bn opportunity in digital innovation →

The CSIRO Innovation Fund, managed by Main Sequence Ventures, has attracted $232 million in investment in its first year. The Fund has made nine investments in companies, supporting hi-tech industries, creating more than 100 new jobs. Capital raising for the Fund has realised $232 million – exceeding its target for private sector investment by $32 … Continue reading CSIRO’s venture fund boosts jobs and innovation →

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has produced the country’s first gold using a non-toxic chemical process in an effort to provide an alternative to cyanide and mercury to extract the yellow metal. The first gold is the result of early industry trials of CSIRO’s “going for gold” technology and was produced in partnership with small … Continue reading CSIRO introduces non-toxic gold extraction technology →

The CSIRO has released a blueprint for the development of an economically and environmentally-sustainable hydrogen industry in Australia that it says will enable decarbonisation across the nation’s energy and industrial sectors. According to the CSIRO’s report, the National Hydrogen Roadmap, the ongoing maturation of hydrogen technologies – now moving from research and development to market … Continue reading CSIRO releases hydrogen industry roadmap →

The CSIRO has created two new leadership roles, placing a focus on establishing further collaboration between science and industry. Ilona Charles has been appointed to the role of Executive Director, People, while Nigel Warren is the new Executive Director, Growth. The new appointments follow that from that of Dr Cathy Foley to CSIRO’s Chief Scientist … Continue reading CSIRO appoints two industry figures to leadership positions →

Asset identification and security company, Kollakorn, has signed a contract with CSIRO to assist Kollakorn in developing its patent known as CertainID. CertainID is a technology patented by Kollakorn that enables biometric authentication for individuals sending information over the internet, and other potential digital and peer to peer platforms while ensuring the security and privacy … Continue reading Kollakorn, CSIRO to develop biometric authentication technology →

The national science agency, CSIRO, has achieved a new milestone in the production and export of hydrogen following the successful refuelling of two fuel cell vehicles. The project, a collaborative between CSIRO and BOC (part of the Linde Group), will pave the way for bulk hydrogen to be transported in the form of ammonia, using existing infrastructure, and then … Continue reading CSIRO tech accelerates hydrogen vehicle future →

TAFE Digital, Australia’s largest online education provider, and Ribit.net, a student jobs-matching platform, which is part of CSIRO’s Data61 have announced a collaboration that will help connect TAFE Digital students to Australian startups and innovative companies offering jobs and work experience in emerging areas such as big data analytics, cybersecurity, fintech, medtech and artificial intelligence. … Continue reading New collaboration helps bridge the tech skills gap →

Manufacturers’ Monthly visited the material science and engineering building at CSIRO’s Lindfield site in Sydney to learn about some of its collaborative and innovative projects. Walking down the long corridors of the material science and engineering building at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO’s) Lindfield site in Sydney, the first impression one might … Continue reading Behind the scenes at CSIRO →

As the demand for energy storage systems and batteries grows, so too does the amount of lithium-ion battery waste. Australia alone produces about 3,300 tonnes of lithium-ion battery waste annually, of which only about 2 per cent is recycled. The statistics is part of a new report by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), titled ‘Lithium battery … Continue reading CSIRO: Australia could lead lithium-ion battery recycling →

Copper miners can slash their energy and water use for every tonne of the metal produced thanks to a breakthrough ore sorting analyser developed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Taking advantage of magnetic resonance technology, the analyser rapidly identifies ore grade so that large volumes of waste rock (gangue) can be rejected … Continue reading CSIRO’s MRI for mining sorts out copper waste →

For the first time, Australian farmers can forecast grain yield at the touch of a button, thanks to a new smart phone app developed by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. The innovation, known as ‘Graincast’, allows growers to estimate yields ranging from a single paddock, right up to their entire farm. Graincast draws on information … Continue reading CSIRO’s new app uses digital technology to forecast crop yield →

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is calling on all Australians to be part of its energy research by providing valuable information that will improve understanding of the way households consume, generate and interact with energy. By using the new CSIRO Energise app, citizens can help paint a clearer picture of contemporary energy use to … Continue reading CSIRO’s new app engages citizens in energy research →

  An energy management system prototype that has the potential to replace overhead electricity lines for trams has been built at CSIRO’s Lindfield site in Sydney. This first full‐sized prototype unit is a result of a Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) project involving CSIRO and the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) which is … Continue reading Prototyped CSIRO energy management system to power rail delivered to China →

Australia’s national science agency today announced a new research centre focused on collecting and analysing data about Earth from space. The CSIRO Centre for Earth Observation will help Australian researchers maximise the benefits of observing Earth from space and further develop Australia’s space sector, which is estimated to be worth over $3 billion per year. … Continue reading CSIRO to launch Earth observation centre →