Who We Are
The Industrial Research Institute Swinburne is Australia’s leading organisation for applied research and technology diffusion to industry and is an integral part of the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences. Headquartered in the heart of Melbourne, a city known for its cultural vibrancy and industrial heritage, IRIS has established its reputation based on our strength in exceeding customer expectations. Creative researchers providing innovative solutions to entrepreneurial industries has always been the Institute’s mission. IRIS revenue is generated from contract research performed for the mutual benefit of industry, government and society.
The Institute provides industry with access to new manufacturing methods and technologies, as well as research and development services, to allow them to thrive in the modern competitive environment, and which would otherwise not be available due to cost considerations.
What We Do
Swinburne has a number of cutting edge manufacturing technologies available such as:
3D Laser milling
Non contact laser measurement systems
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Rapid prototyping technology
5 axis high speed machining