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UK funding (£1,670,558): Light-join: Joining technologies to enable implementation of lightweight structures in automotive Ukri1 Apr 2017 UK Research and Innovation, United Kingdom
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Light-join: Joining technologies to enable implementation of lightweight structures in automotive
| Abstract | The automotive industry faces major challenges to meet targets for emissions, efficiency, performance and cost; light weighting of parts using composites enables all of these to be addressed, except for cost. A key driver of cost of composites is the limited ability & capacity in the joining technology available. In project Light-Join, JLR, Nissan and their Tier 1 suppliers aim to develop a number of solutions that will enable cost effective integration of high performance composite components into volume car production. Light-Join aims to enable replacement of specific metal vehicle components with composites, specifically focussed on developing rapid joining solutions, raising the manufacturing maturity to produce a small scale demonstrator component (MRL5) and assessing the potential for scale-up to MRL9A. This project will develop a solution leading to 30% weight reduction for all-aluminium construction (for JLR) and 60% compared to an all steel construction (for Nissan). Critically this approach will have industry wide applicability, allowing a lower risk introduction of lightweight composite components to the mass market. |
| Category | Collaborative R&D |
| Reference | 102633 |
| Status | Closed |
| Funded period start | 01/04/2017 |
| Funded period end | 30/06/2019 |
| Funded value | £1,670,558.00 |
| Source | https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=102633 |
Participating Organisations
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED |
£106,102.00 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED |
£45,248.00 |
| SCOTT BADER COMPANY LIMITED |
£22,528.00 |
| STADCO LIMITED |
£12,803.00 |
| FAR-UK LTD |
£503,567.00 |
| AUTOTECH ENGINEERING R&D UK LIMITED |
£160,793.00 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
£252,954.00 |
| GRANTA DESIGN LIMITED |
£114,790.00 |
| TWI LIMITED |
£451,773.00 |
The filing refers to a past date, and does not necessarily reflect the current state. The current state is available on the following page: Jaguar Land Rover Ltd., Coventry.
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