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AAC WORLDWIDE %u2022 3.2025 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY 53Aircrete headquarters in OldenzaalRaw materials testing and recipe designOne of the most common and impactful elements of Phase 1 is raw materials testing and recipe design, as this is detrimental to the production feasibility and final product quality. The right raw materials are a key ingredient to running a successful operation. As part of this process, after in-house analysis of technical datasheets, clients send samples of their available raw materials to Aircrete%u2019s headquarters in Oldenzaal. There, the team of chemical engineers evaluates the results coming from a series of indepth analyses to assess chemical and mineralogical composition and overall suitability for AAC production. Based on these results, Aircrete%u2019s technologists carry out multiple sample castings using the client%u2019s own materials. Each sample is tested for, amongst others, compressive strength and curing behavior. This allows Aircrete to iteratively refine and optimize the formula design, ultimately identifying the most efficient and cost-effective production recipe. All testing and sample development takes place in Aircrete%u2019s fully equipped laboratory. By working with real raw materials from the outset, uncertainties can be eliminated and provides clients with a clear understanding of how their materials perform in practice %u2013 laying a strong foundation for every engineering and commercial decision in the project.Production cost analysisA key deliverable of Phase 1 is a detailed production cost analysis %u2013 essential for any client aiming to understand the performance of their future factory. User-friendly input sheets developed by Aircrete help clients gather local market data for all necessary raw materials, additives, consumables, energy costs, etc. Aircrete supports the client in this data collection process as needed, helping them approach local suppliers or benchmark pricing where gaps exist. The input from the raw material testing provides valuable insight into the raw material usage, which is often the highest cost driver in production. Once the pricing data is in place, Aircrete calculates the expected production cost per cubic meter (or cubic feet in case of imperial measuring system) of client%u2019s future AAC, using the optimized recipe developed during raw material testing. This insight gives clients a transparent view of how much it will cost to manufacture their product considering actual parameters. For both greenfield investors and existing producers exploring new product lines, this deliverable offers critical clarity on profitability from the very beginning.