About this Event

Join AMGC Connect at Australian Manufacturing Week in Melbourne for an exclusive workshop tailored for start-up and scale-up manufacturers looking to enter the Defence sector. Hosted by Design Anthology, this practical workshop will guide you through some of the critical stages of product development, from concept to manufacturing, with a focus on meeting Defence standards and requirements.

Learn the practical considerations essential for designing products that are not only innovative but also compliant and manufacturable for Defence applications.

Who Should Attend?

• Start-up and scale-up manufacturers
• Defence contractors and suppliers
• Innovators and entrepreneurs in Defence technology
• Any manufacturer seeking to improve the design of its products.

What You’ll Learn:

• The importance of doing your homework: Conduct thorough research (surveys, interviews, field testing) to pinpoint exactly what your customers need.
• Before you manufacture: Define the unique requirements of your customer and the conditions in which they operate before prototyping.
• Manufacturing optimisation: Gain insights into high and low-volume production strategies that meet Defence specifications while being cost-effective for growing manufacturers.
• Maximising dual-use potential:  Intentional design considerations to maximises the dual-use potential of products for adaptability across civilian and military applications.
• Risk management: Understand how to de-risk projects with transparent cost structures and clear deliverables, critical for scaling up in Defence manufacturing.

Workshop Highlights:

• Practical considerations when designing for Defence, including compliance, scalability, and material selection
• Real-world case studies highlighting successful Defence product development from start-ups and scale-ups
• Q&A with our experienced design and engineering team

Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am