In the context of electromobility, weight-specific battery capacity has an increasing importance as an evaluation criterion for BEV. To achieve high values of >180Wh/kg, innovative lightweight solutions of the entire battery system are necessary.
Weight: 5 kg
Process: SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) + PCM (Prepreg Compression Molding)
Weight: 3.9 kg
Process: SMC
The locally reinforced SMC process combines the high mechanical performance of unidirectional (UD) prepreg material in areas where needed and the design freedom of SMC as a compression molding material. It is possible to integrate load introduction elements as attachment points and to use flame retardant SMC materials to withstand the high temperatures while exposed to fire. By using the local UD prepreg reinforcement, a load carrying skeleton can be achieved to ensure that the forces occurring during the use phase can be carried by the component.
