Archive for September, 2016
Aluminum Transportation Group Has New Leadership
“These new appointments will ensure that the aluminum industry’s transportation group remains well-positioned as the adoption of aluminum solutions continues to accelerate across the auto sector,” said Heidi Brock, Aluminum Association president and CEO.
A Lighter Future with Thermoplastic Solutions
Answering the need of manufacturers for lightweight solutions, thermoplastic-based materials provide an array of properties that make them attractive, including low density, high strength and rigidity, and tailored thermal expansion properties with recyclability.
Teijin to Acquire Continental Structural Plastics
Teijin Limited announced that it has agreed to acquire Continental Structural Plastics Holdings Corporation (CSP), a major US-based automotive composite supplier, for $825 million.
Dow Automotive Unveils New Resin System
Increasing use of lightweight materials in automotive is the driver behind development of a new series of epoxy intermediates by Dow Automotive Systems.
EU News: Nifco Teams up with DuPont for New Lightweight Jaguar Project
Specialist car parts manufacturer Nifco UK has released details of a cutting-edge new product, designed as part of the JLR Alive6 Project with government funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre.
Volvo to Examine Lightweighting as Part of SuperTruck II Project
Volvo Group will use alternative engine designs and an integrated systems approach to build a lightweight tractor-trailer concept that exceeds the freight efficiency goal of 100% improvement on a ton-mile-per-gallon basis
