The FlexCrash project is focused on the development of a flexible and hybrid manufacturing technology to produce tailored adaptive crash-tolerant structures made of green aluminium alloys.
The project selects vehicle parts and applies surface patterns onto performed parts with the objective to reduce weight, increase safety and optimise crash performance of current and future vehicles.
FlexCrash solutions are to provide a general improvement of car safety with a reduction of risks and fatalities in crashes.
FlexCrash goal is to radically transform the traditional automotive sector and adapt to the extensive agility, versatility and interoperability needs of the upcoming industry.
Modern vehicles rely more and more on advanced structural components and innovative manufacturing methods to improve safety without adding unnecessary weight. Among these, additive manufacturing, the process of 3D-printing parts layer by layer, has opened new possibilities in car design. What is Hybrid Manufacturing? Hybrid manufacturing combines additive techniques with conventional ones (such as extrusion…
The recently released FlexCrash platform demo video gives an overview of how users can interact with the platform.
The FlexCrash project was presented at ForschungsForum 2025, the research forum for Austria’s Universities of Applied Sciences, held in Vienna on May 7–8, 2025. As part of the Leading Edge Research Programs, the event brings together institutions from across the country to showcase applied research with real-world impact. Deepak Dhungana, project partner and Head of…
As Europe pursues its ambitious climate and sustainability goals, the transformation of the mobility sector has become a priority. From reducing emissions and improving road safety to promoting energy efficiency, the European Union is accelerating the shift toward cleaner, smarter transportation. Research and innovation are key drivers of this transformation. By encouraging collaboration among academia,…
The FlexCrash project was showcased during the Advanced Factories Congress, the annual meeting for pioneers in industrial innovation, held from April 9th to 11th in Barcelona.
FlexCrash interdisciplinary consortium is made up of 10 partners from 5 different countries with great expertise on manufacturing more sustainable and crash-tolerant vehicles structures.
The project is coordinated by Eurecat Technology Centre.
