Innovative stainless Steel Solution Provides Weight Savings for Auto Makers - 0 views
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Colin Bennett on 28 Apr 09Lightweighting is an increasingly important objective for auto manufacturers. Every gram of weight saved reduces CO2 emissions and thus makes the vehicles eco-friendlier. To meet these requirements, ThyssenKrupp Nirosta has developed an innovative solution using ThyssenKrupp Tailored Strips, which comprise strips of different thickness matched exactly to the stresses acting on the part. For the first time, this new technology is now being used in a stainless steel production part - a rear muffler made by automotive supplier Eberspächer for the new BMW 730d in the diesel version.