Due to its thermoplastic nature as a ready-to-be formed sandwich system for mass production, Dynatech can be used for the manufacturing of various complex shaped parts in the interior of aircrafts and trains, like seats, luggage - or overhead-bins, side-walls, trolleys, galleys, tables, and bars or doors. Based on a PEI in-situ foamed panel, it is also said to offer better thermic and acoustic isolation compared to traditional honeycomb based on thermoset panels, which will in the end also contribute to the traveller´s comfort. In acquiring this innovation for Dynatech, from inventor and patent-holder FITS Technology, SMTC, who was formerly focused on producing aluminium-based honeycomb systems, now invests and upgrades in a completely new thermoplastic mass-market-technology. AMAC representing FITS for the commercialization has made this cooperation possible. This close partnership between all three parties involved, from the inventor (FITS) over the business developer (AMAC) to the production and marketing (SMTC) is a good example of a fast and efficient business case, from the invention over the market access to the production technology. Christophe Jenny, CEO of SMTC explained: “With Dynatech, we proactively made a major investment in mass-production with high repeatability in order to better serve our customer´s needs regarding significant weight savings, better mechanical properties, lower total system costs and recyclability. We see ourselves as a carrier for solutions that fulfil the society's needs and thus are happy to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emission and to the performance of mass transport and the comfort and accessibility of its passengers. Jenny explains further that: “the revolution of Dynatech consists in a radically new way of making sandwich panels, based on full thermoplastic PEI material, which can be in a second operation formed into various shapes and wide range edges options.” Dynatech's automated production furthermore guarantees higher quality standards and control possibilities which is highly appreciated by the OEMs. Due to the patented closed-box procedure, this system allows for sophisticated design of the edge close-out which actually becomes the strongest part of the system. In this way, Dynatech says it can provide a total system cost reduction of up to 20-30%, alongside a weight reduction of 20-40%. Martin de Groot, CEO of FITS Technology and inventor of the process, revealed what gave him the idea of this invention: “My goal was to achieve a maximum weight reduction for improving the ecological footprint of aircraft. In comparison with traditional sandwich systems, Dynatech is much less labour-intense through its automated processing. Dynatech now allows for extremely short cycle times for pressing of only a few minutes and it outperforms the traditional material also in offering a manufacturing time of maximum 30 seconds per edge. I am very proud that thanks to AMAC, who handled the trade with SMTC, Dynatech will now go for mass production and my life work will be achieved.” The production of pilots has already started, qualifications are running and the first customers have received prototypes. The full commercial production will be ready in 2016. Michael Effing, Founder and CEO of AMAC added: “It is a big pleasure for me to drive innovation and this is an excellent achievement for the development of the overall thermoplastics trend in the industry. Dynatech panels, with their feature of being suitable for automated mass production, will certainly contribute to the further market growth of high wage countries in Europe, like Germany and France.” www.smtc.fr www.fits-technology.com www.amac-international.com
