Schnitt-Monosandwich von Mercedes Benz. Foto: Mercedes Benz AG
The jury of the MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award has made its decision: The CO2-optimised monolithic sandwich composite system Monosandwich from Mercedes Benz is a finalist 2024 in the CO2 Efficiency category.
The monosandwich embodies a future-orientated solution for increasing resource conservation in vehicle interiors. It was developed in response to the pressing issues of sustainability and CO2 reduction in the automotive sector and combines lightweight construction, the use of recycled materials and recyclability with economical process engineering. The basis of the monosandwich is a 100% recycled PET foam core, which enables a weight reduction of up to 40% thanks to its bone structure. Cover layers made from an innovative mixture of bico- and monofibres, which are also made from up to 100% recycled PET, provide the required rigidity for the composite system. The consistent use of just one plastic enables mechanical recycling without separating the layers at the end of the product life cycle. This closes the material cycle and lays the foundation for reuse in the vehicle. www.mercedes-benz.com
You will find all the finalists at the eMove360° Exhibition at the Westin Grand from 15 to 17 October 2024. Book your ticket for the exhibition and the award ceremony on 15 October at 5 pm here.
The three-day eMove360° Future Mobility Conference 2024 will take place alongside the exhibition. A high-calibre networking meeting with the industry’s top decision-makers for electric and autonomous mobility. Experts from BMW, Bosch, DLRG, Eberspächer, Sixt, Vattenfall & Co. will speak about ground-breaking technologies and market trends. Book your conference pass here.
