Eureka Lightweighting Call 2025

15 May – 23 Oct 2025

Fraunhofer IAP PYCO

R&D Institution

www.iap.fraunhofer.de/en/research/pyco.htmlWildau, Germany
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About

Our holistic approach includes not only novel construction methods, material design, structures and associated manufacturing technologies but also the development of sustainable recovery and recycling strategies for end-of-life scenarios.

We offer customized solutions thanks to our state-of-the-art equipment and technologies.

Starting with the development of special polymers and fiber composite semi-finished products, through the design of prototypes, to the planning and implementation of manufacturing processes suitable for large-scale production, all the key lightweight construction competencies in the value chain can thus be mapped under one roof, from monomers to energy-efficient high-performance composite components. Such a bundling effect is an absolutely unique selling point in the German research landscape.

Business Sector

Aeronautics & SpaceAgricultureAutomotiveChemical & Plastic IndustryElectronicsEnergy & Renewable EnergiesMechanical engineeringNew MaterialsRecycling

R&D&I Topics on Lightweighting

Optimisation of resource and energy efficiencyMaximizing Efficiency and PerformanceBolster lightweight integrationOptimisation of lightweight design approachesNovel lightweight materials including optimised manufacturingRecycling of lightweight materialsJoining technologyAdditive ManufacturingDigitalisation

Representatives

Marcello Ambrosio

Group Manager

Fraunhofer IAP PYCO