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Home » lightweighting

Articles Tagged with ''lightweighting''

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Press Hardening Forms Strong, Lightweight Parts

John Sprovieri
December 28, 2023

A turnkey automated line produces stampings for Tesla and other automotive OEMs.


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New Michigan Method Joins Dissimilar Materials

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 15, 2023

A new “direct joining” method recently developed at the University of Michigan can be used to attach a variety of plastic and metal components.


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YASA Honored for Lightweight EV Motor Technology

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 10, 2023

LONDON—YASA Ltd. has received the Royal Automobile Club’s Dewar Trophy for its axial-flux electric motor, which is smaller and lighter than traditional devices.


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EVs Shine Bright in SPE Plastics Awards

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 9, 2023

TROY, MI—A variety of electric vehicles received recognition in the Society of Plastics Engineers’ 2023 Automotive Innovation Awards.


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New Assembly Technique Produces Lightweight Aircraft Fuselages

New Assembly Technique Produces Lightweight Aircraft Fuselages

October 16, 2023

Engineers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have developed new materials and production methods to reduce the amount of aluminum used in airframes.


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Origami-Inspired Manufacturing Technology Could Make Trains ‘Greener’

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
September 19, 2023

STOCKHOLM—STILFOLD has formed a strategic partnership with Alstom to make train manufacturing more environmentally sustainable.


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Electric Vehicles Take Top Honors in Altair Enlighten Awards

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
September 14, 2023

The 2024 Polestar 2 recently received the Altair Enlighten Award for sustainability and lightweighting advancements.


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High-Strength Aluminum Wire Helps Address Lightweighting

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
September 1, 2023

Engineers at LS Cable & Systems Ltd. recently developed a new high-strength aluminum wire that boasts an enhanced strength over traditional materials.


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Marelli Wins Award for Lightweight Urethane for Automotive Interiors

August 10, 2023

CORBETTA, Italy—A lightweight urethane developed by global automotive supplier Marelli Europe S.p.A. has received a 2023 Enlighten Award from software company Altair Engineering Inc. and the Center for Automotive Research.


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Polestar Cited for Sustainability Efforts

August 2, 2023

TROY, MI—The 2024 Polestar 2 recently received the Altair Enlighten Award for sustainability and lightweighting advancements.


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