Lightweight construction

Lightweight construction is a strategic approach in design and engineering that aims at both sustainability and cost optimisation. Its goal is to develop components and assemblies with a minimum weight.

A key argument for the use of lightweight construction is the fact that drives in devices or machines that use lightweight components have to work with lower masses. As a result, they can work more efficiently and save energy. In addition, the use of lightweight components leads to savings in raw materials and process energy during the manufacturing process.