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SUPPLEMENT SUSTAINABILITY IN MANUFACTURING ZERO EMISSION


HYDROGEN-POWERED VTOL AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED


Sirius Aviation AG is set to unveil Sirius Jet, the world’s first hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft, designed and crafted in collaboration with BMW's Designworks and the Sauber Group. Sirius Jet is a high performance, fully


electric, zero-emissions, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft that seamlessly blends the aerodynamics of a jet with the versatile advantages of both airplanes and helicopters. Powered by an advanced hydrogen-electric ducted fan propulsion system, this state-of- the-art business jet boasts an impressive range of 1150 miles and provides transportation for up to five passengers. The Siruis Jet is said to mark a major


milestone in sustainable aviation, underlining Sirius Aviation AG’s pioneering role in the global business jet market and affirming a steadfast commitment to innovation, safety and environmental responsibility.


Sirius Aviation https://siriusjet.com


RE-PURPOSING CARBON FIBRE


RECYCLED FROM BOEING 787 WING PRODUCTION


Toray Industries has successfully developed recycled carbon fibre (rCF), derived from the production of Boeing 787 components using its advanced carbon fibre, TORAYCA. TORAYCA is an established aerospace material known for its high strength, stiffness and lightweighting properties. The rCF, which is based on the pyrolysis recycling process, has been integrated into the


Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 as reinforcement filler for thermoplastic pellets. Toray and Lenovo will continue to collaborate to expand the usage of rCF in other Lenovo products. Toray rCF is the outcome of Boeing and Lenovo’s shared commitment to minimise their


environmental impact. Boeing’s objective is to reduce solid waste going to landfill and produce recyclable materials, while Lenovo has been exploring materials to reduce the carbon footprint of their products. Toray rCF connects these visions by repurposing Toray’s high-performance carbon fibre from the Boeing aircraft production process into Lenovo’s ultra-light laptop PC. Boeing said: “Collaborating with universities and industry, Boeing has helped advance technology


for recovering carbon fibre from composite materials – diverting it from landfill and creating a market for this high-value recycled material as feedstock for new products, including laptop casings. Using carbon fibre composite materials on Boeing airplanes reduces weight thereby increasing fuel efficiency. As reuse of residual carbon fibre composite materials from airplane manufacturing processes increases, product lifecycle impacts are further reduced.” TORAYCA is also being used for electrical and electronic equipment housings, sports equipment, and other industrial applications.


Toray Industries


RECYCLED AND RENEWABLY PRODUCED STEEL TO BE USED FOR CABINETS AND ENCLOSURES


Steel and mining company, ArcelorMittal, is to supply Schneider Electric with XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel for its electrical cabinets and enclosures. Produced at ArcelorMittal’s site in Sestao, Spain,


XCarb is made using a very high proportion of recycled steel in an electric arc furnace, powered with 100% renewable electricity. This results in CO


emissions which are close to 70% lower than the same product made without XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel. The material will be used by Schneider Electric to


manufacture the new PanelSeT SFN floor-standing enclosures, which are built to protect large electrical panels for industrial automation, power distribution and electronic applications. As these enclosures are


MANUFACTURING SUSTAINABLE MOTORS


Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), a leader in sustainable motor manufacturing primarily for the automotive industry, has secured £23million of investment which will be used to scale up production at its facility in the North East, deliver on ambitious growth plans, and bolster R&D capabilities. AEM’s motor technologies remove the need for polluting rare earth metals in electric vehicle (EV) motors. By eliminating these, costs as well as reliance on geographically concentrated supply chains are reduced, and recyclability and environmental footprint of the motor is significantly improved.


The company’s technology will enable passenger and commercial electric vehicle


manufacturers to reduce their environmental impact and dependence on critical supply chains, without compromising on quality and performance. Steven Poulter, head of principal structuring and investments, Barclays, said: “AEM is solving a fundamental constraint of the EV market – the reliance on rare earth metals for motors – which causes significant cost and supply chain challenges. By producing motors that don’t rely on these metals, AEM is able to remove the key barriers to the production and subsequent adoption of EVs. We are excited to be supporting AEM on the next stage of its journey as it expands into passenger vehicles, a growing market critical to the energy transition.”


Advanced Electric Machines www.advancedelectricmachines.com Essentra 30 DESIGN SOLUTIONS - SUPPLEMENT DECEMBER/JANUARY 2024 www.essentracomponents.com www.toray.com/global/


built to withstand tough operating environments, the XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel is also coated with Magnelis, a metallic coating offering high corrosion protection. The partnership is the result of several months


of technical partnership and collaboration between ArcelorMittal Steel Services Centre Europe and Schneider Electric, to find the right grade of steel and coating for the project.


Schneider Electric www.se.com/uk/en


ALL-ELECTRIC INJECTION MOULDING MACHINES DELIVER 30% REDUCTION IN ENERGY CONSUMPTION


Industrial component manufacturer Essentra has replaced its 55th hydraulic injection moulding machine with a new electric model as part of its long-term investment programme to upgrade its machine portfolio to become fully electric by the end of 2031. The machines, which are now installed at Essentra


sites across the UK, the US, Brazil, Barcelona and China, are delivering a 30% reduction of energy consumed, cycle to cycle, and an improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in excess of 85%. Cycle times have also reduced by an average of 15% across all five countries. The process and productivity improvements are


effectively enabling three electric machines to do the work of four hydraulic models, while the guaranteed repeatability that electric machines can deliver ensures even greater product quality, the company states.


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