A new corrosion-resistant coating that halved the build-up of algae and barnacles on ship hydraulic components is now the subject of on-ship trials aboard HMAS Canberra, one of the Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock ships. (more…)
Posted by Harry Baxter on October 10th, 2018 Tagged: collaboration, defence technology, DST, innovation, technology
A DMTC project team leading advances in the development of a field-deployable, handheld Point of Care diagnostic device has been honoured with a National Innovation Award in the Combat Equipment and Mobility category at the international Land Forces 2018 Exposition. (more…)
Posted by Harry Baxter on September 6th, 2018 Tagged: Countermeasures, CSIRO, defence technology, DMTC, DST, technology
DMTC Project Leader Yen Bach Truong has been recognised for her outstanding research efforts with a CSIRO Julius Career Award.
The Julius Career Awards are designed to enhance the careers of exceptional early to mid-career scientists, and reinforce the culture of scientific excellence in CSIRO. (more…)
Posted by Harry Baxter on August 20th, 2018 Tagged: CSIRO, defence technology, DMTC, Hodge
Tasmanian SME Penguin Composites Pty Ltd is joining an existing DMTC project to explore the potential use of hybrid composite materials in defence manufacturing.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, made the announcement on 20 July. (more…)
Posted by Harry Baxter on July 20th, 2018 Tagged: DMTC, innovation, Innovation Hub, research, technology