The Hyperloop pod ‘Fermion’ is a high-speed prototype developed by students at RWTH Aachen University, demonstrating what fast, efficient and sustainable transport technology could look like in the future.
BREMSKERL is delighted to have made a significant contribution to the development progress of the Tachyon Hyperloop Team. With the “Fermion”, the team presented its pod model for the 2023/2024 season – a fully operational prototype that won both the Electrical Award and the Mechanical Award at the European Hyperloop Week 2024.
Innovative design for maximum performance
The “Fermion” Hyperloop pod combines several technological innovations. The ultra-light, modular carbon fibre chassis enables a total weight of just up to 200 kg. The chassis, based on two guide rails, ensures significantly improved driving stability – a crucial factor for high acceleration and precise braking.
The electric drive achieves speeds of up to 110 km/h. Acceleration and braking at up to 0.5 G place high demands on modern friction technology – an area in which BREMSKERL has been a leader for decades.
BREMSKERL brake pads for safety and precision
BREMSKERL supplied specially tailored brake pads for the “Fermion”, enabling the pod to be decelerated safely and delivering precise braking performance even under high loads. Due to the compact design and the dynamic forces at play during operation, the quality of the friction pads plays a key role in operational safety and functional stability.
Despite high stress levels, the brake pads had to act particularly gently on the counter-friction surface to ensure a long service life, low wear and consistently stable braking performance.
BREMSKERL’s long-standing expertise in high-performance braking and friction technologies – particularly for rail vehicles and demanding industrial applications – was thus specifically incorporated into a forward-looking mobility project.
Contribution to sustainable transport technology
The Hyperloop is regarded worldwide as a potentially revolutionary transport solution designed to combine high speeds with low energy consumption. Student initiatives such as the Tachyon Team are carrying out valuable development work in this area by designing, testing and continuously optimising real prototypes.
BREMSKERL is proud to support these developments and to contribute technical expertise to a project that could set new standards in the field of sustainable high-speed mobility in the long term.
Outlook
Working with dedicated, highly qualified young engineers demonstrates just how important the exchange between industry and research is. BREMSKERL will continue to support innovative projects in which high-performance and safe braking solutions play a crucial role.
Congratulations to the fantastic team.
For further information, please visit: [tachyonhyperloop.de]
