Summary
Lightweight foamed door trim (right) and conventional door trim (left) displayed by Toyota Boshoku |
A wide variety of automotive parts that had weight-saving technologies implemented were exhibited at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2016.
Toyota Boshoku Corporation exhibited a foamed door trim that is 30% lighter than conventional products. Daikyo Nishikawa Corporation displayed a plastic lift gate that is 5kg lighter than comparable products made of steel. Aisin Chemical Co., Ltd. unveiled a resin oil pan that is used widely in Europe, but has not received much adoption in Japan. Magna International showed off an aluminum oil pan used in General Motors' 8-speed automatic transmission.
Sumitomo Electric Industries displayed a prototype seat frame made of magnesium alloys. Delta Kogyo presented a lightweight seat concept, and Aisin Takaoka showcased die-quenched (hot pressed) products.
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Toyota Boshoku Corporation: A lightweight foamed door trim without the risk of "sharp angles."
The source outline identifies this section as part of “JSAE Exposition 2016: Latest weight saving technologies”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Window Glass, Seat Frame, Oil Pan, Door Trim, Japanese Suppliers, Technology Show and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Daikyo Nishikawa Corp.: Plastic lift gate for the Daihatsu Tanto
The source outline identifies this section as part of “JSAE Exposition 2016: Latest weight saving technologies”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Window Glass, Seat Frame, Oil Pan, Door Trim, Japanese Suppliers, Technology Show and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
A plastic oil pan made by Aisin Chemical, and aluminum oil pan from Magna International
The source outline identifies this section as part of “JSAE Exposition 2016: Latest weight saving technologies”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Window Glass, Seat Frame, Oil Pan, Door Trim, Japanese Suppliers, Technology Show and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.: Seat frame prototype made from magnesium alloys
The source outline identifies this section as part of “JSAE Exposition 2016: Latest weight saving technologies”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Window Glass, Seat Frame, Oil Pan, Door Trim, Japanese Suppliers, Technology Show and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Delta Kogyo Co., Ltd.: Next-generation seat concept
The source outline identifies this section as part of “JSAE Exposition 2016: Latest weight saving technologies”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Window Glass, Seat Frame, Oil Pan, Door Trim, Japanese Suppliers, Technology Show and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
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