A Global Program for Collaborative Research, Development, and Innovation

2. A Global Program for Collaborative Research, Development, and Innovation Introduction to IMS International Robert G. Kiggans Vice Chairman, SCRA Applied R&D IMS Chairman

3. IMS Background • Industry-led, global, collaborative research and development program providing the framework for conducting international manufacturing research • Structure consists of: • International Steering Committee (ISC) led by a Chairman • Inter-Regional Secretariat (IRS) • Head of Delegation for each Region • Regional Secretariat in each Region • ISC Chairmanship and IRS rotates every two years (currently headed by the United States) • World Manufacturing Forums on the future of advanced manufacturing held periodically

4. Why IMS? (Rationale) • Recent advances in electronic networks make global-level collaboration feasible and cost effective • Environmental aspects of manufacturing and consumption cannot be tackled on merely a local or national level • Effective use of knowledge as a foundation for addressing world-wide problems requires access to all available knowledge sources • Manufacturing is no longer a national or regional concern. Consumers are demanding a free flow of products and services which requires a global scope While many countries have negotiated bi-lateral agreements to conduct cooperative research, the IMS charter takes this one step further -- facilitating global solutions to manufacturing challenges on amulti-lateral basis.

5. TheRationale • It makes good business sense to collaborate on R&D • In most companies, about 20% of a company’s IP is the “golden nugget”, therefore 80% could be shared • Knowledge and IP generation can be researched and developed at a fraction of the cost • More research can be done without increasing budget, more research budget is available for the “golden nuggets” of a business

6. What is the IMS Vision? • Enlarge and open world-wide markets • Improve the utilization efficiency of resources (sustainable) • Significantly enhance the quality of life in the world community through new product creation • Enable greater standardization and sophistication in manufacturing operations • Improve the quality of the manufacturing environment and the global environment • Disseminate results of IMS projects and transfer knowledge • Advance manufacturing professionalism

7. Who are the Member Regions? European Union And Norway United States of America Australia (pending) Mexico Switzerland

8. The IMS Strategy • What are the five Manufacturing Technology Platforms (MTPs)? Sustainability Energy Efficiency Key Technologies Standards Education

9. The IMS Strategy • What are the Requirements for an MTP initiative? • Three or more participating Regions sign a Memorandum of Agreement • Minimum resource / funding level of $1M • Funding for meetings/workshops provided by each partner or participating IMS Region • Minimum duration of 12 months • Partners will meet a minimum of two times per year • May meet in conjunction with the ISC meetings

10. IMS Services • MTP Project Coaching • Project formation • Consortium building • Project brokerage • Network access to 30+ countries • Currently,15 on-going projects, 10+ project opportunities • MTP Project Workshops • Project information and networking • Consortium building • Project brokerage • Marketing • Project Publications • Website: www.ims.org • Twitter: @ims.org

11. Conclusion The IMS strategy provides a strong framework for global cooperative research, facilitates quick consortium formation and networking on a global basis, and stimulates the broad dissemination of information from these initiatives. Through collaboration in the IMS program, we will strengthen U.S. manufacturing and enhance the quality of life of the world community.