Automakers’ Focus on Lightweighting Spurring Innovation, Frost & Sullivan Says
The automakers’ quest to achieve weight reduction, improved aesthetics, superior mechanical properties and cost savings is creating dynamic new product and technology innovations within the automotive composites sector, according to Frost & Sullivan.
Automotive Lightweighting Materials Will Be Focus of August Summit in Detroit
“With an agenda based on extensive research with more than 40 OEMs, the summit will provide an unrivaled mix of new in-depth technical sessions, case-study-led presentations and panel discussions on the hottest issues, enabling greater interaction between speakers and delegates than ever before,” show organizers said.
Chrysler Pacifica Wins Altair Enlighten Award for Innovation in Lightweighting
The body system, which shed 168 pounds, utilized high-strength steels and large amounts of dual-phase and hot-stamped material grades for improved impact protection at reduced weight.
Energy Department to Loan Alcoa $259 Million for Lightweighting Vehicles
Commitment is part of administration’s effort to support manufacturing of aluminum for automotive sector.
Automotive Plastics Conference to Focus on Vehicle Lightweighting
Plastics News has announced that it will present a new conference focusing on innovations in plastics in vehicles. Titled “Plastics In Automotive: Building Tomorrow’s Car,” the conference will be presented during Industry Preview Days at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and will feature numerous presentations and panels with leading OEMs, Tier 1
Vehicle Structures: A Mixed Bag
By now, we all should know that vehicles today are made from an amalgam of different materials that require identification and research.
BASF, L&L Products Help Lightweight 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
BASF, L&L Products and Stellantis have been recognized for lightweighting success on the composite tunnel for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
Novelis Debuts New Aluminum for Automakers
Novelis announced its strongest automotive aluminum product to date, Novelis Advanz 7UHS-s701, now available commercially to the global automotive industry.
Advanced Materials in Automobiles Here to Stay
The amount of aluminum and advanced high-strength steel in vehicles is ever-increasing as automakers continue to meet environmental and safety standards.
SCRS Releases Two New Videos on YouTube
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists announced that it has released two new videos on its YouTube channel.