ANSMANN AG

Large-scale lightweight construction with natural fiber-reinforced biobased plastics
using the example of a Li-ion battery housing

Further development of an existing down tube e-bike battery housing made of plastic, in order to be able to implement the latest specifications from the standards
in connection with customer requirements and social political responsibility.

Research project in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF sponsored by the Agency for Renewable Resources e.V.

Flax fiber was chosen as the natural fiber because of its temperature stability, low moisture absorption and the availability of consistent quality.

Production of organic sheets with flax fibers and bio-based polypropylene.

Production of prototype e-bike housings by injection molding.