BMW Group Bags Lightweight Innovation Award from Altair for BMW M Visionary Materials Seat

A Collaborative Effort for a Sustainable Future

Altair Engages Industry Leaders in the Pursuit of Lightweight Excellence

At the recent 2024 Center for Automotive Research Seminar, Altair recognized the BMW Group's outstanding achievements in lightweight innovation by presenting them with the prestigious Enlighten Award.

The award-winning BMW M Visionary Materials seat embodies the BMW Group's commitment to sustainability. Crafted with Bcomp's ampliTex bio-based materials, the seat exemplifies the utilization of sustainable processes in automotive manufacturing.

Altair's Enlighten Award serves as a testament to the industry-wide collaboration between BMW M GmbH, AMC GmbH, Bcomp Ltd, Gradel Lightweight Sàrl, Lasso Ingenieurgesellschaft, and DuPont. This collaborative effort underscores the shared vision of creating a more sustainable future for the automotive industry.

The BMW M Visionary Materials seat marks a significant milestone in the transition towards a circular economy, where materials are reused and recycled to minimize environmental impact. This award not only celebrates the innovation behind the seat, but also recognizes the BMW Group's dedication to driving sustainable change in the industry.