NoAE Innovations-Competition 2011

NoAE Innovations-Competition 2011

The Network of Automotive Excellence (NoAE) is going into its 5th year in 2011 with its cross-sector and transnational NoAE Innovations-Competition.

What is being sought?

·         Searched for are ideas, innovations and solutions, which provide a high degree of customer benefits and a high transfer potential into the automobile, passenger and transport vehicles and aircraft.

·         Searched for are process improvements, methods, procedures, technologies and tools for the manufacturing of vehicles.

·         Searched for are new ideas, concepts and studies for the mobility of the future.

Topic-Cluster 1: Powertrain & Electrification

In addition to fulfilling the wishes of the customer, the central and long-term goals of the mobility industry are primarily mobility, reduced operating costs as well as reduced CO2 emissions.   

More information:http://www.noae.com/us/innovations-wettbewerb/inovations-wettbewerb-2011/themencluster.html#c2127

Topic-Cluster 2: Communication and Mobility

The need for individual mobility and the networking of the various means of transportation is increasing. Typical travel example: You take the suburban railway to the airport; you wait in an airport café; you drive a rental vehicle from the airport to the customer appointment and back. Regardless of the selected location and means of transportation, the traveller, even underway, would not like to do without his communications medium, data and communication possibilities, which he constantly uses in his private and professional life.    

Specific, additional challenges are directed at the automobile industry: the individual and personal needs of the driver and passengers. Intelligent assistant systems simplify or support the driving tasks. For example, by combining vehicle and navigation data, they make driving safer, provide the passengers with individual information and therefore positively organise the time spent in the vehicle.

In line with this, the possibility of an instinctive or“smart” operation of all devices used while driving is a basic requirement, so as not to overwhelm the driver. However, the creation of intelligent operations via user interfaces can also make it easier to utilise new and diverse Internet-based services and applications. Furthermore, the various development and innovation cycles between the automobile and entertainment industries must also be considered.

Additional important innovation focal points are: For the rail and transport industry, the topic of online diagnosis with the goal of faster and safer error detection, and for the aerospace industry, the topic of infotainment utilisation during the flight. 

More information:http://www.noae.com/us/innovations-wettbewerb/inovations-wettbewerb-2011/themencluster.html#c2128

Topic-Cluster 3: Material & Manufacturing

New materials with improved characteristics(e.g. higher temperature resistance, harder or indestructible surfaces, less wear, new textures, smart materials, increased rigidity with reduced weight) and their application in automobiles, airplanes, and transport and rail vehicles contribute significantly to optimising existing solutions.

In line with this, topic cluster 3 is focussed not only on new materials as an innovation, but rather also on easilyrecyclable or renewable materials in order to take the entire energy balance into account on a sustainable basis.

More information:http://www.noae.com/us/innovations-wettbewerb/inovations-wettbewerb-2011/themencluster.html#c2129

Topic-Cluster 4: Design & Interior

Society is changing and the desire for individual and affordable, yet ecologically balanced mobility is increasing.

Topic-Cluster 4 is searching for innovations and ideas that address the described aspects for interior and design: 

More information:http://www.noae.com/us/innovations-wettbewerb/inovations-wettbewerb-2011/themencluster.html#c2130

Who may participate?

Innovators, researchers, freelancers, company founders, companies, research facilities and institutes are called upon to provide their innovative contributions with respect to the four theme clusters.
It doesn't matter which sector the idea comes from, or whether the idea is already used in practice.

Why participate?

The path from an innovative idea to the realisation as a product isoften a long and troublesome one.  With this in mind, the Innovations-Competition and the Network of Automotive Excellence are offering you a valuable opportunity.

Attract the attention of the mobility industry and suppliers and socialise with decision makers—for free. Take this unique opportunity offered by the Innovations-Competition, especially if you are a company from another branch.

The opportunity: Ideas become projects; projects become contracts.

1. LIVE presentation:The 30 best suggestions selected by the jury will be presented to a broad international expert audience in an Innovation Champions Arena within the framework of the “5th International Project Day on April 18, 2012”. Representatives from over 20 countries from Europe, North America and Asia are expected.
2. ONLINE presentation:From January 2012 to December 2012: Global attention and prominence, many contacts and subsequent project discussions, for example, on 18.04.2012 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
3. SUPPORT:In addition, NoAE supports the innovation champions for the duration of one year. For free.

When is the deadline?

Applications may be submitted starting on June 15, 2011 and ending on October 31, 2011. During this period all relevant documents must be submitted. You may also apply online using a special entry form.

Dates to remember – Safe the date:

Contact: h.koepplinger@ewf-institute.com– Phone +49 (89) 7489-9669  

First Overview: Links NoAE Innovations-Competition 2011: