The FlexCrash project was represented at the 10th International Conference on Hot Sheet Metal Forming of High-Performance Steel (CHS² 2026), held in Plzeň, Czech Republic. The event brought together leading researchers, industry experts, and practitioners from around the world to exchange knowledge and discuss the latest advances in hot sheet metal forming, high-performance steels, and…
Eurecat hosted the FlexCrash General Assembly in Barcelona from 9–12 February, bringing together project partners to review progress and align on the next steps toward developing the next generation of crash-tolerant structures. The meeting provided an opportunity to share updates on project achievements, discuss component design and testing scenarios, and define priorities for the project’s…
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.
HIDRIA has recently joined the FlexCrash project which is developing a flexible hybrid manufacturing technology that integrates additive manufacturing of surface patterns onto preformed aluminium parts
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 presented the FlexCrash project at the 28th DYMAT Technical Meeting, held from 10–12 September in Bilbao, Spain
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.
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.
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.
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…