3D Demonstrator - Global Parts In Serial Production
*parts not displayed on the 3D demonstrator
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DRIVETRAIN
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Part |
Technology |
Alloy |
Weight |
Weight Ref./Advantage |
Manufacturer |
OEM |
Model |
IMA Recognition
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| Cam Cover |
Die-casting |
AE44 |
1.2 kg |
44% less than Al |
GF Casting Solutions |
PORSCHE |
Panamera |
Showcase 2012 |
| Crankcase |
Die-casting |
AJ62 |
/ |
25 kg less than all Al version |
BMW AG |
BMW |
630Ci |
Awards 2008 |
| Oil Sump |
Die-casting |
AE44 |
4.6 kg |
47% less than Al |
GF Casting Solutions |
PORSCHE |
Panamera |
Awards 2014 |
| Transmission Housing |
Die-casting |
AZ91 |
6.8 kg |
35% less than Al |
VW AG |
VW |
Golf |
Showcase 2011 |
| Engine Front Cover |
Die-casting |
AE44 |
2.6 kg |
47% lass than Al |
GF Casting Solutions |
PORSCHE |
Panamera, Macan |
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STRUCTUAL
|
Part |
Technology |
Alloy |
Weight |
Weight Ref./Advantage |
Manufacturer |
OEM |
Model |
IMA Recognition |
| Front End Carrier |
Die-casting |
AM60 |
5.9 kg |
19% less than Al and Steel/Plastic option |
GF Casting Solutions |
JLR |
Range Rover L405 |
|
| Strut Brace |
Die-casting |
AZ91 |
1.2 kg |
28% less than Al |
Stihl Magnesium Druckguss |
AUDI |
A8 |
Award 2018,
(+ Euroguss Award 2018) |
| Rear Liftgate |
Die-casting |
AM60 |
6.8 kg |
Piece reduction from 7 to 1;
Weight 37% less than pervious generation;
Allows for total assembly weight reduction of
over 10 kg |
Meridian Lightweight Technologies |
FCA |
Chrysler Pacifica |
Awards 2016 |
| Engine Cradle |
Die-casting |
AE44 |
10.9 kg |
35% mass reduction
compared to Al |
Meridian Lightweight Technologies |
GM |
Corvette Z06 |
Showcase 2011 |
| Window Frame |
Die-casting |
AM50 |
1.6 kg |
35% mass reduction
compared to Al |
GF Casting Solutions |
PORSCHE |
Panamera |
Awards 2009 |
| Middle Console |
Die-casting |
AZ91 |
2.0 kg |
20% less than
comparable products |
VW AG |
AUDI |
A8 |
Awards 2018 |
| Cross Beam |
Die-casting |
AM60 |
5.9 kg |
component length
over 170 cm |
GF Casting Solutions |
JAGUAR LAND ROVER |
Range Rover L405 |
|
| Luggage Retainer |
Sheet |
AZ31 |
2.2 kg |
1.4 kg less than steel |
Posco |
RENAULT SAMSUNG |
SM7 |
|
| Upper Beltline Reinforcement* |
|
|
|
|
/ |
GM |
Corvette |
Awards 2020 |
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INTERIOR
|
Part |
Technology |
Alloy |
Weight |
Weight Ref./Advantage |
Manufacturer |
OEM |
Model |
IMA Recognition |
| Steering wheel |
Die-casting |
AM60 |
0.5 kg |
/ |
e.g. Takata-Pertri AG |
e.g. SMART |
multiple |
|
| Steering column |
Die-casting |
AM50 |
1.4 kg |
0.9 kg less than Al |
/ |
e.g. FORD |
e.g. Mercury Mystique |
|
| Steering bracket |
Die-casting |
AZ91 |
0.5 kg |
0.5 kg less than steel |
multiple |
multiple |
multiple |
|
| GPS holder |
Die-casting |
AZ91 |
0.3 kg |
/ |
castwerk |
DAIMLER, PSA |
S-Class |
|
| Gearbox case |
Die-casting |
AZ9 |
/ |
/ |
castwerk |
DAIMLER |
several |
Awards 2019 |
| Passenger side cover plate* |
|
|
|
|
George Fischer |
JLR |
Defender |
Member Spotlight |
|
BIW
|
Part |
Technology |
Alloy |
Weight |
Weight Ref./Advantage |
Manufacturer |
OEM |
Model |
IMA Recognition |
| Roof |
Sheet |
AZ31 |
2.2 kg |
Lowest possible weight also against carbon fibre |
Posco |
PORSCHE |
GT3 RS |
|
| Door Panel |
Die-casting |
AM50 |
6.0 kg |
/ |
GF Casting Solutions |
ASTON MARTIN |
DB9, Vantage V8, Vanquish, Zagato |
|
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OTHERS
|
Part |
Technology |
Alloy |
Weight |
Weight Ref./Advantage |
Manufacturer |
OEM |
Model |
IMA Recognition |
| Reflector |
Thixomoulding |
AZ91 |
0.01 kg |
50% less (competitive products) |
TH Magnesium |
FORD |
/ |
|
| Seat Frame |
Die-casting |
AM50 |
2.1 kg |
10% reduction to steel |
GF Casting Solutions |
DAILMER |
Mercedes SLK |
Awards 2015 |
| Road Wheel |
Forging |
AZ80 |
rear axle: 11.9 kg |
2 kg less than Al |
Otto Fuchs |
PORSCHE |
Carrera GT |
Awards 2020 |
