A dedicated engineering entity solving complex mechanical challenges for Australia’s most demanding industries. From concept through prototyping, testing, and production — we turn industrial problems into manufactured solutions.
Maxwell & Higgs Industrial Research Pty Ltd is a purpose-built entity within the Maxwell & Higgs group, focused exclusively on industrial engineering and applied research. We serve clients who need bespoke mechanical solutions that commercial off-the-shelf products cannot deliver.
Custom machinery, tooling, fixtures, and industrial equipment designed from scratch to solve your specific engineering challenge.
Large-format steel and aluminium fabrication — structural steelwork, pressure vessels, and industrial frames built to Australian standards.
Collaborative research and development with universities, CRCs, and government research bodies to solve complex industrial problems.
Conveyor components, screening equipment, wear parts, custom tooling for harsh mining environments.
Structural fabrication, enclosures, mounting systems, switchgear frames for energy generation and distribution.
Treatment plant components, pipe fittings, structural supports for water infrastructure projects.
Structural steel, custom brackets, architectural metalwork for major infrastructure and building projects.
Production tooling, jigs, fixtures, automation support structures for manufacturing operations.
Equipment fabrication, stainless steel fit-out, custom machinery for agricultural and food processing operations.
Maxwell & Higgs Industrial Research is structured to pursue collaborative R&D with universities, cooperative research centres, and government-funded research programmes. We bring manufacturing expertise and prototyping capability to research partnerships, turning academic concepts into functional, producible hardware.
Our R&D capability spans initial concept development through to functional prototyping, materials testing, and pilot production. We work with research partners to develop intellectual property, pursue government grant-funded projects, and advance Australian manufacturing capability.
Maxwell & Higgs Industrial Research Pty Ltd is structured as a separate legal entity to facilitate dedicated R&D partnerships, grant applications, and collaborative research agreements independent of our commercial operations.
SolidWorks CAD modelling, FEA validation, and collaborative design review to define the optimal solution before any material is cut.
Rapid prototyping, material testing, and iterative refinement to prove the design meets performance requirements.
Full production with material traceability, quality assurance, inspection documentation, and on-time delivery.
Whether you need a bespoke solution, a research partner, or a manufacturing capability assessment — our industrial engineering team is ready.