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materials 49 www.smart-molding.com mentary composite material capable of RF signal permeation. To further boost the devices con - nectivity, a unique 3D-printed conductive ink is integrated into the carbon fiber structure. The result is the first “radio enabled” car - bon fiber based material. Applied for the first time in the Carbon 1 MK II, the new technology produces a robust carbon fiber-based housing structure that is not only incredibly thin and light, but also made from less than five percent plastic. Eric Chan from processing partner Modern Compos - ites Ltd said, "LANXESS and their Tepex materi - als made the perfect partner in the devel - opment of HyRECM Technology. Being able to work with a superior mate - rial from Ger - many ensures the best applica - tion possible of this revolutionary technology from launch." Lighter than a bag of potato chips Following the same construction principle as the load-bearing chassis of a Formula 1 car, the housing is designed as a monocoque, or "single shell". As a result, it makes optimized use of the extreme rigidity of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). This contributes significantly to the thin wall thicknesses and low weight of the smartphone and also enables miniaturization. That is because there is no bulky reinforcement taking up space on the inside of the housing. According to Khalifeh, "Our cutting- edge monocoque design enables a device that weighs only 125 grams, a third lighter than conventional smartphones. At just 6.3 millimeters, it is also 25 percent thinner as well." Working toward a world with less electronic waste Carbon Mobile is committed to sustainable principles. The new smartphone uses only recyclable materials wherever possible. "We want to deliver our contribution to cutting electronic waste and improving sustainability around the world," says Khalifeh. The composite material used for the housing can also easily be recycled and repurposed for new uses. "L ike all products in the Tepex dynalite product line, it can be shredd ed and then processed on standard injection-molding ma chines to make high-quality compo - nents, either by itself or mixed with suitable new mate - rial," explains Genders. To extend the service life of the smartphone, all its components are designed to be easily replaceable for repair purpose, which also prevents electronic waste from being created. About CARBON MOBILE CARBONMOBILE GmbH is a German technol - ogy company with a big vision: to be the new European alternative with a diverse portfolio in consumer electronics. In doing so, CARBONMOBILE aims to shake up a sluggish and saturated market that is hungry for innovation and to trigger a rethink to - wards sustainable production. LANXESS www.lanxess.com contact rt-moldi.com molding.com To advertise contact marketing@smart-molding.com www.smart-molding.com • Focused on advanced molding technol gies • Bonus distributi n at major plas�cs events • Available free on mobile, tablet and PC • Bonus distribution at major plas�cs events PROMOTE YOUR SMART SOLUTIONS FOR PLASTICS MOLDERS WORLDWIDE! • Focused on advanced molding technologies • Online 7.600 subscribers SOLUTIONS FOR PLASTICS on advanced 7.600 MART SOLUTIONS ERS WORLDWIDE! MART S ERS WORL The housing is designed as a monocoque, or "single shell". As a result, it makes optimized use of the extreme rigidity of the reinforced carbon fiber body