By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. For more than three decades, automotive lightweighting has been the primary growth market for magnesium alloy applications. Advances in high-pressure die casting, alloy development (including high-purity alloys), corrosion protection, and joining technologies have enabled the introduction of magnesium components, ranging from steering wheels and seat frames to structural […]
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By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Magnesium alloys have historically been associated with lightweighting applications in automotive and aerospace systems due to their low density, high specific strength, dimensional stability, and castability. The use of magnesium alloys in transportation systems expanded significantly during periods of increased emphasis on fuel economy and vehicle mass reduction, […]
By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Magnesium, the lightest structural metal, has remained a material of interest in aviation and aerospace for nearly a century. With a density lower than that of aluminum and comparable with carbon fiber composites, magnesium alloys offer an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and machinability that appeal to aircraft applications. However, […]
By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Introduction Magnesium has long played a quiet but vital role in modern industry. As a primary alloying element in aluminum, a lightweight structural metal in its own right, and a critical input into titanium production, magnesium is integral to sectors ranging from automotive and aerospace to electronics and […]
By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Magnesium is an essential material widely used in the automotive, aerospace, and metallurgical industries due to its lightweight properties, high strength-to-weight ratio, and recyclability. However, supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and geopolitical factors significantly impact its market dynamics. Understanding these trends is crucial for industries dependent on magnesium […]
By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series of articles highlighting developments in the magnesium industry, with the aim of addressing common misconceptions. The first five articles focused on primary production of magnesium, automotive and other applications, magnesium’s effect on aluminum alloys, and magnesium myths. This sixth […]
By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles highlighting developments in the magnesium industry, with the aim of addressing trends and common misconceptions. The first two articles focused on primary production of magnesium and automotive applications, while future articles will focus on magnesium myths and […]
By Andrew Halonen, Mayflower Consulting LLC. In the world of product development, many materials are available to pick from, yet companies tend to play to their favorites. In metals, these materials range from exotic to common, from low density to high, and they are processed into different forms. The majority of car components — from […]
By Simone Ehrenberger, Institute for Vehicle Concepts, and Dr. Martin Tauber, IMA Achieving zero CO2 emission levels has been a major driver for sustainability goals around the world, with many governments and companies declaring ambitious goals for a circular economy through 2030 and beyond.1 For large, traditional primary metal or processing industries, such as magnesium, […]
