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Metal Replacement: When Plastics Outperform Metals
Discover how modern engineering polymers can cut weight, cost, and CO₂ while maintaining performance in metal-to-plastic conversions.
Live date & timeWednesday, 18 February 2026 at 13:00 CET
Duration1 hour (Europe/Copenhagen)
What you will learn
- Decision framework for when plastic can replace metal (and when it cannot).
- Material and filler guidance for metal-like properties without over-engineering.
- Case patterns achieving 20–60% weight reduction and cost savings.
- A checklist to evaluate your own components for feasibility.
- Teams registration includes confirmation, calendar invite, and reminders.
Agenda
Welcome & agenda
5 minutes
Why metal replacement is accelerating
10 minutes
Advantages & limitations of polymers
15 minutes
Materials, fillers, and performance tuning
15 minutes
Real-world case examples (EV, automotive, medical, electronics)
10 minutes
Q&A + next steps
5 minutes
Who should attend
- Mechanical and product engineers
- R&D and innovation teams
- Technical purchasing managers
- Sustainability and lifecycle engineers
- Teams evaluating aluminum, steel, brass, or die-cast parts
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