LightBlank
Lead Participant:
IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Abstract
The LightBlank project will push the limits of sheet panel light weighting technology. A combination of high quality friction stir welding and HFQ, an advanced aluminium forming based on scientific understanding of material behaviour, will help realise the ultimate lightweight aluminium panels with innovative design for automotive, rolling stock and aerospace industries. The proposed technology combination will enable UK made vehicles to be cheaper and lighter. That will reinforce competitiveness of the wider UK vehicle manufacturing industry and benefit the whole nation.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | £249,951 | £ 149,971 |
Participant |
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| LOTUS CARS LIMITED | ||
| MORGAN MOTOR COMPANY MANUFACTURING LIMITED | £213,574 | £ 106,787 |
| PAB COVENTRY LIMITED | £153,875 | £ 92,325 |
| IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE | £308,178 | £ 308,178 |
| BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION UK LIMITED | £89,736 | £ 44,868 |
| TWI LIMITED | £464,635 | £ 464,635 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | £90,361 | £ 45,181 |
People |
ORCID iD |
| Damien Szegda (Project Manager) |