Materials Intelligence

Metals & Alloys

From high-strength steel to advanced aluminium and titanium — exploring the metallic materials that define modern automotive engineering.

The Metals & Alloys Landscape

Metals and alloys remain the dominant material group in automotive manufacturing. Their combination of structural performance, formability, recyclability and cost-efficiency makes them indispensable across every vehicle programme.

Steel & High-Strength Alloys

Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS), boron steel, dual-phase and press-hardened grades form the backbone of automotive body structures and safety-critical components, delivering maximum strength at minimal weight.

Aluminium & Light Alloys

Aluminium alloys — wrought and cast — are central to lightweight vehicle architectures. From 6000-series body panels to 7000-series structural extrusions and magnesium die-castings, light alloys reduce mass without compromising performance.

Titanium, Nickel & Specialty Metals

Titanium alloys, nickel superalloys and refractory metals are deployed in exhaust systems, powertrain components and high-performance applications where extreme heat resistance, corrosion performance or fatigue life are paramount.