Items Tagged with 'lightweighting'

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Analyzers Aid Automotive Lightweighting Efforts

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.


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High-Speed Rail Demands Light Railcars

High-Speed Rail Demands Light Railcars

Carbon-fiber composite is on track for big growth in the rail sector
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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.
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Carbon-Fiber Composites Grow in Popularity

Carbon-Fiber Composites Grow in Popularity

Adhesives and fasteners can be used to assemble many types of composite parts
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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.
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Allite and Weis Develop Magnesium Bike Frame

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.


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Air Force Engineers Focus on Metals Research

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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.
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Automakers Turn to Production-Ready Printable Parts

Automakers Turn to Production-Ready Printable Parts

Automotive engineers are bullish on additive manufacturing technology.
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Austin Weber
March 7, 2019
Recently, a startup Italian car company called XEV launched a two-seat electric vehicle. When it goes into production at a plant in Jiangsu, China, next month, the LXEV will become the world's first mass-produced printed car.
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