Academia–Industry–Research and Development Laboratories: A Need for Collaboration

Abstract

The aerospace manufacturing schemes are facing several challenges and threats from the emerging new areas. Future markets will favour the manufacturers who demonstrate responsible behaviour with regard to innovative Research and Development processes and practices by meeting the international standards. Systems engineering is becoming a key area with the trend driven by system complexities and the need for optimal integration. There is a growing risk that the present tools will soon be outdated and inadequate for the future. Future engineering will play a lead role in identifying innovatively proven processes, products and solutions. The transition to sustainable manufacturing is done in the context of increasingly complex manufacturing processes and connected enterprises.