On April 10th, 2024, one day before the AZL Open Day 2024, AZL hosted its first workgroup meeting on „Future Mobility“. This event attracted more than 50 participants from 41 companies across the entire value chain. For more details on the Open Day, read the article Innovations and insights into the future of lightweight technology.
The meeting highlighted trends and developments in different markets and applications. Participants discussed innovative materials and technologies and explored new approaches to mobility based on composite materials. The workgroup was formed based on feedback from the 2023 Annual Partner Meeting to address environmental impacts and related challenges with focus on upcoming trends and developments happening in the mobility of tomorrow.
During the meeting, several industry experts shared their insights on key topics:
- Innovative and Sustainable Composite Solutions Meet Future Mobility
Dr.-Ing. Viktor Reimer | ACTC- HRC Group - Composite Electric Bus Design
Edwin van Herpt | Ebusco - Propeller for eVTOL
Rico Hubert | University of Applied Science FH Aachen - Drivers for new vehicle concepts in the shuttle and passenger car sector
Claus Bertram Bonertz | Institute for Automotive Engineering (ika) - Composite Opportunities for Electric and Hydrogen Powered Transport
Warden Schijve | AZL Aachen GmbH
The event also included impulse pitches:
- Martin De Groot from FITS Technology introduced the
„FITS BASE System: Mass Production Technology Foamed In-situ Thermo-formable Sandwich.“ - Dietmar Böttner from AuE Kassel GmbH discussed the
„AuE Kassel Hydrogen Business Unit.“ - Nicola Bucchioni and Dr. Fabian Obstals from UBE Europe GmbH talked about
„Polyamides for Hydrogen Storage.“
All speakers provided valuable insights into trends and drivers for new vehicle generations, composites in future mobility and energy transition in next generation vehicles. Their contributions highlighted the perspectives and potential of future mobility applications for the lightweight industry. Don’t miss the next Future Mobility Workgroup meeting on September 18th, 2024. We look forward to continuing these important discussions with you.
