Project Notice |
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| PNR | 58662 |
| Project Name | Digital and Cost-Efficient Production of Hybrid Polymethacrylimide Foam Cores for Radical Lightweighting of Light-Duty Vehicles |
| Project Detail | Gencores enables technology for ultra-light vehicles to decarbonize transportation. Herein they demonstrate a scalable and digital production of low-cost and high-performance hybrid Polymethacrylimide (PMI) foam cores for sandwich composite constructions. Sandwich composites feature a foam core wrapped in fiber-reinforced skins and offer a 40-75% weight reduction potential compared with traditional metal alternatives. Current PMI foam cores are costly and time-consuming to produce in complex shapes. Gencores’ hybrid material and digital manufacturing technology will reduce the production cost of complex PMI foam components by up to 75%, unlocking the production of complex structural composites designs for cost-driven marketplaces. |
| Funded By | Self-Funded |
| Sector | Entertainment |
| Country | United States , Northern America |
| Project Value | USD 494,015 |
Contact Information |
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| Company Name | Gencores |
| Address | ARPA-E Program Director: Dr. Marina Sofos Project Contact: Dr. Jules Thiery Press and General Inquiries Email: ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov Project Contact Email: jules@gencores.com |
| Web Site | https://arpa-e.energy.gov/technologies/projects/digital-and-cost-efficient-production-hybrid-polymethacrylimide-foam-cores |
