UAM (Urban Air Mobility)
Materials Enabling the UAM Era
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) must simultaneously achieve ultra-lightweight design, high strength, and flight safety.
In meeting these complex demands, materials technology goes beyond individual components to become a core enabler of future mobility.
Ultra-Lightweight, High-Strength Structures
- Weight reduction directly extends electric flight range and endurance
- High-performance composites enable lighter fuselage, wings, and landing gear
Safety and Comfort Together
- Cabin materials must combine flame retardancy, impact absorption, and aesthetics
- High-function materials meet safety needs while increasing design freedom
Reliability for Batteries and Avionics
- High-energy batteries require heat- and impact-resistant protection
- EMI-mitigating insulation ensures stable flight control and communications
Smart Integration for Operational Efficiency
- Telematics integrates route, airframe health, and maintenance data in real time
- RF-transparent, durable materials extend comms performance/longevity; high-processability enables precise sensors/connectors for higher accuracy and sensitivity