In mid- May, the German aerospace research agency DLR (similar to NASA in the USA) opened a brand new, state of the art composites lightweighting R&D facility. The ZLP (Center for Lightweight Production Technology) is located in Augsburg, joining other ZLP facilities in parts of the country. This editor was invited to the opening, which took place over two days. The first for was ceremonial, the second focused the new facility's technical capabilities. This report is about the latter. The day comprised guided lab and research tours, equipment demos, along with a steady stream of technical lectures and presentations. The accompanying photographs (courtesy of the DLR) reflect a rare opportunity to look into the "inner sanctum" of one of the world's newest and most advanced composites lightweighting centers.
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