A National Collaboration Initiative for the Canadian Aerospace Industry
CANADIAN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY Innovation* Each year, the industry invests $1.7 billion into R&D R&D investment increased by nearly 40% in the last five years Canadian R&D Intensity Based on GDP (2008-2013)¹ 20% 1% 4% * Aerospace Industries Association of Canada & Industry Canada (2014). The State of the Canadian Aerospace Industry. 3
About CARIC Collaborative approaches to R&D yield better results for both participants and the economy. This is particularly true for an industry like aerospace, in which R&D is a costly, long-term undertaking. Emerson Report Officially launched in April 2014 $30M financial support from Industry Canada Honourable James Moore, announcing his endorsement of the creation of a new national aerospace research and technology network. 4
CARIC s Mission 1. To facilitate communications and collaboration among aerospace companies, researchers and academics and provide financial support to collaborative R&TD projects. 5
CARIC s Mission 2. To launch initiatives whose primary purpose is to: serve as catalysts for collaboration that can help to overcome the silo effects; promote faster, more relevant R&D. 6
Our raison d être Our core business: R&D projects that lead to innovative solutions Industry focused Our vision: a key facilitator for the Canadian aerospace research and technology development 7
Coast-to-Coast Footprint Head office Regional office Vancouver Winnipeg Montréal Ottawa Halifax 8 Toronto
Outcomes - Metrics 1) CARIC accelerates aerospace research Research projects (TRL 1-6), technologies in maturation 2) CARIC supports student training Talent development 3) CARIC facilitates aerospace network outreach Research Forum & Workshops on cutting edge research fields 4) CARIC supports the innovation system Inventory of capabilities, Technological RM, Mobilizing SMEs
Industrial Members
Universities, Colleges and Research Centres
Project Execution Project Planning Project Strategic Development COMMERCIALIZATION PRODUCTS Fundamental Research University Research Demonstrations, Applied Research NRC + Research Organizations Product development, manufacturing, in-service, end of life Industry R&TD Future Major Platforms (FMP) Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), other NSERC 0-50% industry funding CRIAQ 25% industry funding NRC 50% funding CARIC 25-50% industry funding GARDN 50% industry funding Industry R&TD 100% industry funding Road Maps : Canadian Aerospace Environmental - Technologies RM Diagnostic and Prognostic Health Moniroting RM Unmanned Aerial Vehicle RM INCREASING INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT / FUNDING FUNDING NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) CFI (Canada Foundation for Innovation) (equipment) IRC (Industrial Research Chairs) CRIAQ (Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec) CARIC (Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in Canada) Universities TC-TDC (Transport Canada Transport Development Centre) NRC Aerospace (National Research Council Canada) DRDC (Defence Research Development Centre) SDTC (Sustainable Development Technology Canada) GARDN (Green Aviation Research and Development Network) BL-NCE (Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence() NRC-IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program) Regional Funds SA2GE (Smart, Affordable, Green, Efficient) IC-SADI (IC - Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative) ITB (Industrial Technology Benefits) SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive) IC (Industry Canada) BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) EDC (Export Development Canada) DFATD (Department Foreign Affiars Trade & Development) Sep. 2015
Research Themes Program management framework Acoustics, noise control, environment, security, icing (ENV) Air operation and human factors - organizational innovation (OPR) Autonomous systems (AUT) Avionics and control (AVIO) Composites (COMP) Diagnostics, pronostics, surveillance of components (DPHM) Interior design (INT) Manufacturing and assembly processes, quality assurance (MANU) Modeling, simulation, multidisciplinary optimization (MDO) Product and system development, productivity (PLE-P) Supply chain optimization and LEAN (LEAN) 13
Achiements Projects (Year 1) Number Approved* Project Total Value CARIC s Part CARIC Leverage Low-TRL 7 5,293.3 K$ 403.0 K$ 1/13,1 Mid-TRL 6 7,838.0 K$ 3,803.7 K$ 1/2,06 Total 13 13,131,3K$ 4,206.6 K$ 1/3,12 CANNAPE 3 applications selected * Two have been launched 14
Canadian R&D Capabilities: An overview
Atlantic VERSATILE - CO-OPERATIVE - AGILE Marine & Shipbuiding Technologies Defense & Security Ocean Technologies Unmanned Systems for harsh environments Big Data Analytics (Global convention in 2017) Excellent support from governments Fantastic connectivity with Europe and North East USA
Mobilizing Innovation Over 60 campus locations Acadia University Cape Breton University College of the North Atlantic Dalhousie University Holland College Memorial University Mount Alison University Mount Saint Vincent University Nova Scotia Agricultural College Collège Communautaire du Nouveau Brunswick New Brunswick Community College NSCAD University St. Francis Xavier University Saint Mary s University Université de Moncton University of New Brunswick St. Thomas University University of Prince Edward Island
Atlantic: Few examples COMP MANU AUT MDO PLE-P DPHM AVIO Composite manufacturing Development of high strength sustainable materials and composites Thin film deposition Machine learning, Ad-hoc networking Robotic articulation and design optimisation for AUT processes Modelling and simulation development platform for crew-served systems Machine learning Utilization of Natural Language analysis for improved productivity Big Data and Artificial Intelligence processing, Security of data Threat detection and visualization of threat to aerospace systems
Quebec: The Heart of the Canadian Aerospace R&D 70% R&D in Canada 4 OEMs Strong Tier 1 presence Dense concentration of SMEs Aircraft Integration Technologies Rotorcraft Technologies Engine Technologies Modeling and Simulation Platforms Space Technologies Landing gears Avionics Advanced Manufacturing Complex Composites
Quebec: The Heart of the Canadian Aerospace R&D CRIAQ Model for Collaborative Research in Aerospace Tech Demo SA²GE for Smart Affordable Green Efficient Unique Academic & Research Institutions Four universities with a worldwide reputation National Research Council of Canada Canadian Space Agency Qualified and competitive human capital 50 000 engineers of which 9 000 in aerospace Highest concentration of qualified technicians
One of the top 3 Aerospace Clusters in the world Seattle Montreal Midlands Hamburg Komsomols k Shenyang Wichita Toulouse Munich Sacheon Nagoya Sao José Dos Campos Leading Clusters Established Clusters Emerging Clusters
July 1910, The First Aviation Meeting, Montreal, Quebec. The largest in North America Aero Club of Canada: Competitions, Demonstration flights
Ontario Solid presence of Tier 1 Innovative SMEs Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research Hub Canadore s Aerospace Programs Development Advanced Manufacturing Facilities Test site Development for Unmanned Systems Rocket motors and launch capability
Ontario Regional Turboprop Aircraft Integration Business Jet Aircraft Integration Helicopters Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & Systems Small and Medium Turbine Engines Landing Gear Systems Integrated Avionics Systems Simulation / Training Systems Space Robotics, Imaging, Communications Systems
Ontario: few examples
Central Strong Civil and Military MRO activities Composites manufacturing Unmanned Systems Technology Advanced electronics Engine Icing Testing Facilities
Central Unique Aircraft Engine Testing, Research and Development Centres Engine test stands capable of up to 150,000 lbs of thrust International collaborations: GE/ StandardAero Ltd and Rolls-Royce / Pratt & Whitney Composites Research, Development and Commercialization Develops and commercializes innovative composite technologies from concept development through to prototyping and production, including business development support FibreCITY fibre grading capability establishing global standards for biofibre characterization and selection for application in aerospace applications such as aircraft interiors
Central Global centre of excellence in synchrotron science Canadian Light Source - national centre for synchrotron research, including advanced x-ray imaging, non-destructive testing, and bulk and surface investigations from macro structures to nano structures, supports development of applications for aeronautics and space Collaborative Aerospace Manufacturing and MRO Research in non-destructive inspection, advanced laser welding, cladding and cutting, and satellite engineering. Collaborative research projects from TRLs 2-7. Centres include Laser Ultrasonic systems specifically configured for aerospace composites, multiple laser welding, cladding and cutting technologies, Class 8 clean rooms and satellite engineering labs, and industry sponsored research chairs
West World class knowledge and capabilities in aerial suppression and firefighting field Speciality Civil and Defense integrated MRO Composites Knowledge Transfer Network Modeling, Simulation & Analytics Surveillance & Intelligence, satellite, robotics, geospatial
West ISS & Engineering In-Service Support (ISS) cluster with a strong engineering expertise for fixed and rotary aircraft for both civilian and military applications. Focused on the high value activities typically including aircraft modifications, heavy overhaul and upgrading and mature aircraft sustainment. Space & UAVs Largest and most capable space company in the country, MDA. Capabilities to support the Space and UAV segments with cutting edge capabilities such as information fusion, aviation data management, resource monitoring, and other opportunities that leverage satellites and UAVs.
West Aviation Training Military and civilian pilots for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft Many firms that specialized also aircraft maintenance, airfield support and air traffic control training. Close ties with the rapidly expanding Asia-Pacific market. Academic Support Technical skilled trades training to advanced highly specialized engineering programs and excellent research and development programs. Examples academic research and development centres include: UBC Composites Research Network SFU 4D Labs
Conclusion World class universities, colleges and research centers Leading Innovative companies CARIC - A powerful tool to improve competitiveness of Canadian industry through innovation resulting from increased collaborative R&D International R&D Strategy