Supracor Offers Flexible, Fusion-Bonded Honeycomb Technology For Aircraft Seating
Supracor announced on April 25 launching its revolutionary and patented flexible, fusion-bonded honeycomb technology for aircraft seating. The company claims the technology is good at meeting today’s demands for more cabin space and lighter weight seats with more comfort.
The company is one finalist for the Crystal Cabin Award for innovation in passenger comfort. The Crystal Cabin Award is the only international award for innovation in aircraft cabins. A number of other finalists in the Crystal Cabin awards included passenger comfort, from light seats for short and medium haul aircraft, to LED cabin lighting, and visionary concepts for seating and cabins.
Produced in Silicon Valley, Supracor’s innovative Stimulite honeycomb’s ultra-thin cellular matrix is engineered from advanced, eco-friendly materials that are made in America. A soft, flexible form of aerospace honeycomb that has “memory,” Stimulite self adjusts to each passenger, providing uniform weight distribution and ventilation, according to the company. Its perforated cellular matrix is more than 90% open space with less than 10% material in contact with the body. The “footprint” of the cells’ edges combined with their flexing action promotes circulation, subtly massaging the body to help alleviate discomfort on long flights.
Stimulite is a leading brand in medical support surfaces worldwide for pressure sore prevention among wheelchair users. Stimulite is the US Military’s specified cushion for the F-18 Hornet fighter jets and multiple types of rotorcraft, including the H60 Black Hawk helicopter and V22 Osprey. Commercially, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 747-8 long range aircraft feature lightweight Stimulite mattresses in the crew rest.
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