Styrofoam, or rather expanded polystyrene (EPS) is an extremely efficient material in its simplicity. It ensures excellent insulating properties and it is very lightweight. Moreover, such a solution is quite low cost and underlines the image of a brand striving for innovative, pro-ecological solutions as the material is 100% recyclable.
Nowadays, safety requirements and low weight of the car equipment play the most important role in car design. The material that still offers new possibilities for designers in this field is expanded polypropylene foam (EPP). Karwala company in cooperation with Knauf Industries has designed an innovative, ultra-light and durable child safety seat made with the use of modern material which is EPP.
The coronavirus pandemic had a ripple effect on the European automotive industry. It brings about questions concerning development of the electric and autonomous cars market in the near time.
What is the significance of a new industrial revolution in the automotive sector? This is the question asked by many of the biggest players on the market. If we understand its importance, we will be able to use its blessings in the fight for innovation and new buyers of our products.
Looking at the evolution of the flagship models of the popular compact city cars over the last decades, one can see that their profiles have not only become more rounded but also are significantly longer and wider. Where does it come from and what challenges does it pose to designers in the automotive industry?
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