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Zinc Holds Promise for Lightweighting

December 9, 2020

Aluminum is a popular material for numerous automotive lightweighting applications. But, switching from aluminum to zinc alloys could greatly enhance the longevity and sustainability of many types of auto parts.

German Engineers Develop Lightweight Battery Pack

November 24, 2020

DARMSTADT, Germany—Engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability have developed a lightweight battery pack made out of carbon-fiber composites that weighs 40 percent less than traditional aluminum enclosures.

Future EVs May Be Less Reliant on Lightweighting

November 18, 2020

BOSTON—Automotive engineers have been scrambling to address lightweighting challenges. But, electric vehicles may not depend on lightweighting as much as some experts have predicted, claims a new study by Lux Research Inc.

LIFT Project to Advance Racial Equity in Manufacturing

August 5, 2020

DETROIT—Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow (LIFT) has joined a new national organization that hopes to forge a more racially inclusive future for manufacturing.

Analyzers Aid Automotive Lightweighting Efforts

The adoption of advanced materials is creating challenges for materials analysis and quality control across the automotive supply chain.

Mikko Järvikivi

July 16, 2020

Next year, the EU enters the next phase of automotive emissions standards under the current regulation, Euro 6. Average CO₂ emissions of new cars must be a maximum of 95 grams per kilometer under real driving conditions.

High-Speed Rail Demands Light Railcars

Carbon-fiber composite is on track for big growth in the rail sector

Austin Weber

June 9, 2020

Automotive and aerospace manufacturers have been at the forefront of the lightweighting trend for some time now. But, they're not the only ones. The railway industry could also benefit from the use of new, lightweight structural materials.

Premium Alloy Proves a Winning Material for EPFLoop

Jim Camillo

September 10, 2019

Love him or hate him, Elon Musk is a visionary. In May 2002, he founded SpaceX, an aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company.

Carbon-Fiber Composites Grow in Popularity

Adhesives and fasteners can be used to assemble many types of composite parts

Austin Weber

June 3, 2019

Strong and lightweight, carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) offers numerous benefits to automotive and aerospace manufacturers. Many engineers are intrigued by potential applications for the material, yet remain frustrated by joining challenges.

Allite and Weis Develop Magnesium Bike Frame

April 17, 2019

MIAMISBURG, OH—Allite Inc., a materials supplier specializing in lightweight products, has partnered with Weis Manufacturing to codevelop the first racing bicycle frame made entirely from the magnesium.

Air Force Engineers Focus on Metals Research

Austin Weber

March 11, 2019

Carbon-fiber composite materials have been the darling of the aerospace industry in recent years. But, metal still plays a critical role in commercial and military aircraft, especially for applications that involve high temperatures or high stresses, such as engines and landing gear.