ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES) researchers have created
new fibre structures and used traditional knitting and braiding techniques to introduce both of these capabilities to wearable structures.
The full - carbon monocoque features
a new fibre structure that guarantees even higher torsional rigidity than the basic model with maximum passive safety and reduced weight.
Not exact matches
Christine Radtke is working to use spider silk to reconnect severed nerve
fibres Radtke and her colleagues at the Medical University of Hannover, from whence the surgeon transferred to Vienna in October 2016, developed a
new microsurgical technique that involves filling the veins with spider silk to form a longitudinal guide
structure.
During this time, it was necessary to deal with aerothermodynamics,
new materials like
fibre - reinforced ceramics and high - temperature resistant metals, static and dynamic
structure analysis, thermal analysis, quality assurance, and management.
The McLaren P1 ™ uses a
new carbon
fibre MonoCage
structure, including floorpan, roof and the distinctive snorkel air intake.
The
new M5 manages to keep its weight down too, and so there's loads of carbon
fibre in the
structure, and even the entire roof is made of it.
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.
Jaguar says the stunt was made possible by the
new XF's lightweight aluminum body
structure and extensive use of carbon -
fibre.
The car chieves this by taking Mazda's acclaimed lightweight strategy to a
new level by employing an extremely rigid and lightweight carbon -
fibre body
structure beneath a small, aerodynamic outer skin and a spirited, small - displacement 1.3 - liter direct injection engine.
These
new powerplants are fitted into a complex body
structure that combines high - strength steels, aluminium and carbon -
fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).
Using construction techniques learned from developing the
new i3 and i8 electrified vehicles, the
structure of the 2016 BMW 7 - Series is likely to incorporate a mix of materials, with carbon
fibre used in addition to conventional aluminium and steel.
Key factors in enhancing dynamics, efficiency, comfort and safety while on the move are the use of carbon -
fibre - reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the body
structure, engines from the BMW Group's
new generation of power units, the plug - in hybrid system in the
new BMW 740e, the Executive Drive Pro active chassis system, the Driving Experience Control switch with ADAPTIVE mode, and BMW Laserlight.