Applied Research

Government Research / December 18 2007
Our response was to present a structured approach with four simple steps that would allocate the funds to progressive companies and interesting projects. These steps involved: Read more
Primary Sector / June 6 2006
This programme was established to create an in-depth understanding about the use of finger jointed and primed timber products in the exterior cladding, siding, and trim market in the US. The research... Read more
Government Research / May 6 2006
It looked holistically at the New Zealand exterior cladding context and has subsequently gone on to form the basis for a major R&D project which will be launched commercially in 2008. Read more
Government Research / May 6 2005
The project hinged on the presence of young NZ designer Josh Astill based in Holland. A project was hatched where Josh would seek to spend five to six months at TU Delft, the recognised leader in the... Read more
SMEs/Startups / January 6 2004
The research was divided into six key areas of investigation:  Read more
Manufacturers / January 6 2003
Design Mobel had built its reputation on great design, excellent sleep comfort and health, and had strong environmental commitment with its ISO 14001 management system. Read more
SMEs/Startups / July 1 2002
The Circadian System was an FRST funded R&D programme that investigated sleep and sleep health, developed a new sleep surface through a concurrent research and testing programme, and developed a... Read more