(Mobile) Lightweight Solutions from Saxony

Leichtbau-Zentrum Sachsen GmbH in Dresden is one of the leading development partners in the field of "function-integrative lightweight system construction in multi-material design". This is based on a cross-material and cross-product solution approach that covers the entire development chain.

COTESA GmbH in Mittweida specializes in the production of fiber composite components for the aerospace and automotive industries. The company focuses on complex components such as profiles and stiffeners, multidimensional sandwich structures and hybrid components such as drive shafts.

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) combines several areas of expertise under one roof in Dresden: the development and manufacture of flat lightweight components, the conversion of passenger aircraft into cargo aircraft, maintenance and repair services as well as engineering services.

The development of innovative lightweight solutions for rail vehicle technology is the core business area of CG Rail GmbH. Together with partners, CG Rail covers the entire development chain from conception, design and simulation through to prototype construction and testing.

The EAST-4D Carbon Technology GmbH in Dresden develops and produces lightweight, robust and cost-efficient CFRP structures for the mobility industry, focusing on innovations in the field of filament winding technology.

RCS GmbH, located just outside Dresden, is a system supplier for complex rail vehicle systems. The expertise of the 180 employees ranges from holistic development to series production of fiber-reinforced plastic composite structures (FRP) with a high degree of lightweight construction.

The Airbus A350 is the commercial aircraft with the highest proportion of built-in CFRP materials. It owes its innovations in lightweight construction also to expertise from Saxony. The Hightex Verstärkungsstrukturen GmbH supplies 3D-shaped semi-finished carbon fiber products for the A 350.

With six vehicle, engine and battery plants operated by Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, "Autoland Saxony" is one of the top 5 automotive locations in Germany. Every eighth car and 40% of all fully electric cars built in Germany are "Made in Saxony".

Saxony has stood for innovation in the rail sector for more than 175 years. Since then, Saxony has developed into a leading rail technology location and is one of the top 3 centers of the industry in Germany.

The predominantly medium-sized supplier landscape in Saxony is a reliable partner to major aircraft manufacturers and is involved in major international projects such as the A350 program. Its core competencies are lightweight components, testing and sensor technology and aircraft conversion.