Molding time is now 2 minutes
Previously, it took 10 minutes
Our intent is to lighten car materials
while retaining
the same level of strength as steel
Reducing weight helps
to enhance fuel efficiency
Building a stamp takes four months
and is very expensive
Simulations from analysis such as CAE
will predict
which areas the resin will transfer to
The key is to place
the right amount of grooves
which distribute the resin
in the right area 
For CAE analysis
a 3D model must be made first
We then input
over 20 different parameters
including the material properties
of the resin and carbon fiber
A feature of compression RTM
is that the stamp is held
partially open while resin is injected
This reduces the time
the resin takes to spread in the mold
shortening cycle time
We hope to use CFRP
to reduce overall weight
We plan to employ it in B-pillars
and other structural parts in the future
