Our expertise
The strength of our staff/researchers lies in the application of
fundamental science to develop knowledge-based technologies that will
increase functionality and provide intelligent solutions for tomorrow's
manufacturing industry. Rapid advances and convergence in areas such as
materials science, nano-biotechnology, biomaterials and tissue engineering,
sensor technology and advanced computing, leading to new products and
production processes will radically change the scope of manufacturing in
Australia. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the Institute works on
research questions of international significance and builds capacity to
address major questions across discipline boundaries. Leveraging upon local,
national and international business and industry networks, the Institute
engages with the whole lifecycle of manufacturing, from enquiry to concept,
right through to commercialisation.
The Mawson Institute's purpose-built, state-of-the-art laboratories
support the innovation cycle from conception to creation, meeting the
research and development needs of advanced manufacturers. Facilities
include:
- SPECS X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) System
- Vicon Motion Capture Camera System
- NT-MDT Atomic Force Microscope
- Atlas Weatherometer
- Plasma Gradientiser
- BioScience Phase Contrast Microscope & Microplate Reader
- Micro-cavity Plasma Device Technology
- Hardware for a Visualisation Laboratory
- Confocal Microscope