SOLUTlONS In the world A new buzzing boot shelf for Ford Ecosport SUV Ford's engineers developed the "Honeycomb Shelf" - a lightweight, secret boot shelf that can support 100 times its own weight, a strength-to-weight-ratio stronger than steel. Developed for the all-new Ford EcoSport SUV and designed to conceal valuables that may be fragile, the adjustable shelf can support loads of more than 300 kg - heavier than three average adult men, even wearing full beekeeping kit - but weighing less than 3 kg. To create the "Honeycomb Shelf", engineers sandwiched a layer of honeycomb-like cells consisting of recycled paper and a water-based glue between two layers of light and durable fibreglass. The lightweight solution also benefits fuel efficiency. More information : www.ford.com Let the carbon fibre hugs you Fabric texture of carbon fibers has an ergonomic design that comfortably hugs the body. "Luno" comes from Latin and translates as "curve". Industrial Designer South Korean President Roh Hoon create a base of light metal with a minimalist look, which he attributed to the hexagonal lattice structure and to determine the severity of the final shape then. The chair has 68cmx108cmx105cm size. More information : www.ilhoon.com Carbon fibre carves up the road The Afterburner is a 38.9 inch, twin-tip longboard with a 28.5 inch wheelbase. It has wheel to wheel camber and drop through mounts for a lower stance and more stable ride with responsive turning. This longboard is in the same material used in the structures of modern rockets and spacecraft as it is upcycled from those production lines. The layup used in this board ensures that there is the necessary amount of lateral and torsional strength. More information: www.121cboards.com 54 jec composites magazine / N°120 April 2018http://www.ford.com http://www.ilhoon.com http://www.121cboards.com