Simble Solutions Partners With Macquarie Uni to Commercialise Nanosensor Tech
Simble Solutions deepens nanosensor push with Macquarie University research collaboration
Simble Solutions (ASX: SIS) has entered into a formal research collaboration with Macquarie University to jointly develop its exclusive nanosensor technology, building directly on the December 2025 acquisition of Next Nano Pty Ltd and the exclusive commercialisation licence Simble holds. The program is co-funded by both parties, with two PhD graduates engaged for a two-year period under the supervision of Chief Investigator Professor Noushin Nasiri. Simble will contribute $288,000 toward project-related costs over the two-year term, with PhD graduate costs separately shared between the two parties.
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What makes this nanosensor technology significant
The nanosensor technology is based on a semi-conductive 3D zinc oxide nanostructure architecture, a configuration that addresses several shortcomings found in conventional sensing hardware. The core technical advantages include:
- High sensitivity for environmental and optical sensing applications
- Sub-millimetre form factor enabling seamless device integration
- Ultra-low power consumption suited to battery-powered IoT deployments
- Flexible integration into existing devices, equipment, and wearable systems
One of the initial application targets is “e-skin,” a flexible sensor layer that can be applied to soft robotics, UV dosimetry, and health monitoring. The term refers to a conformable, skin-like interface that allows devices to detect and respond to environmental stimuli in a manner broadly analogous to biological skin, without the rigidity of traditional electronics.
At a platform level, nanosensors function as a low-power, compact data layer that transforms devices into always-on monitoring systems. They generate continuous, high-resolution data that enables real-time alerts, trend analytics, and auditable reporting across multiple platforms, making them well-suited to the expanding IoT market.
| Application Area | Use Case | Key Benefit | Target Sector | Platform Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-skin / soft robotics | Flexible sensor interface for robotic systems | Conformable, real-time environmental response | Advanced manufacturing | SimbleSense |
| UV dosimetry | Continuous UV exposure measurement | Sub-millimetre form factor, low power | Healthcare, outdoor safety | SimbleSense |
| Health monitoring | Wearable biometric and environmental sensing | Always-on data with auditable reporting | Healthcare, consumer devices | SimbleSense / CarbonView |
| Wearable safety devices | Workplace hazard monitoring in difficult environments | Comfortable, continuous monitoring | Industrial, resources | SimbleSense |
| Industrial process optimisation | Real-time chemical process and equipment health monitoring | Supports Industry 4.0 initiatives | Industrials | CarbonView |
| Environmental monitoring | Persistent low-power detection across chemical environments | Facility and environmental protection | Government, utilities, industrial | CarbonView |
How the partnership structure works — and why it matters
Co-funded model preserves Simble’s capital efficiency
The collaboration engages two PhD graduates for a two-year period under Macquarie University’s supervision, with graduate costs jointly funded by both institutions. Simble’s separate contribution of $288,000 covers project-related costs over the same term, keeping the company’s total outlay well below what a comparable solo research and development program would require.
The arrangement gives Simble access to Macquarie’s established research infrastructure and academic expertise without bearing the full cost of building equivalent capability internally. Under the agreed terms, any improvements to the technology arising from the collaboration will be owned by Macquarie University, but Simble retains exclusive rights to commercialise such improvements under its existing licence agreement. This preserves the commercial upside for Simble while concentrating research execution within the university environment.
Platform integration adds a near-term commercial angle
Beyond the research program itself, Simble is simultaneously working to integrate the nanosensor technology into its existing platforms:
- SimbleSense — the company’s real-time energy intelligence and environmental monitoring platform
- CarbonView — the carbon tracking and enterprise reporting platform
Embedding proprietary sensor hardware into these platforms is expected to reduce Simble’s reliance on third-party hardware suppliers and create cross-selling opportunities into the global IoT sensors market, which continues to expand as demand for real-time environmental and operational data grows.
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What’s next for Simble’s nanosensor development
The collaboration’s initial phase centres on e-skin applications spanning soft robotics, UV dosimetry, and health monitoring. From there, the agreement provides a stated pathway to expand development across a broader range of sectors. Additional application areas identified by the company include:
- Safety monitoring
- Environmental protection
- Wearable devices
- Infrastructure monitoring
Simble holds the exclusive licence to commercialise the technology and any improvements flowing from this collaboration, giving the company a defined commercial position as the research program advances. The partnership positions Simble to extend beyond its existing software and energy offerings into hardware-adjacent IoT sensing, broadening the company’s total addressable market across both industrial and consumer applications.
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