1. Introducing a Revolutionary New Composite Tube Structure Technology...

3. What is IsoGrid Technology? A Flexible new Design & Processing Technology that permit a variety of new product executions to be made. The Technology was developed to bring new Performance levels to ultra-light composite tubular based structures. Protected by an Array of Existing and/or Pending Patents. Available Exclusively through V YA T EK S PORTS, I NC.

4. What are the Technical Advantages of IsoGrid Technology? IsoGrid Technology is designed to enhance the structural integrity of thin-wall structures prone to Buckling related failure modes. The Array of Integral Monolithic Raised Ribs can be Optimized by using a variety of different Materials, Dimensions and/or Orientations. The Materials in the Outer Shell region can also be Optimized by using different engineering materials, shapes and sizes.

5. A R = 3.0 in 2 A I = 0.67 in 2 (-78%) I C = 2.25 in 4 I CI = 0.95 in 4 (-58%) I C /A R =.75 in 2 I CI /A I = 1.41 in 2 (+88%) Because designers can put material Where they need it...and Remove it from where they don’t! Why are “I” Beams more Efficient (stiffness/weight) than rectangular beams?

6. Introducing a Revolutionary New Composite Tube Technology: IsoGrid Technology enhances “Tube” Beam performance like an I-Beam does! A t = 0.283 in 2 A i* = 0.178 in 2 (-37%) I c = 0.029 in 4 I c* = 0.020 in 4 (-31%) I p = 0.058 in 4 I p* = 0.040 in 4 (-31%) I c /A t = 0.10 in 2 I c* /A i* = 0.11 in 2 (+10%) I p /A t = 0.20 in 2 I p* /A i* = 0.22 in 2 (+10%) This Technology is possible due to Advances in Composite Processing Science!

7. Introducing a Revolutionary New Composite Tube Technology: 3-Point bend test of non IsoGrid ultra-light shaft design3-Point bend test of IsoGrid reinforced ultra-light shaft design Notes: 1.Both tests done under identical load/support conditions. 2.Shaft designs vary only by the addition of IsoGrid reinforcement ( approximately 4 gms). 3.IsoGrid design was slightly stiffer and therefore deflection at identical load was slightly lower.

8. JEC “Innovation of the Year” (Paris - April 9, 2002) JEC Awards Gallery w/ Strategic Partners

9. Summary of IsoGrid Technology: IsoGrid Technology is a new tool to help product designers make parts that contain the following characteristics: 1. Lighter 2. Stronger 3. Stiffer 4. Possess unique damping (feel) characteristics Contact V YA T EK S PORTS, I NC. @ 480.998.2046 to see if IsoGrid Technology makes sense for your next composite product.