Altair, a global technology provider of solutions for product development, high-performance computing and data analytics, is pleased to announce that entries are invited to the 2020 Altair Enlighten Awards. The 8th Annual Enlighten Awards are presented jointly with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR).
In just seven months, several industrial partners developed a feasibility study for an ultralight seat. Not only the most modern technologies were required to this end, but also faster working methods. The result is a hardware prototype for the interior of the future.
Lightweight construction generally pays off because more weight always equals higher energy consumption. Lightweight construction can also be inexpensive and improve competitiveness.
The study "Lightweight construction as a driver of innovation" provides arguments to underpin that lightweight construction can be inexpensive, improve competitiveness and significantly increase benefits for the end customer.
Is it possible to build low-cost lightweight cars? Why do solutions fail? The market study "Lightweight construction as a driver of innovation" provides answers. In an interview, the creators of the study spoke with "Automotive Industry".
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1679200/1679228/original.jpg "The trade dispute between the USA and China as well as the unresolved brexit caused the significant cooling off.")
/cdn4.vogel.de/infinity/white.jpg "The trade dispute between the USA and China as well as the unresolved brexit caused the significant cooling off.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1679100/1679148/original.jpg "Martinrea: \"We will continue to increase our collaborative efforts with key customers such as Daimler and BMW. This acquisition will strengthen our engineering presence in Europe.\"")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1674000/1674049/original.jpg "In order to remain competitive, the planned reorientation requires not only cost reductions but also an effective forward strategy.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1674400/1674413/original.jpg "The consequences of the coronavirus on the light metal industry are not yet fully foreseeable.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1677700/1677734/original.jpg "Kuka presents the second generation of the special version for the foundry, forging and machining industries.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1674500/1674536/original.jpg "With an artificial skullcap made of titanium it was possible to save the life of a seriously injured motorcyclist.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1675800/1675894/original.jpg "\"With the increasing demand for lightweight and aesthetic aluminum parts, manufacturers need cost-effective anodizing processes to maximize the productivity and sustainability of their processes.\"")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1671600/1671692/original.jpg "The subframe demonstrator from Nemak shows which requirements have to be observed with regard to weight, stiffness and crash behavior.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1678700/1678737/original.jpg "The 5 challenges for die casting include technological transition, workforce, changing customer requirements, resources and world trade.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1678000/1678078/original.jpg "With the opening of the new production hall, the company is demonstrating its strong commitment to Switzerland as a workplace.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1677100/1677171/original.jpg "With an annual environmental statement, Föhl wants continuously increase its energy erfficiency.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1671600/1671679/original.jpg "All casting machines and x-ray inspection machines, as well as proprietary linear robotics and machine vision systems integrated into this semisolid die casting process, will ensure the fast production of good parts, and maintain stable automatic closed loop process control.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1667800/1667831/original.jpg "Battery housings play a central role in the electrification of vehicles.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1667000/1667089/original.jpg "Three companies, one celebration - at the EUROGUSS 2020 Krug Gruppe Formenbau Krug GmbH, Aulbach Entratungstechnik GmbH and Aulbach Automation GmbH abk Pressenbau celebrated their company anniversary.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1671700/1671787/original.jpg "2019 Winners: The winners of the 2019 Enlighten Award were honored and awarded at the CAR Management Briefing Seminar (MBS) in Traverse City, Michigan, USA.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1535100/1535176/original.jpg "The ultra-lightweight seat concept of CSI Entwicklungstechnik is a current example of the innovative strength of engineering service providers.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1369800/1369887/original.jpg "The BMW i3's passenger compartment is made of carbon fiber. Thanks to its high strength, the lightweight material offers passengers the best possible protection in the event of accidents and is also light enough to compensate for the additional weight of the HV battery.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1323500/1323518/original.jpg "The study \"Lightweight construction as a driver of innovation\" provides arguments to underpin that lightweight construction can be inexpensive, improve competitiveness and significantly increase benefits for the end customer.")
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