Light Duty Vehicle Market
Publications
Niobium-Alloyed Ferritic Nitrocarburized Brake Rotors
Authors: Mike Holly, Andrew Halonen – As the brake market continues to evolve, the needs change. Today, vehicle manufacturers and brake producers are preparing for
Machine Learning Brings Big Value to Light Metal Manufacturing
Material developers and producers are feeling global pressure to optimize their respective businesses, especially as communications get easier and as once-difficult tasks are optimized and
The Value Proposition for Lightweighting in Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) and electrification of transportation in general are topics that dominate news outlets, magazines, and social media. OEMs, materials manufacturers, and those looking
Reducing the Cost of Aluminum Car Doors with Tailor-Welded Blanks
In automotive engineering, material selection is not a static activity. A decision made on today’s model could be reversed on the next one. This can
The Potential for Magnesium Forgings in Automotive
In the world of product development, many materials are available to pick from, yet companies tend to play to their favorites. In metals, these materials
The Need for Integrated Joining Solutions for Automotive Extrusions
Vehicle construction has always been a multi-material story. Instrument panels are comprised of plastic, foam, and metal, while seats are made of leather or fabric
Light Minded by Kim Phelan
The complexities of designing, developing, casting and post-processing an automotive component are much like the making of music—a collaborative, harmonious effort among many skilled professionals,
Aluminum Extrusions Prove Superior in Bumper Systems
The automotive business is rife with change as OEMs introduce new powertrains for hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). Car companies are also spending billions in
Alumobility Introduces a New Generation of Aluminum Doors
Anyone who works with aluminum or other materials understands how difficult it is to introduce a new material to the automotive industry and gain market
Electric Vehicle Material Selection for Chassis and Suspension Components
Regardless of whether a vehicle features an electric or internal combustion engine (ICE), there are many factors that affect the fuel efficiency and range in
Automotive Suspension Components Present Opportunity for Aluminum Forgings
When consumers think about the material makeup of an automobile, they mostly think about the plastics and cloth in the interior, glass in the windows,
Trends in Lightweighting in Metal Castings
Opportunities for lightweighting with metal castings abound through material choice and smart designs. Metal castings are found in almost all industrial markets, and certainly in