Low weight, high stiffness: One-piece construction suitable for different vehicle models.
details of use case
| advantages | One-piece construction suitable for different vehicle models > cost reduction through high volume
Combination of low weight and high stiffness > achieved by topology optimization and FE analysis (material layout, fibre layer orientation, definition of wall thickness) Selective local reinforcement possible for any given load (e. g. stepping on the seating area, striking cargo etc.) Integrated interface for mounting in the vehicle (function integration) Tooling and production process widely spread |
| material | Glass fiber with epoxy resin, local reinforcement with carbon fiber tapes |
| system and process details | RTM-process with horizontal press, manual draping of the glass fiber fabric |
| development status | Concept for prototype production |
| development partners | KATCON Global, M.TEC GmbH |
your contact
Dr. Volker Gorzelitz
Managing Director
lightweight@mtec-engineering.de
+49 2407 95730
M.TEC Ingenieurgesellschaft für kunststofftechnische Produktentwicklung mbH
Dornkaulstr. 4
52134 Herzogenrath
Germany
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