Non Destructive Testing Standards related to Composite Materials. Promotion of the R&D results by standardization. AERO DATINGS October 1, 2013

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1 Non Destructive Testing Standards related to Composite Materials Promotion of the R&D results by standardization AERO DATINGS October 1, 2013

2 Main points Standardization : what is a standard? for what use? Standardization and composites contribution of Standardization to Innovation 2

3 what is a standard? for what use?

4 Standards impact many aspects of day-to-day life A4 sheet ISO 216 Quality management Serie ISO 9000 Metric system ISO 1000 Headphones and earphones associated with portable audio equipment NF EN Financial transaction cards NF ISO Tourism services - Travel agencies NF EN

5 What is a standard? A reference document Standard Rules, characteristics, guidelines Consensus between the stakeholders of a given sector Elaborated by a recognised standardization body Used in trade (private and public contracts) Volontary application 5

6 6 for what use?

7 Standardization, for what use? Common language Ex. terminology Secures the strategic choices of companies Quality and safety Ex. products specifications Interoperability Measurement methods Ex. analysis methods Standardization at the core of your activity Facilitates the technology transfer Develops markets Methodological tools Gives confidence to users and consumers Presumption of conformity to regulation Ex. harmonised standards 7

8 Standardization and composites

9 What kind of standards Fundamental standards Terminology, symbols, statistical methods, metrology Specification standards Characteristics and performances of a product, process or services : 178 o Fine ceramics o Transportable gas cylinders o Natural gas industries o Liquefied Petroleum Gas equipment and accessories o Pressure vessel PRV (Plastic/glass fiber) o Packaging o Products in composites Carbon-fibre-reinforced composites 9

10 Composites in Aeronautics and Standardization 22 standards for Aeronautics but no NDT Ultrasonic testing EN 583 series, ultrasonic examination EN serie, characterization and verification of ultrasonic examination equipment pren ISO 18563, characterisation and verification of ultrasonic phased array equipment EN 16018, Terms used in ultrasonic testing with phased arrays Ionizing radiation testing 10

11 Composites in Aeronautics and Standardization Acoustic emission EN serie, Equipment characterisation NF A :1985, Examination of composite material parts and structures. Matrix fibers. EN 15857:2010, Testing of fibre-reinforced polymers - Specific methodology and general evaluation criteria Infrared thermography NF A , NF A09-420, NF A , characterisation of equipment 11

12 The contribution of Standardization to Innovation

13 Objective : develop markets on innovative solutions How to use Standardization to promote your innovations on global markets? 13

14 The contribution of Standardization to the innovation process Upstream INNOVATION PROCESS A tool of economic intelligence and technology watch enabling to : Detect evolutions asked by the market Orientate technological choices of research Capitalize interdisciplinary knowledge and to bring to the foreground new ideas Downstream A tool of dissemination to the market enabling to : Foster access to market Reduce risks associated to an innovative solution Give confidence to users Realise economies of scale NORMES Facilitate prescription of innovative solutions in public procurements Protect innovation In all sectors of economy : products, services, environnement, health, safety, energy, ICT, transports 14

15 Interrelation between patents and standards Innovation and research give birth to new and complex technologies, often protected by patents standards development on these technologies often induce use of patents in standards But standards must be accessible to all and have to take into account end users interests Objectives in tension Protection of technologies by patents Balance to be found Dissemination of technologies by standards 15

16 Commun ISO/CEI/UIT policy on patents and standards Objective : encourage dissemination of patented technologies necessary for the implementation of a standard, before the Standardization process is achieved A patent can be integrated into a standard if intellectual property rights are made accessible on a fair, reasonable and non discriminatory basis (FRAND : Fair, Reasonable And Non Discriminatory) 16

17 Examples GSM GSM RFID chip Detection of GMO IC cards Nanotechnologies Electrically propelled road vehicles 17

18 In summary, a standard Advantages Increase the number of users of an innovative technology Develop a market Increase notoriety NORMES 18

19 Standardization How it functions?

20 The organisation of Standardization ISO International level National delegations CEN European level 90 % of standardizations activities are at European or international level ABNT Brasil AENOR Spain AFNOR France BSI United Kingdom (other national standardizations bodies) National standardizations committees Experts Enterprises, consumers, NGO, Laboratories, public authorities 20

21 Standardization at your service Role of the experts (entrerprises, public authorithies, laboratories, consumers ) A total complementarity Role of Standardization bodies Bring their technical competences and their knowledge of the stakes in the sector Defend their positions Participate in the decision-making process Represent their country in international standardization work Manage and coordinate Standardization works : Project management at national and international level, obtention of consensus, lobbying actions, strategic watch, coordination of actions Advise the experts on the best utilisation of Standardization rules 21

22 Standardization How to act?

23 What are the opportunities? Know the existing standards or draft standards linked to your research projects, in order not to go in the wrong direction Influence the contents of the standards in preparation and anticipate the future rules of the game Build the future rules of the game as upstream as possible NORMES 23

24 How to act? 3 options : Be an actor! You have a power of decision. Otherwise, the future can be made without you Organise a normative watch Participate in Standardization activities in your sector Initiate standardizations on innovative solutions in order to structure prospective markets 24

25 In conclusion Standardization is : A competitive advantage A strategic tool A real advantage for the technical and commercial development of your innovations 25

26 For further information (Norm Info) Magazine de la normalisation et du management Thank you for your attention! Nathalie GESLIN-LEVASSEUR AFNOR NORMALISATION 26