COREF (COnnected REconfigurable Factory)
Lead Participant:
THALES UK LIMITED
Abstract
**COREF** aims to develop two digitally connected New Product Introduction innovation labs. These labs will utilise innovative technology up to TRL 5 and enable Thales and the partners to innovate in terms of product design and assembly. These facilities will have open access to the supply chain and the public through partner invitation.
Whilst complimentary to 'Made Smarter', COREF differentiates itself through its connected multi-business, multi-site aspect. This project aims to enable Thales UK (multi-site) to meet customer demand for customisable, low lead-time products (multi-business (connected supply chain), and stay competitive within the Global Avionics arena.
Whilst complimentary to 'Made Smarter', COREF differentiates itself through its connected multi-business, multi-site aspect. This project aims to enable Thales UK (multi-site) to meet customer demand for customisable, low lead-time products (multi-business (connected supply chain), and stay competitive within the Global Avionics arena.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| THALES UK LIMITED | £4,195,834 | £ 1,342,667 |
Participant |
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| THALES HOLDINGS UK PLC | £282,408 | £ 90,371 |
| QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST | £1,089,536 | £ 1,089,536 |
| MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE | £573,192 | £ 573,192 |
| THAMES TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | £759,336 | £ 341,701 |
| FIRST DERIVATIVES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | £480,506 | £ 192,202 |
| CONTROL 2K LIMITED | £527,356 | £ 263,678 |
| THE VIRTUAL CATALOGUE COMPANY LIMITED | £99,841 | £ 49,921 |
| INNOVATE UK | ||
| MESTEC | ||
| INNOVATE UK | ||
| UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | £624,023 | £ 624,023 |
People |
ORCID iD |
| Daniel Naylor (Project Manager) |