Researchers used kirigami, the art of Japanese paper cutting and folding, to develop ultrastrong, lightweight materials that have tunable mechanical properties, like stiffness and flexibility. These ...

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved funding for a Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) that will be tasked with developing “intelligent production technologies for lightweight plastic ...

TRB Lightweight Structures is pleased to announce a new partnership with Kordsa – a global leader in developing unique reinforcement technologies for a variety of industries – for the manufacturing of ...

Initiatives such as the Shift2Rail European programme are encouraging research into innovative rail product solutions with the aim of doubling the capacity of the European rail system, increasing its ...

“Sandwich plating” offers tech and green potential for ships, railways and factories. Making lightweight panels faster and cheaper than by conventional methods. Modern lightweight construction has ...

Thought LeadersAlan BanksUK Lightweight Innovations Manager Ford Motor Company AZoM speaks with Alan Banks from Ford Motor Company about the significance of using lightweight materials in vehicles to ...