OEMs are putting a lot of effort into lowering vehicle weight while maintaining passenger safety in order to become more cost-effective. In the years to come, there will likely be a rise in the demand for lightweight electric vehicles, which would likely propel the market for aluminum foam. The building sector has seen remarkable changes in recent years and is continuously changing as a result of the increase in urbanization. Aluminum foam is now being used more frequently in infrastructure development as a result of the building industry's quick development and rising consumption of technologically superior materials.

By adding a gas, such as nitrogen or argon, to molten aluminum, aluminum foam can be produced. Small bubbles are formed in the foam as a result of the gas' reaction with the metal. By adjusting the gas pressure, flow velocity, and molten aluminum temperature, one can regulate the size and dispersion of the bubbles. Depending on the need, the foam can then be cast into a variety of shapes and sizes. The high strength-to-weight ratio of aluminum foam, which makes it a perfect material for aerospace and automotive applications, is one of its important characteristics. The foam is also vibration and impact resistant, making it appropriate for usage in high-impact applications like the building of crash barriers and other safety equipment.
Additionally, the foam's porous nature allows it to efficiently absorb sound waves, which makes it suitable for noise reduction in a variety of applications. This makes aluminum foam useful for reducing noise pollution and enhancing acoustic comfort during building construction. A valuable material for use in impact protection applications, such as in the automotive and aerospace sectors, aluminum foam also demonstrates strong impact resistance and may absorb energy from impacts. In the case of an impact, this can lessen the chance of component damage and increase passenger safety.
Aluminum foams are frequently employed in applications for energy and sound absorption. Numerous characteristics exist in them, including high stiffness, low specific weight, high compression strength, high porosity, and low heat conductivity. Aluminum foams' cellular structure is influenced by the production process, which also affects the foam's characteristics. In many different applications, including heat exchangers, anti-intrusion bars, sound absorbers, and energy absorbers, aluminum foams are frequently employed. When they are distorted, they can withstand a significant amount of mechanical energy. They are therefore a suitable material for energy absorbers. Additionally, aluminum foams are more resistant to collapsing than polymer-based foams. metal foams often have a dampening capability 5–10 times greater than the metal from which they are formed. Aluminum used to make nonflammable foams continues to be nonflammable even after processing.
Market experts for aluminum foam are continually expanding their understanding of how morphology and structure interact. Cutting and gluing aluminum foams are complicated by their cellular structure. In aluminum foams that have been glued together, the glued joints end up being stronger than the rest of the foam. As a result, there is a difference in electrical and thermal conductivity as well as a distinct rate of thermal expansion and low thermal stability at high temperatures. Additionally, welding foam made of aluminum presents technological challenges. This is due to the aluminum foam's varied pore sizes and non-uniform fusing of its thin-walled skeletal structure. It's challenging to solder due to the uneven form of its pores. The properties of aluminum foam, including its low melting point, significant shrinkage, high thermal conductivity, and expansion, make the soldering process more challenging.
Aluminum foam is the perfect material to utilize in energy absorption applications since it is lightweight, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, and excels at absorbing energy. Thus, the primary factor propelling the global market is the growth in demand for aluminum foam in applications that require energy absorption. Additionally, aluminum foam is mostly used in the automotive sector, where it lessens the power of collisions and protects the lives of passengers by absorbing impact energy. Additionally, it is utilized in the defense sector to create armor systems that defend against ballistic strikes, as well as in the building sector for seismic protection. Additionally, it is utilized in vehicle armor systems to shield military vehicles from dangers like explosions from landmines. As a result, the global market is expanding due to an increase in the uses of aluminum foam across numerous industries.
Report Coverage
Global Aluminum Foam research report categorizes the market for global based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. Global Aluminum Foam report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global market. Recent market developments and Aluminum Foam competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key Aluminum Foam market players and analyses their core competencies in each global market sub-segments.
REPORT ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
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Study Period | 2017-2030 |
Base Year | 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2022-2030 |
Historical Period | 2017-2021 |
Unit | Value (USD Billion) |
Key Companies Profiled | ERG Aerospace Corporation (US), CYMAT Technologies Ltd. (Canada), Alantum (South Korea), Liaoning Rontec Advanced Material Technology Co., Ltd. (China), Shanxi Putai Aluminum Foam Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (China), Mayser GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Aluminum King Co., Ltd (China), Pohltec Metalfoam GmbH (Germany), AMERICAN ELEMENTS, FOAMTECH GLOBAL, Xiamen TJ Metal Material Co., Ltd., Xiamen Tmax Battery Equipments Limited., NANOCHEMAZONE, BEIHAI Composite Materials Co., Ltd., Havel Metal Foam. |
Segments Covered | • By Product |
Customization Scope | Free report customization (equivalent to up to 3 analyst working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope |
Key Points Covered in the Report
- Market Revenue of Aluminum Foam Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Market Forecast for Aluminum Foam Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Regional Market Share and Revenue from 2021 to 2030.
- Country Market share within region from 2021 to 2030.
- Key Type and Application Revenue and forecast.
- Company Market Share Analysis, Aluminum Foam competitive scenario, ranking, and detailed company
profiles. - Market driver, restraints, and detailed COVID-19 impact on Aluminum Foam
Market
Competitive Environment:
The research provides an accurate study of the major organisations and companies operating in the global Aluminum Foam market, along with a comparative evaluation based on their product portfolios, corporate summaries, geographic reach, business plans, Aluminum Foam market shares in specific segments, and SWOT analyses. A detailed analysis of the firms' recent news and developments, such as product development, inventions, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and other activities, is also included in the study. This makes it possible to assess the level of market competition as a whole.
List of Major Market Participants
ERG Aerospace Corporation (US), CYMAT Technologies Ltd. (Canada), Alantum (South Korea), Liaoning Rontec Advanced Material Technology Co., Ltd. (China), Shanxi Putai Aluminum Foam Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (China), Mayser GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Aluminum King Co., Ltd (China), Pohltec Metalfoam GmbH (Germany), AMERICAN ELEMENTS, FOAMTECH GLOBAL, Xiamen TJ Metal Material Co., Ltd., Xiamen Tmax Battery Equipments Limited., NANOCHEMAZONE, BEIHAI Composite Materials Co., Ltd., Havel Metal Foam.
Primary Target Market
- Market Players of Aluminum Foam
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting And Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Third-party knowledge providers
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Market Segment:
This study forecasts global, regional, and country revenue from 2019 to 2030. INFINITIVE DATA EXPERT has segmented the global Aluminum Foam market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Aluminum Foam Market, By Type
Open cell
Closed cell
Global Aluminum Foam market, By Application
Energy Absorber
Heat Exchanger
Filtration
Sound Insulation
Others
Global Aluminum Foam Market, By End User
Aerospace and Defense
Automotive
Building and Construction
Others
Global Aluminum Foam market, Regional Analysis
- Europe: Germany, Uk, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe
- The Asia Pacific: China,Japan,India,South Korea,Australia,Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America: Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa
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