Defence Science and Technology Group has engaged DMTC Limited to extend its program of work on the Advanced Integrated Respiratory (AIR) Model. The HSSA collaboration brings together a team from Macquarie University, led by Dr Hui Ong, and Defence scientists. The AIR model is a physiologically relevant in vitro human respiratory system being developed to predict biological responses following the inhalation of chemical or biological aerosols.

DMTC’s Smart Enough® Factory Project has been featured in an article for the Industry Update Media publication, showcasing the benefit of affordable, readily-available, low-burden and customisable factory-floor solutions to digital connectivity challenges. For small manufacturers in particular, this dual focus on affordability and applicability can deliver significant improvements in output as well as achieving reductions in both operating costs and wastage.

The 'digital on a shoestring' approach and mindset, which has many features in common with DMTC’s approach, has successfully reframed perceptions of digitalisation from a high-cost and complex endeavour to a series of small, affordable steps using smart sensors, with clear benefits for equipment operators and decision-makers alike.

Read more on the Industry Update Media website.

DMTC is pleased to announce our inclusion on a newly established Independent Strategic Defence Advisory Services (ISDAS) Panel under a standing offer arrangement. Defence is the lead agency for the panel, but other Commonwealth agencies have access. The establishment of the Panel was announced publicly in the 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS2026), alongside a case study (available here) detailing outcomes achieved by DMTC and its partners.

Our appointment to the ISDAS Panel creates valuable opportunities for DMTC, working with our industry and research partners, to continue to support the development of nationally-significant industrial capability for Defence and other government customers.

The ISDAS Panel provides Defence and other government agencies with a streamlined pathway to access a wide range of advisory and technical services from not-for-profit providers, across defence and national security priorities. This includes science and technology and R&D-focused engagements, the development of policy and capability constructs, and Defence policy and capability analysis. DMTC’s work under successive contracts with Defence over many years positions us well to deliver value-for-money outcomes in each of these areas.

DMTC looks forward to continuing to deliver on its mission to advance sovereign capability in the defence and national security contexts, achieving capability through collaboration.

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DMTC was delighted to recently head to Wangaratta to help one of our long-standing industry partners, Bruck Textiles, celebrate their 80th anniversary of Australian manufacturing.

Speakers at the event acknowledged the world-class quality of fabrics that Bruck produces, and the spirit of collaboration that the company has embraced.