OUR TECHNOLOGY
Beyond Steel set out to invent 3D composite mouldings to replicate aluminium castings used in car bodies.
The intent was carbon fibre, but we found we could achieve similar results with glass fibre through geometry creation and materials placement.
Glass fibre is substantially cheaper than carbon fibre allowing materials costs to be low. Carbon fibre is placed where required; in some structures it is not required.
From car bodies, we progressed to truck cabs, bus structures, seat frames, a hospital bed, motorcycle swingarms (double-sided & single-sided), a motorcycle rear subframe (complete moulding incl. exterior panels), wind deflectors, battery cradles, and on, and on…
MANUFACTURING
Alongside developing the engineering solutions, we researched the manufacturing and volume production solutions.
About Us
Beyond Steel offers state-of-the-art structural technologies from composite materials
Class-leading mechanical performance
Integrated materials & structural damping to improve NVH
Mass reduction
Reduction in fatigue failures
Reduction in CapEx compared with metallic structure production facilities
Reduction in CO2 emissions
Simplified structural assemblies with low part count
Beyond Steel invest in developing next-generation technologies from fibre-reinforced composites to improve structures within the greater transportation sector
We focus on using the right materials & technologies for each application, then develop the production process
We utilise the behaviour of different composite materials to generate effective structures that can be manufactured at a range of volumes
We work with Tier suppliers & OEMs to solve engineering problems utilising the benefits of composites
Vehicle Efficiency
Beyond Steel propose the case to optimise the system of a new vehicle
Optimising sub-systems may lead to a sub-optimal vehicle
Development costs & production costs may be reduced by focusing on steady-state sub-systems than on transient technologies that are new & costly & will likely suffer from supply chain issues due to global demand, & potentially geopolitical matters
Capability
Beyond Steel focus on innovation in composite structures using novel processing methods. We carry out:
Project management
Design of composite structures
Static simulation of composite structures
Design of tooling & fixtures for prototypes
Manufacture of parts & assemblies to prototype level
Validation testing
We work with third parties to fulfil complete programmes
Vehicle designers
Production line development
Volume production (we have production capacity in India)
