Material Composition | High-rise construction, marine projects | - Industry: Wood/Steel (ASTM A36) - Base: Plastic (Polypropylene) + Steel (ASTM D648) ▲ - Advanced: HDPE + Fiberglass (ASTM D790) ▲▲ | - Base: 40% lighter than wood (▲) - Advanced: 60% lighter, UV-resistant (▲▲) | - Base: Moderate UV resistance - Advanced: 20% higher cost (▲▲) |
Modularity & Adjustability | Custom architectural designs | - Industry: Fixed panels (ISO 9001) - Base: Adjustable up to 2m (ISO 9001) ▲ - Advanced: Adjustable up to 3m (ISO 9001) ▲▲ | - Base: 30% less material waste (▲) - Advanced: 50% waste reduction (▲▲) | - Base: Limited to mid-height structures - Advanced: Requires CAD training (▲▲) |
Interlocking System | Time-sensitive projects | - Industry: Bolted joints (ASTM F1852) - Base: Friction-fit joints (5kN force, ASTM F2237) ▲ - Advanced: Magnetic + friction joints (8kN, ASTM F2237) ▲▲ | - Base: 50% faster assembly (▲) - Advanced: 70% faster (▲▲) | - Base: Less stable under extreme loads - Advanced: Higher cost (▲▲) |
Durability | Harsh weather environments | - Industry: 200 load cycles (ASTM D543) - Base: 500 cycles (ASTM D543) ▲ - Advanced: 1,000+ cycles (ASTM D543) ▲▲ | - Base: 2x longer lifespan than wood (▲) - Advanced: 5x lifespan (▲▲) | - Base: Moderate chemical resistance - Advanced: Heavier (▲▲) |
Ease of Use | Labor-constrained sites | - Industry: 8hr assembly training - Base: 1hr training (ISO 17123) ▲ - Advanced: Auto-align feature (0.5hr, ISO 17123) ▲▲ | - Base: 40% lower labor costs (▲) - Advanced: 60% savings (▲▲) | - Base: Requires basic skill - Advanced: Technical support needed (▲▲) |
Customization | Unique architectural designs | - Industry: 5 standard shapes - Base: 10 shapes (ISO 14644) - Advanced: 20+ shapes + CAD customization (ISO 14644) ▲▲ | - Base: 80% design accuracy (▲) - Advanced: 95% precision (▲▲) | - Base: Limited to common shapes - Advanced: Longer lead times (▲▲) |