Queensland science capability directory
The Queensland science capability directory provides information on the State’s research centres, institutes, facilities, research hospitals, precincts, laboratories and other research organisations across Queensland.
Listing all of 86 centres out of 289 total centres.
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Visualisation and eResearch ViseR
ViseR works with researchers and industry and government partners to develop innovative ways of modelling, visualising and interpreting complex information using technology.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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University of the Sunshine Coast - Sunshine Coast USC
The University of the Sunshine Coast is ranked well above or above world standard in nine key research areas.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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University of the Sunshine Coast - Gympie USC
The University of the Sunshine Coast is ranked well above or above world standard in nine key research areas.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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University of the Sunshine Coast - Fraser Coast USC
The University of the Sunshine Coast is ranked well above or above world standard in nine key research areas.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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University of Southern Queensland - Toowoomba USQ
USQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, materials engineering, astrophysics, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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University of Southern Queensland - Springfield USQ
USQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, materials engineering, astrophysics, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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University of Southern Queensland - Ipswich USQ
USQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, materials engineering, astrophysics, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence Cooperative Research Centre TAS-DCRC
Trusted Autonomous Systems is Australia’s first Defence Cooperative Research Centre, and is uniquely equipped to deliver world-leading autonomous and robotic technologies to enable trusted and effective cooperation between humans and machines.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Translational Research Institute TRI
TRI is a leading Australian innovative medical research, development and translation facility working with clinicians and industry to prevent, diagnose and treat human disease.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Translational Polymer Research Group TPRG
The Translational Polymer Research Group undertakes R&D into new polymer materials and composites.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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The University of Queensland - St Lucia UQ
The University of Queensland is one of the world’s top 50 universities, with globally significant breakthroughs and innovations that include cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil®.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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The University of Queensland - Herston UQ
The University of Queensland is one of the world’s top 50 universities, with globally significant breakthroughs and innovations that include cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil®.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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The University of Queensland - Gatton UQ
The University of Queensland is one of the world’s top 50 universities, with globally significant breakthroughs and innovations that include cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil®.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Sustainable Minerals Institute SMI
A unique collective of six inter-disciplinary research centres and Centre of Excellence developing and applying sustainable development principles to the resources industry.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Sugar Research Institute SRI
Sugar Research Institute (SRI) - global research experts in sugar milling and refining technology.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences SCMB
The School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences is a diverse and powerful research grouping with unique expertise in the chemical and molecular life sciences.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Salisbury Research Facility
The Salisbury Research Facility combines the largest scientific and technical capacity in forest products research in Australia.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Research Hub for Advanced Prawn Breeding
The Hub undertakes research in advanced genomic-informed breeding programs for black tiger prawn and transfers this to the farmed black tiger prawn industry.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Research Computing Centre RCC
RCC helps University of Queensland researchers across disciplines make the most of the University’s eResearch technologies.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Queensland University of Technology - Kelvin Grove QUT
One of Australia’s top ten universities, QUT has strong links with industry, and an emphasis on innovation and application in its courses and research.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Queensland University of Technology - Gardens Point QUT
One of Australia’s top ten universities, QUT has strong links with industry, and an emphasis on innovation and application in its courses and research.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre QMNC
QMNC’s capabilities include microtechnology, nanotechnology and micro/nanosystems, microelectronics, and expertise in fundamental theory of materials.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Queensland Geothermal Energy Centre of Excellence QGECE
The QGECE develops advanced power conversion technology such as turbines, cooling towers and power cycles for geothermal, solar thermal, and waste heat energy sources.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies QCAT
QCAT is the largest integrated research and development precinct for the resources and associated advanced technology industries in Australia.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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Queensland Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing AMPAM
AMPAM is dedicated to discovering new materials engineering and manufacturing technologies to benefit key economic and social sectors in Australia
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Queensland Brain Institute QBI
A world leader in neuroscience, Queensland Brain Institute researchers are working to understand the brain in order to better treat neurological disease.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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Queensland Bioscience Precinct QBP
The Queensland Bioscience Precinct is the largest research facility in Australia dedicated to human, plant and animal biotechnological research and commercialisation.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation QAAFI
QAAFI significantly improves the competitiveness and sustainability of tropical and sub-tropical food, fibre and agribusiness sectors through its high-impact science.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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Protein Expression Facility PEF
PEF delivers world-leading research services and innovative solutions for protein production using bacteria, yeast, baculovirus/insect cell and mammalian cell.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence PACE
The Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) is the leading facility for pharmaceutical research, education and commercialisation in Australia.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Northern Fisheries Centre NFC
The Northern Fisheries Centre undertakes research on sustainable production from tropical wild fisheries estuarine, inshore and offshore reef and mariculture of high-value species
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Nihon Superior Centre for the Manufacture of Electronic Materials NS CMEM
NS CMEM brings world-class research capability to the manufacture of electronic materials.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
A global leader in timber durability and design life research
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Nanomaterials Centre Nanomac
The Nanomaterials Centre has built a global reputation for developing innovative nanomaterials that address energy, environment and health challenges.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Medical Engineering Research Facility MERF
MERF supports the medical devices research and development cycle in a state-of-the-art facility.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Life Sciences Queensland Ltd LSQ
LSQ is an industry-led organisation which promotes and supports all segments of the Queensland life sciences industry.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Jamieson Trauma Institute JTI
The goal of the Jamieson Trauma Institute is to revolutionise and advance trauma care through a unique collaboration of service partners and the integration of trauma services.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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James Cook University - Townsville JCU
With three tropical campuses spanning two countries, James Cook University (JCU) draws on its tropical locale for its teaching and research focus.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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James Cook University - Cairns JCU
With three tropical campuses spanning two countries, James Cook University (JCU) draws on its tropical locale for its teaching and research focus.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation IHBI
IHBI uses the latest technology and brings together the world’s best minds to conduct research into ways of improving health and wellbeing.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Institute for Molecular Bioscience IMB
The Institute for Molecular Bioscience is a multidisciplinary life scientific research institute committed to improving quality of life through research and translation.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems IIIS
The Institute conducts fundamental research in ICT and applied research across health informatics, bioinformatics and environmental informatics.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Institute for Future Environments IFE
The IFE is a transdisciplinary research institute that studies how to make our natural, built and virtual environments more sustainable, secure and resilient.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences IAESS
IAESS provides a dedicated facility for Space and Defence research with a focus on hypersonic propulsion systems, rockets, advanced materials and astrophysics.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Health and Food Sciences Precinct
The Precinct provides a collaborative environment for scientists to advance biosecurity, healthcare, food nutrition and technology
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Griffith University - Nathan GU
Griffith University’s research strengths range from the physical and natural sciences, engineering, IT, health and medicine to creative arts, social sciences and humanities
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Griffith University - Gold Coast GU
Griffith University’s research strengths range from the physical and natural sciences, engineering, IT, health and medicine to creative arts, social sciences and humanities
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct
The Precinct is a 200-hectare modern, multi-disciplinary research complex delivering next-generation medicine, advanced manufacturing, and innovation in preventative health care.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Forest Industries Research Centre
The Centre is focused on applied collaborative research that improves value and sustainability in the forest industry
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Ecosciences Precinct ESP
The Ecosciences Precinct is a highly collaborative working environment with researchers dedicated to solving some of the biggest environmental problems in Australia.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation Dow Centre
The Dow Centre is focused on discovery and techno-economic assessment of engineering innovations for sustainable production and utilisation of energy, water and materials.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Department of Agriculture and Fisheries DAF
DAF undertakes, supports and collaborates in a diverse suite of research programs to support sustainable and innovative agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors in Queensland.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction CRC ORE
CRC ORE is transforming the mining sector globally with innovative world-class technology to address declining productivity.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation CSIRO
CSIRO is one of the world’s most multidisciplinary research organisations with more than 5,000 experts based in 55 centres
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Clem Jones Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine CJRCRM
The Centre supports studies in the broader field of regenerative medicine and stem cell biology.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS
EQUS conducts world-leading research to exploit the potential of quantum science and develop a range of transformational technologies that will benefit society.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Railway Engineering CRE
The Centre for Railway Engineering provides high quality research and development, innovation and consultancy services to the railway industry.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Centre for Quantum Dynamics CQD
CQD researchers aim to apply knowledge of quantum dynamics to future technologies such as the quantum internet and laser-accelerated particle therapy.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology - UQ CQC2T
The UQ node of this centre is part of the largest combined and focused efforts in quantum computation and communication in the world
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology - GU CQC2T
The Griffith Univsersity node of this centre is part of the largest combined and focused efforts in quantum computation and communication in the world
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Centre for Organic Photonics and Electronics COPE
COPE is an interdisciplinary physics and chemistry centre specialising in synthesis, materials and device characterisation
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis CMM
The CMM is an interdisciplinary research, teaching and service centre which provides access to cutting edge electron and X-ray microscopy and microanalysis.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Centre for Macroalgal Resources and Biotechnology MACRO
Research and development to commercialise macroalgae for fuel, aquaculture, bioremediation, feed and fertiliser applications.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Centre for Immunotherapy and Vaccine Development QIMR-CIVD
The Centre for Immunotherapy and Vaccine Development enhances the efficacy of existing vaccines, and formulates new vaccines focusing on human diseases and malignancies.
Centre size: 200-300 research staff
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Centre for Hypersonics CFH
Centre of Hypersonics is globally recognised as the leading university-based hypersonics research group.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Future Materials CFM
CFM is a world-leading research centre in advanced composite materials and applications. CFM provides advanced partnerships with industry towards innovation and growth.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy CABEN
Research to help feed the world sustainably and develop cleaner, greener bioproducts.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Agricultural Engineering CAE
The Centre develops solutions for a sustainable and profitable rural sector with research focusing on sustainable agriculture, energy use, water resources and food security.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Central Queensland University - Townsville CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Central Queensland University - Rockhampton CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Central Queensland University - Mackay CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Central Queensland University - Gladstone CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Central Queensland University - Cairns CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Central Queensland University - Bundaberg CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Central Queensland University - Brisbane CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Central Analytical Research Facility CARF
CARF had purpose-built scientific laboratories for analysing physical, mechanical, chemical and biological properties of solids, liquids and gases.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development Centre BAO-JRDC
The BAO-JRDC is a world-first joint venture between Baosteel - one of the world’s largest steel companies, and four Australian universities.
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Australian National Fabrication Facility - UQ Node ANFF-Q
ANFF-Q provides researchers and industry with open access to state-of-the-art fabrication capabilities to engage in interdisciplinary research.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Australian National Fabrication Facility - Griffith University Node ANFF-Q
ANFF-Q provides researchers and industry with open access to state-of-the-art fabrication capabilities to engage in interdisciplinary research.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology AIBN
AIBN’s research excels at developing new products, processes and devices for improving society and the world through the innovative use of bioengineering and nanotechnology.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre AID
AID utilises leading technologies to identify, understand and prevent infectious disease.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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Australian Centre for Robotic Vision ACRV
ACRV is working to allow robots to see, to understand their environment using the sense of vision.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research ACE
ACE is the leading university hub in Australia for the creation and dissemination of research-based knowledge on entrepreneurship.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Aus-China Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine ACCTERM
ACCTERM is a hub for international research collaboration developing technologies for tissue repair and regeneration using biomaterials, stem cells, and engineering approaches.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Agriculture and Food Business Unit AF
The Agriculture and Food Business Unit is part Australia's national science organisation - one of the largest and most diverse scientific research organisations in the world.
Centre size: 200-300 research staff
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Advanced Design and Prototyping Technologies Institute ADAPT
ADaPT brings together multi-disciplinary expertise with leading industry partners to push the boundaries in advanced custom design, rapid prototyping and new materials.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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