Tocco Reports: Lightweight Materials 2025

Designing with Less & Engineering of Efficiency


Across industries—from aerospace to architecture—weight has become the ultimate enemy of performance, and the pursuit of ultra-light materials is the battleground. From Elon Musk’s quip, “The best part is no part,” to the growing obsession with light weighting in design, it’s clear that shedding bulk has become a strategic imperative. In this era, the mission is clear: do more with less.

In this report, the Tocco team explores the cutting edge of lightweight materials—from carbon fibre composites and aluminium alloys to bio-based composites and nano-materials—that are driving performance, efficiency, and innovation.