Sentences with phrase «high strength carbon»

In the production version of the 720S, ultra light and high strength carbon fibre material is already used liberally.

Not exact matches

The most promising technologies in lightening vehicles are carbon fiber, high - strength steel, and aluminum.

The breakthrough design of Superfeet Carbon combines the strength of carbon fibre with ultralight foam to create the most innovative, high performance Superfeet insole ever.

Their unusual blend of low weight and high strength make carbon nanotubes a good choice for sports equipment.

And researchers in the United States have just come up with a new process to use sunlight to make high - strength and light carbon nanofibers, which are used in consumer products and building materials.

But in order to meet consumer demands and increasingly stringent federal fuel economy standards, automakers are looking to alternatives, including advanced high - strength steel, aluminum, magnesium and carbon fiber.

«We wanted to combine the high strength of PAN with the low cost of the lignin to produce an automobile - grade carbon fiber.»

A cable made of carbon nanotubes, which have the highest known ratio of tensile strength to weight, would have to be so thick at the far end that it would collapse under gravity.

For example, they have very high tensile strength and exceptional electron mobility, which make them very attractive for the next generation of organic and carbon - based electronic devices.

«This is the highest fibre toughness reported to date, and a strength comparable to that of the strongest carbon fibres or limpet teeth,» said Pugno.

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in 3D printing one of the most common forms of marine grade stainless steel — a low - carbon type called 316L — that promises an unparalleled combination of high - strength and high - ductility properties for the...

Offering strength and durability, Tramontina's Gourmet Forged 8» Carving Knife features a full tang design forged from a single solid piece of premium, high - carbon steel.

Offering strength and durability, Tramontina's Gourmet Forged 14 - Piece Knife Block Set features full tang cutlery forged from a single solid piece of premium, high - carbon steel.

Offering strength and durability, Tramontina's Gourmet Forged 8» Bread Knife features a full tang design forged from a single solid piece of premium, high - carbon steel.

Although fiber - reinforced plastics were commercialized in the 1930s and»40s, using carbon fiber wasn't practical until 1963, when researchers at the British Royal Aircraft Establishment discovered a method for producing reliable, high - strength filaments.

Performance for both variants will be strong, as there is not much weight to pull around, considering both race - and road - spec SCG 003s feature a full carbon - fiber chassis, with extensive use of high - strength aluminum.

McLaren introduced the automotive industry to the high - strength composite with Formula 1's first carbon - fiber monocoque in 1981.

All manner of weight - saving and vehicle - strengthening techniques, including liberal use of high - strength steel, a composite floor pan, and an available carbon fiber roof, further aid the dynamic cause.

The strength of these filaments is what makes carbon fiber as much as ten times stronger than high - strength steel.

The LC 500 will be the first vehicle to be produced using Lexus» new rear - wheel - drive platform and uses a combination of high strength steel and aluminium, as well as an optional carbon fibre roof.

It combines high - strength steels with aluminum and carbon fiber to cut weight while keeping structural rigidity and safety high, and it made its first debut in the all - new BMW 7 Series.

Most important, the 5 Series uses the «cluster architecture» of the 7 Series, without the carbon fiber but making extensive use of lightweight, high - strength steel, magnesium, and aluminum (used for the trunk, trunk lid, doors, and roof) to reduce weight by up to 137 pounds over the previous 5 Series — while also improving structural rigidity.

Built from a mix of aluminum, high - strength steel, and carbon fiber, the car features a weight distribution of 43/57 percent front / rear, which is slightly more balanced than the original NSX.

Thanks to an unusual bodyshell that uses high - strength carbon - fiber, aluminum, and steels, the F 015 does away with B - pillars, meaning that the suicide doors provide a wide, uninterrupted access portal into the interior.

Connecting rods are high strength forged steel units that have been treated with a special carbon process that hardens the surface and allows engineers to use a design that weighs less than a traditional connecting rod.

• Lightweight aluminium chassis • FIA approved full rollcage in 15CDV6 high - strength steel • Integral air jacks (optional) • Polycarbonate side and rear windows • Side sills with exposed carbon fibre rib • Quick - release bonnet and tailgate • Carbon fibre side strakes • Reduced weight wiring harness • Lightweight battery

The use of carbon in these models is a reminder that BMW is a global leader in high - strength, lightweight CFRP construction, and that it was BMW who brought out the first mass - production vehicle with a body consisting entirely of this material — the innovative BMW i3.

Beneath the seductive curves is an exotic blend of materials aimed at cutting unnecessary mass — the high - strength steel body has aluminum fenders, suspension components and doors along with a carbon - fibre hood, roof and front splitter.

In addition, a specially contoured aluminum rollbar (underneath the black or carbon fiber «halo») provides mounting points for the new rear decklid, while unique upper body brackets and a high - strength steel engine compartment cross beam maximize torsional rigidity.

High - strength, forged - alloy pistons - developed using advanced telemetry measurement - are coupled to powder - forged connecting rods with high - load - capacity bushings and diamond - like - carbon - coated piston pHigh - strength, forged - alloy pistons - developed using advanced telemetry measurement - are coupled to powder - forged connecting rods with high - load - capacity bushings and diamond - like - carbon - coated piston phigh - load - capacity bushings and diamond - like - carbon - coated piston pins.

The high - strength, lightweight, available carbon fibre roof on the 4C Coupe and available carbon fibre halo on the 4C Spider help propel performance to the next level.

The roll - over cage has been made of high - strength steel, there's a carbon - fibre P 1300 GT racing bucket seat from Recaro, prepared for the HANS system (Head and NeckSupport), and of course there's an integrated fire extinguishing system.

The frame uses aluminum, high - strength steel and carbon fiber to keep weight down.

The 12C changes this by introducing the advantages of carbon composite — light weight, high strength and torsional rigidity, and longevity — to a more affordable sector through its revolutionary engineering as a one - piece moulding.

As seen with recently launched new Bimmers, the new midsize sedan lost some weight thanks to BMW using the carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic (CFRP) technology in the larger 7 Series, as well as magnesium, aluminum, and high - strength steel in the car's chassis.

The new 7 Series is also substantially lighter than the previous model thanks in large part to a new internal structure called Carbon Core which uses a combination of carbon - fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) and high - strength steel for the vehicle's major structural components.

The high - strength carbon body of the Golf GTE Sport therefore weighs much less than a comparable steel body.

The «Life» portion of this plan involves a lightweight, yet high strength passenger cell made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic.

The front - engine rear - wheel - drive coupe will boast plenty of high - strength steel, aluminum, and even carbon fiber to keep the weight under 3,300 pounds.

The floorpan is made from aluminium, high - strength steel and carbon - fibre reinforced plastic — a combination Porsche says will be reflected on the production version tentatively planned to appear in 2018.

Meanwhile, the CLAR platform should aid in mitigating any weight gain, thanks to its greater emphasis on usage of aluminium and high - strength steel as well as carbon - fibre sections.

The base material is silicon carbide, a material with a diamond - like crystal structure in which high - strength carbon fibers are embedded.

To save weight, the engine uses carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) for components like the oil tank and air intake system, titanium for its connecting rods, a high - strength, lightweight steel for the crankshaft, and a thin - walled alloy steel / nickel exhaust system.

The inner layer consists of a matrix of gas - proof polyamide, while a second layer of mixed carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic (CFRP) and glass - fiber - reinforced plastic (GFRP) ensures extremely high strength.

This one - piece brace made from extremely light, yet high - strength, carbon fiber weighs in at just 3.3 lbs.

That's not traditionally a great basis for a supercar, eschewing as it does Lamborghini's preferred carbon - fibre for a mix of aluminium, high - and very high - strength steel and magnesium.

Its shell is hugely strong and resilient, being made out of sandwiched carbon fiber - reinforced polymer and high - strength steel.

«The Dodge Viper is an iconic, one - of - a-kind, hand - built American Supercar with a 645 - horsepower hand - built aluminum V10, a hand - crafted body comprised of hand - laid carbon fiber, aluminum, magnesium, and high - strength steel, and a racing pedigree,» said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO of Dodge and SRT for FCA North America.

The transmission tunnel and the floor are made of carbon fiber, attached to the steel frame using rivets and high - strength adhesives.

Like the Coupé, the cell of the Roadster is made from high - strength steel profile and carbon components joined with specialist adhesive and rivets.