19 October 2022
Current trends demonstrate the growing importance of sustainable products and production processes. Drivers here are not only emission regulations, but also the growing awareness of the environment and sustainability in society.
Therefore, more sustainable solutions are needed to transform the product as well as the value chain and product development.
Sustainable lightweight construction means innovative future technology. Researchers at the Fraunhofer LBF are deliberately pushing the limits of what is feasible. This results in property-optimized, lightweight structural solutions - always considering the reliability, sustainability, and affordability of the technical product solution.
Lightweight construction with natural fibre-reinforced plastics used for Li-ion battery housings
To respond individual customer requirements and to meet social and political responsibility, a research project was carried out in cooperation between Ansmann AG and the Fraunhofer LBF. Aim was the development of natural fibre-reinforced plastics for usage in Li-ion battery housings.
Due to their low density, good mechanical properties, low tendency to splinter and the comparatively low costs, while at the same time increasing sustainability, such natural fibre reinforced plastics were convincing as an alternative to glass or carbon fibre reinforcement
Process to produce NFRP organic sheets with reduced thermal stress on the natural fibers
At the Fraunhofer LBF, a new process was developed to impregnate different natural fibre fabrics with plastic melt at reduced contact times and modify them according to requirements. Based on an adapted component design of the battery housing, to meet the numerous standards, local natural fibre reinforcements were integrated into the housing using an innovative injection moulding process.
Compared to the standard housing, the NFRP-Housing impresses with a weight reduction of 30 percent and a simultaneous increase in rigidity of 15 percent, while at the same time addressing the principle of efficient and environmentally friendly use of resources.
Lightweight construction – Natural fibre-reinforced plastics
To respond individual customer requirements and to meet social and political responsibility, a research project was carried out in cooperation between Ansmann AG and Fraunhofer Institute für Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF. Aim was the development of natural fibre-reinforced plastics for usage in Li-ion battery housings. Fraunhofer Researchers will present more details at the Fraunhofer booth in Hall 7, SC01 at K 2022.
 Foto: Ansmann AG & Fraunhofer LBFThin organic sheets (B) are made from flax fabrics (A) and polypropylene to reinforce the housing panels of an e-bike battery |
Therefore, more sustainable solutions are needed to transform the product as well as the value chain and product development.
Sustainable lightweight construction means innovative future technology. Researchers at the Fraunhofer LBF are deliberately pushing the limits of what is feasible. This results in property-optimized, lightweight structural solutions - always considering the reliability, sustainability, and affordability of the technical product solution.
Lightweight construction with natural fibre-reinforced plastics used for Li-ion battery housings
To respond individual customer requirements and to meet social and political responsibility, a research project was carried out in cooperation between Ansmann AG and the Fraunhofer LBF. Aim was the development of natural fibre-reinforced plastics for usage in Li-ion battery housings.
Due to their low density, good mechanical properties, low tendency to splinter and the comparatively low costs, while at the same time increasing sustainability, such natural fibre reinforced plastics were convincing as an alternative to glass or carbon fibre reinforcement
Process to produce NFRP organic sheets with reduced thermal stress on the natural fibers
At the Fraunhofer LBF, a new process was developed to impregnate different natural fibre fabrics with plastic melt at reduced contact times and modify them according to requirements. Based on an adapted component design of the battery housing, to meet the numerous standards, local natural fibre reinforcements were integrated into the housing using an innovative injection moulding process.
Compared to the standard housing, the NFRP-Housing impresses with a weight reduction of 30 percent and a simultaneous increase in rigidity of 15 percent, while at the same time addressing the principle of efficient and environmentally friendly use of resources.
More news about "K":
29 March 2023
The Industrial Security Circus breaks new ground
The topics of cyber security and IT security are giving all companies plenty to think about. Especially with increasing digitalization, protecting networks, computer systems, cyber-physical systems, machines and data is becoming increasingly important. HANNOVER MESSE offers solutions and defensive strategies. (more…)12 February 2023
ISH 2023: A vibrant host of events, lectures, talks and guided tours
ISH 2023 from 13 to 17 March is being held under the motto ‘Solutions for a Sustainable Future’. The trade fair in Frankfurt is the international meeting place for the sanitary and HVAC sector. (more…)28 December 2022
Lost in the exhibition halls? Not at interpack. In order to help our visitors find everything they are looking for, the fully booked interpack 2023 features a concept for the halls that is based on clear focal points for each industry. (more…)21 October 2022
Paradigm shift in the bakery industry
Together with the support of the industry, the Regional Association of Guilds of Württemberg Bakers and the Academy of the German Bakery Trade in Southwest Germany have compiled a colourful programme relating to hot topics such as the shortage of skilled workers, resource conservation and customer retention for the Bakers' Trend Forum during südback 2022. The event will be supplemented by trend talks, practical demonstrations and discussion panels. "Of course, there will also be enough time for personal discussions during the Bakers' Trend Forum. We will have plenty to discuss after such a long period of social distancing when meetings were not possible at trade fairs or exhibitions," said Tobias Pfaff, Head of the Academy of the German Bakery Trade in Southwest Germany. Bernd Kütscher, his colleague from the Academy in Weinheim, added: "We are currently experiencing enormous changes on the market. Some raw materials are sold out and prices have risen substantially. Energy costs have rocketed and some companies can barely afford to pay them. The shortage of personnel has never been so severe and customers are making savings wherever possible." (more…)
| FAIR NAVIGATOR | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| E-PAPER K |
 |