1st Place – Front End Module Carrier

Innovation:Metal substitution, multifunctional process integration, one-shot mould, reduction in costs, mass, number of parts/tools and post-processing
Sustainability:Lightweight construction, lower energy consumption in production, reduced mass
OEM/Year:Lucid Motors
Spring 2021
Raw material manufacturer:Sabic,
Lanxess/Bond Laminates
Material:PP-LGF40 (STAMAX 40YM240), TEPEX dynalite 104-RG600 (4)/47% black Type S
Tool manufacturer:ElringKlinger
Machine Manufacturer:
Component manufacturer:ElringKlinger
Other parties involved:Lucid Motors

2nd Place – Roof Rail

Innovation:Metal substitution despite highly varied wall thicknesses, sink-mark-free Class A paintwork
Sustainability:Component replaces aluminium construction
Vehicle manufacturer/year:Hyundai Motor
Raw material manufacturer:Akro-Plastic
Material:AKROMID B3 GF50 1 GIT
Toolmaker:
Machine manufacturer:PME fluidtec
Component manufacturer:Minth Europe
Other Participants:

3rd Place – Headlamp Bracket

Innovation:Higher performance through 40% LGF, improved impact strength and crash resistance
Sustainability:50% weight reduction, more resource-efficient production, 100% recyclable
Vehicle manufacturer/year:Jaguar Land Rover
2019
Raw Material Producer:EMS-Chemie
Material:PA66+PA6I/X GF40 (Grivory GVL-4H)
Tool manufacturer:WHS Plastics
Machine manufacturer:Engel U.K.
Component manufacturer:WHS Plastics
Other participants:Jaguar Land Rover