California Metals and STILFOLD in strategic alliance to Transform the Future of Mobility

At the core of the initiative is a strategic collaboration to radically improve the way raw materials are sourced and used. Since up to 70% of a product’s total CO₂ emissions are embedded in the materials themselves, optimizing supply chains and minimizing material usage and waste are critical levers for decarbonizing manufacturing. By aligning early-stage design with low-impact materials and data-driven production, STILFOLD and California Metals aim to set a new benchmark for clean, circular industrial ecosystems.

The collaboration fuses sustainable materials sourcing and digital manufacturing into a seamless, end-to-end ecosystem—from raw metal to recyclable mobility solutions. At the heart of the project is a powerful Digital Twin platform, designed to cut emissions, eliminate waste, and turn design for sustainability into a regenerative force.

“Every fold and the material it saves is a step toward a cleaner planet,” says Jonas Nyvang, CEO of STILFOLD. “This is not just about building parts—it’s about reshaping the industry itself.”

The initiative launches with a fully integrated lifecycle prototype, where smart data meets sustainable steel. Together, the two companies are laying the foundation for a new category of circular manufacturing—modular, scalable, and ready for global deployment.

From Stockholm to California, the message is clear: the future is lighter, cleaner, and folded by design.

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