A joint team will showcase its visionary plans for a new generation of climate-neutral transportation technology, unveiling the outcome of the upcoming assembling phase.
Swissloop, a student-led initiative, focuses on designing and building operational prototypes of transport capsules, the so-called “pods”. The aim is to help shape a possible new mode of transportation, one that involves traveling at high speeds through tubes. GF Casting Solutions has supported the project in the past by developing and manufacturing the lightweight aluminium components of the pod's chassis, contributing to making them significantly lighter.
“GF's introduction of casting aluminium components marks a significant advancement in the realization of our project,” said Ziao Tang, Swissloop structures engineer. “By incorporating these parts into the pod, we have been able to establish a future-proof concept, enabling the possibility of mass production and ensuring long-term viability.”
The next step for Swissloop involves assembling various components, during which the team will integrate the levitation, propulsion, and guidance systems into the pod, working in conjunction with GF's chassis frame.
