Archive for August, 2016
AK Steel Introduces NEXMET™ Family of Next Generation High Strength Steels

The company’s NEXMET family of products will offer high strength, greater ductility (elongation), and improved formability solutions for a range of needs for structural and exterior automotive body lightweighting uses.
Lightweighting World Magazine Debuts

“Lightweighting World answers the critical need for a single, credible industry resource, explains Executive Editor, David A. Hill.” “Our mission is to bring lightweighting applications into sharper focus, while providing a platform for the exchange of technical and application driven- information, inspiration and collaboration.”
GM, Cadillac Win 2016
Altair Enlighten Award

GM, and specifically Cadillac, have been recognized for the efforts, as the automaker and brand were bestowed with the 2016 Altair Enlighten Award. The award recognizes those
who have gone through great efforts in vehicle lightweighting technologies and processes.
Why Automotive Manufacturers Are So Focused on Lightweighting

The Annual WardsAuto survey, sponsored by DuPoint Automotive, found that the majority of automakers are focusing on lightweighting and engine efficiency to meet the 2025 CAFE requirements.