FlexCrash holds a General Assembly in Koper, Slovenia
From 25 – 26 of September, FlexCrash partners gathered in Koper, Slovenia, to share the status of the project, which aims to develop the new generation of crash tolerant structures.
Gestamp presents FlexCrash at the DYMAT Technical Meeting in Bilbao
Gestamp presented the FlexCrash project at the 28th DYMAT Technical Meeting, held from 10–12 September in Bilbao, Spain
FlexCrash technical coordinator showcases the project at EARPA webinar on cutting-edge automotive research projects
FlexCrash project was featured during the webinar “EARPA Projects Unveiled: A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Automotive Research Projects” organised by EARPA – the European Automotive Research Partners Association.
FlexCrash showcased at the SafetyUpDate Japan with Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH
Project partners from Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH participated in the Japan Safety Update, a leading event focused on on the latest requirements and innovations for automotive safety development, held from July 22 – 23 in Tokio, Japan.
Fraunhofer IWS presents FlexCrash research at COM & LightMAT 2025
The FlexCrash project was presented during the COM & LightMAT 2025, the Conference of Metallurgy and Materials (COM) and the International Conference on Light Materials (LightMAT), taking place from July 7 – 10 in Montréal, Canada.
Exploring new manufacturing strategies
In today’s highly competitive automotive industry, car manufacturers and suppliers are struggling to do things differently. Cost pressure, environmental regulations, and safety requirements are some of the factors that are pushing the limits of conventional car production. The FlexCrash project is addressing these challenges by exploring smarter, lighter and more efficient manufacturing approaches. In this…
Building safer, lighter cars with 3D-Printed aluminium: How FlexCrash is shaping the future of vehicle safety
What if your car could be both safer and lighter? The automotive industry faces a constant balancing act: making vehicles lighter to cut emissions without compromising passenger safety. The FlexCrash project is tackling this challenge head-on through innovative manufacturing techniques and advanced materials. Rethinking crash-resistant car structures Lightweight vehicles help reduce CO₂ emissions, but lighter…
Smart Crash Design through Hybrid Manufacturing and simulation
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…
Inside the FlexCrash simulation platform
The recently released FlexCrash platform demo video gives an overview of how users can interact with the platform.
FlexCrash showcased at the Austrian ForschungsForum 2025
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…