Researchers Win Prestigious Awards
Tuesday 24 April, 2012
Two of our University of Wollongong researchers have won prestigious awards from the Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA).
Dr Zengxi (Stephen) Pan has received the Chris Smallbone International Award which will fully sponsor his attendance and participation at the International Institute of Welding Annual Assembly in Denver Colorado in July this year. Stephen is the Project Leader of DMTC Projects 2.4 Lean Automation Technologies for Advanced Manufacturing of Marine Defence Components and Assemblies and 3.5 Lean Automation for Advanced Manufacturing of Armoured Vehicles. He has led pioneering work at the University of Wollongong on automated off-line programming and advanced welding technology for both maritime and armour platforms.
Lenka Kuzmikova has won the Sir William Hudson Memorial Award which will provide support for her chosen area of research. Lenka is nearing the completion of her PhD and has produced some new insights into the role of hydrogen diffusion in multiphase steel weldments. She will be the first DMTC sponsored student to complete her PhD degree.
Both Stephen and Lenka have made significant contributions to the DMTC program through the University of Wollongong and these are well deserved awards for both of them. Please join us in congratulating them for their efforts and the WTIA Awards.
Support for ADA announced
Monday 23 April, 2012
Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Minister, Richard Dalla-Riva has announced support for Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) to manufacture new body combat armour.
The body combat armour was developed as part of a collaborative project involving ADA, Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC), Victorian Centre for Advanced Materials Manufacturing (VCAMM) and CSIRO.
“It will be manufactured using leading edge production techniques and will enable ADA to respond far more rapidly to the ever-changing demands of the Australian Defence Force by quickly developing new designs or ramping up production to meet surges in demand,” Mr Dalla-Riva said.
For the full media release please click here.
Research commences in Personnel Survivability
Friday 13 April, 2012
DMTC is pleased to announce that research activities in our newest Program – Personnel Survivability, have officially commenced. Program 7 was announced in June last year, and since then significant effort has been made towards the establishment of the individual projects and project teams. Research is now underway and quickly gaining momentum as more projects come online.
DMTC is continuing to work closely with Diggerworks to ensure the project outputs will align with the priorities and needs of the Australian Defence Force.
Research within the Personnel Survivability program is grouped into four technology themes:
- Hard Armour
- Soft Armour
- Advanced Fabric Technologies
- Power Generation and Management
Within these technology areas, research is examining: ceramic armour technology, high curvature body armour, improved anti-ballistic soft armour, high strength fabrics for combat clothing, materials engineering for improved habitability, and portable power generation and storage.
For further information about the Personnel Survivability program, please email personnel.survivability@dmtc.com.au
Awards for Excellence 2012 announced
Friday 16 March, 2012
The 2012 DMTC Awards for Excellence were presented to a number of deserving recipients at the conclusion of this year’s DMTC Annual Technical Conference. The DMTC Awards for Excellence recognise significant contributions made by individuals and teams that have resulted in successful outcomes for DMTC and its participants. DMTC would like to congratulate the following 2012 award recipients for their outstanding contributions this year:
Industry Partnership Award
This award recognises researchers whose efforts have significantly contributed to the capability of a DMTC Industry Participant.
Awarded to: Qianchu Liu – DSTO
Early Career Award
This award recognises the contribution of early career technical officers, engineers and scientists to DMTC projects, rewarding ‘above and beyond’ efforts.
Awarded to: James Whiteford – BAE Systems, Amir Galehdar – RMIT University and Stuart Thomas – VCAMM.
Research Collaboration Award
This award recognises the individual who embodies the spirit of collaboration that is integral to DMTC’s strategic intent.
Awarded to: Steve Dowey – Sutton Tools
Best Presentation Award
This award is presented to the person who delivers the best presentation at the technical conference.
Awarded to: Carolina Tallon – The University of Melbourne
Capability Improvement Award
This award recognises the project team who achieves a significant improvement in technical capability in the area of materials and/or manufacturing technology.
Awarded to: Project 2.4 Team
Zengxi (Stephen) Pan (Project Leader) – The University of Wollongong
John Norrish – The University of Wollongong
Chris Cook – The University of Wollongong
Nathan Larkin – The University of Wollongong
Cory Hamelin – Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Warwick Payten – Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Lyndon Edwards – Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Zoran Sterjovski – Defence Science and Technology Organisation
Joe Donato – Defence Science and Technology Organisation
Robert Phillips – Defence Science and Technology Organisation
Darren Lang – Forgacs Engineering
Project Team 2.4
Defence Briefing Series
Wednesday 8 February, 2012
DMTC will be presenting a 4 part briefing series to better inform the Defence community on the outcomes and objectives of the DMTC program, including technical achievements and enhancements to Australian industry capability.
The briefings are open to all, however will be targeted towards CDG and DMO representatives. Discussion and questions after each briefing will be encouraged.
The first briefing ‘Capability through Collaboration: An introduction to DMTC’ will provide details on how the DMTC model operates and an overview of the research being undertaken in each Program area.
Briefing 1: Capability through Collaboration: An introduction to DMTC
Date: 24 February 2012
Presenter(s): Dr Mark Hodge, CEO
Seminar Details:
- Understanding the benefits of the DMTC business model;
- Air, Land and Sea domain Program briefings;
- Planned activities and opportunities for engagement.
For further information and to confirm your attendance, please contact information@dmtc.com.au
