ALMA Project Concludes 3-Year Journey, Pioneering Future of Circular Electric Mobility
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The ALMA consortium gathered for the final time at the General Assembly in Cologne, Germany to present an overview of the project outcomes and the way ahead.
Redefining EV Design: Efficient Anisotropic Modelling Unlocks Power of SMC Composites for Lighter Vehicle Structure and Extended EV Range
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Read about Fraunhofer’s insights at the Lightweight Tech Talk by AZL on “High-Performance SMC”.
How specialty polymers are transforming vehicle lightweighting
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In the recent years, specialty polymers (composite plastics) have received significant attention owing to their varied applications in lightweighting initiatives, notably in the automotive and transportation sector.