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Newsletter, Volume 6

MODCOMP's Large Scale Demonstrators:
sailing boats, shelters and personal vehicle storage

What do sailing boats, shelters and personal vehicle storage
all have in common?

They have all been large-scale proof of concept demonstrators, subjects of the scientific research and
innovation work being undertaken by the MODCOMP project!

In all cases, the materials used in demonstrator manufacture have been G0926 CF fabric and Sicomin
1500 CNT doped resin. In recent months, MODCOMP’s scientific partners have been testing the materials’
properties which are showing favourable results in line with expectations, while the SME partners AP&M
and GSG have carried out extensive (real-life) testing of the demonstrators in terms of them being prod-
ucts fit-for-end-users.

SleekFast has undergone, and continues to be subjected to, a
tranche of sea- and still-water trials in varying weather condi-
tions and with a variety of different sized sailors on board. The
continued feedback received is being recorded and used to fine
tune modifications to major components, to enhance the end
user experience and enhance the product in terms of its com-
mercial potential. Discussions and demonstrations continue
with target end-users.

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