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RFID in Aerospace:Myths & Opportunities

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RFID in Aerospace:Myths & Opportunities

Evelyn OngDirector, North America & EuropeXerafy

Chris ForgioneDirector, Asset Tracking SolutionsOATSystems

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Today’s Presenters

Chris ForgioneDirector of Asset Tracking

Leads OATSystems’ Asset Tracking initiatives in North America and EuropeEnterprise RFID Projects and process integration at Aerospace OEMs, Suppliers & Service Providers, Fortune 100 Chemical, Heavy Equipment, Defense Manufacturers. Enterprise software and business intelligence background from IBI (Information Builders, Inc.)

Evelyn OngDirector of Sales for Americas & Europe

Director of Sales and leads partner programsResponsible for go-to-market strategy for Xerafy’s innovative and award winning Metal Skin flexible on-metal RFID tag product line.Previously was Global Consumables Director for Alien TechnologyAdditional sales, project management and other experience with Chartered Semiconductor and the InfocommDevelopment Authority of Singapore.

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Agenda Introduction

RFID in Aerospace 2013 State of the Market

Myths & Realities1. Aerospace Tagging Requirements2. Tag Standards3. Data & Memory Requirements4. Use Cases for OEMs, Airlines &

Suppliers5. Aerospace ROI for RFID

Case Studies OEM, Supplier, Airline

Next Steps/Resources

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About OAT Systems and Xerafy

Auto-ID Pioneer & Solutions Leader Most Widely Deployed Auto-ID

Software Platform: over 100 aerospace & defense firms, industrial manufacturers, retailers and CPGs companies deploy OAT software to streamline operations

Enterprise Scale: Powers the world’s largest RFID-enabled Manufacturing deployment: Airbus A380 Value Chain

Global Reach: division of Checkpoint Systems (NYSE: CKP) $1B RF technology innovator and services provider

Read-on-metal EPC UHF tag pioneer Innovation for challenging requirements: unique product portfolio of ruggedized metal-mount and metal-embedded RFID tag products.Worldwide presence: Xerafy Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices in Shanghai, the UK, Minnesota, Dallas and Silicon Valley, and has a worldwide network of more than 100 partners. Industry expertise: Xerafy is a leading RFID tag provider to the aerospace industry including Airbus, Boeing, Dassaultand Embraer, and other industries where high-performance read-on-metal tags are needed.

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RFID in Aerospace: 2013State of the Market

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RFID in Aerospace 2013

Program updates

Airbus A350 DoD IUID

What’s New

Airbus Cabin Components – all aircraft families Airbus rollout to Airlines Other OEM initiatives Boeing MRO

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RFID in Aerospace: Myths & Realities

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5 Myths & Realities

1. Aerospace Tagging Requirements2. Tag Standards3. Data & Memory Requirements4. Use Cases for OEMs, Airlines &

Suppliers5. Aerospace ROI for RFID

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Aerospace Tagging Requirements

Myth Aerospace tagging

requirements are standard

Reality Multiple standards – many

suppliers need to meet several requirements

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Aerospace Tag/Technical Standards

STANDARD ORIGINATOR APPLIES TO OBJECTIVEATA Spec2000, Chapter 9

Air Transport Association (http://www.airlines.org)

Commercial Aircraft Component Parts

Improved Airline Safety and Traceability

SAE AS5678 Society of Aerospace Engineers (http://www.sae.org)

RFID tags for Aerospace Applications – shock, vibration, temperature variations

Standardization and cost efficiencies for RFID tags specifically designed for use on aircraft

EPC Gen 2 GS1 www.gs1us.org

All RFID-enabled processes in Supply Chain Mgt, Manufacturing & Flyable Operations

Process automation, improved traceability & accountability

FAA AC 20-162 U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/list/AC%2020-162/$FILE/AC%2020-162.pdf

Airplanes and other aviation products and equipment.

It is an advisory, not a regulation. Provides guidelines for how RFID can be used safely on aircraft.

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Aerospace ProgramsPROGRAM ORIGINATOR APPLIES TO OBJECTIVEA350 Part Marking Program

A320/A330/A380 Part Marking Program Extension

Airbuswww.airbus.com

Serialized, Line-Maintainable Components for the Airbus A350

Seats and life vests for the Airbus A320, A330 and A380

Value-chain visibility, error-proof identification and efficiency savings in component lifecycle management

RFID Integrated Solutions

787 Dreamliner part tracking

Boeingwww.boeing.com

Airlines

Airlines

Improve maintenance management

Permanent part identification, improved visibility and lifecycle management

Item Unique Identification (IUID)

U.S. Department of Defense http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/index.html

Any parts or assets provided to the DoD, including aviation parts, that cost $5,000 or more, are considered mission critical and meets other criteria

Improved accountability and maintenance of components and equipment

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Tag Standards

Myth Standard-compliant tags

will meet program requirements

Reality Different environments,

use cases have different tag requirements

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Basic Tag Selection Questions

• What surface material will the tag be attached to?

• What is the required read distance?• What type of attachment methods are

possible? • How much surface area is available on

the asset? • From what perspective will the tag(s) be

read? Straight-on, edge?• What temperature range does the tag

need to survive and operate within?• Do you need multi-directional

performance?• Hang tag required?

• How much data do you want to reside on the tag?

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Data & Memory Requirements

Myth Aerospace RFID tags

have standard data & memory requirements

Reality Data and memory

requirements differ based on component type and application

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Spec 2000 Tag Data FormatsRefer to ATA Spec 2000 Chapter 9 for full details

FORMAT APPLIES TO REQUIRED ELEMENTS MEMORY CLASSMulti-Record Tag Parts with long life cycles

that require extensive record keeping and will undergo maintenance multiple times in their lifecycle.

EPC identifier, birth record, current data record, multiple part history records and free, user-programmable memory

High memory

Dual-Record Tag Parts and components with shorter lifecycles, including those with expiration dates.

EPC identifier, rewritable lifecyclerecord (which replaces the permanent parts history record on the Multi-Record Tag)

High or low memory

Single-RecordTag

Parts that will never need to be updated throughout their lifecycle.

EPC identifier, birth record. Low memory

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ATA2000 Starter Kit Handheld reader pre-configured

with OAT ATA2000 software Xerafy Tags Training, Support, Documentation

Features: Package Contents:

Starter Kit

Encodes Birth Records, Part History /Maintenance History Records, User Scratch Pad, Current Data Records on RFID tags to meet ATA2000 specifications

Supports multiple Input formats: 1D / 2D barcode, user entry, auto-population, conditional fields

Supports low memory (512b minimum) and high memory RFID tags (> 4KB)

RFID handheld reader with pre-installed & pre-configured OAT ATA Spec 2000 Solution software

Xerafy High-Memory tags Web based training session for end-

users and administrators 3 months of deployment support Installation & User Guides

Designed for suppliers who require a standalone, hand-held solution for marking components

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Use Cases for OEMs, Airlines & SuppliersMyth Aerospace RFID is just for

OEMs and airlines

Reality RFID is used in all areas

of the A&D value chain

MRO Final Assembly

InventoryManagement

ReceivingKitting & Shipping

ComponentManufacturing

Aerospace Component Lifecycle

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ATA Spec2000 process flow: Line-Side MRO

Validate service order, replacement parts and maintenance history

Sample:Process Flow

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Service Order & Overhaul Tracking

OEMsSuppliers Airlines/MRO

Final Assembly

ATA 2000 Compliance

WIP Tracking

Shipping & Receiving

Component Tracking & Kitting

Tool & Equipment Tracking

ATA 2000 Compliance

WIP Tracking

Indirect Materials Management

Shipping & Receiving

Component Tracking & Kitting

Tool & Equipment Tracking

Composite Material Tracking

Service Order & Overhaul Tracking

ATA 2000 Compliance

Tool & Equipment Tracking

Common RFID Use Cases Across the Aerospace Value Chain

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Aerospace ROI for RFID

Myth Aerospace RFID

will not provide ROI for many years

Reality Aerospace

RFID is creating cost efficiencies right now

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RFID in Aerospace: Case Studies

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RFID Use Cases – Aerospace OEM

Use Cases Inter-facility WIP Tooling Tracking

Assets Tracked Components, Tools, Subassemblies,

Conveyances, Work Orders

Benefits WIP, Working Capital visibility Improved Labor Allocation Improved Asset Utilization Reduced Inventory/Higher Availability Integration with SAP ERP for Birth Record

documentation, downstream repair history

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Bell Helicopter – Multi-Facility WIP Tracking

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RFID Use Cases – Aerospace OEM

Use Cases Inter-facility WIP Value Chain Visibility Tool Tracking ATA 2000 Compliance

Assets Tracked Components, Tools, Subassemblies,

Conveyances, Whole Goods

Benefits WIP, Working Capital visibility Improved Labor Allocation Improved Asset Utilization Reduced Inventory/Higher Availability Integration with SAP ERP for Birth

Record documentation, downstream repair history

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Airbus – Beyond Supply Chain Initiatives

Multi-Facility, Cross-Border WIP Tracking

Indirect Materials Other EADS companies

Eurocopter Astrium Cassidian

Airlines

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RFID Use Cases – Tier 1 Component Suppliers

Use Cases ATA 2000 Compliance WIP Tracking

Assets Tracked Serialized Components for Airbus A350

Benefits Automated part marking WIP visibility Integration with SAP ERP for Birth

Record documentation, downstream repair history

Avionics Modules

Electronic Systems, Fuel Systems

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RFID Use Cases –Tier 1 Aerostructures Manufacturer

Use Cases Composite Material Tracking Tool Tracking WIP Tracking

Assets Tracked Composite aerostructures, engine

components, raw materials, tooling

Benefits Improved material and asset

utilization WIP visibility, Work order visibility Real-time updates to MMS, WMS,

ERP systems

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Case Study – International Airline

Use Cases WIP Tracking (for Engine Overhaul) Component Tracking

Assets Tracked Engine component inventory and work-in-

process for engine overhaul operations

Benefits Over €3M annual savings from improved

labor, inventory allocation, faster deliveries

Integration with Maintenance & Engineering system for service documentation, real-time inventory updates

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RFID in Aerospace: Next Steps/Resources

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Next Steps/Resources

5 Myths White Paper Xerafy Tag Selection Guide OAT A&D Deployment

Guide ATA 2000 Starter Kit

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ResourcesAir Transport AssociationATA spec 2000 Guides https://publications.airlines.orgGeneral information www.airlines.orgeBiz Forum http://www.ataebiz.org

RFID Journal

Article: RFID Finally Cleared for Takeoff http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/purchase/7528Article: Cessna Looks to RFID for Unlimited Visibility

http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/purchase/10261Aerospace section http://www.rfidjournal.com/aerospaceDefense section http://www.rfidjournal.com/defense

OATSystems

RFID Deployment Guide for A&D http://bit.ly/oatrfidaeroAerospace & Defense Examples http://bit.ly/oataerodefense

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RFID in Aerospace:Question & Answer SessionEvelyn OngDirector, North America & EuropeXerafyevelyn.ong@xerafy.com

Chris ForgioneDirector, Asset Tracking SolutionsOATSystems, a division of Checkpointchris.forgione@oatsystems.com