AISI Introduction
This content provides an overview of the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) objectives, the CSIR's mandate, vision, and capabilities, focusing on fostering industrial and scientific development in South Africa. It highlights the specific objectives of AISI in technology-based supplier development, industrialization, industry transformation, job creation, import substitution, and export promotion. The characteristics of the aerospace industry and AISI's tools and capabilities are also discussed. Lastly, it outlines the impact and benefits of aerospace and defense initiatives from 2015 to 2021.
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IMPACT AT A GLANCE AISI Introduction 2019/20 Mari Botha
CSIR MANDATE The objects of the CSIR are, through directed and particularly multi- disciplinary research and technological innovation, to foster, in the national interest and in fields which in its opinion should receive preference, industrial and scientific development, either by itself or in co-operation with principals from the private or public sectors, and thereby to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the people of the Republic, and to perform any other functions that may be assigned to the CSIR by or under this Act. (Scientific Research Council Act 46 of 1988, amended by Act 27 of 2014) 2
VISION We are accelerators of socio-economic prosperity in South Africa through leading innovation MISSION Collaboratively innovating and localising technologies while providing knowledge solutions for the inclusive and sustainable advancement of industry and society 3
AISI Objectives An initiative of the dtic, hosted and managed by the CSIR Focus on the aeronautic, space, defence and marine industries AISI objectives Technology based supplier development Industrialisation of Technology Industry Transformation Job Creation Import substitution and export promotion Focus on advanced manufacturing www.aisi.co.za 4
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY Companies in same tier has similar challenges Multi-tier industry The industry has the potential to improve the competitive ness of numerous middle-tier suppliers across various sectors Produces complex assembled products Led by OEMs that control the design, assemble subsystem, manage complex supply chains Lower tier suppliers serve multiple sectors
AISI Capabilities and Tools Technology Roadmapping Technology De-Risking Value Chain Mapping and Analysis Market Research Business Case Development 6
Impact and Benefits 2015-2021 Aerospace and Defence Impact The AISI has undertaken 121 projects with industry beneficiaries during a five-year period. 71 21 Importsubstitution/ localisation achieved Newtechnology development or advancement 61 159 New process developmentor advancement Number of SMMEs involved inprojects (direct and indirect) 85 405 Total number ofhighly skilled jobs created due to the AISI intervention/support Total number of personnel or students trained as a result ofthe AISI intervention/support 567 29 Total number ofhighly skilled jobs retained due to the AISI intervention/support Standards and accreditation support Facilitated access to nationalinfrastructure number of academic institutions and science councils involved 18 51 Exportcapability achieved NB: Statistics have been sourced from project beneficiaries www.aisi.co.za 7
AISI Programmes Designed to assist industry in overcoming challenges, building local capabilities and technological solutions, and enhancing global competitiveness. > Sector Wide Accreditation Programme >Technology-Based Supplier Development >Industry Development and Technology Support >Sector Strategic Support Initiatives >Promotion, Coordination and Awareness Assists suppliers in shipand boat-building, maintenance and repair, and services industry to enhancevisibility within supply chains and increase competitiveness Enabling mechanisms for industry to improve productivity, implement quality management systems, optimise operations and integration into global supply chains Advancing production innovation such as use of advanced manufacturing and other4IR technologies to build more durable, compact and efficient products Programmes of national interest: Commercial Aviation Industry Development Strategy Joint Aerospace Steering Committee Contribution to development of the Aerospace and Defence Masterplan Coordinatingactivities in and promoting awareness of the aerospace sector in South Africa www.aisi.co.za 8
Delivering on the AISI mandate 2019/20 Promotion, Coordination andAwareness 4% Technology-Based SupplierDevelopment 44% > Launch of the Marine Manufacturing and Repairs Supplier Development Programme Sector Strategic Support 11% AISI budget breakdown per programme 2019/20 > Supported projects in 5 Technology Streams serving various Product Markets > Largest investment in 2019/20 made in Technology-Based Supplier Development Sector Wide Accreditation Programme 35% Industry Development and TechnologySupport 6% www.aisi.co.za 9
Segmentation of the aerospace manufacturing industry www.aisi.co.za 10
Impact and Benefits 2019/20 Aerospace and Defence Impact 2019/20 Marine Impact 2019/20 13 5 Importsubstitution/ localisation achieved 1 Newtechnology developmentor advancement Newtechnology developmentor advancement 11 35 Number of SMMEs involved inprojects (direct and indirect) New process developmentor advancement 7 Number of SMMEs involved in projects (direct and indirect) 25 63 Total number of highly skilled jobs created due to the AISI intervention/support Total number of personnel or students trained as a result ofthe AISIintervention/support 6 Standardsand accreditation support 212 4 Total number ofhighly skilled jobs retained due to the AISI intervention/support Standards and accreditationsupport SMMEs (AS9100) Facilitated access to nationalinfrastructure number of academic institutions and science councils involved 6 10 Exportcapability achieved NB: Statistics have been sourced from project beneficiaries www.aisi.co.za 11
Impact: Surveillance and Sensors Seven local companies, with an estimated 1 231 employees, account for 20% of the total turnover of the aerospace industry. 2 Export capability achieved 5 New technology development or advancement Source: Commercial Aerospace Industry DevelopmentStudy 1 Importsubstitution/ localisation achieved 4 New process development or advancement > Consist of electronic and optical equipment for ground-based and aircraft applications. 12 Number of SMMEs involved inprojects (direct and indirect) > Technologies include visual sensors, processors, radar systems, and spectrum analysers to detect vital signs; see through enclosed spaces, and night vision and thermal imaging devices that detect infrared radiation or heat. 9 Number of highlyskilled jobs created due to the AISIintervention/support 6 Number of personnel or students trainedas a result of the AISI intervention/support 16 Number of highlyskilled jobs retained due to the AISIintervention/support NB: Statistics have been sourced from project beneficiaries www.aisi.co.za 12
Impact: Avionics The avionics market locally accounts for 15% of the total turnover of the aerospace industry; 13 active companies employ 1 123 people. 1 Export capability achieved 1 New technology development or advancement 1 Newprocess development or advancement Source: Commercial Aerospace Industry Development Study > Electronic systems used on aerospace vehicles such as aircraft, satellites, and spacecraft. 1 Number of SMMEs involved inprojects (direct and indirect) > Systems include navigation, display, communications, and management systems, fitted to aerospace vehicles for the performance of different functions. 4 Number of personnel or students trainedas a result of the AISI intervention/support 50 Number of highly skilled jobs retained due to the AISI intervention/support NB: Statistics have been sourced from project beneficiaries www.aisi.co.za 13
9 Impact: Propulsion Impact: P ropulsion The propulsion market size in South Africa is fairly small, comprising three companies with an estimated turnover of R50 million and 56 employees. Source: Commercial Aerospace Industry Development Study 2 New technology development or advancement 1 Export capability achieved 1 Importsubstitution/ localisationachieved 2 New process development or advancement 2 Number of highly skilled jobs created due to the AISI intervention/support 11 Number of highly skilled jobs retained due to the AISI intervention/support > A propulsion system is a machine that generates thrust to push or transmit a forward motion in an aircraft to lift it for a prolonged period of time by consuming different fuels. 8 Number of SMMEs involved inprojects (direct and indirect) 10 Number of personnel or students trainedas a result of the AISI intervention/support > Propulsion systems can include internal combustion engines, jet or turbine engines and electrical motors. NB: Statistics have been sourced from project beneficiaries www.aisi.co.za 14
Impact: Information Systems In support of data analytics and decision-making. Source: Commercial Aerospace Industry Development Study 1 Import substitution/ localisation achieved 1 New technology development or advancement 1 Newprocess development or advancement > Information systems use data acquired by sensors, which are converted via software to information that can be easily interpreted by humans. 2 Number of SMMEs involved inprojects (direct and indirect) > These systems are available in the advanced avionics cockpit. 5 Number of highly skilled jobs created due to the AISI intervention/support 3 Number of personnel or students trainedas a result of the AISI intervention/support > The systems support flight progress, and identify terrain, traffic, and weather hazards to be avoided on route. NB: Statistics have been sourced from project beneficiaries www.aisi.co.za 15
Impact: Aerostructures 45 aerostructure companies in South Africa, with an estimated turnover of R1.26 billion and 1 850 employees. 4 New technology development or advancement 2 Export capability achieved Source: Commercial Aerospace Industry Development Study > An aerostructure is a combination of all the mechanical parts required to build an aircraft such as flight control surfaces, fuselage, wings, nose, nacelle and pylon, empennage, and others. 2 Importsubstitution/ localisationachieved 3 New process development or advancement 9 Number of highly skilled jobs created due to the AISI intervention/support 135 Number of highly skilled jobs retained due to the AISI intervention/support 12 Number of SMMEs involved inprojects (direct and indirect) > It is an essential part of the aircraft. 40 Number of personnel or students trainedas a result of the AISI intervention/support > Locally, aerostructure manufacturers supply to the larger international commercial aerospace industry and their sub-supplier network. NB: Statistics have been sourced from project beneficiaries www.aisi.co.za 16
Aerospace and Defence Standards and Accreditation AS/EN9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Quality management is critical for ensuring product safety and delivery > AISI supports SMMEs with implementation and maintenance of relevant standards and accreditation. ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System > Critical for local SMMEs to have accreditation for global quality management systems to enable integration into the global supply chains. ISO 14001 Environmental Management System > 4 SMMEs supported in2019/20. www.aisi.co.za 17
Promotion, Coordination andAwareness www.aisi.co.za 18
Advancing localisation of the aerospace industry goals Import replacement through access to local infrastructure and capabilities Establishment of local supplychains and promotion ofintra-industry collaboration Developmentof new in-house capabilities Promoting innovation and international competitiveness Enhancingability of South African companies to proactively respond to local industry needs and market demands Positioning South Africancompanies as global players www.aisi.co.za 19
Aerospace Industry Support Initiative 2019/20 AISI HIGH IMPACT SUCCESS STORIES
Finalised SmartCAM solution attracts market interest SmartCAM Kutleng Dynamic Electronics Systems TECHNOLOGY STREAM: Surveillance andSensors PRODUCT MARKET: Commercial Aviation Aircraft 3 new jobs created > Compact, intelligent camera with multiple applications (aerospace, defence, security, and medical) and novel generic design that enables customisation. > AISI support helped accelerate the design and manufacture of the camera housing and electronic components. > Launched in December 2019 at the Amazon re:Invent event in Las Vegas, USA. > A standalone surveillance system technology demonstrator using SmartCAM is to be installed for evaluation by a branch of the South African Defence Force. 2 jobs retained Export capability achieved Import substitution achieved Jenasi SmartCAM enclosure with externalField Programmable Gate Array, System on Module www.aisi.co.za 21
Locally developed sensor simulation product for the export market CAD: Argos IISimulator Cybicom Atlas Defence TECHNOLOGY STREAM: Surveillance and Sensors PRODUCT MARKET: Military systems, para-military systems, security companies, vehicle tracking > Outcome of AISI-initiated technology roadmap developed in 2018/19. > The training simulator has been established as a bespoke product to be licensed to Hensoldt. > Primary benefit to the South African aerospace sector is the introduction of a new manufacturer of locally developed sensor simulation products. > Long-term development plan includes development of an unmanned aerial vehicle-based flight simulator, generic control console, pilot and sensor operator team trainer. 4 new jobs created 10 jobs retained New technology development or advance- ment ARGOS-II training simulator withlaptop and mission grip www.aisi.co.za 22
Manufacturing execution system enables delivery to multinational clients Strategic Supplier Development Rotational Moulding Aerosud Aviation TECHNOLOGY STREAM: Aerostructures PRODUCT MARKET: Commercial Aviation Aircraft 1 new job created > Outcome of AISI-initiated technology roadmapping exercise. > Successfully created and installed the critically important manufacturing execution system which connects the manufacturing facility at Pioneer Plastics and Aerosud, with all communication currently live. > Production of the first Aerosud aerospace components was imminent (at time of interview). > Opportunity to extend its production footprint of complex fibre reinforced aerospace components in the global aerospace market, including to existing clients such as Boeing and Airbus, and their tier 1 suppliers, Spirit Aerosystems and Labinal. 5 jobs retained Export capability achieved Import substitution achieved African Advanced Manufacturing and CompositesShow: Gold Award www.aisi.co.za 23
Additive Manufacturing for satellite communication systems gains momentum 3D-printed microwave sub-assemblies LambdaG TECNOLOGY STREAM: Surveillance and Sensors PRODUCT MARKET: Space > Satellite communication systems are limited by weight and cost requirements: 3D printing of microwave sub-assemblies is demonstrating the advantages of additive manufacturing (AM) as a technology in this sector. > Metal Heart, LambdaG s industrial partner, has produced prototypes of these components, based on optimised designs and specifications. > The project has demonstrated very positive results of AM to produce radio frequency components up to 26.5 GHz with reduced cost, lead-times and weight. 2 new jobs created 1 job retained Export capability achieved Printedcomponents www.aisi.co.za 24
Advancing localisation through AISI support Resin-filled via (TraX Interconnect) > Significantly enhanced its offerings as a printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer by adding to its capabilities the ability to resin-fill buried vias, through-hole plated vias, and resin-fill and cap blind vias (via-in-pad). > Imported and commissioned the MASS VHF300 V, identified and acquired through AISI support. Included the purchase of state-of-the-art raw materials; and ongoing on-the-job learning and training. > South African companies are now able to have their PCBs manufactured locally to specifications. Lantern Technology Localisation Project > Outcome of AISI-initiated technology roadmapping exercise. Involved the development, design and testing of a data-only, radio product for an unmanned aerial system, initiated in response to needs expressed by local customers. > Project will include an Independent Communications Authority of SouthAfrica- certification activity. www.aisi.co.za 26
THANK YOU The AISI management extends its gratitude to the dtic, the local aerospace, defence and marine manufacturing industries, the AISI team, and the CSIR (its hostorganisation) for their continued support.
