Constellium Joins Industry Consortium for Lightweight Vehicle Chassis Innovation Project
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) has joined 'Project M-LightEn,' a collaborative initiative led by Gordon Murray Group (GMG) to develop ultra-lightweight, sustainable vehicle chassis structures. The project, supported by Innovate UK and the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), includes partners Carbon ThreeSixty and Brunel University London.
The consortium aims to achieve a 50% reduction in carbon intensity and 25% weight reduction in unibody vehicle architecture over the next three years. Constellium will contribute ultra-high-strength aluminum solutions manufactured with 80% recycled UK consumer scrap. Brunel University London will partner with Constellium for advanced material research and testing.
The project's first phase is focusing on new materials and joining techniques, with innovations expected to be available for low-volume commercial applications by late 2027, followed by mainstream manufacturing adoption.
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) ha aderito a 'Project M-LightEn', un'iniziativa collaborativa guidata da Gordon Murray Group (GMG) per sviluppare strutture di telai veicolari ultra-leggeri e sostenibili. Il progetto, sostenuto da Innovate UK e dal Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), include partner come Carbon ThreeSixty e Brunel University London.
Il consorzio mira a raggiungere una riduzione del 50% dell'intensità di carbonio e una riduzione del 25% del peso nell'architettura dei veicoli unibody nei prossimi tre anni. Constellium contribuirà con soluzioni in alluminio ultra-resistente realizzate con l'80% di rottami riciclati da consumatori nel Regno Unito. Brunel University London collaborerà con Constellium per la ricerca e il testing di materiali avanzati.
La prima fase del progetto si concentra su nuovi materiali e tecniche di giunzione, con innovazioni previste per applicazioni commerciali a basso volume entro la fine del 2027, seguite dall'adozione nella produzione di massa.
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) se ha unido a 'Project M-LightEn', una iniciativa colaborativa liderada por Gordon Murray Group (GMG) para desarrollar estructuras de chasis vehiculares ultra-ligeras y sostenibles. El proyecto, apoyado por Innovate UK y el Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), incluye socios como Carbon ThreeSixty y Brunel University London.
El consorcio tiene como objetivo lograr una reducción del 50% en la intensidad de carbono y una reducción del 25% en el peso en la arquitectura de vehículos unibody en los próximos tres años. Constellium contribuirá con soluciones de aluminio ultra-resistente fabricadas con el 80% de chatarra reciclada de consumidores del Reino Unido. Brunel University London colaborará con Constellium para la investigación y pruebas de materiales avanzados.
La primera fase del proyecto se centra en nuevos materiales y técnicas de unión, con innovaciones que se espera estén disponibles para aplicaciones comerciales de bajo volumen a finales de 2027, seguidas por la adopción en la fabricación a gran escala.
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM)는 경량화와 지속 가능한 차량 섀시 구조 개발을 위한 협력 프로젝트인 'Project M-LightEn'에 참여하게 되었습니다. 이 프로젝트는 Gordon Murray Group (GMG)이 주도하며, Innovate UK와 Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC)의 지원을 받고 있으며, Carbon ThreeSixty와 Brunel University London이 파트너로 참여하고 있습니다.
컨소시엄은 향후 3년간 탄소 강도 50% 감소와 25% 무게 감소를 목표로 하고 있습니다. Constellium은 영국 소비자 재활용 스크랩의 80%로 제조된 초고강도 알루미늄 솔루션을 제공할 것입니다. Brunel University London은 고급 재료 연구 및 테스트를 위해 Constellium과 협력할 것입니다.
프로젝트의 첫 번째 단계는 새로운 재료와 결합 기술에 중점을 두고 있으며, 혁신은 2027년 말까지 저용량 상업적 응용을 위해 제공될 것으로 예상되며, 이후 주류 제조에 채택될 것입니다.
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) a rejoint 'Project M-LightEn', une initiative collaborative dirigée par Gordon Murray Group (GMG) pour développer des structures de châssis de véhicule ultra-légères et durables. Le projet, soutenu par Innovate UK et le Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), comprend des partenaires tels que Carbon ThreeSixty et Brunel University London.
Le consortium vise à atteindre une réduction de 50% de l'intensité carbone et une réduction de 25% du poids dans l'architecture des véhicules unibody au cours des trois prochaines années. Constellium contribuera avec des solutions en aluminium ultra-résistant fabriquées avec 80% de déchets recyclés provenant des consommateurs britanniques. Brunel University London collaborera avec Constellium pour la recherche et les tests de matériaux avancés.
La première phase du projet se concentre sur de nouveaux matériaux et techniques d'assemblage, avec des innovations prévues pour des applications commerciales à faible volume d'ici fin 2027, suivies par une adoption dans la fabrication de masse.
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) hat sich dem 'Project M-LightEn' angeschlossen, einer kollaborativen Initiative, die von der Gordon Murray Group (GMG) geleitet wird, um ultraleichte, nachhaltige Fahrzeugchassisstrukturen zu entwickeln. Das Projekt wird von Innovate UK und dem Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) unterstützt und umfasst Partner wie Carbon ThreeSixty und die Brunel University London.
Das Konsortium hat das Ziel, innerhalb der nächsten drei Jahre eine Reduktion der Kohlenstoffintensität um 50% und eine Gewichtsreduktion um 25% in der Unibody-Fahrzeugarchitektur zu erreichen. Constellium wird ultra-hochfeste Aluminium-Lösungen beitragen, die mit 80% recyceltem Verbraucherschrott aus dem Vereinigten Königreich hergestellt werden. Die Brunel University London wird mit Constellium für fortschrittliche Materialforschung und -tests zusammenarbeiten.
Die erste Phase des Projekts konzentriert sich auf neue Materialien und Verbindungstechniken, wobei Innovationen bis Ende 2027 für kommerzielle Anwendungen in geringer Stückzahl verfügbar sein sollen, gefolgt von der Einführung in die Massenproduktion.
- Partnership with prestigious automotive consortium including Gordon Murray Group
- Development of innovative lightweight materials with 80% recycled content
- Potential for commercial applications by 2027
- Long development timeline (3 years) before commercial implementation
- Initial application to low-volume production
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This strategic initiative positions Constellium at the forefront of a critical transformation in automotive manufacturing. The project's focus on ultra-lightweight, sustainable chassis structures addresses two primary challenges facing automakers: meeting stringent emissions regulations and optimizing electric vehicle range through weight reduction.
The consortium's composition is particularly strategic. Gordon Murray Group's expertise in supercar engineering provides an ideal testing ground for advanced materials, while Brunel University's research capabilities ensure robust validation. This creates a powerful innovation ecosystem that could accelerate Constellium's technological differentiation in the competitive automotive materials market.
The project's timeline to commercial application by late 2027 is well-aligned with the industry's electrification roadmap. By developing solutions using 80% recycled UK consumer scrap, Constellium is building a sustainable competitive advantage in both technology and supply chain resilience. This could translate into preferred supplier status with major OEMs as they transition their platforms to meet zero-emission vehicle mandates.
The initiative's potential impact extends beyond technical achievements. Success in this project could position Constellium to capture a larger share of the premium automotive materials market, particularly in electric vehicles where lightweight structures command premium pricing. The focus on circularity and local recycled content also provides a hedge against raw material volatility and strengthens the company's ESG profile.
PARIS, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) announced its participation in ‘Project M-LightEn,’ an ambitious new initiative to develop ultra-lightweight, sustainable vehicle chassis structures. Led by Gordon Murray Group (GMG), the initiative is supported by Innovate UK and the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), and includes as partners Constellium, Carbon ThreeSixty, and Brunel University London. Over the next three years, the consortium aims to achieve breakthrough innovations in unibody vehicle architecture that reduce carbon intensity by
As part of Project M-LightEn, Constellium will supply ultra-high-strength aluminum solutions made with
“Alongside Gordon Murray Automotive’s niche supercar application, Project M-LightEn will enable decarbonization across the wider automotive industry by shortening and de-risking the path to market for innovative new materials and processes,” stated GMG’s Strategy and Business Director, Jean-Phillipe Launberg.
“Through Project M-LightEn, Constellium reaffirms its commitment to pushing the boundaries of lightweighting technologies,” stated Martin Jarrett, Director Technology and Innovation at Constellium’s AS&I business unit. “This initiative allows us to develop cutting-edge aluminum solutions that redefine vehicle performance while combining innovation with sustainability and circularity.”
The first phase of Project M-LightEn is underway, focusing on the exploration of new materials and joining techniques. By late 2027, the consortium’s innovations are expected to be available for low-volume commercial applications, with broader adoption in mainstream manufacturing to follow.
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Constellium (NYSE: CSTM) is a global sector leader that develops innovative, value-added aluminum products for a broad scope of markets and applications, including aerospace, packaging and automotive. Constellium generated
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