We are pleased to invite all AZL Partner Companies to Aachen for the 12th edition of the AZL Annual Partner Meeting, taking place on May 27th & 28th, 2025. This cornerstone event of our partnership is dedicated to fostering collaboration, sharing insights, and driving innovation within the lightweight industry. Over two days, we will reflect…
AZL Season 2025: Key Dates for Networking and Knowledge Sharing As we step into 2025, AZL is excited to offer a range of events designed to foster networking, knowledge exchange, and insight into the latest developments in composite technology. These events will provide opportunities to connect with experts, discuss industry trends, and explore new research…
This year’s SAMPE Germany will be hosted by RWTH Aachen University, organized by AZL Partner Institute IKV (Institute for Plastic Processing in Industry and Craft). On April 2nd and 3rd, 2025, composite experts from research and industry will meet to discuss on the key topic “Clean energy and mobility: Shaping a sustainable future with composite…
Mark your calendar for the AZL Open Day on 9th April 2025! We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming AZL Open Day at our partner institutes on the campus of RWTH Aachen University. This annual event provides an exclusive insight into the unique research ecosystem and offers an in-depth look at the latest…
Despite the predicted weight and cost advantages for various alternative multi-material concepts, today’s battery pack structures are predominantly made from aluminum and/or steel. As a first step OEMs are looking at replacing the less complex components, such as the lid and bottom protection plate, parts that don’t affect the battery pack internal design very much….
The First Report Meeting of AZL’s Joint Partner Project “Trends and Design Factors for Hydrogen Pressure Vessels” on February 7th provided the consortium with a comprehensive review of state of the art applications, design considerations and production technologies. Over 150 informative slides now form the baseline for the further stages of the project. The focus…
Having already addressed the topic of Future Mobility in many projects – battery casings, hydrogen pressure vessels or tailgates – and previous workgroups, we are launching a new one, dedicated to this topic in April. This workgroup will focus on upcoming trends and developments in the mobility of tomorrow. The goal is to emphasize the…
The AZL workgroups are an important and integral part of the AZL Partnership. Since 10 years now workgroups covering various different topics and technologies were established and met twice a year. We are pleased to have hosted experts and business insiders at 102 meetings. The mission of the workgroups is to deliver comprehensive, relevant, and…
In July this year, the EU released the proposal for a new End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) regulation that defines not only what has to be done at the end-of-life of cars, but also what measures need to be taken for new vehicles brought on the market. It contains specific measures for plastic materials, which include also…
Natural fibre reinforced plastics (NFRP) combine a promising potential for lightweight applications with a significant carbon footprint reduction, compared to conventional fibre reinforced plastics (FRP). Additionally, the specific material properties of natural fibres can enable further advancements, regarding e.g. low density, low material costs and high damping properties. Especially for applications in mobility, these properties…
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Production and development of composite parts
Materials: thermoset and thermoplastic resins, continuous fiber composites, metals and plastic-metal hybrids
Process: prepreg, autoclave, resin infusion, RTM, milling, tooling, joining, quality assurance
Design: CAD design and design to process
Networking: Matchmaking with academic and industrial partners
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