Successful working group in the target field "Magnesium Recycling / Magnesium Protection Technology" at the TU Clausthal enthused about 30 players from the business world
Source: TU Clausthal
National Initiative Nano- and Material Innovations Lower Saxony organized a joint working group with the TU Clausthal and the Volkswagen AG
May 03.05.2012rd, XNUMX Göttingen - Magnesium is the lightest metal used in series production of automobiles and a key driver in the construction of ever lighter automobiles. In addition, the weight distribution of the vehicles can be optimized through lightweight construction and the sprung masses can be reduced. Both improve the driving characteristics and serve safety.
As a metal, magnesium can be processed as a sheet, extruded into a strand and poured from the melt. Magnesium has a higher temperature resistance than plastics and allows lower wall thicknesses in the casting process than, for example, aluminum. Overall, the use of magnesium compared to aluminum can save up to 25% in weight. As a result, a transmission housing, for example. By eight kilograms lighter.
With the aim of promoting the exchange of know-how among users and experts in magnesium lightweight design and developing new project ideas, the state initiative NMN and the working group "Magnesium Recycling" organized in cooperation with Volkswagen AG the joint event "Magnesium Recycling / Magnesium Protection Technology "at 12. April 2012 at the TU Clausthal.
The working group gave representatives from research and industry the opportunity to address current developments, needs and competences in the target field of "magnesium recycling and protective technology". Around 30 participants took the opportunity to discuss synergies and opportunities for cooperation in this area among experts and to discuss current trends and applications.
In the following part of the workshop requirements for possible future project projects were identified. This with the aim of working together to develop innovative solutions and to develop new processes and products. The working group was completed with a visit to the Institute of Metallurgy of the TU Clausthal.
If you are interested in participating in the working groups or in the results of the working group or if you would like to contribute to the target field, please contact the LI NMN office.
For more information, see www.nmn-ev.de.
