Light Vehicle Body Structures and Modules

Technologies and Trends

Publication Date	December 2008
Publisher	Automotive World
Product Type	Report
Pages	57
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	ATW00064

Light Vehicle Body Structures and Modules

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Summary

The body structure comprises the essential skeleton of every light vehicle, and its design, development and production remain one of the most capital intensive areas of the automotive industry.

This report examines the technologies that are being developed in this key area. It also analyses the market and legislative influences that are driving change in the sector.

Chapters include:

Introduction
Market Drivers
Market Barriers & Dynamics
Technology Developments
Enabling Technologies
Body Structures and Modules Suppliers

Content

Introduction
Market Drivers
- Safety
- Occupant Protection
- Pedestrian Protection
- Weight
- Oems
- Cost
- Differentiation
- Manufacturing Flexibility
- Time to Market
- Suppliers
Market Barriers & Dynamics
- Oems
- Suppliers
- Outsourcing
Technology Developments
- Platforms
- Body Structures
- Front-Ends
- Front-End Modules
- Bumper Modules
- Crash Cans
- Wing Modules
- Roof Systems and Modules
- Sunroofs
- Panoramic Roofs
- Convertible Soft-Tops
- Retractable Hard-Tops
- Multi-Function Systems
- Roof Modules
- Doors
- Rear Doors
Enabling Technologies
- Materials
- Steel
- Aluminium
- Magnesium
- Plastics
- Hybrid Construction
- Renewable Materials
- Hydroforming
- Joining Technologies
- Advanced Welding Technologies
- Self-Piercing Rivets
- Clinching
- Adhesives
- Paints and Coatings
- Rust-Proofing
- Paint Layers
- Computer Assisted Design
Body Structures and Modules Suppliers
- Overview
- Arvinmeritor
- Brose
- Faurecia
- Magna
- Polytec/Peguform
- Plastic Omnium
- Stadco
- Thyssenkrupp
- Tower Automotive
- Wagon Automotive
- Webasto
- Voestalpine