IAA Mobility 2025: HRC, China, to present advanced composite solutions On September 1, HRC announced that it will make its debut at IAA Mobility 2025 and present a series of advanced composite solutions engineered for structural performance, lightweight efficiency, and sustainable innovation. The exhibition spotlights three major themes — SUSTAINABLE Ecosystem Solutions, SMART Innovations in Lightweighting, and STYLISH Composites Excellence. It...

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h is called “Driven by Sustainovation”. (From a press release dated July 10, 2024)  R&D Activities -The Company focuses its research and development activities around the major trends of the automotive industry, such as electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity, with an emphasis on lightweighting, multi-voltage, and functional integration. Product Development Wiring systems for next-generation CVs-The Company announced the develo...

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7, Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Liuzhou) announced the holding of an event for Chenglong, its commercial vehicle sub-brand, in Liuzhou, Guangxi. At the event, Dongfeng Liuzhou unveiled the next-generation Chenglong CLK high-end heavy-duty truck platform targeting fuel saving (K-Save), lightweighting (K-Light), intelligence (K-Smart), and reliability (K-Reliable) and debuted the next-generation Chenglong HK heavy-duty truck based on ...

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ms, joint innovation teams, and special technical teams with Haitian Plastics Machinery and Wanhua Chemical, respectively, to jointly explore new possibilities for material applications and tackle technology challenges in production to bolster the development of automotive lighting products towards lightweighting, intelligentization, and personalization.(From a Xingyu Lighting press release dated August 21, 2025)...

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motive production, through its reduced material usage per part, lower density, and 80% cut in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This achievement is the result of a joint development with the materials partner Covestro. Marelli also announced that it won 2023 Altair Enlighten Award in the Future of Lightweighting category for its “Lightweight Urethane for Interior Products”. (From a press release dated August 2, 2023) Marelli announced the la...

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such as the Modular Pinion-Assist Electric Power Steering (mPEPS) system, an innovative modular product.(From a Nexteer press release dated January 17, 2025) On March 17, Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Nexteer Automotive announced a Rear-Wheel Steering (RWS) system engineered for cost-effectiveness, lightweighting, durability and seamless integration. Nexteer's RWS is also optimized for enhanced maneuverability, stability, safety and performance, ...

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motive production, through its reduced material usage per part, lower density, and 80% cut in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This achievement is the result of a joint development with the materials partner Covestro. Marelli also announced that it won 2023 Altair Enlighten Award in the Future of Lightweighting category for its “Lightweight Urethane for Interior Products”. (From a press release dated August 2, 2023) mimik technology Inc. an...

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k absorbers for passenger vehicles and internal valve semi-active suspension systems for premium two-wheelers. Gabriel India engaged in joint development projects with global European and Asian OEM platforms for commercial vehicles, including trucks and buses. The company’s R&D efforts focused on lightweighting automotive components. Key technical developments included next-generation passive damper valving, fully designed and validated in-hous...

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ol arms, and trailing arms; body components such as side rails, A and B pillars, door beams, wheel housings and bumpers; and several other components such as fuel tanks. The operations have some great processes and leading edge technologies in joining multi-materials further promoting Martinrea’s lightweighting strategy, including hot stamping and paint, as well as composite capabilities. The largest customers of the business are Daimler, BMW, ...

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reduce product weight and greatly lower production costs. The IPA ball joint replaces metal housing, ball race, and metal end cap with a full plastic housing, bringing multiple advantages: fewer components to simplify management and assembly during production, reduced components weight for vehicle lightweighting, and streamlined production processes to further improve efficiency. The FRP rod reduces weight (by 15%) and costs while maintaining go...

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d out OBEYA/VAVE, while plant-wide automation optimizes material flow and trims process losses with real-time monitoring and control. Quality has been tightened with automated, camera-based visual inspection of welded assemblies for 100% weld and component checks. Its engineering priorities include lightweighting bus structures to cut energy use and TCO, plus optimized tooling for high and ultra‑high tensile parts, reducing raw material waste, ...

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Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Formerly Sunbeam Auto Pvt. Ltd.) India -Shareholder(s): Craftsman Automation Limited Intake manifold Cylinder head cover Aluminum die casting Commercial vehicle parts Transmission case Brake shoe Aluminum casting Crankcase Engine mount bracket Various machining Motorcycle parts Cylinder block Piston ISO14001 QS9000 IATF16949 (Formerly ISO/TS16949) ISO9001...

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oen DS3. This model debuted at 2010 Geneva Auto Show. (From a press release on March 15, 2010) Faurecia has developed new wood composite Ligneos for interior applications such as door panels as well as seatbacks. Ligneos combines natural-fiber-based substrate materials with a wood veneer to achieve lightweighting compared with conventional products. (From a press release on April 22, 2010) Faurecia has presented its medium term objectives. It ta...

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its growth and innovation strategy for the 2016-2020 period at its "Investor Day" presentation. Based on orders already secured, Plastic Omnium expects to service 19% of the bumper market in 2020, versus 15% in 2016, and 25% of fuel systems, versus 21% in 2016. The company is developing innovative lightweighting solutions with plastic, composite and carbon fiber body parts, and fuel tanks for plug-in hybrid vehicles and SCR emissions control sys...

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reduce product weight and greatly lower production costs. The IPA ball joint replaces metal housing, ball race, and metal end cap with a full plastic housing, bringing multiple advantages: fewer components to simplify management and assembly during production, reduced components weight for vehicle lightweighting, and streamlined production processes to further improve efficiency. The FRP rod reduces weight (by 15%) and costs while maintaining go...

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in the 100,000 square feet facility, which allows member companies and partners the opportunity to conduct R&D projects in both lightweight metals and advanced composites onsite using the facilities extensive machinery and lab space. AAM is a member of LIFT and will use the facility to help further lightweighting activities. (From a press release on October 11, 2017) American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) announced it will have its industry-leading ...

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lly home to the Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant, built in 1940 and operational through 1997. Beyond capacity and capability extension, the addition of the USM operations provides Dana with intellectual property and proprietary manufacturing processes that strengthen the company’s existing portfolio of lightweighting innovations. (From a press release on March 1, 2017) General Motors recognized 110 of its best global suppliers. General Motors’ 2015...

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clude lightweight components, thermal and acoustic shielding systems, cylinder-head and specialty gaskets, battery and fuel cell systems, and electric drive units.-The Company's business operations are comprised of four business segments: Business Segment Business Unit Original Equipment ・Lightweighting/Elastomer Technology ・Metal Sealing Systems & Drivetrain Components ・Metal Forming & Assembly Technology ・E-mobility Aftermar...

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r a part in series production and offers very good corrosion properties as well as outstanding strength values. (From a press release on November 10, 2017) Hirschvogel informed that it is bringing a proposal to the table which integrates functions of the wheel hub and brake disk and may fulfil both lightweighting as well as cost advantages alike. The core idea is to connect the brake disk directly to arms which are forged onto the wheel hub. Even...

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ASK Automotive, India enhances R&D for EV and ICE safety-critical aluminium components In its FY 2024–25 annual report, ASK Automotive announced key developments in its R&D strategy focused on lightweighting, thermal management, and safety-critical components for electric vehicles (EVs), internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), power tools, and outdoor equipment. The company is leveraging its in-house Tool Room an...

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