Newfoldrail

Important results from the project

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** Equipment for electric powertrains in rail vehicles requires an often complex mechanical encapsulation and structure with tough eligibility requirements on low weight, high strength, tightness, EMC, etc. By minimizing cutting and joining processes, there is a potential to simultaneously increase competitiveness and durability. The proposed solution is a form of advanced bending from the company Stilride.

Expected long term effects

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** In order to find out if the solution can work in principle, the project has analyzed the requirements picture, identified specific application cases and defined upcoming steps for further development. The analysis indicates that the system has great advantages in comparison with other available solution alternatives. Therefore, an initial plan has been created for a continuation project.

Approach and implementation

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The feasibility study began with initial exchanges of overall information about the technology from Stilride and the identified needs of Alstom. Subsequently, both companies have jointly both deepened and broadened the discussion on applications where the requirements for railway applications have also been clarified. This has then been followed by an identification of sharp application cases in Alstom´s products and the development of initial solution concepts with Stilride´s technology.