Haydale announced that the company has obtained a R & D license from the Niche Vehicle Network to develop a graphene-reinforced version of automotive sheet metal. Compared with the current tooling model, the company is trying to shorten its cycle time and improve the performance of component materials while reducing its weight.
Haydale-led business alliance will receive funding of 120,000 pounds (approximately $ 156,792), with Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) and Pentaxia joining in. BAC is a British car manufacturer responsible for producing the Mono model, which is the only single-seater version of the supercar that can be driven on the road. And Pentaxia is a professional company responsible for tooling design, machining (jigs & fixtures) composite products business.
Keith Broadbent, chief operating officer of Haydale, said: "This funding will be used for research and development, and Haydale has made significant progress in advanced prepreg materials. This prepreg will cause car companies, high-end and luxury car fine Focus by industry. "
Ray Gibbs, President of Haydale's Business Development Division, said: "This cooperation can ensure significant progress in the field of composite tooling, putting this prepreg in the pre-market preparation stage. We are all aware of the major issues in the industry's popular carbon fiber composites. This is because its output is not large, which is the bottleneck of this material, and the company's graphene products can make up for market demand as an alternative to carbon fiber materials. The company is committed to finding cooperative companies, formulating comprehensive production plans and commercial Operation. "