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Lightweight – Plastic camshaft module

Weight reduction is one of the most effective methods to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive industry are putting great effort into producing powertrains and their components in lightweight design. Currently, however, camshaft modules, which are a key component of powertrains, are still being made from aluminum. The camshaft module is located in the cylinder head, so normally in the upper installation space of the powertrain. Here, it makes particular sense to reduce weight, since doing so also contributes to lowering the vehicle’s center of gravity. In collaboration with partners, our researchers now have succeeded in manufacturing a camshaft module made of fiber-reinforced thermoset polymers. Its lightweight design helps to lower the engine weight and reduces the assembly costs.