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Life in the fast lane: air taxis

Manufacturers worldwide are working on eyecatching models for what will soon become the latest in public transportation – air taxis. Each incorporating different technologies, features and designs. But they all have one thing in common: a vehicle that is lightweight, energy-saving and robust. All at the same time. The proven strengths of ROHACELL® foam cores offer this emerging and exciting market a full collection of material solutions with the advantages it seeks.

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ROHACELL® in HYPERLOOP

Building the future of high-speed transportation means using innovative materials. The design team at the Technical University Muenchen took on the challenge of the Hyperloop Design Pod Competition, and partnered with Evonik to use ROHACELL® ultra-lightweight foam as a core element in their pod design. ... MORE

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ROHACELL® Foam and the Black Swan

The mission at DRONAMICS is to democratize air freight, enabling same day delivery for everyone, everywhere. To achieve this, they’re developing a new type of cargo aircraft – small, remotely-piloted
and extremely fuel efficient. It’s called the Black Swan and Evonik’s ROHACELL® foam is part of the project. ... MORE

Real 5G. ROHACELL® is a clear choice

We sat down with Tobias Björnhov, CEO of Corebon (Malmö, Sweden) to talk about the reason they use Evonik’s ROHACELL® foam, and where the future of 5G communication is going. ... MORE

Merge into the fast lane with our urban air mobility foam

They’re the future of transportation and delivery – eVTOLs – the next generation of helicopters. Incorporating different technologies, features and designs, yet sharing a common vision: a vehicle that is lightweight, energy-efficient and mechanically dependable. ... MORE

China's taking off

The Chinese C919 passenger jet celebrated its 1^st successful trial flight on May 5, 2017. Flying on board was a true lightweight from Evonik: ROHACELL^® rigid foam. This material is helping Chinese aviation soar higher, thanks to reduced weight and lower CO₂ emissions. ... MORE

ROHACELL® in Helicopter Rotor Blades for a Reliable Lift-Off

The Bavarian Red Cross reports that a 27-year-old woman and her four-year-old son from Bad Reichenhall were rescued after dark on a Sunday evening in the Latten Mountains, thanks to a masterly display of flying skills by the helicopter pilot and the professionalism of the mountain patrol. ... MORE

Winning Technology

Since the turn of the millennium, new materials such as carbon fiber and lightweight innovative cores have been used, resulting in a modern ice hockey game that is even quicker than it was when traditional wooden ice hockey sticks were the only option. Read here how ROHACELL^® from Evonik helps to make ice hockey even faster. ... MORE

Cross-Country Skiing Made Easy

Cross-country skiing goes back a long way, yet is attracting new followers. The high-tech systems by Madshus and Evonik are making believers of beginners. ... MORE

Skis for Champions

Star biathletes taking top honors in a race do not owe their success to chance; it is the result of submitting to rigorous and disciplined training, daily physical and mental condition, and choosing the ultimate in equipment. ... MORE

Earning the Yellow Jersey Made Easy

High-tech and craftsmanship made in Germany: Why a bicycle manufacturer near Lake Constance relies on ROHACELL® for its wheel rims to help it sprint into the top-ranking in the world of professional cycling. A case in point: Team MILRAM at the Tour de France 2009. ... MORE