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The sandwich principle Benefits: Sandwich materials provide excellent mechanical properties at much lower weight than traditional designs. The sandwich solution has a very high stiffness-to-weight and strength-to-weight ratio. A typical sandwich solution has skins that are thin, strong and stiff. The core is a light high-performance material that has the strength to transfer the loads between the skins. The high stiffness and strength of the sandwich solution are achieved by separating the skins from each other. The further apart the more efficiently the material is used. As a result, sandwich components achieve the same structural performance as conventional designs, at much lower weight. A solid design can be replaced by a sandwich solution that is twice as thick. Only a fourth of the original material is needed for the skins, to get the same strength and twice the stiffness. The weight of the sandwich is reduced to approximately a third. Since less material is used, cost is also reduced. *If cost of core is 5 times the cost of skin per kg Sandwich solutions can be manufactured into virtually any shape, offering full design freedom. In addition, sandwich solutions provide thermal insulation, thus saving insulation materials. Diab Diab is a world leader in sandwich composite solutions that make customers' products stronger, lighter and smarter. Diab provides a range of core materials, cost-effective kits, finishing and in-depth knowledge on composites. Diab also provides engineering services for composite technology through Composites Consulting Group (CCG). Diab is a participant of UN Global Compact.

Predict the future – Design it The transportation industry is facing a paradigm shift. Sustainability demands and autonomous electrical vehicles are changing the market, but whether a new or traditional vehicle, the key to reduced carbon footprint is weight and aerodynamics. Lower weight reduces resistance and allows for increased payload while an aerodynamic design reduces energy consumption, especially at high speed. Sandwich materials are the solution, offering higher payload, improved energy economy, increased design freedom and enhanced durability. Easily implemented, they simplify...