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The Welsh Government has pledged to make Wales a low-carbon economy.

— Transitioning to a low carbon society is vital to improving the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales and the rest of the UK. — Wales aims to be globally recognised as a leading location for the development and delivery of emerging technologies, particularly in the automotive sector, by 2027. — That ambition has led to an investment in skills and research, matched with a desire to innovate. 1 THIS IS ADVANCED MATERIALS & MANUFACTURING | Ultra Low

INNOVATION

The transition to a low carbon Advanced Technology Cluster economy in Wales is being supported Compound Semiconductors (CS), by the establishment of: South Wales – compound semiconductor technology is at the Advanced Manufacturing Research heart of the next industrial revolution, Centre (AMRC Cymru Wales), North and it is coming together in one place Wales – the Institute, currently under – Wales. Academia, Government and construction, will have a strong focus industry are collaborating to establish on advanced manufacturing sectors the world’s first compound including aerospace, automotive, semiconductor cluster – CS nuclear and food. The institute will Connected. Integral to this are the: deliver game-changing support to key — Institute of Compound manufacturing companies as well as Semiconductor Technology multi-sector supply chain companies — Compound Semiconductor Centre and the broader small and medium – the joint venture between IQE plc sized enterprises economy. and Cardiff University.

2 — Future Compound Semiconductor Tech Valleys will create an Manufacturing Hub environment for the development and delivery of emerging disruptive — Compound Semi-Conductor technologies, including advanced Catapult materials and manufacturing, plus — Compound Semiconductor Wafer autonomous processes and products. Manufacturing Foundry Tech Valleys, South Wales The Welsh Government has pledged to invest £100m in the Tech Valleys programme between 2017 and 2027 to support the creation of more than 1,500 jobs in cutting edge industries including automotive, with £25m allocated for the next three years on top of existing financial commitments made. 3 THIS IS ADVANCED MATERIALS & MANUFACTURING | Ultra Low

ACADEMIC EXPERTISE

The vision to make Wales a low- The CCI’s research includes carbon economy is supported by exhaust-gas reforming for waste academic expertise throughout heat recovery and aftertreatment. the country. The Centre for Automotive & Power System Engineering (CAPSE), Wales has a strong history in low University of South Wales carbon technology. In 1839, Swansea The Centre is a nationally recognised born judge and inventor, Sir Robert independent research, development, William Grove, known as the father test and certification house with a of the fuel cell, developed a platinum- reputation for cutting edge research zinc voltaic cell, the 'Grove' cell. He and knowledge transfer activities went on to create the voltaic battery within the advanced automotive and in 1842, which was to become the power systems engineering sectors. forerunner of the modern fuel cell. The Electrical Vehicle Centre of Current academic expertise in Wales: Excellence, Cardiff University, Cardiff Catalysis Institute (CCI), South Wales Cardiff University South Wales Focuses its research activities on all Catalysis can make a major aspects of electrical vehicles including contribution to the development design and manufacture; innovative of economic and environmentally business models; consumer expecta­ sustainable manufacturing processes tions; energy supply and charging and the Cardiff Catalysis Institute (CCI) infrastructure. is recognised as a global leader. The centre has a successful track record, working with a range of businesses, including leading automotive companies. 4 Electronic Systems Design Centre, The research focuses on developing Swansea University, South West flexible energy systems, a major Wales current strategic need within the Leading research in the areas of energy world. At the heart of the Power Semiconductor Devices and project is the development and Technology, Sensors, Micro Electro strengthening of research and Mechanical Systems (MEMs), Power innovation of energy systems Electronics and Power Systems. technologies across Wales, highlighting Wales as a leader in Part of the Compound Semiconductor this area. Applications Catapult. National Spectrum Innovation, The Hydrogen Centre, University Engineering and Experimentation of South Wales, South West Wales Centre, Aberystwyth University New research, development and & QinetiQ demonstration of hydrogen energy Research opportunities include: technology in Wales, and a centre for collaboration with industrial partners. Intelligent transport systems (road, rail, air), Radio Systems, Robotics, FLEXIS (Flexible Integrated Energy Autonomous Vehicles, Space Systems) Instrumentation and Sensors, A £24 million research operation Sensor Development and Networks, designed to build on the world Infrastructure – improving class energy systems research communications and connectivity to capability that already exists in Welsh local communities, smart/future cities universities. in rural areas, Cyber Security, Agri-tech, Precision Farming, This is led by Cardiff University, Visualisation/Image Processing, Swansea University and the University Materials, 5G. of South Wales. 5 THIS IS ADVANCED MATERIALS & MANUFACTURING | Ultra Low

THE INDUSTRY IN WALES

Some examples of low carbon economy Hugo Spowers, Founder states, companies who are already within “Coming to Wales has been much Wales: better than we ever expected. We didn’t realise just what advantages it would have. We get a lot of support Toyota, Deeside, North Wales from the Welsh Automotive Forum. More than one million next-genera­ It’s fantastic for us, being able to tion hybrid engines have now been leapfrog and establish cross-sectoral produced in Wales. The new engine collaborations. We’ve also got a is the latest generation of Toyota's fantastic relationship with the Welsh world-leading hybrid powertrain Government and they really have technology and will play an important been extremely supportive. This is a role in Toyota Motor Europe's much better environment than if we’d ambitions for increasing hybrid stayed across the border; for what vehicle sales Jim Crosbie, Engine Plant we’re doing, it’s easier to do it here Director, said: “Toyota has a long and in Wales”. successful record of building engines Hydro, Bedwas in north Wales”. Aluminium components for the new Riversimple, Mid Wales zero emissions capable London cab, Established their R&D site in Wales to are now made in Wales by Hydro develop the 'Rasa' – a radical hydrogen following a £9.6m investment. fuel cell vehicle which forms part ”This is a good example of how of their ambition to eliminate the industrial companies such as Sapa are environmental impact of personal growing in advanced markets fueled transport. The Rasa is now being by demands for lighter vehicles and manufactured in Wales. more sustainable materials,” says John Thuestad, Business Area President, Hydro. 6 YASA, Mid Wales electric drivetrains and high efficiency YASA is a leading manufacturer of heat exchangers for fuel cell energy advanced electric motors and motor applications. controllers for hybrid and electric Haydale, West Wales vehicles. For a given power and Haydale is a global technologies torque requirement they can deliver and advanced materials group smaller, lighter electric motors and that facilitates the integration of controllers than competing nanomaterials into the next technologies. Their innovation in generation of commercial automotive design is matched by technologies and industrial materials. world-class series manufacturing With expertise in graphene, silicon for Tier 1 and OEM customers at carbide and other nanomaterials, competitive cost. Haydale is able to deliver They were recently successful in the improvements in electrical, thermal latest Advanced Propulsion Centre and mechanical properties, as well as (APC) funding round to produce a toughness. Collaborating with BAC best-in-class Electronic Drive Unit Mono, Haydale claimed a world first, (EDU) for next generation Battery using graphene in the wheel arches Electric Vehicles (BEVs). and diffuser body panels of the single seater Mono supercar. The result; Senior Flexonics, South Wales increased mechanical performance Part of Senior Plc, Senior Flexonics and weight reduction. Crumlin is a Sales and R&D headquarters which has been based Dawson Shanahan, Mid Wales in Wales for over 25 years. They are Dawson Shanahan design, prototype experts in designing, developing and and precision engineer customer manufacturing thermal management specified components and assemblies, solutions for combustion, hybrid and to the highest quality. Since their

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foundation in the 1930's Dawson Tri-Wall Europe Limited, Monmouth Shanahan has been heavily involved Tri-Wall are global leaders in technical in the automotive sector, in both high packaging in the automotive industry, volume manufacturing and in the experts in UN Dangerous Goods and development of specialised 4G battery packaging. components for motorsport, from F1 downwards. As the industry The UK arm, Tri-Wall Europe Ltd, transitions to alternative powertrains, based in Monmouthshire has secured the company continues to play an more than £700,000 of UK important role, partnering global Government funding through the electrical connector companies with Faraday Battery Challenge towards the development of high power their £1.18million stake in the LIBRIS connectors for electric vehicles (Lithium Ion Battery Research In using cold forming and machining Safety) project. This project consists of techniques. 8 industry experts, research and training together with packaging and Deregallera Holdings Limited (DHL), handling and its total value is £7m. It South Wales will influence the world-wide standard DHL is a Materials Research and for the future on how lithium-ion Engineering R&D company batteries are transported. established in 2010. The company Oxis Energy is creating the next generation (non-lithium-ion) energy storage and OXIS Energy is to establish the first advanced electric motor systems. DHL ever manufacturing plant for the are a team of 20 of highly experienced production of electrolyte and cathode and motivated PhD materials scientists active material specifically for the and mechanical and electrical mass production of lithium sulfur cells engineers. for worldwide export. The plant, which will be built in Port Talbot, South They recently secured £700,000 of Wales, will produce components for UK Government funding through the batteries to power buses, trucks, Faraday Battery Challenge to develop drones and submarines. The company a new hybrid energy storage system received £3.2m investment from the to extend the life of an electric vehicle Development Bank of Wales. battery by 50%.

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WHY WALES?

As well as a strong automotive sector the wings of your plane, that film/TV and commitment to develop low series you enjoyed, your car’s engine. carbon infrastructure in Wales, there All Wales made. are many reasons to consider Wales. Tax Corporation Tax fell to 19% in 2017, the Establishing a business joint lowest in the G20. This will fall to Wales is part of the UK, the world’s 17% in 2020. fifth largest economy and is home to Law the largest financial centre in Europe. As a devolved Government, we have It takes just 13 days to establish a the flexibility to ensure you succeed in business in Wales. Wales. Wales shares the same legal Location jurisdiction as England which provides Cardiff to London is 2hrs by train. stability, security and expertise. Flights from Cardiff to major European People and Middle Eastern hubs enable A population of 3.1m with a skilled access to destinations around workforce of 1.4m. the globe. Language University A modern bilingual nation. Welsh, Wales’ leading universities feature spoken by one in five. English spoken among the UK’s top institutions and by everyone. are internationally recognised for their research and development facilities. An epic shore Business Wales Coast Path – an 870-mile journey along our entire coastline You probably experience Wales every from north to south Wales. day. The chip in your smartphone, 10 Wales is investing in R&D The Welsh Government helps and innovation. businesses to grow in Wales. Benefits include: Many global companies in Wales re-invest. Wales has its own elected — Access to world-renowned Welsh Government as well as academic support our representation to the British SMARTExpertise programme. Government in London. Foreign — One of Europe’s most investors are taken good care of by a comprehensive support systems for small but dedicated team at the Welsh industrial research, experimental Government from beginning to end development and feasibility studies of the investment project. via our £115m SMART Cymru Wales is a great place for work research fund. and play. — On-going investment into Europe’s Rough Guide says Wales 'is the most first eco-system dedicated to beguiling part of the British Isles'. The compound semiconductor Lonely Planet describes Wales as the applications, growing and 'best region on earth to visit'. Culture, integrating this high spec material festivals and sport are all to be enjoyed into innovative new products. in Wales. — 'Rising Stars' fund supports the highest calibre researchers to work in excellent research groups in Welsh universities. 11 THIS IS ADVANCED MATERIALS & MANUFACTURING | Ultra Low

WHAT NEXT?

We can offer your business a future Welsh Automotive Forum in Wales. If you are creating new An independent company, technologies and implementing incorporated in 2001, to develop new ideas – let's talk. a common approach in achieving Find out what Wales can do for sustainable continuous improvement your business: for the Automotive Industry in Wales. The Forum is an industry led UK— organisation, supported by its +44 (0) 3000 6 03000 Members, Industry Wales and the tradeandinvest.wales Welsh Government.

“I am so proud that the Rasa has been designed and developed here in Wales. It really is an innovative machine – the first of its kind in the world – and one boasting innovative low-carbon technology. This is exactly the sort of Research and Development technology that we want to attract to Wales and I wish Riversimple continuing success as they work towards developing and expanding their business.”

Ken Skates AM Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport

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