Materials Innovation and Lightweighting – Page 5
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ArticleNew lightweight EV architecture for McLaren
The supercar manufacturer has introduced an all-new, flexible, lightweight vehicle architecture which will underpin its next generation of electrified supercars
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ArticleNissan material specialists explore lightweight NVH technology
Continuing its meta-material projects, the OEM has developed an acoustic barrier innovation that is 75% lighter than conventional sound insulation materials
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ArticleSecond thoughts: Honda is expanding its activities on recycling end-of-life EV batteries
The drive among all OEMs to rethink and reduce consumption in manufacturing process is sparking innovation. Honda, for example, is exploring the second-life opportunities of electric vehicle battery materials
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ArticleSteelmakers keen to press home the BEV advantage
Throughout the age of the mass-produced automobile, steel has been the principal material of choice for vehicle structures. Will it maintain its dominance as carmakers pursue new mobility concepts?
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ArticleStrong, light and formable, stainless steel re-enters the material mix
Helsinki-based Outokumpu says stainless steels are ideal for lightweight, safety-critical structural parts and have put it to use in the series production of EV battery enclosures
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ArticleDrawing attention: aluminium hot form quench
Better known as a niche process for parts with deep-drawn and complex geometries in high-strength aluminium, hot form quench is now being adapted for high volume production
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ArticleBloodhound’s additive challenge
Advances in additive manufacturing are being put to the most stringent of tests as the Bloodhound Land Speed Record project makes its first high-speed runs. Chris Pickering speaks to the engineers behind the project and the contribution made by 3D-printed components, one of the key production technologies helping to make the attempt possible
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ArticleForm and function
Developments in composite parts are continuing to offer the automotive industry a variety of weight and cost advantages in high-volume production
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ArticleDesign by data
Mike Farish looks at two examples of how increasingly sophisticated data management is transforming manufacturing outcomes
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ArticleCarbon composite footprint
EV development has made lightweighting vehicle structures a priority. James Bakewell reports on the increased role for carbon fibre-reinforced plastics
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ArticleRöchling Automotive opens new Slovakia plant
Slovakia - The new plant will be used to make a variety of different components for Daimler, JLR and PSA.
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ArticleSuppliers partner to enable high-volume 3D printing
Germany - Covestro and Carbon are hoping to make 3D printing applicable for mass volume applications
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ArticleA flexible solution
Metal-component supplier Gestamp outlines the challenges ahead and its strategy for meeting higher demand for lightweight parts
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Articlethyssenkrupp invests in advanced forging line
Germany - thyssenkrupp will make front axles for trucks and crankshafts on the new forging line
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ArticleAkzoNobel to expand Changzhou plant
China - The supplier is investing in new production lines for its powder coatings plant
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ArticlePowering up
Key to the performance of an electric vehicle (EV) is its battery technology. Mike Farish looks at some of the latest developments to improve energy storage
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ArticleGKN opens 3D printing customer centre
US - GKN Powder Metallurgy has opened its new headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The 38,260sq.ft facility also includes an additive manufacturing customer centre. ”We are excited to start a new journey in Auburn Hills with a space that is dedicated to our team, our community and the advanced technology ...
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ArticleTaking shape
The automotive sector has seen a rapid increase in the use of high strength steel grades. But the materials provide a challenge for manufacturing engineers in the forming process
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ArticleOut now: AMS May-June issue...
AMS May June 2019 The May-June issue of AMS is out now, and includes… >> Ford – A new alliance with Volkswagen, a pick-up offensive in the US and plans for electrification – AMS provides an overview of the Ford’s most recent activities, plus an inside ...