The Forum is dedicated specifically to cutting-edge practices and approaches towards lightweight material solutions, their cost offsetting and recycling simultaneously revealing the best solutions for lightweight materials from both technological and economical perspectives.
- Gain comprehensive guidance on the principles for lightweight design at Volvo Cars Corporation (VCC) including comparison of metals for mix-material lightweight solutions
- Receive a full update on the newest technologies in composite sandwich construction?
- Receive a full review of Intelligent lightweight design – mixing materials to obtain an optimised vehicle solution
- Develop applicable OEM strategies for lightweight materials
- Achieve clarification on reuse and recycling of fibre reinforced materials
- Receive an advanced discussion on best practices for potential lightweight opportunities within today’s cars
- Receive a full summary of holistic approaches to assist in offsetting the cost of lightweight materials
- Overcome challenges and create opportunities by establishing innovative lead times and cost efficient tools and dies for lightweight autobody components
- Overcome the varied challenges of mechanical joining of composites in high volume production
- Reap the benefits of carbon fiber reinforced plastics
- Understand the key driving factors for next-generation automotive composites
- Benefit from the latest developments in materials & applications for Auto thermoplastics composites
Representatives Invited:
- Vice Presidents
- Directors
- Heads
- Managers
- Researchers
- Team-leaders
- Engineers
Areas of responsibility:
- Technology, Innovation, Research & Development
- Auto Components and Mechanisms
- Lightweight Materials – HSLA, composites, carbon fiber
- Lightweight Vehicles/Automotive
- Technical Engineering & Design
- Business Development
- Body Warren
- Quality
Forum Topics:
- Intelligent Lightweight Design – Mixing Materials to obtain an Optimised Vehicle Solution: Professor Nick Warrior, University of Nottingham
- Recycling and Reuse of Composite Materials – Transferring Solutions from Aviation to Automotive: Tassilo Witte, Composite Technology Center GmbH
- The Energy Efficiency of Different CFRP-Process Chains and the Resulting Environmental Impact: Andrea Hohmann, Fraunhofer Institute
- Innovative Lead Time and Cost Efficient Tools and Dies for Lightweight Autobody Component: Professor and Dr Nader Asnafi, VA Automotive AB
- Weight Impacts of Energy Saving Powertrain Components / a Multi-Dimensional Optimization: Dr Anton Mayer, Magna
Sponsor/exhibitor contact
Matyas Ostriz
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