Public Funding for Siemens Industry Software Limited

The ASTIR (Advanced Storage Technology Into Reality) consortium will develop a new battery concept that will enhance the attributes of future Jaguar Land Rover electrified vehicles from 2024\. The battery system will be optimised for future platform architectures and will be critical to both Jaguar Land Rover and the associated UK supply chain. The ASTIR project will focus on the non-cell hardware and control system leading to a battery system which delivers future electrified vehicles with improved cost, range, efficiency and charging attributes. The development of a novel battery module construction and manufacturing process will be central to the project. In addition, the team will also deliver enhanced modelling techniques which will accelerate future battery engineering. To deliver this exciting project a consortium of UK based, world-class experts has been assembled: AE Oscroft and Sons Ltd -- This SME brings expertise in battery components and heat treatment techniques and will be responsible for developing a new bus bar design aligned with an advanced welding process. Advanced Insulation Systems Ltd - An expert in materials and process technologies gained from the oil and gas industry, who will apply their knowledge to safety and thermal propagation mitigation in battery systems. AVL UK -- A major provider of global engineering services with extensive experience in battery engineering and vehicle integration. They will lead the realisation of the proof of concept system and vibration modelling of the battery design. Siemens PLC will use their extensive modelling portfolio to explore the battery technical challenges and develop validated models which will accelerate future battery development. The Warwick Manufacturing Group will apply their world-renowned expertise in battery technology to develop and validate advanced models as well as testing of the integrated battery solution. Jaguar Land Rover will provide overall project coordination including battery application engineering and lead integration of the findings into the Jaguar Land Rover vehicle portfolio. Successful execution of the project will enable UK production sourcing, and sustain as well as generate UK jobs growth during the critical transition period from conventional internal combustion engines (ICE) to electrified powertrains. The realisation of the ASTIR battery technology will cement Jaguar Land Rover's position as a leading provider of world-class electric vehicles, building on the global success of the Jaguar I-PACE, the world's first premium all-electric performance SUV.

Baxi is a global player in the heating sector and has been working with industrial digital technologies (IDTs) for over ten years, aiming to improve our market share, competitiveness and productivity. Servitization is a growing manufacturing model, with 70% of manufacturers offering some level of servitization. However, few manufacturers offer more than consumables with maintenance schedules. We have assembled a cross sector project consortium with input from industry, UK SMEs and research organisations. The project will develop a Digital Servitization Demonstrator. We will deploy a new and innovative fusion of advanced services and digital servitization technologies, including sensors and IoT to create a digital twin of Baxi's manufacturing and service business. The DSD will provide the basis for a neutral Digital Platform (DP) which is not sector specific. This will be a wider, all-industry adaptable servitization model which can be transferred between sectors and developed as a bespoke model for individual companies. The model will enable a range manufacturing and supply 'digital twins' but also provide a means for businesses to use digital technologies to manage contracts, supply chains, customer contacts and all aspects of their business. The model has the potential to facilitate a step change in UK manufacturing and in other sectors, speeding manufacture, facilitating logistics, supply chains and customer service. Rollout of the models developed will enable UK business to become more agile and more competitive, stimulating growth.