Innovation success stories

Innovation is never easy, but we help our customers beat the odds and succeed anyway. Here are some of their success stories.

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Heating up world food production

A Callaghan Innovation-developed process recovering carbon dioxide from the burning of forestry waste and feeding it to plants is set to boost global fruit and vegetable supply. … Read more

Turning fantasy into a transmedia reality

An idea for engaging girls in science via an imaginary world has blossomed into a cutting edge multi-media project and attracted big name backers. … Read more

Giving computers eyes

The age of machines that can see is upon us and a group of Kiwi companies is joining forces to stay ahead of the game. … Read more

Humble weed the antidote to farming pollution problem

The country’s waterways will be cleaner thanks to a joint effort proving that a leafy green holds the key to tackling nitrogen leaching. … Read more

BuzzTech

Innovative bespoke software and sensing technology have turned New Zealand beehive rental company into the Xero of beekeeping. … Read more

Teltherm Instruments Limited

From modest beginnings 65 years ago, Teltherm-manufactured instruments can now be found in industries around the world. … Read more

Connecting with Industry 4.0

In 2017 we visited the world’s largest industrial technology show with some of New Zealand’s future-focused manufacturers. … Read more

RAM3D Rapid Advanced Manufacturing

Market leader in additive manufacturing offers one of the very few commercial selective laser facilities in the Southern Hemisphere. … Read more

MTech's VR Wheelchair Trainer

People with tetraplegia will soon be using virtual reality to master their powerful new wheelchairs without colliding with any real hazards. … Read more

Stretch Sense

StretchSense is helping to enable the "third generation" of wearables, in which the garment is the sensor. … Read more

Wakatū Incorporation

Wakatū is a Māori family-owned business based in Te Tau Ihu (the top of the South Island). A business of land and sea, Wakatū has three parts: Manaaki, Whenua and Kono … Read more

Production Machinery Limited

Production Machinery Ltd (PML) is a supplier of “smart factory” solutions, primarily to the appliance manufacturing industry. … Read more

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