Work will be carried out by personnel of the saddlery that produces the interiors and special customisation for Lamborghini cars, producing 1,000 masks a day, while 200 medical shields will be made a day, using 3D printers within the company’s carbon fibre production plant and the Research and Development department.

The activity has been approved and supported by the Emilia-Romagna Region and is taking place in collaboration with the University of Bologna. The Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences will oversee validation testing of the medical devices made by Lamborghini, prior to their delivery to the hospital.

We will win this battle together by working in unison, supporting those who are at the forefront of fighting this pandemic every day

Stefano Domenicali, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini

As a sign of unity and support for the entire nation facing the Coronavirus emergency, every evening Lamborghini lights up the historic headquarter buildings in Sant’Agata Bolognese, with the colours of the Italian flag.

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For the manufacture of both type of components, the company used its 3D printing technology to create the emergency valves for ventilators and several Charlotte Valves which are link-components for the emergency ventilator masks.

The company said it’s patented the Charlotte Valve, to prevent any speculation on the price of the component. They clarify that the patent will remain free to use because it is in their intention that all hospitals in need could use it if necessary. It should be noted that neither the mask nor the link is certified and their use is subject to a situation of mandatory need.

Usage by the patient is subjected to the acceptance of the use of an uncertified biomedical device, by providing a signed declaration.

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The Chiron Noire Élégance sports an exposed carbon fibre body with a new grill design that houses a solid silver and black Bugatti emblem. New brake callipers finished in black are installed behind Caractère wheels. Other exterior accentuations such as the rear-view mirror and engine cover are finished in black carbon and polished aluminium. The “Noire” inscription adorns the side panels in front of the rear wheel and the underside of the rear wing.

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The interior of the Noire Élégance is fitted out with a black finish with aluminium and silk-matte detailing along with an additional carbon fibre badge inset into the centre armrest.

In the “Chiron Noire Sportive”, Bugatti covers the exposed carbon fibre with a matt black finish. The exterior trim elements, the C-shaped Bugatti signature line, the wheels, front spoiler and radiator grille are all matt black. The four visible tailpipes of the titanium exhaust system are likewise finished in black, as are parts of the engine cover. The interior is even more dominated by black than in the “Chiron Noire Élégance”. The embroidered “Noire” inscriptions on the inlays of the centre console and the headrest are black, as are the aluminium trim parts in the interior. Meanwhile the inner C-line, switches, push-buttons and rotary knobs on the dashboard, steering wheel, centre console and door handles in matt black underline the car’s exclusive, sporty character.

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Inspired by Lamborghini’s choice of materials each of the cases, manufactured in Italy use the same carbon fibre materials used to build Lamborghini’s supercars and are finished off with the iconic Lambo branding.

For the lining customers can choose from a naked interior with the carbon fibre showing through or quilted leather inspired by Lamborghini’s hexagonal pattern. The wheeled, lightweight cases are easy to push around and can be carried using its ergonomic leather handle with hexagonal hand-made stitching and aluminium end places. For safe storage it even has its own layer of neoprene to protect it while it is handled by the owner or airline staff.

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The series comes in a number of different sizes and shapes with prices ranging from £7,065 for the smallest bag right up to £11,279 for the largest. Aventador owners wanting to buy the full range however, might need to install a roof rack to accommodate the extra luggage.

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With this new speed boost the Reptiles interior has been modified for increased stability and now all the seats have been equipped with an anti-shock suspension system to keep you comfy whilst doing those high-speed turns.

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The company allows clients to customise the compact vessels according to their needs, including the colour of the vehicle, layout, interior design touches and engines, there’s even an option to have a transformable sofa that turns into a double bed, along with a tiny kitchen and private bathroom.

The Jet Capsule range comes in many different configurations and according to its Italian designers, can be used as a compact yacht, taxi, police and emergency response vehicle. Prices start from £126,000 for the basic model and more information can be found on the Jet Capsule website.

Images: Copyright Jet Capsule

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By the late 80’s the company had made their first carbon fibre prototype. The first fruit of Colnago and Ferrari Engineering’s cooperation was the Concept bicycle with carbon fibre tubes, composite three-spoke wheels and a gear system enclosed in the chainrings. The unusual gears made it too heavy for production, but the ideas in its frame have been used in all subsequent Colnago carbon fibre bicycles.

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Designed by young Milan designer Luca Schieppati and manufactured by the Lamiflex Group based in Bergamo, the bike features a unique unicycle style frame made from carbon fibre and steel, the carbon fibre handlebars and saddle are adjustable with the peddles placed closer to the saddle for increased biomechanics performance.

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At the Milan Design Week this year the company has announced two new models, a red version dedicated to the famous lifestyle brand “Tonino Lamborghini” and the line of Ciclotte made with Swarovski Gemstones or Swarovski Zirconia.

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This advanced material is being used for the production of the entire monocoque of the new 4C. The central passenger cell reduces vehicle weight and creates a highly rigid and safe basic structure.

The project will use prepreg materials taken from the manufacturing facility in Nottingha, Mr. Frank Meurs, group director of TenCate Advanced Composites EMEA, said;

This innovative project with the Adler Group is a major breakthrough for TenCate, as it is the first OEM project of this size in the automotive industry and is seen as a high profile application

The support provided by TenCate to Adler has continued beyond the development phase of the project, with sales of Alfa Romeo forecast to reach up to three thousand cars per year. The two parties have agreed that an investment will be made to enable local production of the composite material, in order to optimise the logistic process and comply with “just in time” requirements needed for this important Alfa Romeo automotive programme. In addition, TenCate and Adler will work jointly on innovations for new automotive-related projects.

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The Italian marine market for Crestabond and the Crestomer ranges of structural adhesives will continue to be supplied by Scott Bader’s long standing partner Resintex Technologies, who is the official Scott Bader national distributor in Italy for its range of Crystic polyester, vinylester and Crestapol resin range plus gelcoats, pigments and bonding pastes.

Jon Stowell, Global Business Manager, Adhesives for Scott Bader commented:

We are delighted with the appointment of Mascherpa S.p.A to represent us and distribute the Crestabond range of structural adhesives across Italy to customers in the key industrial, automotive and transportation target markets where our structural adhesives provide significant performance and productivity benefits to manufacturers.

Mascherpa S.p.A. is a specialist industrial trading company for machine tools, tooling instruments, components, specialty lubricants, industrial adhesives and sealants, encapsulates and anti corrosion products. Its headquarters is located in downtown Milan, with its main warehouse and distribution centre in Tribiano, 20 km south of Milan, from which it supplies the whole of Italy. The company has been a supplier to the Italian composites companies for many years and is a long-standing member of ‘Assocompositi’, the Italian Industry Association for Composite Materials.

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Vestas will retrain 30 nacelles employees for work in the blade factory and hire an additional 8 people to work in the Italia sales, installation and services unit. Depending on market conditions an additional 60 employees could be recruited to work at the blades factory. Up to 30 nacelles employees could be hired in Vestas facilities in the UK, Spain, Denmark, or Germany, depending on the individuals’ professional qualifications and personnel requirements at these facilities.

Jean-Marc Lechêne, Vestas Chief Operating Officer said;

We are pleased to announce the launch of the V112-3.0 MW blade production line in Taranto and a related EUR 10 million investment. This will allow Vestas to bring our latest technology to the Taranto plant, which will benefit our customers, the entire supply chain and the local community through employment possibilities for the nacelles plant personnel.

The Ministry for Economic Development (MISE) via an official press release comments that the blades factory will be able to absorb part of the nacelles factory employees, and the company has expressed the will to offer an opportunity to the employees, through professional requalification. All in all, the agreement combines employee safeguards and strengthens Vestas’ production and market outlook.

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