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The UK government is preparing to embark on the construction of one of the most ambitious rail infrastructure projects in living memory, with the delivery of the High Speed 2 (HS2) network, linking London with the Midlands and later to the north of England.

The importance of light-weighting is well known across a wide variety of design and assembly applications, including transportation, industrial processes, even wheelchairs. The benefits are indisputable: reduced energy consumption, environmental considerations, more flexible product design, better performance and potentially reduced end-user costs.

Brexit has become a very real issue for the UK and Europe in recent years and it represents not only a shift in the political ties of a continent but also a change in the economic landscape that will impact every industry and sector in the years ahead.

Emissions reduction is one of the most pressing concerns for commercial vehicle manufacturers - and indeed the wider vehicle industry in the UK as a whole.

Lightweighting is one of the hottest topics in automotive design, and it seems that governments and manufacturers alike are keen to learn from the best

There are plentiful parallels between design engineering in competitive cycling and in the automotive industry.

Discover what lightweighting involves and the benefits it comes with.

Take a look at our infographic to find out what an adhesive is.

Take a look at our infographic to see the benefits of using 3M adhesives.

There are plentiful parallels between design engineering in competitive cycling and in the automotive industry.

Take a look at out infographic displaying the innovative bonding solutions for the truck and trailer industry.