FAUSST, the revolutionary hybrid material I HYCONNECT

What exactly is FAUSST?

FAUSST is made of glass fibres and metal fibres, warp-knitted to create a hybrid material.

The FAUSST joining solution

The metal fibre side is joined with a steel profile that is later welded on. The other side is laminated to the lightweight component. These joints are standardised, which means lightweight construction can be used extensively.

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What exactly is FAUSST?

FAUSST is made of glass fibres and metal fibres, warp-knitted to create a hybrid material.

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The FAUSST joining solution

The metal fibre side is joined with a steel profile that is later welded on. The other side is laminated to the lightweight component. These joints are standardised, which means lightweight construction can be used extensively.

UNTIL NOW, THE ONLY AVAILABLE SOLUTION FOR JOINING METALS AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS HAVE INVOLVED ADHESIVE AND SUPPLEMENTARY BOLTING. BY THEMSELVES, THE CALCULATION, CERTIFICATION AND TESTING PHASE ARE SO TIME-CONSUMING THAT ENGINEERS OFTEN END UP STICKING WITH PURE STEEL STRUCTURES.

Until now, the only available solutions for joining metals and composite materials have involved adhesives and supplementary bolting. By themselves, the calculation, certification and testing phase are so time-consuming that engineers often end up sticking with pure steel structures.

FAUSST speeds up the entire design and production process.*

Measuring

4 hrs

Adjustments

4 hrs

11 hrs

Preparations

1 hrs

22 hrs

Joining

2 hrs

38 hrs

Waiting time before further work

-

> 12 hrs

11 hrs

FAUSST

75 hrs

Bonding

* Example: a superstructure on the upper deck of a ro-ro (roll-on roll-off) ferry designed to house power units for the ship’s air conditioning. In the longitudinal direction, the deckhouse measures 16.8 m including gusset plates and it is approximately 14 m wide. The upper deck to which the deckhouse needs to be joined using adhesive technology is made of steel.

“FAUSST is a remarkable solution that combines the advantages of steel and composites with exceptionally wide-ranging opportunities for marine, railway and construction applications.”

Jörg Bünker, Head of R&D, SAERTEX GmbH & Co. KG

Benefits

Reduced weight

means lower fuel consumption
Material flexibility

means greater freedom at the design stage
Durability

means lower maintenance costs

Frequently asked questions

Can FAUSST also be used in other industries?

FAUSST is a technology originally designed for use in the maritime sector, but is also being further developed for use in the construction, rail vehicle and automotive sectors. A further goal is to develop this product for use in the aviation sector.

What is FAUSST's current stage of development?

After five years of development work, our FAUSST technology is now ready for production. The initial prototypical applications are currently being tested with selected customers. This means the first FAUSST products will soon be on offer.

Where is FAUSST being produced, and with whom?

During the initial stage of the company’s development, FAUSST was produced in cooperation with textile manufacturer Fritz Moll Textilwerke GmbH & Co. KG and the welding technology training and testing institute SLV Halle GmbH. In the medium term, we will manufacture FAUSST in-house.

How quickly can FAUSST be supplied?

Because FAUSST consists of standardised ready-made sub-products, it can always be supplied within a few days. Prototypes are currently being produced for selected customers, and even these require only three weeks’ development time before the finished product is ready.

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What exactly is FAUSST?

The FAUSST joining solution

What exactly is FAUSST?

The FAUSST joining solution

UNTIL NOW, THE ONLY AVAILABLE SOLUTION FOR JOINING METALS AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS HAVE INVOLVED ADHESIVE AND SUPPLEMENTARY BOLTING. BY THEMSELVES, THE CALCULATION, CERTIFICATION AND TESTING PHASE ARE SO TIME-CONSUMING THAT ENGINEERS OFTEN END UP STICKING WITH PURE STEEL STRUCTURES.

Until now, the only available solutions for joining metals and composite materials have involved adhesives and supplementary bolting. By themselves, the calculation, certification and testing phase are so time-consuming that engineers often end up sticking with pure steel structures.