Sustainable mobility is dependent on innovative solutions for the environmentally-friendly, safe and efficient production of automobiles. The AIT develops special design techniques which takes account of the characteristics of light metal alloys. The methods developed by the Department allow safety-critical components and structures for alternative vehicle concepts to be realised as multi-material structures both virtually and as concept demonstrators.

The optimum performance of the materials and the exploitation of the maximum potential of lightweight vehicle construction are equally as important. Economic aspects as well as the potential for close-to-production manufacture are also hugely important. Partnerships with companies in the aviation and automotive industries and with scientific partners allow the Mobility Department to take a holistic approach to realising these goals.