Innovative science-based solutions

Ensis is commited to delivering new technologies that solve specific industry problems. The commercialisation of significant research outcomes points to the relevance of these technologies.

Examples of Ensis research that has culminated in notable commercial outputs include:

• Silviscan - a world-first instrument for the rapid and non-destructive assessment of wood and fibre quality.
• A-grader - a machine grader that determines the stiffness of timber using sound waves.
• Ultrasonic void detection - adapting existing technology to detect internal checks in hardwood.
• Dynamic stiffness tester - an instrument for measuring the stiffness of corrugated boxes.
• Light trap - using ultraviolet light to trap beetles that contaminate wood exports.