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Mixed Material Joining Cost
Differences in melting points 1 5 New materials such as carbon
between materials means that fiber can cost significantly more
traditional welding techniques than traditional materials.
must be innovated Supply Chain
Corrosion Threatening 6 Manufacturers across the world
must be able to source materials and
Exposure to moisture can break 2 maintain the equipment to process
down new materials over time, Factors it. More complex materials are
causing failure of vehicle systems.
difficult to reproduce across the
world, leading to supply chain
disruptions.
Thermal Expansion
As parts enter paint ovens, parts 3 End-of-life Recycling
made of some materials may 7 Automotive materials should be
expand or be coated differently recyclable upon the retirement of a
9 not meet recycling requirements.
than other materials vehicle. Some advanced materials do
Cycle Time Repair
Parts made of innovative materials 4 Talent Gap 8 Repair costs are higher with more
need to be manufactured at a Engineers and manufacturing plant complex materials, which
similar speed as traditional workers need to be trained on new increases cost of ownership
techniques to ensure a similar complex materials and processes. including ongoing maintenance
throughput fees.
