TaeguTec Joins Formaplex Electric Car World Record Bid
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新闻摘要:The TaeguTec, a leading worldwide supplier of cutting-edge and technologically advanced tool solutions, has joined the Formaplex electric car world record team.
The TaeguTec, a leading worldwide supplier of cutting-edge and technologically
advanced tool solutions, has joined the Formaplex electric car world record
team.
“We are very happy to have TaeguTec on board. Having worked closely
with the company for over 10 years, we know that it will make a real difference
to the project and will be a great asset to the project team,” said Formaplex
spokesperson.
TaeguTec joins Dunlop and Quantum Racing Suspension as
partners in Formaplex’s attempt at the 24-hour endurance sub-500kg electric car
world record, which is planned for 2015.
TaeguTec has been providing
specialist assistance on projects involving the development of special tooling
and the reduction of production time and costs.
In order to achieve
Formaplex’s goal of breaking the electric car record, TaeguTec will contribute
state-of-the-art tooling and manufacturing processes to the design and build of
the British company’s electric car named Endurance.
TaeguTec is
headquartered in South Korea and has been supplying cutting-edge tool solutions
to the global engineering market since 1999. It has over 40 subsidiaries and
distributors across the world, including in the United Kingdom. In recent years,
the UK office has expanded its operations to include composite materials cutting
technology and solutions.
The UK subsidiary opened in 2000, its General
Manager John Conlon said “We are delighted to have been asked by Formaplex to
help with their attempt at the electric land speed record. We look forward to
working closely with them and developing new ideas and concepts as Endurance is
built.”
Formaplex, which has been working with the F1, motorsport,
aerospace industries and is currently contributing to the building of a fleet of
armored vehicles for the British military in its operations in Afghanistan,
unveiled a scale model of the car that will be used in their attempt to break
the 24-hour endurance sub-500kg electric car world record.
Interest is
growing fast and there is a real buzz around the project. Celebrity electric
vehicle fan Robert Llewellyn has been in touch on Twitter about the
project.
The electric car will be designed and built entirely by
Formaplex, which will be making use of the advanced manufacturing services they
provide for industry leaders in, among others, the automotive and motorsport
sectors. Spearheading the project and steering the car will be Formaplex
graduate design engineer Luke Horsfall, who won the 2012 Greenpower Formula 24+
electric car championship.
“The world record attempt is a fantastic
chance for us to showcase our state-of-the-art CAD and structural design tools
and our cutting-edge out-of-autoclave composite production technology
capabilities, including HP-RTM, injection molding of thermoplastic composites,
compression molding, CFRP, GRP and bio composites. These technologies will help
us meet the strict weight criteria and performance objectives,” said
Formaplex.
Established in 2001, Formaplex is a trusted product
development partner that delivers exceptional results to world-class clients
from a wide range of market sectors. Based in Hampshire, it combines a highly
skilled workforce, advanced materials expertise and cutting-edge technology,
provides dynamic design, tooling and manufacturing services.
advanced tool solutions, has joined the Formaplex electric car world record
team.
“We are very happy to have TaeguTec on board. Having worked closely
with the company for over 10 years, we know that it will make a real difference
to the project and will be a great asset to the project team,” said Formaplex
spokesperson.
TaeguTec joins Dunlop and Quantum Racing Suspension as
partners in Formaplex’s attempt at the 24-hour endurance sub-500kg electric car
world record, which is planned for 2015.
TaeguTec has been providing
specialist assistance on projects involving the development of special tooling
and the reduction of production time and costs.
In order to achieve
Formaplex’s goal of breaking the electric car record, TaeguTec will contribute
state-of-the-art tooling and manufacturing processes to the design and build of
the British company’s electric car named Endurance.
TaeguTec is
headquartered in South Korea and has been supplying cutting-edge tool solutions
to the global engineering market since 1999. It has over 40 subsidiaries and
distributors across the world, including in the United Kingdom. In recent years,
the UK office has expanded its operations to include composite materials cutting
technology and solutions.
The UK subsidiary opened in 2000, its General
Manager John Conlon said “We are delighted to have been asked by Formaplex to
help with their attempt at the electric land speed record. We look forward to
working closely with them and developing new ideas and concepts as Endurance is
built.”
Formaplex, which has been working with the F1, motorsport,
aerospace industries and is currently contributing to the building of a fleet of
armored vehicles for the British military in its operations in Afghanistan,
unveiled a scale model of the car that will be used in their attempt to break
the 24-hour endurance sub-500kg electric car world record.
Interest is
growing fast and there is a real buzz around the project. Celebrity electric
vehicle fan Robert Llewellyn has been in touch on Twitter about the
project.
The electric car will be designed and built entirely by
Formaplex, which will be making use of the advanced manufacturing services they
provide for industry leaders in, among others, the automotive and motorsport
sectors. Spearheading the project and steering the car will be Formaplex
graduate design engineer Luke Horsfall, who won the 2012 Greenpower Formula 24+
electric car championship.
“The world record attempt is a fantastic
chance for us to showcase our state-of-the-art CAD and structural design tools
and our cutting-edge out-of-autoclave composite production technology
capabilities, including HP-RTM, injection molding of thermoplastic composites,
compression molding, CFRP, GRP and bio composites. These technologies will help
us meet the strict weight criteria and performance objectives,” said
Formaplex.
Established in 2001, Formaplex is a trusted product
development partner that delivers exceptional results to world-class clients
from a wide range of market sectors. Based in Hampshire, it combines a highly
skilled workforce, advanced materials expertise and cutting-edge technology,
provides dynamic design, tooling and manufacturing services.
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