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\nAs part of Ayats' commitment to reducing vehicle weight in line with evolving EU legislation, the new Rohacryl\u2122 foam covers for window frames, developed with support from MEL Composites, are up to 80% lighter than traditional elastomer foam alternatives. This significant weight reduction directly contributes to increased passenger capacity and overall efficiency.<\/p>\nCarrocer\u00edas Ayats, based in Arb\u00facies (Girona), is a historic leader in the design and manufacture of double-decker buses and coaches, with a presence in over 20 countries. With an innovation record that includes being the first European manufacturer to obtain r.66 tilt test certification for double-decker vehicles, Ayats continues to push the boundaries of vehicle design and performance.<\/p>\n
Although traditionally focused on steel and aluminum structures, Ayats saw a unique opportunity in its recent acquisition of Karbon Design, a Barcelona-based carbon paddle racket manufacturer. MEL Composites has supported Karbon Design for over a decade, developing efficient manufacturing techniques that have grown alongside the sport's popularity. This foundation proved highly valuable in adapting processes for automotive-scale applications.<\/p>\n
El proyecto comenz\u00f3 con el an\u00e1lisis de varios componentes de la cubierta del marco de la ventana seleccionados para el desarrollo de materiales compuestos. MEL dise\u00f1\u00f3 herramientas a medida, incluidos moldes de aluminio y cart\u00f3n para herramientas, y combin\u00f3 de forma innovadora dos piezas distintas en un \u00fanico molde para aumentar la eficacia de la fabricaci\u00f3n. . Las piezas iniciales se produjeron mediante infusi\u00f3n de resina con laminado s\u00f3lido y estructuras s\u00e1ndwich con n\u00facleo de Rohacryl\u2122 de 1 mm (los n\u00facleos se cortaron internamente en MEL Composites). A medida que aumenten los vol\u00famenes, se espera que la producci\u00f3n pase a m\u00e9todos de moldeo RTM ligero y prensado.<\/p>\n
This project is a testament to how composite material technologies proven in other sectors, such as sporting goods, can be adapted to address specific challenges in the automotive industry. It has been a pleasure to work with Carrocer\u00edas Ayats to develop lightweight, low-risk components suitable for future automated production. We are excited about the possibility of continued collaboration and expanding composite material integration into their next generation of vehicles.<\/p>\n
Eduardo Galofre, CEO of MEL Composites<\/p>\n
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