CAE was built on a vision to raise this country’s technical knowledge for the benefit of New Zealanders. CAE operates as a Charitable Trust under a Trust Deed registered by the University of Canterbury. The success to date of CAE is a result of the determination of the University of Canterbury and CAE’s former and current Trustees to actively promote and encourage the uptake of advanced engineering and technology. In doing so, CAE plays a strong integrating role within New Zealand’s engineering and technology sectors, undertaking major projects that seek to build this country’s technological capabilities in areas of national importance.

Collaboration and the dissemination of knowledge are the cornerstone to achieving that goal. CAE’s organisational strength lies in its ability to facilitate expert groups and provide the knowledge transfer capability to build uponthe findings of specific project activity.

Historically, CAE activities have involved strong participation and financial support by industry and the engineering profession. Much of its work has been directed at projects that go “beyond” conventional engineering practice so as to create new perspectives on emerging technology trends to New Zealand. Its strategy is to be seen as a neutral, far-sighted commentator on technology and engineering-related matters.

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