Macrodyne, NIOA Partner on Advanced Munitions Manufacturing
Macrodyne Technologies Inc. has partnered with NIOA to explore munitions manufacturing opportunities in Australia.
The collaboration will focus on advanced munitions filling technologies and the establishment of pressed explosives capabilities for a range of warhead and projectile solutions. The partnership complements NIOA’s growth in munitions metal parts manufacturing and will support the exploration of sovereign manufacturing capabilities for kinetic effectors used in counter-uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS).
NIOA Australia and New Zealand Executive Vice President Ben James said the partnership would combine complementary expertise to support sovereign and allied defense capability.
“NIOA is continually looking at new technologies and manufacturing processes that can strengthen Australia’s sovereign munitions capability and the resilience of allied supply chains,” Mr. James said.
“Macrodyne brings world-class advanced manufacturing expertise as NIOA continues to explore the next generation of munitions filling and energetics-related solutions in Australia.”
Macrodyne is North America’s largest hydraulic press manufacturer, specializing in custom-engineered presses, automation and advanced manufacturing systems. Its defense and aerospace work includes equipment for projectile manufacturing, armor production, precision straightening and the forming of aerospace components. Together with German press manufacturer DUNKES GmbH, Macrodyne brings engineering and manufacturing capabilities across North America and Europe.
Kevin Fernandes, President of Macrodyne Technologies Inc., said the partnership was an opportunity to apply that experience to an important manufacturing challenge.
“Building munitions capacity takes more than individual machines. The process, handling, controls and production requirements all have to work together,” Mr. Fernandes said. “NIOA knows the Australian munitions landscape, and we look forward to exploring where our engineering experience can support its plans.”
Alex Edge, Senior Business Development Manager Global Markets at Macrodyne Technologies Inc., said the partnership offered significant potential.
“We’re proud to partner with NIOA and explore how Macrodyne’s advanced press, automation and manufacturing technologies can support Australia’s growing defense industrial capability,” Mr. Edge said.
“By combining our engineering expertise with NIOA’s munitions experience and manufacturing footprint in Australia, we see exciting opportunities to develop innovative and scalable manufacturing solutions.”
Jeffrey Walsh, Director of Business Development at Macrodyne Technologies Inc., said early collaboration would help the companies examine how different manufacturing steps could be brought together.
“Our work often starts with the whole production process: what needs to happen before and after the press, how material moves, and how the equipment will be controlled,” Mr. Walsh said. “That’s the kind of engineering discussion we’re looking forward to having with NIOA as we explore the opportunities.”
The partnership builds on NIOA’s ongoing exploration of new manufacturing technologies and processes at facilities that support Australia’s sovereign munitions capability and the requirements of allied partners.
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About Macrodyne Technologies Inc.
Macrodyne designs and manufactures custom hydraulic and servo-hydraulic presses, automation and integrated production systems for defense, aerospace and other industrial applications. Its capabilities include forging, forming, extrusion, compression molding and ammunition manufacturing equipment. DUNKES GmbH, part of the Macrodyne group, adds German engineering and manufacturing expertise in precision straightening, forming presses and automated systems.
About the NIOA Group
The NIOA Group includes NIOA Australia, NIOA New Zealand, the Australian Missile Corporation, NIOA Inc. in the United States, Barrett Firearms, NIOA UK and joint venture company Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions. Established in 1973, NIOA is a global firearms, weapons and munitions company with operations in Australia, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Macrodyne media contact | Katrina Geenevasen Marketing Manager | kgeenevasen@macrodynepress.com
NIOA Media Contact | Scott Thompson | Group Communications Manager | media@nioa.com.au
