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
DMTC CEO Dr Mark Hodge has been interviewed for Australian Defence Magazine on the 10 years of achievements that the DMTC community celebrates this year. Dr Hodge also reflected on DMTC’s important role in the Defence innovation system. (more…)
Posted by Harry Baxter on June 21st, 2018 Tagged: collaboration, defence technology, Diggerworks, DMTC, DST, technology
Three Australian academics working together on a DMTC project have been awarded a prestigious international prize by the London-based Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). (more…)
Posted by Harry Baxter on June 11th, 2018 Tagged: collaboration, DMTC, innovation, research
Exciting prospects lie ahead for the nanostructured fabric project, funded through the Defence Innovation Hub. While previous protective systems have relied on multiple layers of fabric, the DMTC team’s approach demonstrates that individual protective elements can be combined into a single integrated fabric system with enhanced utility, fit and comfort. (more…)
Posted by Harry Baxter on June 8th, 2018 Tagged: collaboration, defence technology, DMTC, DST, innovation