A National Collaboration Initiative for the Canadian Aerospace Industry

CANADIAN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY

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Innovation*

› Each year, the industry invests $1.7 billion into R&D

› R&D investment increased by nearly 40% in the last five years

*Aerospace Industries Association of Canada & Industry Canada (2014). The State of the Canadian Aerospace Industry.

1% 4%

20%

Canadian R&D Intensity Based on GDP (2008-2013)¹

About CARIC

• 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.

“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

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CARIC’s Mission

1. To facilitate communications and

collaboration among aerospace companies,

researchers and academics…

…and provide financial support to

collaborative R&TD projects.

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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.

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

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Coast-to-Coast Footprint

Toronto

Ottawa

Montréal

Head office

Regional office

Halifax

Winnipeg

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Vancouver

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

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NRC

50% funding

Industry R&TD

100% industry 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)

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NSERC

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Road Maps : Canadian Aerospace Environmental Technologies RM

Diagnostic and Prognostic Health Moniroting RM

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle RM

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PRODUCTS

Future Major

Platforms (FMP)

Joint Strike Fighter

(JSF), other

CARIC

25-50% industry funding

GARDN

50% industry funding

CRIAQ

25% industry funding

Fundamental Research Demonstrations,

Applied Research Product development, manufacturing,

in-service, end of life

Research Themes Program management framework

Acoustics, noise control,

environment, security,

icing

(ENV)

Composites

(COMP)

Modeling, simulation,

multidisciplinary

optimization

(MDO)

Air operation and human

factors - organizational

innovation

(OPR)

Diagnostics, pronostics,

surveillance of

components

(DPHM)

Product and system

development, productivity

(PLE-P)

Autonomous systems

(AUT)

Interior design

(INT)

Supply chain optimization

and LEAN

(LEAN)

Avionics and control

(AVIO)

Manufacturing and

assembly processes,

quality assurance

(MANU)

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Achiements – Projects (Year 1)

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* Two have been launched

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

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

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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

Mobilizing Innovation

Over 60 campus locations

Atlantic: Few examples

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

AUT

COMP

Big Data and Artificial Intelligence processing, Security of data

Threat detection and visualization of threat to aerospace systems

DPHM

AVIO

MANU

Machine learning

Utilization of Natural Language analysis for improved productivity

PLE-P

MDO

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

• 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

Quebec:

The Heart of the Canadian Aerospace R&D

One of the top 3 Aerospace Clusters

in the world

Leading Clusters Established

Clusters Emerging Clusters

Seattle Montreal

Wichita

Sao José

Dos

Campos

Toulouse

Midlands Hamburg

Munich

Nagoya

Komsomols

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Sacheon

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

• 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

Ontario: few examples

Central

• Strong Civil and Military MRO activities

• Composites manufacturing

• Unmanned Systems Technology

• Advanced electronics

• Engine Icing Testing Facilities

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

Central

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

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.

ISS &

Engineering

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.

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.

Aviation

Training

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

West

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