SUSTAINABLE FORGING STEELS FOR AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTWEIGHTING

LIGHTFORGE

Development of Specific Low-Density Forging Steels

The project focuses on creating steels with an Fe-Mn-Al-C composition that have low density and are suitable for industrial forging conditions. This development is essential to enable new lightweight applications in the automotive industry.

CO2 Reduction in Automotive

The initiative targets automotive-grade properties like strength and ductility while prioritizing energy efficiency and CO2 reduction in manufacturing, addressing greenhouse gas emissions.

Innovative Auto Component Industrialization

The project innovatively industrializes bulk automotive component production through forging techniques, a significant advancement from lab research, marking a milestone in large-scale automotive part manufacturing.

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