Germany's renowned premium light alloy wheels manufacturer BOREBT, its wholly owned subsidiary DYMAG Technologies Ltd. and Advanced International MultiTech (AIM), a Taiwanese composite materials expert, have come together for the development of an advanced carbon wheel technology.
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The collaboration focuses on enabling seamless integration of the OEM operations with carbon-hybrid wheels. DYMAG's patented BX-F design for this initiative is set to create new milestones in providing lightweight, high-performing wheel solutions. This shall meet the evolving demands in the automobile sector with a hike in efficiency, safety and performance, making it OEM-ready innovation.
With the collaboration at focus, these firms aim to accelerate the development and industrialisation of carbon-hybrid wheel solutions for motorcycle and automotive applications. BORBET will contribute its OEM expertise and large-scale production capabilities in the aluminium wheel segment.
Burkhard Plett, the CEO of BORBET, highlights, "The combination of BORBET’s OEM capabilities with DYMAG’s pioneering technology is a key driver for redefining high-performance wheels for automakers globally."
Apart from these, DYMAG, working in patented carbon wheel technology, will bring its engineering expertise. On the other hand, AIM will be providing advanced production infrastructure in scalable composite manufacturing.
Executive Chair of DYMAG, Christopher Shelley, stated, "The opportunity to bring DYMAG’s carbon technology into the rapidly growing OEM market."
By leveraging global supply chains, manufacturing networks and complementary technical expertise, the firms aim to deliver next-generation lightweight wheels with improved stiffness and durability while maintaining a focus on sustainability.
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