Presentation by Hans Van der Steen, Owens Corning,Global Business Development Leader, Structural Composites, at CAMX on October 16, 2014. Sheet molded compounds (SMC) allow the automotive industry to make large and complex parts at affordable cost, while meeting the specific requirements for structural applications in automobiles. This presentation reviews the performance of glass fiber multi-end rovings in epoxy resin systems and highlights the specific benefits this solution brings to the automotive industry.
Presentation by Corey Melvin of Owens Corning at CAMX on October 16, 2014. He discusses double digit growth in the use of Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) due to the automotive and transportation markets, where light weighting and improved aerodynamics delivers improved fuel efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions and an increase in commercial payload capacity. The focus is on advantages of LFT and market opportunities for continued growth.
Presentation by David Hartman, Senior Technical Staff, Owens Corning at CAMX on October 15, 2014. Advances in reinforcement materials, specifically glass fiber materials, should not go unnoticed. In this presentation discover new advances in glass fiber technology areas, applications to various markets and the needs of those markets, as well as current advances in fiber reinforcement materials and forms.
The transportation market represents a very large segment where light-weighting composite solutions are progressing in mass transit and automotive applications. Inevitably, the main drivers are the reduction of fuel consumption and the need to lower CO2 emissions. In addition, OEMs and automakers are looking for enhanced parts performance and durability, better acoustics and production efficiency gains.
On the transportation market, Owens Corning offers solutions for redefined surface appearance or weight reduction without sacrificing performance, while meeting the strict regulatory constraints on fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Owens Corning innovation is backed by state-of-the-art modeling and testing capabilities.
During JECWorl2018, Owens Corning's Kendall Thacker explored the compelling case for composites in delivering next-generation solutions for infrastructure challenges associated with building the cities of tomorrow.
This presentation will cover the Composite Market growth trends and Owens Corning glass fiber product developments for end-user productivity and product performance improvements. The presentation includes Owens Corning product developments around sizing chemistry, product property and glass chemistry innovations that deliver a range of product solutions in key glass fiber market segments including wind energy, automotive, construction and industrial applications.
Presentation by Dr. Chris Skinner @JEC Europe 2014 on market trends for wind energy and Owens Corning integrated glass solutions to reduce the cost of wind energy for blade producers.
Presentation by Corey Melvin of Owens Corning at CAMX on October 16, 2014. He discusses double digit growth in the use of Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) due to the automotive and transportation markets, where light weighting and improved aerodynamics delivers improved fuel efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions and an increase in commercial payload capacity. The focus is on advantages of LFT and market opportunities for continued growth.
Presentation by David Hartman, Senior Technical Staff, Owens Corning at CAMX on October 15, 2014. Advances in reinforcement materials, specifically glass fiber materials, should not go unnoticed. In this presentation discover new advances in glass fiber technology areas, applications to various markets and the needs of those markets, as well as current advances in fiber reinforcement materials and forms.
The transportation market represents a very large segment where light-weighting composite solutions are progressing in mass transit and automotive applications. Inevitably, the main drivers are the reduction of fuel consumption and the need to lower CO2 emissions. In addition, OEMs and automakers are looking for enhanced parts performance and durability, better acoustics and production efficiency gains.
On the transportation market, Owens Corning offers solutions for redefined surface appearance or weight reduction without sacrificing performance, while meeting the strict regulatory constraints on fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Owens Corning innovation is backed by state-of-the-art modeling and testing capabilities.
During JECWorl2018, Owens Corning's Kendall Thacker explored the compelling case for composites in delivering next-generation solutions for infrastructure challenges associated with building the cities of tomorrow.
This presentation will cover the Composite Market growth trends and Owens Corning glass fiber product developments for end-user productivity and product performance improvements. The presentation includes Owens Corning product developments around sizing chemistry, product property and glass chemistry innovations that deliver a range of product solutions in key glass fiber market segments including wind energy, automotive, construction and industrial applications.
Presentation by Dr. Chris Skinner @JEC Europe 2014 on market trends for wind energy and Owens Corning integrated glass solutions to reduce the cost of wind energy for blade producers.
Owens Corning presentation by Geoffrey Wilson at JEC Europe 2014 on new innovative solutions for the global building and construction industry through glass non-wovens
Automotive Lightweight Interiors: Cost Effective Material Application & Desig...Bijan Fard
THE 12TH EDITION OF THE INDUSTRY RENOWNED GALM SERIES
EU emission regulations has forced the automotive industry to adopt lightweighting strategies through material selection and design. There has been an industry focus on body in white lightweighting through the use of innovative materials, however, with manufacturing costs proving difficult to swallow, OEM's are exploring other options to reduce weight and meet CO2 emission requirements.
With this in mind, the Automotive Lightweight Interiors Congress has been engineered to explore the opportunities for lightweighting by adopting material and design strategies within the interior components. With emerging consumer trends such as infotainment, noise reduction, luxury textiles and electronic air conditioning, interior lightweighting strategies face the challenge of meeting customer expectations, safety standards whilst being financially viable.
KEY THEMES TO BE COVERED:
OEM STRATEGIES: How OEMs Are Balancing Costs, Carbon Emissions And Customer Expectations To Forge A Successful Interior Lightweighting Strategy
COST-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAINS: Developing Partnership Strategies Between OEMs And Each Supplier Tier To Reduce Cost And Time For Lightweight Design Implementation
PLASTICS: Identifying Material And Moulding Innovations To Reduce The Weight And Cost Of Producing Lightweight Plastic Parts
LIGHTWEIGHT SEATING: Showcasing Cost Effective Lightweight Materials For Frames And Foams For Seating
LIGHTWEIGHTING OF ELECTRONIC PARTS: Assessing Design And Material Selection Strategies To Reduce Electronic Weight
NOISE REDUCTION VS LIGHTWEIGHTING: Determining Lightweight Designs And Materials That Can Be Applied For Noise Reduction Functions
Why (and How) You Should Implement Plastic BearingsDesign World
Learn about the characteristics of plastic plain bearings, the different polymer materials available, and the many benefits that these types of bearings boast in comparison to metal bearing alternatives. Discover the advantages and limitations of plastic versus bronze bushings and ball-bearing systems, alongside specific application examples. Join igus in finding out how to implement plastic bearings into rotating, oscillating, and linear applications, and learn about potential applications for plastic bearings.
Watch this webinar to learn:
-What plastic bearings are and how they work
-Advantages and limitations of plastic bearings versus various alternatives
-How to design plastic bearings into different applications
-Review applications in which plastic bearings have already been implemented
Engineered Plastic Bearings for Automotive ApplicationsDesign World
The manufacturing industry has witnessed the rise of plain plastic bearings during the last 20 years, more and more so in automotive applications. Unknown to many engineers, plastic bearings have high wear resistance, require minimum maintenance and provide thermal stability, qualities imperative to the automotive industry.
Bearings made from high strength, self-lubricating plastic materials also deliver significant cost advantages over metal, and offer a range of technical benefits, including noise elimination, high temperature ranges, resistance to corrosion, and the elimination of lubrication and maintenance. Learn how engineered plastic bearings are holding up in automotive applications in this webinar, presented by igus, the world leader in self-lubricating plastics.
Advanced Materials International Forum, Bari 18-19 settembre, conferenza internazionale dedicata ai materiali avanzati e alle loro possibili applicazioni nei settori industriali, con un focus particolare sui trasporti (aerospazio, automotive, navale e cantieristico).
Acrolab Company Presentation 2011 - "Advanced Technology in Thermal Engineering"Acrolab Ltd.
Acrolab updated company presentation c2011
Technology and innovation will ultimately drive economic development. Acrolab as an R&D Mfg Centre seeks partners and programs where we can be an extension to your thermal engineering challenges. Energy moves projects forward and Acrolab Engineering can maximize the optimal thermal footprint of your new project. This is an open invitation from Acrolab to explore how thermal engineering can make a difference in your tooling and manufacturing processes.
Constellium - The life-cycle of aluminiumConstellium
Aluminium is valuable at every stage of its life-cycle and can be endlessly recycled without loss of properties. “Going full circle – The life-cycle of aluminium” is the title of the new publication where Constellium presents three essentials to make infinite recycling a reality.
Constellium believes that players, within and outside the aluminium industry, through better collaboration can foster good practices to ensure the highest possible value is delivered at every step of the value chain.
KEMET has been manufacturing conductive polymer based surface mount tantalum capacitors (KO-CAP[registered trademark]) since 1999. Capabilities have been successfully introduced into the market, such as low equivalent series resistance (ESR) series for decoupling, high voltage series for DC-DC converters and power management, and high-energy series for enterprise solid state drives (SSD) applications.
A recent application trend of conductive polymer based tantalum capacitors requires high performance in harsh environments. One example is the application in the automotive industry which requires AEC-Q200 qualification. Amongst all of the AEC-Q200 requirements, the most challenging one for polymer tantalum capacitors with traditional technology is the highly accelerated test under 85 [degree]C / 85% relative humidity (RH) with DC bias up to rated voltage for 1000 hours.
Other industries such as telecommunication are also starting to request 85 [degree]C / 85% RH qualification. A possible reason is an extrapolation based on data from other components that any device passing the 85 °C / 85% RH condition for 1000 hours could have field use life for 5 to 10 years under the real-life environmental conditions.
In this paper, the basic construction and manufacturing process of polymer Ta capacitors is first described. The challenges for polymer Ta capacitors under unbiased and biased high temperature and high humidity conditions will be discussed. This will be followed by possible technical solutions and the performance of our current Polymer Electrolytic T598 series of products.
Identifies the differences between Laminated and Toughened glass used in the construction of motor vehicle. Also glazing used for HUD graphical displays
Owens Corning presentation by Geoffrey Wilson at JEC Europe 2014 on new innovative solutions for the global building and construction industry through glass non-wovens
Automotive Lightweight Interiors: Cost Effective Material Application & Desig...Bijan Fard
THE 12TH EDITION OF THE INDUSTRY RENOWNED GALM SERIES
EU emission regulations has forced the automotive industry to adopt lightweighting strategies through material selection and design. There has been an industry focus on body in white lightweighting through the use of innovative materials, however, with manufacturing costs proving difficult to swallow, OEM's are exploring other options to reduce weight and meet CO2 emission requirements.
With this in mind, the Automotive Lightweight Interiors Congress has been engineered to explore the opportunities for lightweighting by adopting material and design strategies within the interior components. With emerging consumer trends such as infotainment, noise reduction, luxury textiles and electronic air conditioning, interior lightweighting strategies face the challenge of meeting customer expectations, safety standards whilst being financially viable.
KEY THEMES TO BE COVERED:
OEM STRATEGIES: How OEMs Are Balancing Costs, Carbon Emissions And Customer Expectations To Forge A Successful Interior Lightweighting Strategy
COST-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAINS: Developing Partnership Strategies Between OEMs And Each Supplier Tier To Reduce Cost And Time For Lightweight Design Implementation
PLASTICS: Identifying Material And Moulding Innovations To Reduce The Weight And Cost Of Producing Lightweight Plastic Parts
LIGHTWEIGHT SEATING: Showcasing Cost Effective Lightweight Materials For Frames And Foams For Seating
LIGHTWEIGHTING OF ELECTRONIC PARTS: Assessing Design And Material Selection Strategies To Reduce Electronic Weight
NOISE REDUCTION VS LIGHTWEIGHTING: Determining Lightweight Designs And Materials That Can Be Applied For Noise Reduction Functions
Why (and How) You Should Implement Plastic BearingsDesign World
Learn about the characteristics of plastic plain bearings, the different polymer materials available, and the many benefits that these types of bearings boast in comparison to metal bearing alternatives. Discover the advantages and limitations of plastic versus bronze bushings and ball-bearing systems, alongside specific application examples. Join igus in finding out how to implement plastic bearings into rotating, oscillating, and linear applications, and learn about potential applications for plastic bearings.
Watch this webinar to learn:
-What plastic bearings are and how they work
-Advantages and limitations of plastic bearings versus various alternatives
-How to design plastic bearings into different applications
-Review applications in which plastic bearings have already been implemented
Engineered Plastic Bearings for Automotive ApplicationsDesign World
The manufacturing industry has witnessed the rise of plain plastic bearings during the last 20 years, more and more so in automotive applications. Unknown to many engineers, plastic bearings have high wear resistance, require minimum maintenance and provide thermal stability, qualities imperative to the automotive industry.
Bearings made from high strength, self-lubricating plastic materials also deliver significant cost advantages over metal, and offer a range of technical benefits, including noise elimination, high temperature ranges, resistance to corrosion, and the elimination of lubrication and maintenance. Learn how engineered plastic bearings are holding up in automotive applications in this webinar, presented by igus, the world leader in self-lubricating plastics.
Advanced Materials International Forum, Bari 18-19 settembre, conferenza internazionale dedicata ai materiali avanzati e alle loro possibili applicazioni nei settori industriali, con un focus particolare sui trasporti (aerospazio, automotive, navale e cantieristico).
Acrolab Company Presentation 2011 - "Advanced Technology in Thermal Engineering"Acrolab Ltd.
Acrolab updated company presentation c2011
Technology and innovation will ultimately drive economic development. Acrolab as an R&D Mfg Centre seeks partners and programs where we can be an extension to your thermal engineering challenges. Energy moves projects forward and Acrolab Engineering can maximize the optimal thermal footprint of your new project. This is an open invitation from Acrolab to explore how thermal engineering can make a difference in your tooling and manufacturing processes.
Constellium - The life-cycle of aluminiumConstellium
Aluminium is valuable at every stage of its life-cycle and can be endlessly recycled without loss of properties. “Going full circle – The life-cycle of aluminium” is the title of the new publication where Constellium presents three essentials to make infinite recycling a reality.
Constellium believes that players, within and outside the aluminium industry, through better collaboration can foster good practices to ensure the highest possible value is delivered at every step of the value chain.
KEMET has been manufacturing conductive polymer based surface mount tantalum capacitors (KO-CAP[registered trademark]) since 1999. Capabilities have been successfully introduced into the market, such as low equivalent series resistance (ESR) series for decoupling, high voltage series for DC-DC converters and power management, and high-energy series for enterprise solid state drives (SSD) applications.
A recent application trend of conductive polymer based tantalum capacitors requires high performance in harsh environments. One example is the application in the automotive industry which requires AEC-Q200 qualification. Amongst all of the AEC-Q200 requirements, the most challenging one for polymer tantalum capacitors with traditional technology is the highly accelerated test under 85 [degree]C / 85% relative humidity (RH) with DC bias up to rated voltage for 1000 hours.
Other industries such as telecommunication are also starting to request 85 [degree]C / 85% RH qualification. A possible reason is an extrapolation based on data from other components that any device passing the 85 °C / 85% RH condition for 1000 hours could have field use life for 5 to 10 years under the real-life environmental conditions.
In this paper, the basic construction and manufacturing process of polymer Ta capacitors is first described. The challenges for polymer Ta capacitors under unbiased and biased high temperature and high humidity conditions will be discussed. This will be followed by possible technical solutions and the performance of our current Polymer Electrolytic T598 series of products.
Identifies the differences between Laminated and Toughened glass used in the construction of motor vehicle. Also glazing used for HUD graphical displays
Thermostamping simulation for woven thermoplastic composites (PA) with HyperFormAltair
The thermostamping process of thermoplastic composites can be analyzed with simulation software. In addition to the optimization that can be brought to process (defects, raw material quantity …), the main interest is to integrate results from process into the performance simulation. This article presents an approach to simulate thermostamping of thermoplastic composites (PA) with HyperForm.
The material law is identified from Bias test trials, then, the simulation is performed by HyperForm with the solver Radioss or Ls-Dyna. Fiber orientations (for non-linear anisotropic behavior) and defects (global wrinkles, and wrinkles in the thickness, area with failure risk, thickness variation…) are identified and mapped on structural mesh for mechanical simulation.
Based on this approach, several test/simulation comparisons were performed on both static and dynamic. They demonstrate the necessity of considering the process phase, especially for complex geometries.
Regarding advanced application for such simulation tool: Faurecia Automotive Exterior is developing technologies to produce one-shot visible parts (CFRT thermostamping + overmolding injection in one step). This case study is the most challenging application we are working on. Combining thermostamping simulation and one-shot process brings benefits to both sides thanks to cross results on complex application.
Globaly, to improve the prediction of this simulation tool, next steps are the computation of local density; the consideration of thermal exchanges with the mold during the production process; the modelization improvement of boundary conditions during process (woven holding …, frames…).
Speakers
Guillaume CHAMBON, Product Research & Advanced Simulation Manager, FAURECIA Automotive Exterior
IN THIS BOOK DETAILS OF AUTOMOBILE CHASSIS BOOK
contents
1.0 Chassis, Frame and Body
1.1 Introduction of Chassis frame
1.2 Layout of the Chassis and its main components
1.3 Functions of the Chassis frame
1.4 Types of Chassis frames
1.5 Various loads acting on the frame
1.6 State the different bodies used in automobiles
1.7 Explain the requirements of bodies for various types of
vehicles viz. private, commercial etc.
2.0 Steering Sytem
2.1 Requirement of the Vehicle steering
2.2 Types of Steering ears, systems and power steering
2.3 Steering linkages mechanism under steering, over steering
2.4 Turning radius
2.5 Wheel alignment of Ackerman’s & Devis Steering gear,
Mechanism
2.6 Steering geometry – Caster, Camber, King pin inclination, toe
in and toe out
2.7 Steering defects – wheel woubble and shimmy
2.8 List our the type of steering system used in various vehicles
3.0 Braking system
3.1 Explain Functions of brakes
3.2 Requirements of automobile brakes
3.3 Explain stopping time and stopping distance
3.4 Type of Braking systems – Disc and Drum braking system
3.5 Construction and working of Mechanical, hydraulic, and air
brakes
3.6 List out the types of brakes used in various vehicles
4.0 Suspension System
4.1 Requirement of a automobile suspension system
4.2 Types of suspension system – conventional and Independent
4.3 Types of springs – Laminated spring, coil spring, helical spring
4.4 Need of Shock absorber – construction and working of
different types of shock absorbers
4.5 Stabilizer bar and torsion bar
4.6 List out the type of suspension system used in various vehicles
5.0 Seat, Door and Window mechanism
5.1 Construction and working of door lock mechanism
5.2 Construction and working of manual window regulating
mechanism
5.3 Construction and working of power window regulating
mechanism
5.4 Construction and working of seat adjusting mechanism
6.0 Air Conditioning of motor vehicles
6.1 Necessity of automobile air conditioning
6.2 Construction and working of passenger car air conditioning
7.0 Painting of automobiles
7.1 Body painting
7.2 Different types of painting – Spray painting – hand painting
procedures
8.0 Automobile Pollution
8.1 Effects of automobile pollution on environment and human
beings
8.2 Types of automobile emissions
8.3 Treatment of exhaust gases by using catalytic convectors
8.4 Measurement of percentage of pollutants from petrol &
Diesel vehicles with the help of exhaust gas analyzers
9.0 Legal aspects of motor vehicles
9.1 Traffic signs and signals
9.2 Registration requirements
9.3 Necessity of permits for commercial vehicles
9.4 Insurance coverage
9.5 Procedure for obtaining driving licenses
Kurt will demonstrate how Umicore is widening the gap in xEV battery materials by harnessing product and process technology leadership and its unique position in the supply chain.
An overview of potential future lifecycle impacts of low carbon vehicles. Shifting to hybrid and electric vehicles will mean that an increasing share of lifecycle GHG emissions come from the production of the vehicle and electricity. Presentation given at the annual LowCVP conference by Nik Hill, knowledge leader for transport technology at Ricardo-AEA
Steel Industry Calls for Shift in Vehicle Regulationskatehickey
Last week at the largest gathering of steel producers on the planet, worldsteel-45 Paris, WorldAutoSteel made a bold step in calling upon regulators around the globe to stop pursuing tailpipe only regulations and start pursuing those that use a life cycle assessment approach. Here\'s the presentation.
Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Detroit 2015: Brochure Brian Adams
This Year Providing Unprecedented Detail On...
COMPOSITES, JOINING, MULTI-MATERIAL DESIGN AND RECYCLING INNOVATION
Increasing pressure from consumers and stronger carbon emission regulations are driving every large-scale OEM in the US to explore the latest materials and manufacturing advances to reduce vehicle weight. The focus now is on minimizing the costs that will help scale up the adoption of lightweight materials.
To deliver the next generation of lightweight vehicles OEMs are critically racing to reduce the costs and cycle times of carbon-fiber composites, aluminium and magnesium. From design modelling and corrosion mitigation to recycling, technology is advancing at break-neck speed and each year OEMs must remain ahead of the learning curve to remain competitive on the forecourt.
Machining Versus Molding Tolerances in Manufacturing Automotive Sealing SystemsScientific Review SR
The automotive industry has been at the forefront of converting traditional metal parts to plastics. The latter surely offer greater design freedom, opportunity for consolidation, fewer assembly operations, reduced secondary finishing, weight reduction, lower total system costs, a range of properties tailored to specific applications, the ability to withstand temperatures, immunity to most chemicals and corrosive environments. They offer processing in many colors, electrical non-conductivity (insulation from electrical shocks), good thermal breaks (“warmth-to-the-touch”), and low sound transmission (tendency to muffle noise). Nonetheless, plastics have only tapped an estimated 15% of their tremendous potential to replace metals. This is particularly to increase with newer high-performance plastics, increasing sophistication in alloying and blending technologies, and use of computer-aided design and engineering (CAD/CAE) systems. The latter enable engineers to visualize complex parts and molding tools more effectively and faster than ever before. This article identifies fundamental steps and requirements to conduct an efficient and successful conversion of metallic parts to plastics, reviewing the replacement design process from concept to production; an under-the-hood rear retainer for Ford Motor Company is detailed as a case study.
Experience Mazda Zoom Zoom Lifestyle and Culture by Visiting and joining the Official Mazda Community at http://www.MazdaCommunity.org for additional insight into the Zoom Zoom Lifestyle and special offers for Mazda Community Members.
"The Future of the Automotive Industry", Automotive Session, POSCO EVI ForumYonki Hyungkeun PARK
The Future of the Automotive Industry and its Impact on Automotive Materials
Presentation on November 1st POSCO EVI Forum
New trends - Rise of EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, Sharing Econommy
Impact on Automotive Industry-
Changes in Value Chain, Business Model, Car Design
Similar to Enabling Economical Vehicle Light Weighting Through New Glass Reinforcement Solutions (20)
Introducing XSTRAND™ 3D, a new product range of reinforced filaments for 3D printing developed by Owens Corning, a world leader in composite solutions.
Designed for functional prototyping and demanding industrial applications. Main benefits versus existing material (ABS) include higher mechanical, temperature and chemical resistance. Easy to print with Owens Corning recommended bed. Available in 1.75 and 2.85mm diameters.
Contact: 3dprinting@owenscorning.com for more information.
During this presentation, Amol Vaidya, senior engineer, global materials characterization and modeling, shares research findings that Owens Corning's Advantex® glass fiber reinforced polymer (E-CR-Glass) provides longer service life and cost savings in corrosive environments, compared to stainless steel and E-glass-based FRP. Corrosion is an economic and environmental issue the oil and gas industry has faced for years, typically addressed with high-cost metal alloys or various coating technologies. Glass fiber reinforced polymer composites can be an effective, low-cost alternative to these expensive alloys.
Presentation by Teresa Wagner, Leader, Product Stewardship, Owens Corning, at CAMX on October 16, 2014. This presentation illustrates how in-depth LCA concepts can be converted into a user-friendly, simplified concept screening tool, for product developers to drive more sustainable product portfolios prior to more comprehensive assessments.
Presentation by Dr. Chris Skinner, Director Product Platforms, Owens Corning, at CAMX on October 16, 2014.
Future market options for alternative energy – wind, geothermal, solar, ocean/tidal, flywheel technology, battery technology, and biofuels – are a growing area of interest for composites and advanced materials businesses. Knowing how to determine which source provides the most promise for composites applications, navigating the regulatory issues, and determining what design, materials, and manufacturing issues should be kept top of mind are discussed during this session.
Presentation by Tom DeMint of Owens Corning at CAMX on October 15, 2014. As the wind power energy generation industry continues to develop, one of the main objectives of turbine rotor blade manufacturers is to reduce total energy production cost to align wind power with other energy sources. Energy produced by wind turbines is more widely available than ever before; nevertheless the industry is constantly looking for ways to further optimize the cost of energy (CoE) as one of its foremost goals. The turbine, together with its rotor blades, plays an essential role and is one of the major components of these machines in terms of cost. It generates the torque which drives the generator and is responsible for the range of conditions energy can be extracted from the available wind. Wind farms are now constructed and operate in challenging off-shore as well as on-shore locations with differing wind speed conditions. Glass fiber composite rotor blades have contributed greatly to the success of this sustainable energy source and have allowed the wind industry to make significant advances in recent times, especially in off-shore and in low-wind locations. One of the most important advances has been the progressive technology applied to the properties of glass fiber leading to the development of high modulus glass types for lighter composites offering greatly enhanced resistance to fatigue at an affordable cost. The technological advances in glass fiber properties has resulted in rotor blades of ever greater length - beyond 85m – dimensions deemed unreachable less than a decade ago. This presentationl highlights advances in the material properties of glass fiber to help designers and engineers conceive blades which are lighter yet with increased length, improved aerodynamic performance with resistance to higher, long-term fatigue loads which ultimately enables wind turbines to increase power yield and therefore reduce the cost of energy.
How design affects the future of #composites when incorporating #sustainability in the built environment. Presentation by Gale Tedhams at CAMX on October 15, 2014.
𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨. 𝙒𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙪𝙨.
Over the 10 years, we have gained a strong foothold in the market due to our range's high quality, competitive prices, and time-lined delivery schedules.
What Does the Active Steering Malfunction Warning Mean for Your BMWTanner Motors
Discover the reasons why your BMW’s Active Steering malfunction warning might come on. From electrical glitches to mechanical failures and software anomalies, addressing these promptly with professional inspection and maintenance ensures continued safety and performance on the road, maintaining the integrity of your driving experience.
What Does the PARKTRONIC Inoperative, See Owner's Manual Message Mean for You...Autohaus Service and Sales
Learn what "PARKTRONIC Inoperative, See Owner's Manual" means for your Mercedes-Benz. This message indicates a malfunction in the parking assistance system, potentially due to sensor issues or electrical faults. Prompt attention is crucial to ensure safety and functionality. Follow steps outlined for diagnosis and repair in the owner's manual.
Why Is Your BMW X3 Hood Not Responding To Release CommandsDart Auto
Experiencing difficulty opening your BMW X3's hood? This guide explores potential issues like mechanical obstruction, hood release mechanism failure, electrical problems, and emergency release malfunctions. Troubleshooting tips include basic checks, clearing obstructions, applying pressure, and using the emergency release.
Core technology of Hyundai Motor Group's EV platform 'E-GMP'Hyundai Motor Group
What’s the force behind Hyundai Motor Group's EV performance and quality?
Maximized driving performance and quick charging time through high-density battery pack and fast charging technology and applicable to various vehicle types!
Discover more about Hyundai Motor Group’s EV platform ‘E-GMP’!
5 Warning Signs Your BMW's Intelligent Battery Sensor Needs AttentionBertini's German Motors
IBS monitors and manages your BMW’s battery performance. If it malfunctions, you will have to deal with an array of electrical issues in your vehicle. Recognize warning signs like dimming headlights, frequent battery replacements, and electrical malfunctions to address potential IBS issues promptly.
"Trans Failsafe Prog" on your BMW X5 indicates potential transmission issues requiring immediate action. This safety feature activates in response to abnormalities like low fluid levels, leaks, faulty sensors, electrical or mechanical failures, and overheating.
Things to remember while upgrading the brakes of your carjennifermiller8137
Upgrading the brakes of your car? Keep these things in mind before doing so. Additionally, start using an OBD 2 GPS tracker so that you never miss a vehicle maintenance appointment. On top of this, a car GPS tracker will also let you master good driving habits that will let you increase the operational life of your car’s brakes.
Comprehensive program for Agricultural Finance, the Automotive Sector, and Empowerment . We will define the full scope and provide a detailed two-week plan for identifying strategic partners in each area within Limpopo, including target areas.:
1. Agricultural : Supporting Primary and Secondary Agriculture
• Scope: Provide support solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
• Target Areas: Polokwane, Tzaneen, Thohoyandou, Makhado, and Giyani.
2. Automotive Sector: Partnerships with Mechanics and Panel Beater Shops
• Scope: Develop collaborations with automotive service providers to improve service quality and business operations.
• Target Areas: Polokwane, Lephalale, Mokopane, Phalaborwa, and Bela-Bela.
3. Empowerment : Focusing on Women Empowerment
• Scope: Provide business support support and training to women-owned businesses, promoting economic inclusion.
• Target Areas: Polokwane, Thohoyandou, Musina, Burgersfort, and Louis Trichardt.
We will also prioritize Industrial Economic Zone areas and their priorities.
Sign up on https://profilesmes.online/welcome/
To be eligible:
1. You must have a registered business and operate in Limpopo
2. Generate revenue
3. Sectors : Agriculture ( primary and secondary) and Automative
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3. Source: Owens Corning Marketing Intelligence
The Drivers for Composites
in Transportation
Lower CO2 emissions
Urbanization
Globalization
Need for light, less pollutant vehicles
50% of automotive sales from BRIC
Increased comfort demands
Improve fuel efficiencies
New OEM & market concentration
Increased vehicle functionality
Advanced composites solutions
Advanced polymers
High strength metals
New battery materials & chemicals
Mega Trends
Transportation
Trends
Automotive
Industry Trends
Impact for
Materials
and Chemicals
4. Regulations, the key driver
for Light Weighting
US 2025[2]: 56.2
EU 2021: 60.6
Japan 2020: 55.1
China 2020[1]: 50.1
Brazil 2017[3]: 40.9
Mexico 2016 : 35.1
S. Korea 2015: 39.3
Canada 2025: 56.2
km/l
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025
Miles per gasoline gallon normalized to CAFE
test cycle
US
Canada
Mexico
EU
Japan
China
S. Korea
India
Brazil
US km/l
Solid lines : historical performance
Dashed lines : enacted targets
Dotted lines : proposed targets
Source : International Council of Clean Transportation ( ICCT), May 2014
http://www.theicct.org/info-tools/global-passenger-vehicle-standards.
5. The Trigger for Light Weighting,
Regional Regulations
In Europe, the legal target of 130g/km set for 2015, is met two years in advance. 2013
CO2 emissions for new cars sold, fell 4% to an average 127grams/km.
Source: European Environment Agency April 2014
The 95 gr/km cap on CO2 emissions in the EU will be fully implemented by 2021, and no
longer 2020 as initially foreseen.
Source: European Commission report Feb 2014
The Chinese government revealed a new mandate requiring at least 30 percent of all
automobiles purchased by the government to be electric or “new energy” vehicles by 2016
Source: China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology July 14
Region
Enforcement scheme
Fiscal: Penalty for
excess emissions
Non-fiscal:Revoke
type-approval
certificate
Non-fiscal: publish
name of
manufacturer
US x x
EU x
Japan x x
Canada x x
China x x
S-Korea x
Source: International Council of Clean Transportation ( ICCT), May 2014
6. Dependent
on weight
36%
Independent
of weight
64%
Fuel consumption breakdown
Efficient Diesel Engines
Smart Gasoline Engines
Alternative Power Train
Designs
Alternative
Transmission Systems
Light Weighting With
The Use Of Composite
Use Of Bio Fuels And
Bio Diesel
Ways to reach emissions
& Fuel efficiency targets
-100Kg -0.35 l/100km -9.0 g/km
Pie data source: Owens Corning estimate, September 2014
7. Structural Composites,
the applications
Cross member
Pillars
Seat structures
Back seat floor
Central floor system
Roof structure
Door structure
(crash beam)
Battery housing
Suspension
Bumper beams
(crash cans)
8. Steel vs. Aluminum vs.Steel Composites vs. Steel
Weight Reduction ↓ ↓↓
Process Complexity ↑ ↑
Raw Mat. Cost ↑ ↑↑
Design Freedom = ↑
Function Integration = ↑
Source: Owens Corning estimate, September 2014
Structural Composites,
Competitive Solutions
Approximately
200kg of weight
reduction per vehicle
will be required
to address OEMs
CO2 gap
Short term
Aluminum will displace
steel for one on
one replacement,
With pure focus on
weight out.
Medium-long term
Composites allow for
enhanced function
integration,
But requires
re-engineering of
the car modules.
9. The Oportunity for
Reinforcements in
Structural Composites,
Vehicle
production
expected to
exceed 100MM
units* by 2020
Potential of
weight out due to
composites is
estimated at ~100 kg
by 2022
(20-25kg of
reinforcements
per car)
30.00
25.00
20.00
15.00
10.00
5.00
0.00
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Kg Composites/ Vehicule
Source: Owens Corning estimate, September 2014
The graph excludes the amount of non structural composites used in vehicles today
Highly
Structural
(300Kt)
Structural
(200Kt)
Semi-
Structural
(300Kt)
10. Source: Owens Corning estimate, September 2014
Why SMC for
structural composites
Steel vs. SMC versus Steel SMC versus Aluminum
Weight Reduction ↓↓ =
Function Integration ↑ ↑↑
Investments ↓↓ ↓↓
Raw Mat. Cost ↑↑ ↑
Design Freedom ↑ ↑↑
Process Complexity ↓ ↓
Cycle times ↑ ↑
Carbon Footprint ↓ ↓↓
11. FAST
IMPREGNATION
CO2 EMISSION
REGULATIONS
ME 1510
ROVING
VEHICLE
LIGHT WEIGHTING
EXCELLENT
PROCESSABILITY
DESIGNED FOR
NEW EPOXY SMC
TECHNOLOGY
LOW VOC
EMISSIONS
ME1510 MULTI-END ROVING
12. ME1510 MULTI-END ROVING
Product Benefits
Designed for use with Epoxy SMC
Fast impregnation
Excellent process-ability
Good surface appearance
Designed for SMC low VOC3 emissions
Up to 63%1
glass loading
achievable
Up to25%2
part weight reduction
vs. steel
(1) Owens Corning lab, Besana, It, Nov.2012, Epoxy material system
(2) Owens Corning SMC Technical Cost Modelling analysis, 2013
(3) Volatile Organic Compound
Improved mechanical
properties vs. standard
SMC materials
13. SUPERIOR STRENGTH AND FLEXURAL MODULUS
+ 20% compared to Owens Corning ref. product
+ 23% compared to competitor
UP TO
25% PART
WEIGHT
REDUCTION
VS. STEEL
Flexural
Modulus
[Gpa *10]
Tensile
Strength
[Mpa]
Improved
mechanical
properties vs
standard SMC
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Flexural
Strength
[Mpa]
SMC molded laminates, Owens Corning Besana pilot line, Summer 2013
Pictures courtesy BASF, Germany
Impact
Charpy
[KJ/m²]
OC_ME1510
OC_P204
Competition
Good bonding
Weak bonding
Up to 63%1
glass loading
achievable
ME1510 MULTI-END ROVING
Product Benefits
14. Summary
Automotive Light Weighting will be one of the drivers
for composites growth in the next decade.
SMC is an attractive Process Technology for
Structural Composites
Epoxy SMC = no VOC emissions & good fatigue
Owens Corning ME1510 allows for high glass
loading which results in better mechanical properties.
Editor's Notes
½ Structural : Low differentiation
- BIC Sizing Development
- Long Glass fiber TP (T30)
- SMC (MER)
Structural : Medium differentiation
- Downstream product development (Laminates)
-Sizing (T30, MER)
-Fabrics
-Lamination
Highly Structural: High differentiation
- Downstream product development ( Laminates)
-Sizing (T30, MER)
-Fabrics
-Lamination
-Preform
-Hybrid Yarn (GF-CF)
- Postponed differentiation
½ Structural : Low differentiation
- BIC Sizing Development
- Long Glass fiber TP (T30)
- SMC (MER)
Structural : Medium differentiation
- Downstream product development (Laminates)
-Sizing (T30, MER)
-Fabrics
-Lamination
Highly Structural: High differentiation
- Downstream product development ( Laminates)
-Sizing (T30, MER)
-Fabrics
-Lamination
-Preform
-Hybrid Yarn (GF-CF)
- Postponed differentiation