Global demand for lightweight structures is growing exponentially.

Led by the transport sector, investment opportunities for lightweight materials is worth a potential £32.2 billion over the next four years, with the global market projected to expand to £138 billion by 2021.

1. A range of materials

   The UK lightweight structures industry includes light alloys, graphene, 2D materials, technical textiles, materials for demanding environments and coatings

2. A variety of sectors

   These materials have huge potential in sectors, such as transport, including aerospace (worth £18.6 billion by 2022), automotive (worth £13.1 billion by 2022) and rail (worth £591 million by 2021)