For the research autoclave to be transported to the DLR Center for Lightweight Production Technology (Zentrum für Leichtbauproduktionstechnologie; ZLP), the A26 autobahn was closed to all traffic so that the special transporter could be driven. The autoclave will be used to manufacture large aircraft components such as fuselage sections, wings and control surfaces. Autoclave's length was 27 meteres, diameter 6,5 m, and mass of 165 tonnes.