Initiative Lightweight Technology and the European Dimension

European collaborations, networking tools, the strategical development, research funding and advanced materials are in the spotlight.

Modern lightweight technology and materials are crucial in achieving the European Green Deal Goals. This presentation will emphasize the importance of lightweigting for resource efficiency, saving CO2 emissions and a resilient economy. Therefore, an overview about the efforts of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action within its Lightweighting Initiative will be given and future developments will be discussed. European collaborations, networking tools, the strategical development, research funding and advanced materials will be in the spotlight.

Speakers:
Mr Werner LOSCHEIDER, Head of Division - Lightweight - Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

Host
Dr Ricardo del VALLE, Senior Innovation Consultant - Bax and Company

JEC Group is a non-profit organization entirely dedicated to promoting composite materials and fostering their applications globally. Publisher of the JEC Composites Magazine, the industry's reference magazine, JEC organizes several events around the world, including JEC World, the leading international exhibition dedicated to composites and their applications, which takes place annually in Paris. JEC media, events and digital channels connect a global community of professionals from the composites industry and beyond, to enable knowledge transfer, create networking opportunities, and highlight innovation.
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