Thin and surface-coated GRP components as laminates or moulded parts compliant with EN 45545 - really a challenge? Design freedom combined with high strength and low weight are welcome characteristics in the construction of panelling systems for rail vehicles. While the substrates and resins to fulfil the fire protection requirements are available in a wide range, the same expertise would be desired from the coating systems. Moulded parts do not necessarily require tools. However, the tolerances and surface qualities required by vehicle manufacturers make moulds mandatory. If the quantities do not justify an investment in SMC or RTM process-capable moulds, the hand laminate is a real alternative to offer a competitive price. The COMP - i - LAM G 308 from M&D Composites is suitable for hand laminate processes and is tested and approved with HL2 for the R1/R7/R17 requirement sets.

Are QM systems really useful? - A clear YES! One of our corporate goals for 2021: We want to keep getting better! Quality management systems help to make a contribution to lasting and sustainable improvements. So far, our sister company - MD Flugzeugbau - has supported us in ensuring our system, process and product quality. Since 12/2020, we have now been successfully certified according to the QM system ISO 9001:2015 after short and intensive preparation. Because MDC sees itself as a partner not only for aviation, but also helps to make heavy things easy in the wind, rail, medical, agricultural and e-mobility sectors. Across the entire process chain. From the product idea to product planning and development to the manufacture of composite parts and semi-finished products to mechanical processing. From small parts to large series. Thanks to the whole team for this important intermediate step towards perfecting lightweight construction!