DMTC’s project ‘Automation technology for armoured vehicle manufacture’ was shortlisted in the Awards for Excellence in Innovation at the Cooperative Research Centre Association (CRC Association) conference dinner in Melbourne on the 16th of May. The CRC Association Awards for Excellence in Innovation were initiated in 1999 to recognise outstanding examples of the transfer of CRC research results, knowledge and technologies that have been developed for a wide range of users of research, including the community, companies and government agencies.
Automated Offline Programming (AOLP) is an innovative new technique that can be used to program industrial robots. Developed through the DMTC with a collaborative partnership between Thales and University of Wollongong, the AOLP system generates weld paths in a fraction of time required using conventional programming methods. AOLP uses sophisticated robot motion planning algorithms to generate collision-free robot paths. This new technique has been applied to the robotic manufacturing cell at Thales Land Vehicles in Bendigo. The implementation of AOLP has significantly improved the capability of the robotic welding system resulting in substantial cost and time savings through the minimisation of manual welding and weld repair.
Congratulations to the Automated Offline Programming team for being shortlisted for this award, and congratulations to the winners of the award at Dairy Futures CRC, Future Farm Industries CRC and the Hearing CRC. To read more about the awards on the CRC Association website please click here.
Posted by DMTC on May 23rd, 2013
DMTC is pleased to announce that it will be presenting a new four-part briefing series in 2013. The aim of the briefings is to increase the awareness within the Defence community on the objectives and outcomes of the DMTC. Discussion will include how the DMTC model works, technical achievements to date, and opportunities to engage with DMTC into the future.
The briefings are open to all; however they are targeted towards CDG and DMO representatives with an interest in technology and capability management and planning. Discussion and questions after each briefing are encouraged. This is an excellent chance to engage with DMTC and is not to be missed!
For further information, or to RSVP, please contact information@dmtc.com.au.
Briefing 1, 2013
Date: 16 April 2013
Time: 1300h-1400h
Location: Canberra, Russell Offices
Presenter(s): Heidi Garth, Program Development Manager, DMTC.
RSVP: information@dmtc.com.au
Posted by DMTC on April 10th, 2013
The 2013 DMTC Awards for Excellence were presented at this years’ Annual Conference Dinner at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. The DMTC Awards for Excellence recognise significant contributions made by individuals and teams that have resulted in successful outcomes for DMTC and its partners. DMTC would like to congratulate the following 2013 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: Nathan Larkin of University of Wollongong and Stephen Pan of University of Wollongong
Research Collaboration Award
This award recognises the individual who embodies the spirit of collaboration that is integral to DMTC’s strategic intent.
Awarded to: Michael Ling of 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: Lenka Kuzmikova of University of Wollongong
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 7.1.2– High Curvature Armour Systems
James Sandlin – VCAMM (Project Leader)
Stuart Thomas – VCAMM, Minoo Naebe – Deakin University, Ian Crouch – ADA, Diana Eau – ADA, Michael Ling – DSTO, Christophe Matry – VCAMM, Rodney Tattersall – VCAMM, Troy Keyes – ADA, Dan Fabijanic – Deakin University, Tristan Alexander – Deakin University, John Vella – Deakin University, Ben Eu – BMT, Tom Steen – DSTO, Ping Tan – DSTO, Horace Billon – DSTO.
At the conclusion of the conference awards were also presented for the best presentations and poster. Winners were as follows:
Best Conference Presentation Award: Michael Saleh of ANSTO
Best Student Presentation Award: Cameron Barr of The University of Melbourne
Best Poster Award: Eric Yang of The University of Melbourne
Congratulations on your excellent contributions to the conference.
Posted by DMTC on April 4th, 2013