New funding for research to assist NZ manufacturers

The Foundation for Research Science and Technology (FRST) has awarded $5.16M in funding to Lincoln Ventures Ltd for the development of new hi-tech measurement systems.

 

The funding for a six year research programme led by Dr Ian Woodhead of Lincoln Ventures Ltd will explore new ways of measuring position, movement and flow, which will lead to exciting opportunities for New Zealand manufacturers and help them retain their competitive edge both here and internationally. 

 

The research team comprises Lincoln Ventures Ltd, Lincoln University, Canterbury Innovation Incubator, University of Auckland, and the University of Nice, France. 

 

The team will work with industry partners to develop new methods for measuring and processing electromagnetic signals and advanced techniques such as rapid tomography, signature analysis and high-speed measurement of scattered electromagnetic waves.

 

Four targeted applications have been identified so far for the following companies: Electrical Control Systems (Christchurch), Waratah (Tokoroa), Actronic (Auckland) and Tru-Test (Auckland).


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