At the end of 2019, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal to take action to avert the threat of climate change and environmental degradation, while providing a growth strategy for the transition to a modern, resource-efficient economy.

The current crisis, according to COVID 19, is also leading to a rethinking of supply chains and supply far beyond food.
Both aspects speak for smart lightweight construction, especially with renewable raw materials. They increase efficiency and improve sustainability for a wide range of applications.
Lightweight construction in all applications is a necessary aspect to save resources. In addition to the primary resources in production, it enables savings in operation due to lower weight, especially in constructions that are moved in some way. The use of renewable raw materials, especially as reinforcing fibres, enables the use of regional raw materials and regional production. The use of sensor technology enables an interface to the digital world and also contributes to further resource savings, as materials can be optimally utilised.
The independent EFRE application Smarter Lightweight Construction 4.1 builds on these key points and the results already achieved, and represents a significant new step in the work and cooperation.