Use of composites opens up machine design possibilities

摘要

Advances in lightweight composite materials are not new, but their application in machine building projects deserves more serious consideration. When it comes to machine building, the traditional material is metal - particularly aluminium that has been optimised through extrusions - which has reigned supreme for decades. Be it a production line, test rig or parts storage facility, tried and tested products from names such as Bosch or Item have always provided a simple, flexible and cost-effective solution to almost every engineering challenge.