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FP7 an SME Perspective Third Level Collaboration

FP7 an SME Perspective Third Level Collaboration. Mark Southern Enterprise Research Centre University of Limerick. Overview. Introduction SME FP7 Involvement Research Partner Company Partner Scientific Approach to R & D Benefits of FP7 SME Involvement. SME FP7 Involvement.

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FP7 an SME Perspective Third Level Collaboration

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  1. FP7 an SME PerspectiveThird Level Collaboration Mark Southern Enterprise Research Centre University of Limerick

  2. Overview • Introduction • SME FP7 Involvement • Research Partner • Company Partner • Scientific Approach to R & D • Benefits of FP7 SME Involvement

  3. SME FP7 Involvement • Relationship with Third Level Institutions • Access R&D funding • Visibility • Importance of SME involvement • Initial Involvement • Application Investment

  4. Research Partner • Access to R&D Collaboration • Multi-Disciplinary Expertise • World Class Equipment • Knowledge • SME NPD Track Record • FP7 Experience

  5. Company Partner • Shannon Coiled Springs • How SCS got involved in FP6 • Benefits of being involved in FP6 • Developing an R & D Relationship • Innovation Partnership 2005

  6. Shannon Coiled Springs • Torsion Springs, Wire Springs, • Wire Forms • Wall Ties • Construction Dependency

  7. Shannon Coiled Springs Transition • IMDA – Invited Member • Obtained ISO 13485 Registration

  8. ShannonMicrocoil New Customers

  9. Benefits to ShannonMicroCoil • Developing Customer Base • Market Perception • Knowledge Leader • R&D Partner • Medical Supplier e.g. ISO 13485, IMDA Member • Technical Expertise

  10. Scientific Approach to R & D • Defining the Problem • Finding State of the Art Solutions • Becoming Knowledge Leaders • Real Business Research Outputs

  11. Aperture Plate Oscillator Washer Vibrational Element Problem Definition Having the Right Tools FIB XRD SEM

  12. Finding Solutions Having the Right Skills Research FEA Simulation Tyndall UCC

  13. Research Outputs • Eradication of Fractures across the Aerogen Range • 82% Reduction in Internal Scrap • >130% increase in Process yields (at supplier) • 65% reduction in piece part cost to Aerogen • Local world class R&D expertise

  14. Benefits to UL Research • Research Funding • Research Reliability & Validity • Internal Academic Relevance • Research Media Promotion • Research Novelty • Building Long Term Relationships

  15. Benefits to Company • Access to Expertise • Access to World Class Equipment • Increased R & D Capability • High Calibre Employees • Increased Exports • Increased Employment

  16. Questions & Answers

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