Championed innovation.
Catalysed change.

The Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) ran from 2016 to 2022 and was a highly successful, independent and for-impact Cooperative Research Centre. By championing innovation across 71 research and development (R&D) projects, IMCRC helped catalysed the transformation of Australian manufacturing.

The impact of IMCRC

2016–2022 Highlights and Achievements

With the successful completion of 71 transformative manufacturing projects, IMCRC and its industry partners have proven how collaborative investment, research impact and innovation have strengthened the competitiveness, productivity and resilience of Australia’s manufacturing industry.

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The IMCRC has been a catalyst for fundamental change in our business. Industry 4.0 technologies, such as the robotics we are integrating into our processes, are changing manufacturing.

Matthew Tobin
Founder and Managing Director of Urban Art Projects (UAP)

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Our experience working with the IMCRC has changed how we approach innovation globally and was a key consideration in our decision to open a dedicated R&D facility in Australia.

Rob Wood
Senior Director of R&D for Stryker’s Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies Organisation

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To build a strong, modern and resilient Australian economy, we need to strengthen industry-led research collaborations through frameworks, like IMCRC’s, that spark innovation and help businesses compete, scale-up their operations and embrace new market opportunities.

The Hon Ian Macfarlane
Chief Executive, Queensland Resources Council and IMCRC Chair

Case studies

Read about the businesses that are investing in R&D and collaborating with Australian universities and the CSIRO to develop, scale-up and realise new ideas, products and services.

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Monitum

Kurloo: Monitoring the displacement impact on structures and surfaces

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Lightning Protection International (LPI)

Smart coatings for the next generation of lightning strike protection devices

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Thales

Development of lightweight Australian composite overwrapped gun barrels