Project cooperationUpdated on 9 May 2025
High-Performance Aluminium Solutions for Lightweight Applications
About
GÜNHAN ALUMINIUM: Engineering Lightweight Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Company Overview:
Founded in 2004, Günhan Aluminium is a leading Turkish industrial company specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-performance aluminium alloys and precision casting components. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, Günhan serves key sectors including automotive, defense, energy, machinery, and construction.
Located in the heart of Turkey’s industrial ecosystem, Günhan combines advanced production technologies with robust R&D capabilities to deliver custom-engineered lightweight solutions that meet the evolving needs of global industries.
Core Competencies and Technologies:
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Aluminium Alloy Design & Optimization:
Expertise in the formulation of customized alloy compositions based on mechanical, thermal, and corrosion-resistance requirements. -
Advanced Casting Techniques:
High-pressure and gravity die casting capabilities with precision mold design and process control. -
CNC Machining and Surface Treatments:
In-house finishing capabilities including CNC milling, drilling, and anodizing for critical tolerances and surface performance. -
Integrated Quality Assurance:
Real-time quality monitoring with spectroscopic analysis (OES, LIBS, XRF), 3D metrology, and mechanical testing in accordance with ISO and EN standards. -
R&D and Innovation:
Strong ties with OSTİM Technical University and other academic institutions support continuous innovation in materials engineering, process automation, and sustainable manufacturing.
Strategic Focus Areas:
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Lightweight structural components for e-mobility and electric vehicles
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Defence-grade aluminium parts for aerospace and ballistic applications
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Thermal management systems for renewable energy and HVAC
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Green manufacturing and circular economy practices
International Collaboration & Project Readiness:
Günhan Aluminium is committed to international research, development, and innovation collaborations. The company actively participates in national and EU-level project calls, including EUREKA, Horizon Europe, and Eurostars. As a project partner, Günhan brings:
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Industrial-scale prototyping and production capacity
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Experience in IP management, technical reporting, and work package delivery
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Multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and project managers
Stage
- Ideation - identifying the project idea
Topic
- Novel lightweight materials including optimised manufacturing
- Recycling of lightweight materials
Type
- Project idea seeking partner(s)
- Expertise offered
Organisation
Similar opportunities
Project cooperation
- Expertise offered
- Recycling of lightweight materials
- Ideation - identifying the project idea
- Drafting - writing the project proposal
- Joining technology in multi material design
- Optimisation of resource and energy efficiency
- Optimization of (multimaterial) design approaches
- Novel lightweight materials including optimised manufacturing
Paul Jonason
R&D Coordinator at MD Material Design AB
Kungälv, Sweden
Project cooperation
- Expertise offered
- Bolster lightweight integration
- Project idea seeking partner(s)
- Design - setting the project scope
- Ideation - identifying the project idea
- Novel lightweight materials including optimised manufacturing
Hakan Aras
Co-founder at ASRHÜR
Ankara, Türkiye
Project cooperation
AI-Enabled Solutions for Smart Lightweighting
- Digitalisation
- Expertise offered
- Additive Manufacturing
- Recycling of lightweight materials
- Ideation - identifying the project idea
- Optimization of (multimaterial) design approaches
- Novel lightweight materials including optimised manufacturing
Murat Saglam
Business Development , Innovation and R&D Coordinator at ALP AVIATION
Eskisehir, Türkiye