New Opportunities Made Available By Lightweighting
Traditionally, lightweight refers to something that is lighter than normal. However, in the automotive and aerospace industries, lightweight or lightweighting refers to material transformation. Lighter materials such as plastics, composites and carbon fiber are being used more often to replace materials like steel or aluminum.
The use of lightweight materials is set to increase year on year, especially in the two industries mentioned above. Car producers are having to consistently make their cars lighter and lighter to meet internal combustion engine (ICE) mileage standards. Another factor contributing to the rise of lightweight materials is the emergence of electric vehicles as a mainstream trend.