Australian Proteome Analysis Facility (APAF)
Proteomics is the study of proteins, essential to all living cells, particularly their structures and functions. APAF works with Australian and international researchers and platform developers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agricultural, nutraceutical and scientific institutions to aid the discovery of therapeutic and diagnostic markers for a range of diseases. APAF also looks for quality traits in agricultural crops that will enable growth of superior crops without using artificial genetic modifications. APAF is collaborating with the Japanese company Shimadzu, manufacturer of precision instruments, measuring instruments and medical equipment.
www.proteome.org.au
Australian Synchrotron Research Program
The Australian Synchrotron Research Program (ASRP) gives Australian researchers access to synchrotron radiation research capabilities at overseas facilities in Japan, the US, and Taiwan. ASRP maintains staff at the Photon Factory in Japan and the Advanced Photon Source (APS) in the US, and assists Australian researchers using the facilities. Synchrotron light is advancing research and development in diverse fields ranging from biosciences, medical research, environmental sciences and agriculture to minerals exploration, advanced materials, engineering and forensics.
The Bandwidth Foundry
The Bandwidth Foundry, a world class photonics manufacturing technology centre at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney, has clients worldwide. The only company in Australia with the in-house tools for manufacturing commercial grade photomasks, the Foundry's services also include direct laser writing of optical materials and the development of new nano-printing and nano-patterning technologies. Applications include flat panel displays and advanced integrated photonic devices and are used in industries including ICT, biotechnology, defence and aerospace. The Foundry has a long-term relationship with Canon's Australian research centre (CISRA).
www.bwfoundry.com
Nanostructural Analysis Network Organisation (NANO)
NANO is the main Australian facility for nanometric analysis of the structure and chemistry of materials in physical and biological systems and involves a number of university-based microscopy and microanalysis centres. A hybrid science, nanotechnology combines engineering and chemistry to develop minute structures through the manipulation and arrangement of individual atoms. One nanometre equals one millionth of a millimetre. Nanotechnology has applications for a number of industries, including future ICT applications using molecule-sized circuit components and photonic nanomaterials for the next generation of telecommunications technology. NANO has collaboration with BHP Billiton in mining exploration.
Smart Internet Technology Cooperative Research Centre
The Smart Internet Technology CRC is a joint venture between industry, universities and the Commonwealth and State governments to research and develop world class internet technologies that present global commercial opportunities. The CRC's research and development activities focus on developing new internet products and services meet the needs of all types of users. The aim is to develop smart internet applications across multiple devices to provide benefits in the home, in health, in banking and commerce, in entertainment and in general communication.
www.smartinternet.com.au