Abstract:
Summary of the results of the project:
A Laser system has been developed that will replace the need for 4 separate laser systems taking in excess of 20 minutes processing time
A 2-part connector was developed within ICP - with the female being on the Electra-slate and the male being on the wiring loom
An Effective system of mounting the Electra-Slate with out the need for drilling holes in the Electra-Slate has been developed using commercially available hooks and established that hooks were available in sizes ranging from 60mm to 160mm increasing in length in 10mm increments. The availability of these hooks thus enabling the 600 * 300mm slate definition to be installed in all of the various geographical regions and associated pitches of roof structures in that area
A path for Future Development:
The outputs of the project will enable ICP to undertake post qualification production of the Electra-Slate in order to achieve a profit line within two years after the completion of the project. ICP will utilise the intervening time between submission for IEC 61646 qualification and successful results of such qualification to conduct investigative marketing and strategic planning for entry into the global market place. Plans to partner with large-scale roofing product manufactures and System integrator's will be brought into action and ICP will look to establish a mutually beneficially collaboration between these groups to support the launch of the Electra-Slare product.
This report contains and executive summary, and is divided into the following sections:
Introduction
Development of Multi Laser system
Development of Moulding Techniques for Higher Specification Connector Materials
Development of Fixing Methods
Development of Busbar and Interconnections
Pre Competitive Development Manufacturing Capability
Demonstration Roof Section
Project Conclusions
