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Resource-saving & low-emission Magnesium in vehicle construction

The research work carried out under the umbrella of the Magnesium Innovation Centre (MagiC) at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon is making an important contribution to the development of long-term, resource-saving mobility concepts by developing lightweight, safe and stable magnesium-based materials. 
In order to communicate the research work of the Helmholtz researchers to a wide audience and to demonstrate the benefits and everyday relevance of the development, we have designed an interactive calculator on behalf of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, which makes the individual savings and emission reductions through the use of lightweight components in automotive construction comprehensible.

  • Client

    Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon

  • Year

    2024

  • Tasks

    Illustration, Interaction Design, Script, Editing, Application Development

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Calculate individual savings Personal balance sheet in the online calculator

In just a few steps, users of the online tool can calculate their personal balance sheet. Based on individual fuel consumption, annual mileage and the amount of magnesium components used, both the savings in euros and liters of fuel and the reduction in pollutant emissions (nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide) are calculated. The magnesium components can be explored in detail on an interactive vehicle model.

Background Magnesium as a Material

Magnesium is the lightweight among metal construction materials. It is significantly less dense than steel or even aluminum - a third less than the latter. This makes the material particularly interesting for lightweight construction. At the MagIC of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, scientists are researching magnesium materials for a wide range of applications. Particular attention is paid to the development of alloys and the optimization of existing and new treatment processes. The aim is to find alloys that can be easily formed into components, are corrosion-resistant and have suitable material strength. In addition, processes are being developed with which the sheets can be manufactured and processed efficiently and thus economically.