Prototypes basis weight

Efficiency in terms of performance and basis weight are the two main constraints of this study. Thus, the basis weight of the tested textiles is conventionally measured and should not exceed 120 g/m. The test bench was built primarily to measure the light recovery efficiency of the different prototypes considered. 

The alternative solution presented adds more value than traditional solutions that are currently available on the market. This claim is based on the acceptance of the conceptual design solution by the OEM on a vehicle-level basis (prototype components were fabricated and tested by the target OEM). Factors considered by the OEM included cost, weight, overall vehicle-level performance, and compatibility with the automobile manufacturing and assembly process. 

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