ACTUATION2015 simultaneously addresses the development and validation of standardised, modular and pooled EMA for all airframe systems. To achieve this ambitious objective, ACTUATION2015 gathers a critical mass of expertise in a wide range of skills (Component suppliers, Actuator suppliers, Actuation system supplier, A/C manufacturers, and Certification Authorities) and, especially for standardisation, the main stakeholders in the field.
The ACTUATION2015 Consortium has been drawn up in this spirit and the consortium gathers 54 partners. Goodrich Actuation Systems SAS, a UTC Aerospace Systems Company is coordinating the project.
The consortium includes:
- The main European players in actuator and component suppliers
- The main European players of the Business, Regional and Commercial aircraft industry and the Helicopter industry
- European Standardisation authorities (CEN)
- R&T and test centres from all over Europe, with international reputation in aircraft equipment development (design, analysis, manufacturing, test), with past and recognized experience on many aircraft programs (A350, F7X, etc.) for the above key European players
- Universities from several European countries, each of them internationally recognized for the quality of their scientific work, in the field of electric actuation standardisation. Several of them have long-term relationship with both aircraft manufacturers and equipment providers, which means a strong pre-existing confidence.
- SMEs – ten SMEs work in ACTUATION2015 and cover a wide range of activities (software, manufacturing and assembly, R&T and test centres, R&T project support)
Partners
Goodrich Actuation Systems Ltd, a UTC Aerospace Systems Company
Further Information: http://www.utcaerospacesystems.comOrganizational Activities
Goodrich Actuation Systems Ltd, a UTC Aerospace Systems Company (GAS-UK) has a proven ability in the development and production of advanced actuation solutions for the global aerospace market and will be able to engage a multi-disciplinary technical team to address the challenges presented by Actuation 2015.
UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.
United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company that provides high-technology products and services to the aerospace and building industries.
Role in the Project
UTC Actuation Systems has a proven ability in the development and production of advance actuation solutions for the global aerospace market and will be able to engage a multi-disciplinary technical team to address the challenges presented by Actuation2015.
The main work packages that Actuation Systems will be contributing to are: WP1.6 Standard Modules Specifications; WP2.3 Motor; WP2.4 Power Drive Electronics; WP5.1 Harmonisation; WP5.2 Permanent Actuation; WP5.3 Transient Actuation; WP6.1 Modular Test Bench; WP6.2 Modules & System Integration; WP6.3 Technical & Cost Assessment; and WP6.4 Qualification and Certification Assessment.
Goodrich Actuation System Ltd, a UTC Aerospace System Company has also been chosen to lead SP2 (Technology Modules).
Key Personnel