A New Generation for the Same Old Materials
Even a schoolchild can name the main materials of a car interior: plastic, fabric, leather and wood. These basics are unlikely to change, but several trends are forcing an evolution. While most... »mehr
28.02.2007
Audi R8 with Semi-Active Suspension
Three years after the unveiling of the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, the production version, called the R8, made its debut last year. The vehicle is the sporty spearhead of the Audi brand. The... »mehr
28.02.2007
Lifetime Models for High-Temperature Components
Fraunhofer IWM has proposed a methodology for calculating the lifetime of thermo-mechanically loaded engine components. It comprises models for cyclic plasticity and microcrack growth, a finite... »mehr
The Raw Material Shift
The terms "raw material shift" and "energy shift" mean the transition of the raw material and energy supply from fossil to renewable resources. While the term "energy shift" has been deep-seated... »mehr
28.02.2007
Carbon Fibres: Entering Mass-Produced Cars?
Despite their advantages, carbon fibre composites are rarely used in mass-produced vehicles today. The reasons for this are the subject of fierce discussion in the industry. As a manufacturer and... »mehr
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