Innovative Braking Concept

Under the acronym “Abraxas”, a consortium consisting of the partners Fraunhofer IFAM, m-tec powder GmbH, FCT Systeme GmbH, KS HUAYU AluTech GmbH and LF GmbH & Co. KG

has submitted a funding application for Sigma Materials’ brake disc concept in combination with a revolutionary approach to brake pad formulation. The concept is said to combine lowest particle emissions with an extreme lightweight design and the prevention of corrosion (rust). In the process, the CO2 footprint is also drastically reduced from the raw material through the use phase to the recycling of all recyclable materials. The innovative brake concept is characterized by the consistent implementation of the possibilities of powder metallurgy, from special powders to consolidation and tribological optimization of the disc surface in interaction with the adapted brake lining.

The concept is suitable for passenger car applications as well as for commercial and rail vehicles. If funding is approved, the project should start next year and deliver application-ready prototypes from 2025.

Wesel, April 14th 2022 Carsten Schultz (General Manager)