科思創引入Maezio作為熱塑性復合材料的品牌名稱
通過引入Maezio作為品牌，科思創正在推動其連續纖維增強熱塑性復合材料（CFRTP）的開發和營銷。
這些創新材料旨在滿足對強光材料的需求，這些材料有助于節約資源和提高能源效率。從移動和電子行業到消費品和醫療產品，OEM和零件供應商可以從先進復合材料的高性能功能中受益，同時享受Maezio提供的經濟高效且可擴展的制造解決方案。
“該品牌為我們提供了明確而強大的身份，以進一步擴大我們在熱塑性復合材料方面的專業知識，”CFRTP的聯合席執行官David Hartmann說道，他是CFRTP復合材料的兩位聯合席執行官之一，與邁克爾施密特博士一起。
“我們相信，通過提供輕質結構，特定強度和表面處理的組合，新型品牌可以真正為各行業的下一代產品帶來價值。”
明天的材料復合材料基于浸漬有聚碳酸酯，熱塑性聚氨酯（TPU）或其他熱塑性樹脂的連續碳纖維或玻璃纖維。通過這些組件，科思創在德國南部Markt Bibart的生產現場生產單向增強帶和板材，供客戶進一步加工。這些組件堅固，輕盈，美觀，可以組合成無限數量的產品，為設計師提供創造性機會。
到目前為止，先進復合材料的進一步傳播受到缺乏成本效益和可擴展制造工藝的阻礙。除此之外，很難將它們整合到大批量產品中。所有這些都將隨著Maezio復合材料而改變。
適合大批量生產
它們可以使用現有的熱成型工具進行熱成型，生產率高，循環時間短。當制造規模每年可以達到數百萬個零件時，這一點至關重要。其他生產技術，如混合注塑，自動UD帶鋪設和自動纖維放置，可以輕松集成。
作為熱塑性復合材料，Maezio產品可以在其使用壽命結束時進行回收，使其成為“可擴展和可持續復合材料解決方案在為行業提供推動邊界的材料工具方面的完美典范”，Michael Schmidt說。
許多行業對Maezio的濃厚興趣正在吸引人們對電氣和電子行業，汽車行業，家用電器制造商和家具生產商，醫療技術，體育用品制造商，鞋類生產商和箱包行業等不同領域的興趣。
海爾以Casarte品牌推出了先進的空調，利用Maezio作為產品的主要外殼。在鞋類領域，復合材料幫助運動服創業公司Bmai開發出更輕，更強的馬拉松鞋，這對運動員和休閑運動員都有好處。
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Covestro is pushing ahead with developing and marketing its continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTP) by introducing Maezio as brand name.
Covestro introduces brand name for thermoplastic composites
These innovative materials are set to tap into the growing demand worldwide for strong and light materials that contribute to resource conservation and energy efficiency. From mobility and electronics industries to consumer goods and medical products, OEMs and part suppliers can benefit from the high performance capabilities of advanced composites while enjoying cost-effective and scalable manufacturing solutions offered by Maezio.
“The brand gives us a clear and strong identity to further expand our expertise in thermoplastic composites,” says David Hartmann, Co-CEO of CFRTP, one of the two Co-CEOs for CFRTP composites alongside Dr. Michael Schmidt.
“We believe the new brand can truly bring value to next-generation products across industries by delivering a combination of lightweight construction, specific strengths and finishes at a scale unreachable by advanced materials today.”
Material of tomorrow
The composite material is based on continuous carbon or glass fibers impregnated with polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or other thermoplastic resins. From these components, Covestro produces uni-directional reinforced tapes and sheets at the production site in Markt Bibart in south Germany for further processing by customers. Being strong, light, and aesthetic, these components can be combined into an unlimited number of products, giving designers creative opportunities.
So far a further propagation of advanced composites was hampered by lack of cost-effective and scalable manufacturing processes. Besides that it is difficult to integrate them into high-volume products. All of this is about to change with Maezio composites.
Suitable for mass production
They can be thermoformed with existing thermoforming tools at high yield rates and low cycle times. This is vital when manufacturing scales can be in the range of millions of parts per year. Other production technologies such as hybrid injection molding, automated UD tape laying and automated fiber placement can be easily integrated.
As thermoplastic composites, Maezio products can be recycled at the end of their useful life, making them “a perfect example of what scalable and sustainable composite solutions look like in giving industries the material tools to push boundaries,” says Michael Schmidt.
Strong interest from many sectors
Maezio is attracting interest in such diverse segments as the electrical and electronics industry, the automotive business, household appliance manufacturers and furniture producers, medical technology, sports goods manufacturers, shoe producers and the luggage industry.
Haier has launched a state-of-the-art air conditioner under its Casarte brand, which utilizes Maezio for the main housing of the product. In the world of footwear, the composites have helped Chinese athletic wear startup Bmai to develop even lighter and stronger marathon shoes which benefit athletes and leisure runners alike.
