Jute-Light
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Juteborg AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 498 700 |
| Project duration | July 2015 - March 2016 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme SIP LIGHTer |
Purpose and goal
The project´s goal was to develop and analyse sustainable lightweight materials based upon jute composites applied to Automotive industry.
Results and expected effects
JuteLight project has resulted in great progress for Juteborg AB. The project has, on a scientific basis, verified the natural fiber of jutes great potential of fiber reinforcement in various types of composites for the automotive industry.
Approach and implementation
Juteborg AB was the initiator and project manager and responsible for relations with the parties in Bangladesh. Volvo Cars has been responisble for specifying the customer requirements and the economical analysis. The Engineering School of Borås and SwereaSICOMP has conducted the research. Swerea SICOMP has also written the final report regarding the detailed research results.