New research has led the successful development of an organic, non-combustible and lightweight cladding core -- a product that was previously thought to be impossible to create. A University of ...

To reduce the weight of automobiles, aircraft, and wind turbines while maintaining the strength and efficiency of the construction, lightweight materials are typically metal alloys and composites.

For buildings with wooden structural frames, a fire retardant skin can be used to reduce the rate of fire spread. Made of mineral fiber cement, these noncombustible panels can be installed as flashing ...

From a distance, today’s building innovations in cladding performance, aesthetics, and construction appear unconstrained and quite varied. Material mixing is creating newly expressive façades, and ...

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The lightweight materials market is poised for significant growth driven by demand from automotive, aerospace, and marine industries seeking high strength-to-weight ...

Palo Alto, Calif – June 8, 2004 – Lightweight materials may find exciting opportunities in the automotive industry as a means of increasing fuel efficiency. With 75 percent of fuel consumption ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global and China Automotive Lightweight (Materials) Industry Report, 2019-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. As an effective way to improve ...