The Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) will celebrate two official launch events in March.
DMTC’s Queensland partners will host a launch of the DMTC’s Queensland node and Millatec Engineering’s new Brisbane facilities, while NSW partners will host a launch of the DMTC’s NSW node and the Lean Automation Technology Demonstrator.
The Queensland event will be held on 9 March at Millatec’s Sherwood premises.
DMTC’s Queensland node hosts research programs in Air Platforms and Propulsion Systems. In addition to these major research programs, the node also conducts research into enabling technologies (e.g. for machining, joining coatings, robotics and lean automation) that will be required for economical fabrication and maintenance of components based on new materials.
The work on machining is of particular interest to local machining specialist and DMTC participant, Millatec Engineering. The launch of the Queensland node coincided with Millatec moving into new premises so there will be two reasons to celebrate at the Queensland event.
The NSW node of the Defence Materials Technology Centre and the Lean Automation Technology Demonstrator will be launched at the University of Wollongong on 24 March.
The NSW Technology Demonstrator includes several state-of-the-art robotic and welding facilities in an integrated cell which allows the latest manufacturing technology to be explored by industry partners. Many of the systems involved are unique within Australia.
The technology demonstrator was funded through the NSW Science Leverage Fund in support of DMTC. The University of Wollongong, ANSTO and Bluescope Steel are Core Participants of DMTC centre and Supporting Participants include a range of NSW SMEs. The research being carried out by UOW and ANSTO is mainly directed at improvements in Armour protection for land platforms and new materials and production technology for maritime platforms.
Posted by DMTC on March 5th, 2010 The Fourth Australian JSF Advanced Technology & Innovation Conference will be held from the 3rd to the 5th of May 2010.
The conference will interest members from industry and research sectors who have a generic interest in the potential development and exploitation of new and advanced Australian technology that may have potential application to JSF. It is also a forum for industry and researchers to identify shortcomings and new capabilities required to present a more competitive package of opportunities.
The Conference is to be formally opened by The Hon. Greg Combet AM MP, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science.
The first two days will be held at Hilton On The Park, Melbourne, in a formal conference format focused on advanced technology relevant to JSF.
The third day, Wednesday 5 May, will be sponsored by the Victoria Department of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development, and will be in the form of Industry Technology Workshops that address specialist industry areas and how best to provide a focus for JSF activities at the national level.
In an invitation to interested parties, Air Vice-Marshal J.P.Harvey, Program Manager for New Air Combat Capability, said the Conference aimed to build on the success of the three earlier Conferences and the strong ongoing support from Australian industry and R&D organisations.
“This year we plan to build on our theme of ‘Advanced technology for a future JSF’ to extend to ‘From ore in the Ground to Parts on the Aeroplane’.
“A key objective of the Australian Government in joining the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Project is to achieve a significant involvement by Australian industry and research organisations throughout the production life of the JSF Program.
“To that end, and with the objective of better positioning Australian industry and research organisations to be able to engage in the JSF Follow-On Development and Sustainment programs, the New Air Combat Capability (NACC) Project has been working to identify a national R&D base which we believe will be needed to support long term involvement in future JSF development activities.
“The Australian JSF Advanced Technology and Innovation Conference is a key part of this initiative.” The Conference will encompass national and international perspectives and include advanced technology presentations from Australian industry, universities and other R&D organisations.
Registrations: secure online registration facilities at www.jsfconference.gov.au
Further information: www.jsfconference.gov.au
Posted by DMTC on February 24th, 2010 Dr Mark Hodge, DMTC CEO has showcased innovation case studies in defence industry at the Australian Defence Magazine Congress in Canberra today.
DMTC develops new materials and manufacturing technologies across air platforms, maritime platforms, propulsion systems and armour applications to enhance the future operations, readiness and sustainment of the Australian Defence Force.
The annual ADM Congress has evolved into a pivotal event in the Defence calendar, bringing together senior officials from all areas of the Australian Defence Force, Defence Materiel Organisation and defence industry.
Dr Hodge was part of a Panel of experts that included representatives from Rapid Prototyping, Development and Evaluation (RPDE), the Defence Industry Innovation Centre (DIIC) and Australian Defence Apparel (ADA).
Dr Hodge and other Panel members highlighted the opportunities for industry to utilise DMTC and DIIC to leverage their R&D activities and provide a mechanism for linking up a range of Defence policy initiatives including cooperative research centre activities, Defence Science & Technology Organisation’s (DSTO’s) Corporate Enabling Research Program (CERP) and the Capability and Technology Demonstrator (CTD) Program.
Using a new armour development activity as a case study, ADA commented that its involvement with DMTC and DIIC has allowed it to leverage its activities by a factor of four or higher, further noting it would have had great difficulty pursuing its corporate technology development objectives without its interactions through DMTC and DIIC.
Attracting over 250 delegates each year, ADM2010 will once more provide a valuable channel for communication between the players shaping the future of Australia’s defence and industry environment. The Australian Defence Magazine Congress was held at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra from 23 to 24 February 2010.
Posted by DMTC on February 24th, 2010 DMTC congratulates the winners of its inaugural Awards for Excellence, which were announced at the company’s conference in Melbourne late last week.
DMTC develops and delivers new materials technologies and manufacturing processes to enhance Australia’s defence capability by adopting a collaborative approach between Defence, defence industries and the research sector. The Awards recognise individuals and project teams whose efforts have significantly contributed to the execution of DMTC’s vision and mission.
Dorji Chavara and Andrew Gillen of ANSTO received Industry Partnership Awards for their crucial contribution to the capability of DMTC Industry Participant BAE Systems in the Propulsion Systems program.
Four Early Career Awards were presented to recognise the efforts of early career technical officers, engineers and scientists to DMTC projects. Recipients of this Award were Zengxi (Stephen) Pan of the University of Wollongong, Elizabeth Pham and Mathew Moyle of BAE Systems and Ryan Middleton of VIPAC.
Dinesh Shanmugam of Thales Australia won a Research Collaboration Award for the collaborative spirit in which he undertakes his work in the Armour Applications program.
Presenting the Awards, DMTC CEO Dr Mark Hodge said it was highly encouraging to witness the level of enthusiasm and commitment these Award winners had demonstrated.
DMTC’s workshop and technical conference was held on the 18th and 19th of February at Hilton on the Park in Melbourne, with around 120 people attending.
DMTC is a joint venture that brings together defence industry, universities and government research agencies to develop new materials and manufacturing technologies that will enhance Australia’s defence capability.
About DMTC: DMTC is a joint venture between defence industry, universities and government research agencies focused on enhancing Australia’s defence capability through the development of new materials and manufacturing technologies. www.dmtc.com.au
Please contact Jasmine Smith, DMTC Communications Manager, for further information or interview requests. Email jasmine.smith@dmtc.com.au or phone: (03) 9214 4775 (direct) / 0439 034 562 (mobile).
Posted by DMTC on February 24th, 2010