Engineering and composites specialist Dash-CAE will showcase its large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) tooling and composite production process at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 (July 9-12), where it will present a new single-seat carbon monocoque technology demonstrator. The approach draws on Dash-CAE’s experience in LFAM tooling for composite applications.

The demonstration will show how Dash-CAE can move from CAD to a complete carbon chassis in a matter of days using recyclable 3D-printed tooling, proprietary LFAM materials and in-house composite production. The process is designed to make low-volume carbon monocoque development faster, more flexible and more commercially viable.

This follows the 2024 launch of Dash’s widely acclaimed TR01 carbon chassis for supercars, hypercars and racecars. TR01 will also be displayed alongside the new monocoque at Goodwood.

How LFAM changes low-volume carbon chassis production 

Development of the demonstrator was enabled by Dash’s use of large format additive manufacturing, enabling the rapid production of accurate and recyclable composite tooling. As a result, Dash can move from CAD to a complete chassis in a matter of days, reducing the upfront tooling time and cost usually associated with conventional carbon monocoque production.

The demonstrator has been produced using a quasi-isotropic sheet molding compound, similar to that used by supercar manufacturers, which provides strong energy distribution/absorption while remaining light and stiff. This makes the process well-suited to structural applications for all chassis programs.

Dash’s process also enables the monocoque design to be adjusted quickly for different race series or vehicle requirements. This flexibility is enabled by Dash’s proprietary Dastrude100 and Dastrude165 LFAM materials, which are optimized for the demanding thermal cycling of composite tools. Dastrude100 is an optimized pattern and jig material, while Dastrude165 can be used for A Class production direct tooling.

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Bcomp has played a quiet yet significant role in the development of the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse, with its high-performance sustainable materials featured throughout the vehicle, inside and out. AIW caught up with Carmine Landi, automotive customer project engineer at Bcomp, at Automotive Interiors Expo (June 23-25, 2026) to discuss the company’s approach to vehicle interiors and its ‘from race to road’ approach

How has the push for sustainability changed vehicle interior design? 

The automotive sector’s transition to electric vehicles brings with it a shift in focus. For combustion cars, the engine was the primary focus for reducing fuel emissions, whereas with EVs, the powertrain offers fewer additional emissions-reduction levers, so the real opportunities lie now particularly in the materials and their impact across the full lifecycle of the vehicle.

Sustainable materials have different properties to traditional materials. How has Bcomp designed around that challenge?

We have designed and engineered our high-performance solutions to be fully compatible and integrated within existing and established manufacturing processes used across the automotive industry. Whether that’s back-injection molding (one of the most common process for interior trim parts), compression molding or resin transfer molding, our materials can be used as a plug-and-play (solution). Thus it’s the same process, with innovative high-performance sustainable materials. We also meet the industry standards, such as IATF 16949, which govern quality management in automotive manufacturing.

Motorsport technology filtering down to the consumer – tell us more. 

This race-to-road strategy is one that we have been implementing for many years now.

In motorsport, the go-to-market timeline is much faster. There’s the opportunity to develop, innovate and then test within weeks, and the requirements are different too. Depending on the race series, a part might only need to survive one race before it’s replaced, rather than having to last 20 years on a road car, for example. This is what makes motorsport such a valuable testing ground enabling the technology transfer to road cars.

The collaboration with BMW is a perfect example of that race-to-road success. We started with them on a single part for their Formula E car, then moved into DTM, then into the GT4 car. And now, Bcomp’s high-performance natural fiber materials will be used extensively in BMW Group series production for exteriors and interiors. Most recently, BMW presented the M Concept Neue Klasse, featuring Bcomp materials on various exterior parts including the roof but as well interior components.

Electric vehicles are reshaping what interiors look like. Can you give us some examples? 

Automotive interiors are becoming key differentiators for brands. Consumers are looking for an experience in the inside and this can be shaped by a combination of factors including materials choice. Examples of visible interior components for series cars featuring Bcomp’s materials are the Volvo EX30, the Polestar 5 and the Cupra Born VZ.

We’re also closely collaborating with major OEMs, including Kia, whose latest concept car features Bcomp’s materials, the Vision Meta Turismo released at the Milan Design Week 2026. The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse foreshadows what will be seen in the near future on BMW M series cars.

What has been the biggest challenge in convincing OEMs to replace traditional plastics? 

One of the biggest challenge in adopting bio-based materials is people’s perception. The term “natural fiber” often brings to mind something soft or inconsistent but this is a misconception. Our materials are not raw fibers, they are highly engineered composites, where natural inputs such as flax are carefully processed to create parts with reliable mechanical properties.

In practical terms, this means these materials are designed to meet the same performance criteria as conventional alternatives like carbon fiber or plastics. Engineers often prefer to work with established materials, but they should be open to innovative materials such as AmpliTex and PowerRibs that have been thoroughly validated, tested and proven under high pressure and at scale.

Is there anything you would like to say to the industry?  

At Bcomp, we help our customers decarbonize their supply chains with high-performance bio-based materials. We work closely with them through to successful launch, and when our support contributes to their success, it becomes a personal success for us too. Performance, function and aesthetics no longer have to be a trade-off, and we hope more OEMs take this into consideration, especially in an increasingly crowded EV market.

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Swiss materials specialist Bcomp has announced that it provided performance composite components made from a bespoke weave of its AmpliTex technology for the recently unveiled BMW M Concept Neue Klasse. This close collaboration between BMW Group and Bcomp marks the successful industrialization of natural-fiber composites for exterior aesthetic applications in high-performance production cars.

The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse made its debut in early June the Le Mans 24 Hours. The materials partnership between Bcomp and BMW M was first announced last year.

The visible fiber composite roof of the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse showcases the bespoke weave and color developed specifically for and together with BMW M. For the exterior, BMW M used AmpliTex for the roof, front splitter, hood air outlet, side skirts, mirror caps and the rear diffuser. On the interior, AmpliTex was used for the back of the four newly developed bucket seats as a structural element. Bcomp’s natural fiber is not only used in its pure form, but also, for the first time, in a refined form with M branding in the roof graphic.

From the track to the road 

Offering a high stiffness to weight ratio, safer crash behavior than carbon fiber, exceptional vibration damping and full radio transparency, AmpliTex has been used extensively in motorsport. This includes applications in Formula 1, Formula E, Super Formula, GT racing, motorcycle racing and rally.

Unlike many conventional performance automotive composites, AmpliTex, designed and engineered in Switzerland, is woven from flax fibers. This is a renewable base material that does not compete with food crops. Compared to carbon fiber, it reduces cradle-to-gate CO₂ emissions by up to 85%.

Once parts have reached the end of their service life, they can also be disposed via standard waste-to-energy power plants, using an environmentally friendly process to capture energy that can be repurposed, further reducing the net impact on the environment.

Christian Fischer, CEO at Bcomp, said, “Natural fibers do not pretend to copy carbon fiber composites; they are distinctive and unique. Supplying our AmpliTex reinforcement materials for the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse is proof that we have challenged the status quo and conclusively demonstrated the viability of our sustainable composite technologies in both structural and aesthetic high-performance automotive applications. We eagerly anticipate seeing future road-going vehicles featuring our natural fiber composite solutions.”

Zahra Awan spoke with Bcomp’s automotive customer project engineer Carmine Landi about the BMW M collaboration specifically, as well as the company’s approach to vehicle interiors and its ‘from race to road’ motto, at Automotive Interiors Expo Europe 2026. Read the interview here. 

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Speaking at the world premiere of the new M Concept Neue Klasse at the 24 Hours of Le Mans last week, Oliver Heilmer, head of design for BMW Compact Class, Neue Klasse and BMW M said, “The new BMW M design language forms the expressive spearhead of the Neue Klasse – determined and purposeful. At BMW M, form consistently follows function. Every detail serves performance. This project is truly special to me because it carries the BMW M character into a new era.”

Form, function and motorsport references

Numerous M-specific design measures have been implemented to optimize aerodynamics – including the reinterpreted M aero exterior mirrors in the colors of BMW M. A distinctive air outlet shapes the V-shaped hood and supports the cooling of the electric drivetrain.

The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse is characterized by a forward-facing shark nose and a light signature with a depth effect, with the headlights and kidney grille integrated into a single unit.

New M yellow lights, inspired by GT racing cars and the BMW M Hybrid V8, are intended to become a signature feature of future BMW M models. Three-dimensional track lights add another lighting accent to the outer sections of the front apron.

The trimaran-style front bumper provides structural support for the front splitter. At the rear, the track lights and trimaran design continue above the floating diffuser. A ducktail spoiler is designed to improve aerodynamics and increase rear-axle downforce.

Natural-fiber elements are used in the exterior and interior of the vehicle.

High performance and BMW M driving experience

The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse represents the next chapter in the M-typical blend of dynamics, agility and precision.

“Even in the new all-electric era, we continue the M-typical tradition of transferring both technological innovations and defining design features directly from motorsport into series production,” said Franciscus van Meel, chairman of the board of management at BMW M.

BMW M eDrive is based on the Neue Klasse’s Gen6 technology and was developed specifically for all-electric BMW M automobiles. The drivetrain concept combines four electric motors with the central control software BMW M Dynamic Performance Control in the Heart of Joy high-performance computer. Thanks to the integrated, wheel-specific control of the drivetrain and braking systems, BMW M eDrive opens up new potential for driving dynamics and driving safety. It enables high recuperation performance, optimal traction right up to the limit, and particularly direct response.

The 800V technology and the high-voltage battery with an energy content of more than 100kWh create the conditions for long-range capability. A BMW M-specific optimized version of sixth-generation cylindrical cells provides particularly high output when delivering energy to the electric motors and during charging. The housing of the high-voltage battery is structurally integrated with the front and rear axles to improve the driving dynamics.

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Red Bull Advanced Technologies has joined forces with Singer to design a strategy for increasing the torsional stiffness of Type 964 Cabriolets and Targas reimagined through Singer’s Classic Turbo services.

Singer’s process begins when a 964-generation Porsche 911 Cabriolet or Targa is provided for personalised restoration. The vehicle will be fully disassembled to expose the steel monocoque, which will then be assessed, cleaned and prepared for the subsequent stages of restoration.

Through the collaboration, Red Bull Advanced Technologies has provided its expertise in simulation and structural analysis. The Porsche 964 chassis has been digitally modeled using scanned data and manual measurements, with finite element analysis (FEA) software used to calculate the torsional stiffness of the different variants of the car (with and without a roof). The FEA model was then refined until the predicted stiffness values matched those recorded in physical tests.

Having correlated the model, Red Bull Advanced Technologies used it to assess which parts of the open-roof structure were working the hardest to resist the applied torsion, primarily through looking at the strain energy. Using this, a formation of 13 carbon fiber structures were then designed to reinforce these parts, while still respecting the need to preserve the original Type 964 chassis and accommodate packaging requirements. The reinforcing structures were then built into the correlated FEA model, and tuned to give the required torsional stiffness level.  A prototype vehicle featuring the reinforcing structures was then tested as a final validation of the analysis work.

The 13 carbon fiber reinforcing structures developed by Red Bull Advanced Technologies are bonded to the 964 monocoque during the restoration process, increasing torsional rigidity by 175%. This increased chassis rigidity benefits handling, braking and overall refinement, with the driving experience of the open-roofed cars now matching that of the coupe.

Rob Gray, technical director of Red Bull Advanced Technologies, said, “Our expertise is derived from relentless competition and success at the very highest levels of motorsport. We apply that expertise to engineering challenges across a wide variety of projects and industries. The challenge from Singer was to increase the stiffness of the open-roof Type 964, giving it the same dynamic performance as the coupe while minimizing additional weight. The careful balancing of performance against weight is extremely familiar to us and we’re delighted to have been able to support Singer and their clients with this solution.”

Mazen Fawaz, chief strategy officer at Singer, said, “Our clients are some of the most discerning drivers in the world. To achieve the standards they have come to expect, we work only with the best, and our search for expertise in this area led us to Red Bull Advanced Technologies. Since 2009 our approach has brought heritage together with cutting-edge engineering, and Red Bull’s mastery of advanced materials, simulation and structural analysis perfectly exemplifies this approach. The results underline the extraordinary lengths we go to in our relentless pursuit of excellence.”

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Škoda Motorsport has leveraged Bcomp technologies in its 2025 Enyaq RS Race. The material technology has reportedly contributed to a weight cut of 316kg in a pilot project demonstrating sustainable lightweighting.

The all-electric concept car is inspired by Škoda’s rally DNA. It is based on the Škoda Enyaq Coupé RS production model and features a host of upgrades and innovative technology demonstrations.

Sustainable lightweighting 

For the 2025 Enyaq RS Race, Škoda Motorsport engineers took advantage of Bcomp’s lightweight, sustainable bio-composites to attain a total weight savings of 316kg versus the production Škoda Enyaq Coupé RS. This was achieved using parts made from Bcomp’s ampliTex and PowerRibs.

Bcomp’s technologies were used for the interior and body of the vehicle. Applications included the bumpers, fenders, roof vent, rear wing, dashboard, door panels, footrests for the driver and passenger and a replacement panel for the standard model’s panoramic glass roof. In total, 16 different vehicle components were replaced with sustainable material alternatives.

Ken Kruck, motorsport sales representative at Bcomp, said, “Our long-standing relationship with Škoda has been incredibly successful and has explored the potential of our sustainable lightweighting technologies in motorsport and extremely innovative concept vehicles. Now, with the Enyaq RS Race, we have demonstrated our ability to move this collaboration beyond the rally stage and onto the road with volume production. Lightweight, sustainable materials will play a critical role in the future of the automotive industry, and we are excited to further explore this potential with Škoda.”

An alternative to carbon fiber 

Bcomp’s technologies offer comparable stiffness and weight to carbon fiber while cutting CO2 emissions by approximately 85%. The primary technology used in motorsport and automotive applications is ampliTex, a technical fabric made from renewable flax fibers. These woven fibers help to dampen vibrations and contribute to weight reduction. Composite parts made from ampliTex are often reinforced with PowerRibs, a technology that increases the stiffness of thin-walled shell structures.

Preparing for production 

Škoda Motorsport has put bio-composites to the test in challenging conditions in the Rally2 class. The company is also exploring the potential of these technologies in production automotive applications.

Bcomp’s technologies originated in sports equipment and motorsport applications but the company has conclusively demonstrated its capacity for high-volume automotive production in several major projects for international OEMs.

Jakub Jareš, the project manager for the Enyaq RS Race, said, “At Škoda Motorsport, we are always looking to take advantage of new technologies and materials. The cooperation with Bcomp in the field of composites enabled us to achieve significant weight savings while at the same time demonstrating that motorsport can be sustainable. In combination with a fully electric vehicle, this approach makes perfect sense to us. Looking ahead, this material will continue to play an important role in our future projects, and it holds great potential for use in series production, where it could also find valuable applications.”

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Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team has debuted a bio-based carbon fiber composite material on its W16 race car at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix last weekend (September 21).

The rear brake duct wheel shields on George Russell’s W16 – which crossed the line P2 in Baku – were developed using a new resin that includes 30% bio-based materials. This is the first time the team has used sustainable carbon fiber composites on a technically performant component in race conditions. This bio-based material advancement was made in close partnership with Syensqo.

Applying these materials to the rear brake duct wheel shields, with their intricate aerodynamic surfaces, demonstrates that the technology can withstand the extreme conditions of Formula 1 racing and that it has the potential for widespread adoption across the sport, the team said. Material innovation is a crucial step for Mercedes-AMG Petronas in reaching net zero across all scopes by 2040.

Head of sustainability Alice Ashpitel commented, “We are proud to be powering sustainable innovation within Formula 1, introducing sustainable carbon fiber composites on a technically performant component. This project with Syensqo highlights our commitment to reducing our environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of performance.

“By integrating bio-based resin within a carbon fiber composite material, we are setting a new benchmark for the future of motorsport and beyond. The fact that these materials have been derived from by-products associated with the creation of bio-diesel is an added benefit and indicates the power of advanced sustainable fuels.”

Rodrigo Elizondo, president of Syensqo Composite Materials, added, “We are pleased to see our project with Mercedes come to life on the W16 race car. Our bio-based resin technology represents a significant step forward in sustainable materials innovation.

“By replacing traditional petroleum-based components with those derived from renewable sources, we are not only introducing circularity in our product design but also paving the way for future innovations. We are very pleased to see this material applied in such a high-performing environment, showcasing its potential for broader applications.”

Toto Wolff, CEO and co-owner of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, said, “In an era where innovation drives performance and shapes industry futures, the pursuit of smarter, faster and more efficient technologies has become a defining challenge of our time. This project not only reflects our commitment to sustainability but also highlights the role of Formula 1 as a testbed for pioneering technologies that can benefit a range of industries. Our sport is the world’s fastest test lab, and these innovations represent our relentless pursuit of performance and appetite to contribute beyond the grid.”

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Bcomp has collaborated with Japanese composite specialist Tras to develop racing bodywork for the Suzuki Motor Corporation’s factory race team, Team Suzuki Carbon Neutral (CN) Challenge. The 2025 Team Suzuki CN Challenge GSX-R1000R will have feature fenders, winglets and fairings made from Bcomp’s natural-fiber composites, ampliTex and powerRibs.

Originally, Tras used Bcomp technologies to develop prototype bodywork for the Suzuki ECSTAR MotoGP team, increasing awareness of modern natural-fiber composites. This technical demonstration prompted the latest collaboration to produce race-ready components for Team Suzuki CN Challenge as it enters the experimental class of the 2024 and 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) Suzuka 8 Hours.

Bcomp’s ampliTex is a technical fabric designed for composite layups and can be strengthened by powerRibs, a reinforcement structure. Both composites harness the natural characteristics of flax fibers to produce parts with excellent stiffness and damping properties, while also being lightweight. Critically, they offer up to 85% CO₂ emission reduction from cradle to gate, and viable end-of-life solutions compared with carbon fiber.

At the 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours, the team raced with 100% sustainable fuel, racing tires with recycled material, bio-sourced engine oil and an eco-friendly titanium muffler.

Shinichi Sahara, head of Suzuki Motorsports, said, “The 2025 Team Suzuki CN Challenge GSX-R1000R is an incredible machine that sets ambitious goals to simultaneously minimize environmental impact and drive greater performance. Embracing the natural color of ampliTex in our bodywork and winglets has great visual impact – you can see a sustainable material in action. We hope to expand our use of Bcomp and increase awareness of these technologies across the motorsport and motorcycle industries. We look forward to our future work with Tras and Bcomp, working together to achieve new goals in sustainable motorsport.”

Masanao Nitta, representative director at Tras, commented, “These innovative natural-fiber parts were made possible thanks to Bcomp’s material technologies. The new ampliTex prepreg even withstood the hot and humid manufacturing environments typical of Southeast Asia. With this improvement, we were able to further enhance the performance and aesthetic of the ampliTex parts. This year, there are both more parts and larger parts on the Suzuki CN Challenge GSX-R1000R that have been made from ampliTex and powerRibs – a major step forward that opens wider possibilities. We look forward to seeing these parts raced at Suzuka, proving their capability at the highest level.”

Ken Kruck, sales representative motorsport at Bcomp, added, “Competing at Suzuka 8 Hours with natural-fiber composite bodywork is the ultimate proof point. It’s a conclusive demonstration that the performance demands of top-tier motorsport can be met by modern sustainable material technologies – performance and sustainability are no longer mutually exclusive. We look forward to our continued work with Tras and Team Suzuki CN Challenge.”

In related news, Bcomp, Porsche Motorsport and Four Motors have unveiled new Bcomp gray-toned components on the Porsche GT3 Cup car, representing what the companies say is “the next evolution of natural-fiber composites in motorsport”

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Bcomp, Porsche Motorsport and Four Motors have unveiled new Bcomp grey-toned components on the Porsche GT3 Cup car, representing what the companies say is “the next evolution of natural fiber composites in motorsport”.

The Four Motors Porsche GT3 Cup will use exterior body components produced with Bcomp’s grey ampliTex, an updated aesthetic for the natural fiber composite material.

This collaboration builds on previous projects with Porsche Motorsport, including the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS, Porsche 718 GT4 RS Clubsport and Porsche Mission R. This latest project focused on performance-oriented sustainable design, combining visual design and material sustainability in a fully integrated solution.

Ken Kruck, sales representative motorsports at Bcomp, said, “Our collaboration with Porsche Motorsport and Four Motors provides an avenue for joint innovation. These new processes allow us to deliver a new look for natural fiber composites, that is not only high-performing, but also road relevant. Following the success of coloured ampliTex in road car interiors, we are proud to bring this Bcomp grey as our signature motorsport color to race cars, as shown on this stunning Four Motors Porsche GT3 Cup Car.”

The Bcomp grey tone of the parts showcases how natural materials can be tailored to blend with high-performance design, beyond the natural gold-brown appearance of flax-fibers seen in earlier models. Road relevance is further reinforced by a painted surface on the exterior parts, rather than the foil typically used in race components. While adhesive films (foils) are used to enable rapid design changes, the use of paint further demonstrates the feasibility of natural fiber composites in high-performance road cars.

The hood, rear wing end plates and front bumper dive planes of the Four Motors Porsche GT3 Cup car have been reverse-engineered by Bcomp. Previously made from aluminum and carbon fiber for the production race car, the parts were manufactured using Bcomp’s coloured ampliTex flax fiber reinforcement fabrics.

When produced in an autoclave in combination with Bcomp’s powerRibs, natural fiber parts can achieve an equivalent stiffness and weight to carbon-fiber components, said Bcomp. They also meet the same high safety and quality standards, offering 250% improved vibration damping and improved crash behavior, mitigating against the splintering often associated with carbon fiber, according to Bcomp. AmpliTex is manufactured with less energy, enabling a CO₂ emission reduction of up to 85%.

“A major paradigm shift is taking place. In showcasing the latest advancements in sustainable technologies through racing, we are not only inspiring change within motorsport but also facilitating progress in other vital mobility sectors, further demonstrating our commitment to – and ambition for – a greener future for the sector,” commented Thomas von Löwis of Menar, CEO and driver at Four Motors.

Matthias Scholz, director GT Racecars at Porsche Motorsport, added, “The implemented components of the Four Motors Porsche GT3 Cup car were created in collaboration with Bcomp and Porsche Motorsport to demonstrate the next step in the material development of natural fiber components. These findings will be incorporated into future products.”

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MoTeC has launched an ergonomically designed, lightweight racing wheel, engineered with a full carbon-fiber body and an integrated C125 display. Each component has been selected with input from professional FIA series drivers.

Alireza Tashakori, manager of e-mobility business development and application at MoTeC, commented, “We’ve had this idea for a long time. When the opportunity came up with a pilot client, we decided that if we wanted to do this, we would do it as a product off the shelf. So, we seized the opportunity and then worked with some collaborators to make it happen.”

The racing steering wheel is fully FIA marshaling controlled, meaning it is integrated with the FIA’s marshaling system, which allows automated, real-time communication between race control and the driver through the steering wheel’s display or lights.

Tashakori added, “We can split the CAN into private CAM and public CAN. And we offer all the standard logging features that motorsports teams typically require, including secure logging capabilities. This is handled through our KeePass function, which is an encrypted, cloud-based data storage system.”

He continued, “We added the capability to display text to the driver via an external controller, so you can send the CAN command and then you message the driver, in addition to marshaling messages.”

The racing steering wheel is due to be FIA crash tested by the end of the year.

In related news, Cosworth unveiled its next-generation CCW Mk3 steering wheel at the opening round of the IndyCar championship in St Petersburg, Florida, on March 2

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