ZODIAC AEROSPACE - ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014 "TRAVEL JOURNAL" [24]

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R&D

FOCUS Montreuil R&D CENTER

As world leader in onboard electrical power distribution systems, Zodiac Aerospace develops the technologies and systems for the future at its R&D center in Montreuil and its Systems Test Center in Niort. Its expertise also extends to electrical power generation through the work of Zodiac Innovative Power Solutions based in the United States. The Montreuil center also hosts teams who design and develop cockpit systems, windshield wipers and lighting.

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This electrical power distribution box has been developed under the European Clean Sky initiative which aims to gradually replace pneumatic and hydraulic systems with electrical systems. This is a prerequisite for the more electric aircraft of the future.

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High energy lithium-ion electric batteries for aeronautical application are designed to meet onboard system and propulsion needs, such as for the E-Fan project developed with Airbus Group Innovation.

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