The Midlands aerospace cluster is a significant contributor to the Midlands economy, and to the UK aerospace industry, responsible for more than 100,000 (\>2%) of all Midlands jobs and more than 20% of the UK aerospace industry's Gross Value Added. Aerospace and aviation are generally agreed to be responsible for about 8% of UK carbon emissions. Moreover, the industry is widely accepted to be a "hard-to-decarbonise" sector in the timescales now required, owing to its relatively slow technology development clockspeed and as yet unclear technological routes to decarbonise -- especially long-haul -- aviation. This DMAC project (Decarbonising the Midlands Aerospace Cluster) will create and develop the first -- as far as we are aware -- credible place-based industrial decarbonisation plan for an aerospace manufacturing cluster. It will do this by engaging directly with key players along aerospace supply chains in the Midlands region to identify the key manufacturing processes and operations that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and engage with local expertise to assist with the assessment of proposed solutions as appropriate. The project will consist of a series of structured and engaging activities that will establish: _1\. Current state:_ * Scalable emissions baseline for the Midlands aerospace cluster; * 'Do-nothing' fly-forward based on new aircraft production and in-service support predictions; * 'Current state' via a statistically valid sample for the local cluster's emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3); _2\. Potential solutions:_ * List of potential solutions to reduce emissions, assessed for technical and commercial challenge; * Quantification of the respective impacts of these potential solutions * Identification of potential offset options; _3\. Credible, strategic plan:_ * A phased strategy and potential emissions reduction plan out to 2050; * Research projects required to de-risk the strategic plan; * Near-term projects to initiate the decarbonisation of the local cluster; * A re-useable methodology to roll out the approach to other aerospace clusters and other industrial sectors. An ambitious project like this will potentially be a major step forward for the Midlands aerospace cluster and also have important lessons for other regions and for related, especially regulated manufacturing industries like automotive, nuclear, rail, oil and gas.

DAWS 2 (Development of Advanced Wing Solutions) will continue the work started in the live ATI funded DAWS project. The focus is on development of Ultra Efficient technologies to cut fuel burn and weight, independent of the fuel choice. DAWS 2 will develop the technology into industrially applicable solutions for a new high build rate product. The primary application would be for a new short to medium range aircraft, although the technologies would also be applicable for long range aircraft. These technologies will enable development of a High Aspect Ratio wing through additional span for a new aircraft product. High Aspect Ratio wings achieve reduced drag and hence fuel burn. Using technology for load alleviation, weight reduction and folding wing tips, the fuel burn of the wing can be reduced further. To represent the behaviour of the new technologies, improvements need to be made to existing tools. This covers improvement of numerical simulations including representation of the flow in challenging areas of the design space and for non-linear devices. It will include improvement of methods for coupling structural models and computational flow dynamics. (CFD-CSM). It will also cover development of capabilities for calibrating advanced instrumentation and WTT (Wind Tunnel Test) techniques for assessing the new technology.

Development of key technologies to address a new wing design for a HER aircraft maturing up to TRL5: manufacturing, assembly, structural concepts and processes, concept studies, configuration and architecture trade offs for a full wing component are part of the activity. As a physical demonstration concept, the detail design and manufacturing of the relevant components of a centre wing section of a HER Aircraft will be addressed. Conceptual wing studies: configuration and architecture (structural arrangement, Systems allocation and disposition, flight control system) trade offs for a full wing. Full wing structural arrangement mock up for innovative wing concepts, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization studies for definition of the optimal structural configuration of wing. Demonstration platform: wingbox, high lift devices, control surfaces, load alleviation devices focusing on the centre section as a demonstration platform: - Integrated Centre section wing box structure with the inner Propulsion stage: Full span (pylon to pylon) torsion box concept representative of more ambitious tip 2 tip concept. Multispar concept, Access manholes and panels, Sustainable aviation fuel and Integrated Fuel vent systems. - Inner section Leading Edges, Integrated Inductive ice protection system integration, Multifunctionality: erosion, impact, Lightning, ice protection, Morphing concepts, Functional tests, Bird strike tests (virtual or real) - Inner section Flap and high lift solutions: Integrated flap solutions. Multifunctionality application to flap. Key processing technologies: Low cost-high integrated out of autoclave technologies. Dry fiber placement and liquid resin infusion for integrated multispar torsion box. Thermoplastic composites processing: In situ consolidation for integrated flap skin and Leading edge applications. Thermoplastic welding and co-consolidation for Integration. Bonding technologies exploration towards certifiable solutions.

**Vision**: The next generation of supersonic aircraft, under development, feature thinner wings. Traditional Actuators are too large. Our vision is to develop an actuator, suitable for thinner wings, unique in the marketplace. **Objective**: to develop the actuator from TRL/MRL4 to TRL/MRL 6 and incorporate it within a UK designed and manufactured system for an aircraft, currently under development. **Focus**: Developmental Testing & Production Optimisation **Innovative**: The actuator is more compact, lighter, more reliable with a lower parts count and lower cost than traditional actuators in the marketplace today

"UTC Aerospace Systems is a leader in advanced systems to the aerospace market and is delighted to have received this investment. The funding allows development of new technology for its ""Future Factory"" concept for high value systems, directly benefiting the UK.This project, _Flexible_ _& Adaptive Assembly Automation_ _of_ _Actuation_ _Systems,_ is based around innovative factory technologies that will enable the following objectives to be realised:Adaptable to distributed architecture if required by air framers. * Development of Adaptive & Flexible Automation Manufacturing Cells * Real-time adaptive workflow monitoring and simulations of the value chain * Leverage of Product eDNA in assembly/test * Design for Automation"

UTC Aerospace Systems is a leader in the provision of advanced systems to the aerospace market. The funding opportunity will allow the consortium, comprising of UTC Aerospace Systems, Renishaw, Sagentia, Newcastle University and the University of Nottingham to develop new technology for advanced aircraft wing systems to support future aircraft programmes which directly benefit the UK. This project, the Next Generation High Lift System, is based around an innovative system architecture that will enable the following objectives to be realised: Support efficient integration into the wing through reduced parts, thus reducing aircraft build time; Reduced loads transferred to interfacing aircraft structure, thus enabling reduced structural component weight / size and corresponding reduced fuel burn; Low Weight Actuation System using innovative gearing architecture; SMART system with increased health monitoring capability to allow airline operators to predict maintenance needs; Minimise system weight through the use of new manufacturing techniques and materials. The lessons learnt will be transferred to other areas of the UTC Aerospace Systems global market business.

The WSSI project complements several existing projects which have already been launched under the Wing of the Future portfolio. With respect to the structural and industrial projects such as HiBoX and IFeD, WSSI will deliver the systems installation technologies which integrate with and enable the structural build concepts. In terms of complementary systems activities, WSSI will work closely with the FAST project to deliver systems installation component technologies (pipework, connectors, couplings etc) which enable the systems architectures and equipment (pumps, valves etc) developed in FAST.

The vision is to develop single platform machine for Interrupted HYbrid additive / subtractive Manufacture with integrated inspection technologies -- for the purposes of this bid, defined as IHYM. This will be based on blown powder additive and 5-axis mill-turn machining. We will develop process capability in four application areas where we have identified a business need: § Interrupted processing: the creation of complex internal geometries which can only be achieved through IHYM. § 'Lumps and bumps': Working with slimline forgings or castings and adding external features such as bosses, elbows or ribs to improve material yield and enable rapid customisation of products. § Graded Functionality: control localised material properties through control of lay conditions in conjunction with bulk material - single or multi material. § Titanium: process redesign to enable IHYM with Titanium To deliver these additive capabilities, real-time process information must be obtained and mined for insights. Process monitoring will be linked to real-time or event-based control of the platform through a novel rule-based system which will provide both user feedback and increased machine autonomy. A completely new field is the development of combined process models which will provide insights into the effect of IHYM on part metallurgy. A novel feature-based cost modelling system will also be developed. The project starts at a manufacturing readiness level (MRL) 4 and using the market-leading hybrid platform from DMG Mori, and will deliver hybrid machining techniques to MRL6 for four additive capabilities. Key objectives and innovative developments are: § Novel through-process models and decision systems § Through-process monitoring and control, fed by insights from models § Connected system to fuse knowledge and rules with data analytics § Completely new IHYM ability for Titanium § Manufacturing strategy for intermittent deposition / machining due to heating and cooling effects § Manufacturing capability for graded materials § Development of adjacent processes (powder characterisation and recommendations for standards, novel heat treatments) § Design rules for IHYM Project impacts include: § Acceleration of IHYM uptake because of the automated decision tool and cost model § Reduced material consumption in aerospace and oil and gas components by 60%, linked to the near-net additive manufacture of raw components, thereby replacing or simplifying castings and forgings. § Reduced tooling and associated costs. § 30% reduction in production costs due to the introduction of IHYM technologies, linked to optimised manufacturing conditions and tool path optimisation.

UTC Aerospace Systems is a leader in the provision of advanced systems to the aerospace market and is delighted to have been included in this investment. The funding opportunity will allow the company to develop new technology for advanced engine and nacelle systems to support future aircraft programmes which directly benefit the UK. The investment will allow UK based engineers to be directly employed working on this important R&D programme. It also links UK industry with other UK based research partners. The lessons learnt will be transferred to other areas of the UTC Aerospace systems global market business.

Cr6+ chemistry dominates the field of corrosion protection; however, its elimination by 2016 as currently recommended by REACH, requires new alternates to be found. Some alternatives have been proposed, but there is no wide acceptance of them and the acceptance criteria and test regime to support new developments, other than salt fog testing, which is widely seen as inadequate, do not exist. This is of particular concern to the aerospace industry as critical aerospace applications require the use of “paint finishes to protect the base metal from corrosion for up to 40 years to ensure the safety of passengers” (ASD position paper to ECHA, dated 13 September 2011). The development of valid, industry wide test methodologies, application of these to the development of REACH compliant replacements suitable for rapid deployment before 2016 is thus required. A consortium has been brought together to address this issue over 2 years.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

Within the AIWO Project, work will be divided into 3 Work Packages WSSI – Wing Structures & Systems Integration CI – Concept Integration MDAACE – Multi-Disciplinary Aircraft Architecture Convergence & Evaluation The aim of ‘AIWO’ is to secure a robust set of innovative technologies, at the integrated wing-level, for the next all-new Airbus product. This will be achieved by taking the key outcomes from recent UK funded collaborative programmes and to further expand the potential of the technologies identified.

NGCW will ensure that mature technologies are available to enable the design, development, validation, manufacture, equipping and testing of lightweight aerodynamically efficient and economic to produce wings which are optimised with the overall aircraft ensuring minimum environmental impact. INTEQ will develop simplified, reliable, wing system installation concepts and compact control surface actuation methods that would support high volume low cost manufacture.