100621 VCAMM Presentation
Transcript of 100621 VCAMM Presentation
Victorian Centre for Advanced Materials Manufacturing
VCAMM Ltd
Brad Dunstan -CEO
?Wh o is VC AMM
VCAMM Ltd is the Victorian Centre for Advanced Materials ManufacturingVCAMM was formed in 2002 with an initial $5M Science, Technology and Infrastructure (STI) grant to:
Deakin UniversityMonash UniversityCSIRO
A second round of $5M from STI funding was secured 2005 which introduced
Swinburne University of Technology and,LaTrobe University to the consortium
VCAMM is headquartered in Melbourne with a regional node in Geelong (Deakin GTP )
?Wh o is VC AMM Today, the VCAMM research consortium consists of:
We help industry to capitalise on the expertise and facilities that exist in Australia’s centres of excellence in advanced materials and advanced manufacturing.If a business needs to tap into the capabilities of these institutions, VCAMM will guide and manage their journey.
VCAMM:
Monash University
Deakin University
Swinburne University of
Technology
La Trobe University
CSIRO
Affiliates:
University of New South Wales
RMIT
University of Technology Sydney
AMCRC
AutoCRC
DMTC
C o lla b o r a t io n s a n d P a r t n e r s h ip s
International Technology Collaborations include:VTT (Finland)University of Manchester (UK)National Centre for Manufacturing Science (US),National Composites Centre (US), Michigan Manufacturing Technology Centre (US)Industrial Technology Centre (Canada) Boeing Phantom Works (US)Airbus (Europe)Eurocopter (Germany)Spirit Aerosystems (US, Malaysia, Russia)CTRM (Malaysia)Multimatic (Canada)
?Wh a t S e t s U s Ap a r t
People
Networks
Industry /
technical
knowledge
Structure /
objectives
Extensive manufacturing industry experience
Backgrounds in successful commercialisation
Well respected in manufacturing and Government circles
Industry
Government
Research Organisations
Solid understanding of manufacturing industry drivers
Background in manufacturing technology
Ability to quickly learn new industries and technologies
Public good
Not for profit
“Ownership” by University, Industry, Government
UNIQUE CAPABILITIES OF THE VCAMM TEAM:
“Small
manufacturing
companies would
not succeed in
new opportunities
without VCAMM,”
- Mike Turner,
SVP Industries
Source: Project Team Analysis, 2009
?Wh a t S e t s U s Ap a r t
Knowledge of funding mechanisms - Federal and State Government Programs:
CRC Program – AutoCRC ($38M)
CRC Program – AMCRC ($35M)
VSA Infrastructure Fund Grants secured in 2009 ($3M)
VSA Strategic Fund Grant secured in 2010 ($10M)Federal EIF Grant secured in 2010 - Deakin/CSIRO/VCAMM ($37M)
CRC Program
STI
VSA
ICIP
COMET
Commercial Ready
Commercialisation Australia
ARC Linkage
LEIF
HEEF
Climate ready
EIF
ECN
VC AMM In v o lv e m e n t in AM C R C
VCAMM received funding from DIIRD’s Agenda for New Manufacturing budget for 4 years to underwrite its AMCRC engagement.
Funding is to support SME projects; and
to provide directly related project management and admin staff.
Funding is divided into guaranteed and discretionary amounts. (~$500k & $700k for this F.Y.)VCAMM’s seven year involvement in the AMCRC is forecast to have generated over “$175M in increased economic activity by 2016” -Deloitte
S e r v ic e s To B u s in e s s
VCAMM is at the nexus of science, government,industry and the investment community
VCAMM is well-positioned to offer a range of services andopportunities to business, including:
Business technology process consultingShort and Long Term R&D through consortium partnersProject ManagementExpertise Broking, Knowledge Transferand Skills NetworkingAccess to Public FundingPartnership FormationAttraction of Capital Investment
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Value Proposition
• Research knowledge
• New manufacturing
technologies to assist
with product
commercialisation
Value Proposition
• Economic output that
far outweighs the
investment
Value Proposition
• Guidance on the key
areas to focus research
efforts
• Early identification of
shifting trends,
consumer needs and
industry challenges
Value Proposition
• Early access to industry
investment
VCAMM brokers the crucial
relationships required to support
growth in the manufacturing
industry
Th e Im p o r t a n t R o le o f VC AMM
– VC AMM S ME S u p p o r t S o lu t io n
VCAMM acts as a technology incubator, nurturing the growth of key IP and assisting its journey across the “Valley of Death” between the laboratory and commercialisation.
VCAMM helps SMEs with;
Identifying appropriate resources and technologies.
Project Planning – the “Right Project” for the “Right Results”.
Putting together critical mass efforts
Project Management to ensure the project stays on track
Identification, protection and management of IP.
Identifying appropriation funding mechanisms.
- S M E C a s e S t u d y M ic r o H e a tTe c h n o lo g ie s
Innovative Technology – energy transfer to fluid - patentedInventors/entrepreneurs needing guidance and fundingInitial engineering development with European multinationalResulted in Domestic contractsInternational discussions
US appliance manufacturesUS and Canadian Government
IP Centre with local manufacturingTechnology with multiple applicationsResulting in Company growth
JobsInvestmentExports
/O t h e r Te c h n o lo g ie s C o m p a n ie s
VCAMM has initiated, incubated and assisted in establishing noteworthy technologies/companies during its life:
Cell Growth Scaffolds – Cytomatrix
Wear Coatings – HARD
Carbon Fibre Fabrication – Quickstep
Composite Pipes – Vortex
Armour Tech – Australian Defence Apparel
Biomass – Circa
C o m m u n it y B u ild in g
VCAMM utilises a portion of its returns for a number of community building activitiesSponsorship of student activities within Consortium institutions.
eg. Formula SAE, Student research prizes, Top up of PhD Scholarships
Perpetual scholarships - to encourage students to continue their academic pursuits into higher degrees with an appropriate advanced manufacturing focus.
Regional Activity – help for disadvantaged undergraduates to assist them in undertaking relevant Science or Engineering Degree courses.
Sponsorship of Industry Activity
eg, Associations, Vic Mfg Hall of Fame, Trade Missions
Fund Raiser 1 (FR1) lightweight vehicle
-1 FR IM AG ES
STYLED ROLLING CHASSIS ROLLING CHASSIS:
• CF tub, CRMO subframes.
In d e p e n d e n t An a ly s is
Au s t r a lia n C a r b o n F ib r e R e s e a r c hF a c il it y
ACFRF is a $25M centre dedicated to the research of the production of Carbon Fibre.
Based in Geelong (Deakin University, Waurn Ponds)
Materials development and specifications.Alternate precursors
Sizing
Product design and analysis
Manufacturing methods.
Application knowledge
“ MAN TR Aw o r k s ” In c u b a t o r
VCAMM Management Services
Complementary/Service Businesses e.g.
Supply ChainIndustrial Design
Engineering Rapid Proto
Business Advisors
Corporate Project Teams :Co located with development resources from R&D institutions, service providers,
collaborators
Early Stage Enterprises :Staff co-locate with collaborators and
business support
Management (paid out of rental income)
Project, Business Services
Project, Business Services
Technology Networking
MANTRAworks
VCAMM Ltd:
equity
Investors:Enterprise Investor
Capital Growth(equity investments
and real estate)
Owners of MANTRAworks
Tenants (pay rent) ~ 40-50 staff, plus workshop
R&D Partners:CSIRO
Deakin UniversityMonash University
Swinburne University of TechnologyLa Trobe University
Tenants ~ 15 staff and workshop space (in-kind)
Manufacturing Technology / Equipment
Seed capital
investments
Seed capital
Capital Growth (equity)
Victorian Centre for Advanced Materials Manufacturing
VCAMM Ltd