Why does it matter?

Weight reduction is a major area of research in vehicle design and development. Fuel consumption, handling, acceleration and braking performance all improve as vehicle mass is minimised, and virtually any plastic component can be made lighter when using a Microsphere composite.

As a bonus, the smooth surface and shape of the spheres allow them to easily flow through moulds and dies during the manufacturing stage, before the plastic component sets. That’s allowed manufacturers to produce more complex and consistent components. As manufacturers increasingly turn to advanced plastics to save weight, the technology has never been more relevant.