Stilfold x California Metals Sustainable Mobility
The project’s idea is to create a Digital Twin pilot that tracks the lifecycle of a sustainable mobility device —from raw material sourcing to customer. It delivers a Digital twin integrating California Metals’ sustainable material databases with STILFOLD’s innovative production technology. The expected results of the project are to deliver a CO₂-cutting prototype demonstrated in a Digital Twin.
California Metals, a leader in sustainable metal technologies, and STILFOLD, the Swedish design and technology company behind industrial origami manufacturing, are entering a joint venture to reshape how we create the mobility solutions of tomorrow.
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.
“This partnership is a catalyst for the future of clean manufacturing. By uniting California Metals’ expertise in sustainable metallurgy with STILFOLD’s pioneering folding technology, we’re paving a smarter, cleaner way forward—one fold at a time.”
— Michael Resl, CEO of California Metals.
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. This is not just about building parts—it’s about reshaping the industry itself.”
says Jonas Nyvang, CEO of STILFOLD.
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.
Project outcomes and future development
By the end of the project, the team will have delivered a validated electric vehicle prototype, a functional Digital Twin, and a complete lifecycle assessment. These results lay the groundwork for sustainable production of urban EVs and next-generation mobility solutions.
The project is designed with scalability in mind—paving the way for larger, multi-application initiatives within the next three years, targeting both the urban mobility and electric vehicle markets.
Post-project, both partners will integrate the results into their broader operations and continue to collaborate on future innovation.
Project manager: Jonas Nyvang, CEO, Stilfold
Parties: STILFOLD and California Metals
Period: 2025
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