An introduction to the Rail Manufacturing CRC
Tony Carney
Business Development Director
Rail Manufacturing CRC
Australian rail manufacturing
150
years
330 suppliers
15,000 Employees in rail manufacturing
15 OEM & global tier 1
42,262 km of heavy rail track
1,500 firms
$4.2b revenue exceeding
6th largest rail network
250 km largest tram
network
Rail Industry Development Strategy Supplier Continuous Improvement Program*
Technology Roadmap *
Forecasting demand for Rolling stock *
Harmonisation of targeted rolling stock specifications *
Rail statistics project
Promoting capability and business matching *
Increased international business opportunities*
On Track to 2040 – Tech Roadmap 210 participants from over 110 different
organisations.
Started June 2011. Launched in June 2012.
3 Technological Priority Areas– Materials and Manufacturing, Monitoring and Management, and Power and Propulsion.
18 Priority Opportunities (from 80 identified technology opportunities).
6 Enabling Action Areas (Governance; Standardisation and Regulation; Funding; Collaboration; Research; and Policy).
22 Recommendations on competitive technologies that would help position the whole Australian rail industry to better meet the needs of global customers.
http://www.industry.gov.au/industry/IndustryInitiatives/AustralianIndustryParticipation/SupplierAdvocates/Pages/Library%20Card/OnTrackTo2040-Roadmap.aspx
Demand Forecasting ARA and Department of Industry commissioned Deloitte
Access Economics for study on benefits of forecasting and smoothing demand cycles.
“Over next 30 years, state governments could spend $30 billion on procuring rolling stock.
Could retain nearly $15.5 billion in economic activity in Australia over the next 30 years.
Could contribute to savings over the 30 year period of $2.3 billion
*Requires a national, holistic approach to rail procurement and national supply chains combined with ongoing innovation
*Harmonisation of rolling stock specifications will evolve
* Potential to create a globally competitive rail Manufacturing industry !
Why a Rail Manufacturing CRC
Identified as a key initiative from the On-Track 2040 forums
Industry in Australia is characterised by a large number of participants competing for a number of distinct, small markets
Enable the rail manufacturing sector to grow through innovation
On Track 2040 identified need for a national research organisation devoted specifically to Rail Manufacture
RAIL MANUFACTURING CRC
Funded for 6 years
Essential Participants
*Bombardier Central Queensland University *China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation CRRC Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Deakin University* *Downer EDI Rail Pty Ltd
*Faiveley Transport Australia Monash University *Onesteel Queensland University of Technology *Sigma Air Conditioning Pty Ltd *Simplex CNC Systems Swinburne University of Technology The University of Queensland University of Technology, Sydney University of Wollongong
RMCRC Programs
• Program 1: Power and Propulsion
– Energy & cost efficiency & improved competitive performance in advanced rail manufacturing
• Energy regeneration & storage
• Advanced braking systems
• Electronic motors & systems
RMCRC Programs
• Program 2: Materials and Manufacturing
– Competitive cost, durability & performance in advanced manufacturing
• High performance materials
• Advanced manufacturing
• Advanced light weight materials
• Low cost manufacturing systems
RMCRC Programs
• Program 3: Design Modeling and Simulation
– Safety & efficiency in advanced rail manufacturing to enhance industry competitiveness
• Advance design & Simulation
• Automated health monitoring
• Advance data analysis & information systems
• Advanced operations management systems
• Energy use management tools
RMCRC Membership Benefits
• Fast track access to new technology and innovation
– Access to Australia's leading research engineers & Scientist
– Participation in co-funded research projects facilitated by RMCRC
– Benefit from RMCRC commercialisation model
– Influence the direction of innovation development and technology projects
Industry Led Key Aims/Drivers?
Increased capability, functionality, safety, quality
Greater efficiency
Fewer emissions
Increased sustainability
Increased productivity
Decreased costs
RMCRC model
RMCRC
R&D Providers
Rail Industry
• Collaboration • Innovation • Integration & • Globalisation
Industry determines whether to; “Compete on price” or “Compete on value” Both options can be innovation and driven
Funding model
RMCRC
Commonwealth
50% Cash and
“In-kind”
Industry
50% Cash and
“In-kind” Research Providers
“In-kind”
“In-kind” = labour; access to facilities and
capabilities etc
Cash $31 M from the Commonwealth Government $21 M from Industry Other Contributions Approximately $50 M
Intellectual Property Model
• All IP is owned by the Participants within a Project
• RMCRC does not participate in IP ownership or profit sharing
• FastTrack to commercialsation
This means Maximum Benefit for its Participants
RMCRC: Current Status
First round of projects underway
Second round of projects currently being considered
Still exists both collaborative and funding opportunities through RMCRC programs
Thank you Questions?
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