vfb 2013 - grants and vouchers - an smes experience of innovation vouchers

Peter StirlingStirling Dynamics

Innovation Vouchers

St i r l ing Business Uni ts

Mechatronic Systems

Active Control Systems

G Seats

Electro-Mechanical Test

Rigs

Test Services

Aircraft SystemsLanding Gear

Fuel Systems

Actuator Design

Control Systems

Dynamic Simulation

Aerospace Engineeri

ng Loads

Aerodynamics Weight

Performance Stability, Control

Handling Qualities

Structures & Materials

Marine and Industrial SystemsSubmarine Autopilots

Hover Systems

FASC

Systems Engineering

Trials Support

Product Development

• Stirling focus on Energy Market­ Energy from Waste­ Marine Renewables­ Waste Water

• Development of condition monitoring system for waste infrastructure­ Industrial Partner­ Focus on mechanical plant, with wider

operations to be focussed on later­ Suitable for our other business areas

­ Aero/Oil & Gas

AWEAR CM System

Innovation Vouchers

• The system is a good piece of engineering• We also want it to be a good piece of design

• Engaged an external supplier (TSB IV)• Re-skin the GUI• Help develop the brand/identity• ‘Tell the story’• Make it clear that this is a Stirling system

• Discussion with a University (SWIV)• Look at how humans gather information about

their visual environment

Summary

• Innovation Vouchers are an excellent way of funding engagement with a supplier you wouldn’t normally engage with• Internally funded project, budget is tight, yet

design support may well prove the difference• Likely to lead into follow-on work for supplier

(app development)• Supplier can also potentially support in other

areas of our business• Relatively simple application process

­ Good support available from SCB

Thank you for listening

Questions?