News

Nanofibre technology shields against toxic chemicals

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…)

Awards for Excellence

DMTC Maritime Program Leader Stephen van Duin has been presented with the prestigious DMTC Collaboration Award for his outstanding leadership of the program.  (more…)

DMTC Newsletter hits the streets

DMTC’s first newsletter for 2018 is now available.

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Innovation system delivering results

DMTC CEO Dr Mark Hodge, has reinforced the value of Australia’s Defence innovation system at the
ADM Congress 2018 in Canberra.

The annual event, which was attended by more than 600 delegates this year, is an important platform
for updates from industry, defence and government. Dr Hodge was part of a panel discussion
involving Karen Stanton (CDIC Advisory Board) and Pierre Marchadier (Dassault Systèmes).

Dr Hodge cited the DMTC collaboration between UOW and Thales Australia engineers on improving Hawkei welding technology early in the process, which resulted in significant cost savings in the longer term and opportunities for application to other platforms.