In a partnership, Bertrandt and the SGL Group have developed an integrated concept called carbon fiber brackets for use in innovative interior structures made of composite materials. This carbon fiber stent, intended for mass production, uses Lightweight fiber compounding with integrated functions is a perfect example of the use of composites in the automotive industry.
Often, carbon-fiber reinforced plastics play an important role in lightweight construction, so Bertrandt and the SGL Group each exert their own strengths to prove the potential of this material with the aim of developing a system for mass production Breakthrough technology to offer new configuration and design options for automotive interiors.
An OEM-neutral bodywork draft created by Bertrandt is the basis for developing a functional bag model that can be used on the interior front of an electrically powered convertible or two-seater with a All the major features and trim components of traditional dashboards, and incorporates a newly developed design language that helps the central load path and CFRP elements be visual to the driver, and the structural components have also been redesigned , Giving the car interior more freedom, lighter and more floating feeling.
"When designing carbon fiber brackets, we ensured that the components, technologies and assembly concepts used were for high volume production, now and in the near future, especially for the weight-loss needs of electric vehicles, This will be more widely used, "said Michael Hage, head of body development / CAE at Bertrandt.
A major challenge in developing such a carbon fiber stent is the need to find the best match between the matrix material and the fiber material, the length, proportion and orientation of the fibers, and the wide range of requirements that must be met for the layer structure and process technology. Is a typical non-exclusive (ie, neutral) mounting structure to which SGL Group not only contributes its expertise in materials and workmanship, but also shares its experience of mass-produced components, Lightweight Application Center, SGL Group has developed an optimal material mixing and production technology.
'From concept to design through to automated mass production, the expertise of Bertrandt and the SGL Group was integrated into the carbon fiber brackets throughout the product development process.' 'SGL Group Lightweight Applications Center Director Dr. Andreas Erber said.
This carbon fiber stent is highly innovative and demonstrates the structure that can be achieved in the concept of a modern automobile. The experience gained will be used in more collaborative projects as well as future customer projects by Bertrandt and the SGL Group .