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The force with which the lever is pulled, the established. Initial prototype hull is now under-
lever’s leverage ratio, and the size of the mas- going testing.
ter-cylinder piston determine the amount of
pressure imparted in the brake system. The lev- In the next 6 months the refining and testing in-
ers must be ergonomic and light as well as pos- itial prototype hull will continue.
sible.
Advanced Material Shelter System - “AdShel”
It has been a hectic 12 months for MODCOMP Shelter System – is a flat pack shelter unit that
partners Global Safeguard Ltd. (GSG) in the UK can be used across several market sectors in-
and Anthony, Patrick and Murta Exportacao cluding Humanitarian aid, Hospitality, Leisure
(APM) in Portugal. and Construction.
Responsible for three of the demonstrators
within the project they are on schedule with the
tasks detailed below in order for them to deliver
on the associated deliverable due in Month 18.
Sailing boat component - “SleekFast” prototyping “AdShel” Shelter System – Prototyping
In October 2016 a new prototype class of train- GSG has taken delivery of the AdShel CAD draw-
ing sailing vessel using hybrid glass and carbon ings, artists´ impressions and animated movie
systems was designed. The new lightweight and had so far meetings with suppliers and de-
components for project demonstration will be signers to discuss the self-supporting roof sys-
created. tem.
Current progress is focused on the work with They are also working with ‘sister company’
the design team. Technical drawings, design MetiComp Group to design the metal fixings.
specifications, artists´ impressions and research
of suitable processes for the demonstrator are APM and GSG have held meetings regarding the
creation of moulds for the AdShel demonstra-
tor. In the next six months they will work on the
AdShel Prototype Moulds.
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