Safer, Lighter, and Greener Vehicles in Europe

Pioneering safer, lighter, and more sustainable vehicles in Europe

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As the shift toward sustainable mobility accelerates, the automotive industry faces the challenge of creating vehicles that are lighter, safer, and more environmentally friendly. The FlexCrash, Sup3rForm, and Safe&Clean projects, funded by the EU Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS), are driving this transformation through innovative solutions that merge lightweight design, crash performance, and sustainability — shaping the future of mobility in Europe.

Exploring new manufacturing strategies

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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…

3D-Printed aluminium

Building safer, lighter cars with 3D-Printed aluminium: How FlexCrash is shaping the future of vehicle safety

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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

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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…