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Information updated to: 31/08/2016

Project

Attuatori meccatronici ad elevate prestazioni per applicazioni aeronautiche

Code PON01_02886
Field/s Transport and Logistics
Description Recent studies estimate a marked tendency to replace traditional hydraulic or pneumatic actuations with innovative electro-mechanical actuations. This technology tendency is in the box of "More Electric Aircraft" theme, this theme also involves avionics and power generation. From elevators or doors openings the trend is to replace the secondary and primary aircraft flight actuators. The research is full of studies on the implementation of electric flaps, slat, stabiliser, spoiler, wheel brake, aileron, rudder, landing gear for aircrafts and similar application for helicopters, however, such research has not yet led to products delivered to the market (except for wheel brake, stabiliser e spoiler applications) and stopped with pure concept demonstrators. About flight control the medium time interest is in secondary applications (flaps, slats, spoilers, stabilizer) and in primary command back-up unit (aileron, rudder and elevator). The total system (i.e. primary actuator and back-up actuator) will be possible only when millions of hours of operation will be accumulate without failure. That is when the electromechanical systems will be demonstrate reliability at least equal to the hydraulic systems. The dimensions and weights needed by aircraft applications require a big optimization effort to get the best performance in minimum weight and envelope. The integration of the different parts plays an indispensable role to achieve the requirements. The high reliability required for such systems shifts attention to electromechanical and to drives used for control the actuations. Crucial is also the ability of the system: electromechanical actuator and control (ie HW and SW) to assess faults and compensate these by a fully operational or partially degraded functioning, sufficient to safely complete the mission. These strategies: Fault-tolerant and fail-safe increase reliability and flight safety. Deepening the points described will set a new line of aircraft products based on the drivers and controllers of linear actuators (i.e. EMA), also called motorized ballscrews. The aim of this project will be to develop appropriate skills in Campania times a kind of technological innovation and create a unit for the production of components used by Umbra bearings. This assumption is the ability to channel the skills of Umbra and the University bell as actors of the project. Therefore, the project is structured into five greatest achievements summarized in the following points: 1. State of the art of mechatronic actuators with deep integration of mechanical, electric and electronic parts 2. Technologies and materials for high dynamics performance motors 3. Technologies, hardware and software for mechatronic actuators control 4. Sensors, diagnostics, and electromagnetic compatibility 5. Realization and characterization of experimental demonstrators. Umbra Cuscinetti already has the mechanical technology for these actuation systems: ball screws (VRS), bearings, gears. Regarding the VRS Umbra Cuscinetti is the absolute leader in the world for aircraft applications.
Total cost 6,555,800.00 euro
Public contribution
Total public contribution
4,303,680.00 euro

NOP R&C contribution
3,259,680.00 euro

PAC contribution
0.00 euro

Contribution from other funds
1,044,000.00 euro
Distribution Advancement of distribution in %
Total amount distributed
3,817,201.42 euro

NOP R&C distributed amount
2,877,601.41 euro

PAC distributed amount
0.00 euro

Amount distributed with other funds
939,600.01 euro

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Description – Descriptive summary of project.

Total cost – Total cost of project.

Public contribution – Three elements are reported:

  • Total commitment – total amount admitted to financing, may include more than contribution to be valued on NOP R&C, also on other funds.
  • NOP R&C admitted contribution
  • PAC admitted contribution
  • Contribution with other funds

Distribution – The following elements are reported:

  • Total distributed amount – takes into account the distributed amount considering both NOP R&C distribution and other funds if provided for
  • NOP R&C distributed amount – amount distributed to financing of project to be valued on NOP R&C
  • PAC distributed amount – amount distributed to financing of project to be valued on PAC
  • Amount distributed with other funds – amount distributed to financing of project with other funds

The distributions refer to the date of last update indicated at top.

Type of beneficiary Public commitment for beneficiary
University 1
Large business 1
Total Beneficiaries 2

UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI NAPOLI FEDERICO II

Tax File Number: 00876220633
Unique Project Code: B71C11000750005
Location of financial commitments: Campania, Extra convergenza
Type: University
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Presentation date 09/04/2010
Approval date 14/10/2011
Start of activity Expected date
06/05/2011 		Effective date
06/05/2011
End of activity Expected date
05/05/2015 		Effective date
05/05/2015
Total cost 1,555,800.00 euro
Public contribution Total
1,322,430.00 euro 		Eligible of NOP R&C
1,194,930.00 euro
Distribution Total
1,309,680.00 euro 		Amount of NOP R&C
1,194,930.00 euro

Date of last distribution of NOP R&C
27/04/2016

UMBRA CUSCINETTI S.P.A.

Tax File Number: 02016930543
Unique Project Code: B61C11001580005
Location of financial commitments: Campania, Extra convergenza
Type: Large business
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Presentation date 09/04/2010
Approval date 14/10/2011
Start of activity Expected date
06/05/2011 		Effective date
06/05/2011
End of activity Expected date
05/05/2015 		Effective date
05/05/2015
Total cost 5,000,000.00 euro
Public contribution Total
2,981,250.00 euro 		Eligible of NOP R&C
2,064,750.00 euro
Distribution Total
2,507,521.42 euro 		Amount of NOP R&C
1,682,671.41 euro

Date of last distribution of NOP R&C
27/04/2016
Axis - Operational objective I - Scientific and technological fields, generators of industry transformation processes and creators of new sectors (Go to )
Action Strategic scientific and technological areas
Action line Industrial Research (Go to)
Instrument of implementation Invitation to presentation of Industrial Research projects (DD 1/Ric 18/01/10)
NSF - objective Strengthen and evaluate the whole chain of research and cooperation networks between the research system and businesses, to contribute to competitiveness and economic growth; sustain maximum distribution and use of new technologies and advanced services; heighten level of scientific and technical knowledge and skills in the production system and in institutions
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