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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 PerspectiveThird 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 • Relationship with Third Level Institutions • Access R&D funding • Visibility • Importance of SME involvement • Initial Involvement • Application Investment
Research Partner • Access to R&D Collaboration • Multi-Disciplinary Expertise • World Class Equipment • Knowledge • SME NPD Track Record • FP7 Experience
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
Shannon Coiled Springs • Torsion Springs, Wire Springs, • Wire Forms • Wall Ties • Construction Dependency
Shannon Coiled Springs Transition • IMDA – Invited Member • Obtained ISO 13485 Registration
ShannonMicrocoil New Customers
Benefits to ShannonMicroCoil • Developing Customer Base • Market Perception • Knowledge Leader • R&D Partner • Medical Supplier e.g. ISO 13485, IMDA Member • Technical Expertise
Scientific Approach to R & D • Defining the Problem • Finding State of the Art Solutions • Becoming Knowledge Leaders • Real Business Research Outputs
Aperture Plate Oscillator Washer Vibrational Element Problem Definition Having the Right Tools FIB XRD SEM
Finding Solutions Having the Right Skills Research FEA Simulation Tyndall UCC
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
Benefits to UL Research • Research Funding • Research Reliability & Validity • Internal Academic Relevance • Research Media Promotion • Research Novelty • Building Long Term Relationships
Benefits to Company • Access to Expertise • Access to World Class Equipment • Increased R & D Capability • High Calibre Employees • Increased Exports • Increased Employment