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/1745100/1745191/original.jpg "The negative development in operating earnings was chiefly due to the crisis-induced lack of sales in the second quarter of 2020.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1744900/1744927/original.jpg "The market for actuators is anticipated to grow at a fast pace.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1742100/1742148/original.jpg "The 3D printer VX4000 from voxeljet has a build envelope of 4000 x 2000 x 1000 mm.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1738200/1738250/original.jpg "This picture shows Rolf Philipp, Managing Director of the Aircraft Philipp Group (left) and Gerald Mayer, CEO of Amag Austria Metall AG (right) with the future logo of the joint company")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1744900/1744950/original.jpg "Digital twin design process: Overview of the simulations.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1745500/1745523/original.jpg "The stationary filter unit is suitable for filtering medium quantities of welding fumes and dust at up to two workplaces simultaneously.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1744500/1744524/original.jpg "“Our experience so far shows massive value in leveraging AI to reduce waste and resource consumption, as well as to increase yield.”")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1737000/1737034/original.jpg "To improve the performance of applications, the new passive stereo vision image processing system can be combined with a pattern projector.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1747100/1747163/original.jpg "Mechanical Engineering Industry expects a 17 % drop in production for the year 2020 as a whole.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1746000/1746042/original.jpg "“The metals industry has an important role to play in the fight against climate change. Trafigura is committed to facilitate the transition towards a sustainable aluminum supply chain,”")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1735200/1735283/original.jpg "Brass - an alloy of zinc and copper - is used in almost all industrial sectors: In mechanical engineering, apparatus engineering and power station construction it is used for bearings, valves, synchronizer rings, pipes, turbines and blade wheels, in vehicle construction for car radiators and heat exchangers, in precision engineering and instrument construction for measuring and control devices and in electrical engineering and electronics for plug connections, clamp contacts and semiconductor connections.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1739500/1739590/original.jpg "China Diecasting 2022 in July was a successful relaunch for the die casting industry.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1746900/1746979/original.jpg "The automotive industry and the mechanical and plant engineering sector are facing massive challenges. Thus, the foundry industry is also affected to a large extent.")
: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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