Australia’s defence industry is grappling with the rapid evolution of technology. But despite the challenges posed, opportunities abound for companies, big and small, to enhance their international competitiveness, efficiency and workforce outcomes. One of a number of ways DMTC is bolstering Australia’s sovereign industrial base is by equipping Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to leverage Industry 4.0 technologies. DMTC’s Education program reinforces this objective by exposing undergraduate engineering, computer science and software development students to work experience supporting these SMEs as they seek to digitise their manufacturing operations.
With support from the Defence Science Institute (DSI) and Australian Industry Group (AI Group), DMTC has facilitated numerous internships for third or fourth-year undergraduate students. The interns are a critical part of the DMTC team delivering the Smart Enough® Factory (SEF) program. DMTC invited Morgan Brown and Wyatt Clancy, two interns from our SEF cohorts, to share their thoughts on the internship experience. It’s clear that participation in the program has sparked interest in pursuing future roles within Australia’s defence industry.
At the recent International Maritime Conference (IMC) 2023, conducted in parallel to the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition, the prestigious Bob Campbell Prize for best paper was awarded to “The Impacts of Operational Environments on Blast Survivability and Operational Performance”, presented by Blake Burgess from the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG).
DMTC Ltd would like to congratulate all involved and is proud to have played a role in this important work by conducting a collaborative program involving partners ANSTO, Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), Swinburne University of Technology and the Australian Maritime College on an extensive Life of Type Evaluation program. This program assessed the performance of ship structures through high strain rate and fatigue tests, simulations and physical tests of blast performance. The program produced key data inputs into the DSTG Life of Type Evaluation and Capability Assessment tool discussed in the paper.
Congratulations once again to Blake and the team for their outstanding efforts in producing this paper. Their dedication has not only contributed to the field, but also champions the critical capability they are working to develop.
DMTC Ltd will again have a presence at the upcoming Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in 2023. In the lead up to the Exposition, DMTC is releasing a series of snapshots showcasing the accomplishments of our Maritime Program over the past 15 years.
A not-for-profit company, DMTC is a trusted partner of Government within the Defence Innovation Ecosystem. With specialised expertise in managing multi-party collaborations, DMTC is integral to the de-risking and industrialisation of complex, asymmetric capabilities. The DMTC approach to innovation involves leading collaborations that bring together Government, industry and research partners to develop sovereign industrial capability and supporting technical expertise in areas aligned to the requirements of Defence and national security agencies.
Our services can be summarised into four key areas and are underpinned by our ISO9001 and ISO44001 accredited Project Management and Collaboration Framework. This allows DMTC to expedite delivery of capability into the hands of the warfighter.
To learn more about DMTC, we invite you to visit us at the DMTC pod located on the Defence Stand (1D11) on the Indo Pacific trade floor. Alternatively, request a meeting with us via this link.
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