WHO SHOULD ATTEND
FROM OEMS
Meet Strategic VP‘s Of Engineering, Heads Of Materials & Joining Design
Strategic VPs Of Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Design Engineering
- Advanced Materials
- Lightweight Materials
- Sustainability
- Lightweight Manufacturing
Heads Of Materials For Body
- Body In White
- Crash And Safety Structures
- Chassis
- Non-Structural Components
- Composites Development
- Metals
Materials Engineers For BEV
- Electric Vehicle Engineering
- Advanced Materials
- Battery Enclosure Design
- Advanced Materials Scientist
- Principal Engineer
- Sustainable Materials
Joining & Manufacturing
- Joining Technologies
- Welding & Bonding
- Advanced Joining
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Lightweight Manufacturing
- Joining Engineer
Tier 1 – 3 Suppliers
Network With Strategic Decision Makers & Technical Specialists Including:
CEOs & Strategic
- Leadership & Finance
- Co2 Reduction
- Business Development
- Supply Chain
- Sustainability
- Strategic Accounts
Heads Of Technology
- Product Development
- Technology Lead
- Materials Engineering
- Design Engineering
- Testing Engineering
- Innovation
Sustainability
- Environmental Engineering
- Circular Economy
- LCA & Co2 reduction
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Environmental Compliance
- Energy
Customer & Supply Chain
- Production planner
- Logistics Heads
- CRM
- Customer Accounts
- Supply Chain Relationships
- Manufacturing Engineer
Promoting Collaboration With Companies Across The Supply Chain including:
Body Structure & BEV Components
- Lightweight Body Structures
- Assembly Solutions
- Chassis Technology
- Suspension Systems
- Crash Safety Systems
- Battery Technology & Enclosures
- Exterior Body Modules
- Exterior Trim
- Exterior Trim
- Body Panels
Materials
- Steel & Aluminium Sheet
- Magnesium
- Composites
- Eco Materials
- Coatings
- Speciality Materials
- Thermoplastics
- High Performance Plastics
- Bumpers
Joining & Bonding Solutions
- Adhesive
- Fastener
- Welding Equipment
- Brazing And Soldering
- Rivet And Screw
- Laser Welding
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Friction Stir Welding
- Metal Bonding Adhesive
Battery Enclosure Specific
- Battery Pack Manufacturers
- Plastic Injection Molders
- Metal Stampers
- Extrusion Companies
- Foam
- Sealing
- Thermal Management
- Sealants In Battery Assembly
- Electrical Connector
Simulation & Modelling
- CAE Software
- Finite Element Analysis
- Materials Testing And Characterization Labs
- Materials Informatics Software Providers
- Acoustic Modeling And Simulation
- Machine Learning And Ai Software Providers
- Topology Optimization Software Providers
- Augmented Reality (Ar) And Virtual Reality (Vr)
- Digital Twin Software Providers
Agenda
DAY 1 – 22 August 2023 Body In White & Safety Critical Components |
Latest Developments In Sustainable, Lightweight Materials That Are Cost Effective & Scalable For Mass Production While Delivering Optimal Performance & Aesthetics
09:00 Chair’s Opening Remarks
Ilya Sibikin Vice President - Composite Robofacturing Arrival
KEYNOTE PERSPECTIVE – A SHOWCASE FOR INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
SCOPING OUT THE POTENTIAL COST SAVINGS, SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS & REDUCED ASSEMBLY COMPLEXITY
09:10 ADVANCED MODELLING COMPOSITE MATERIAL PROPERTIES Accelerating The Development And Adoption Of Advanced Modelling Tools And Techniques To Simulate The Performance Of Composite Materials In A Full Vehicle Context
Accurate modeling of composite materials at an early stage of vehicle development is crucial for building confidence in their appropriateness for both structural and non-structural applications.
- Implementing modelling techniques to accurately capture advanced composite properties, especially in dynamic loading scenarios
- Simulating the performance of the materials in a full vehicle context
- Advanced software tools and techniques for modeling composite materials, such as finite element analysis, optimization, and virtual testing
- Integrating composite material models with other vehicle components and systems
- Understanding the manufacturing process and its effect on material properties is essential for modeling and simulation
- Comparing simulation results with physical testing data
Nir Kahn, Director of Design, Plasan
09:40 Questions & Discussion
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS AND CARBON FOOTPRINT REDUCTION |
Optimizing Material Lifecycle Carbon Footprint Analysis and Emission Reduction Techniques
PANEL – MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF DIFFERENT MATERIALS
09:50 Life Cycle Analysis For Sustainable Architecture Design, Eco-Material Selection & Recycling
09:50 Reinventing the Industry: Alcoa’s Sustainable Aluminum Products
Svetlana Yelchaninova, Director Commercial Sustainability, Alcoa
10:10 Questions & Discussion
10:20 Life Cycle Assessment Of Advanced Magnesium Alloys
Neeshel Dullabh Lead Chassis Integration Engineer Ford Motor Company
10:30 Questions & Discussion
10:40 – 11:20 Networking In The Exhibition Showcase Area
11:20 CONSIDERING RECYCLING AND END OF LIFE AT THE DESIGN STAGE Best Practices On Choosing Materials That Are Easily Recyclable & Creating Designs That Allow For Easy Disassembly & Separation Of Components At The End Of Life
- Conducting a lifecycle analysis to assess the environmental and financial impact of the product’s entire lifecycle, including raw material extraction, production, use, and end-of-life stages
- Considering the availability and cost of recycling processes for each material and prioritizing those with established recycling infrastructure
- The benefits of using modular designs with, for example, standardized fasteners, and reversible joining methods
- Understanding how incompatible materials can increase the cost and complexity of recycling processes or reduce the quality of recycled materials
Manoj Garg Deputy General Manager Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited
11:50 Questions & Discussion
12:00 POTENTIAL USE OF ALUMINIUM Less Is More For Future Lightweight Sustainable Automotive Transport Solutions.
- Vehicles are getting heavier & BEVs only add to this weight problem.
- Heavier vehicles require more material to produce & more energy to move.
- Many of these modern vehicle bodies are mixed material adding complexity to forming & joining, as well as repair & EOL recycling.
- The answer is to use less material, make things lighter & use fewer material grades for more efficient sustainable vehicle bodies.
- Alumobility will present case studies to demonstrate how aluminium vehicle bodies can reduce weight, part & joint count & complexity whilst delivering the same or better performance attributes.
Mark White Technical Director Alumobility
12:30 Questions & Discussion
12:40 – 13:40 Networking Lunch
Evaluating The Key Commercial Considerations For Using Alternative Metals Sustainable & Feasible For Mass Production Understand which materials could be used, where, and what the cost will be |
PANEL – COST REDUCTION STRATEGIES, SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS, AND PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY
13:40 MATERIAL CHOICES Automotive Industry Strategy On Lightweight , Sustainable Materials
Shripadraj Ponkshe General Manager Materials Engineering Tata Motors
14:10 Questions & Discussion
14:20 MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION Characterization of Advanced High-strength Steels using Digital Image Correlation​
Dr. Vesna Savic, Senior Materials Engineer, General Motors
14:50 Questions & Discussion
15:00 – 15:30 Afternoon Refreshment Break & Networking
COST-EFFECTIVE APPLICATION OF SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITES
15:30 Optimal Application & Use Of Sustainable Composites In Vehicle Body Structures Considering Cost Benefits & Production Efficiency
Application of advanced composites for …
… Lightweighting? Design Flexibility? Cost Savings? Regulatory Compliance?
15:30 MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITES Innovating Manufacturing Processes To Scale Up The Production Of Sustainable Composites To Lead To Increased Production Efficiency And Lower Costs
- Managing the unique properties of sustainable materials, such as moisture sensitivity, to manage challenges during manufacturing
- Examining potential solutions, including controlled storage environments, proper material conditioning, and optimized handling techniques
- Manufacturing process optimization
- Material and process standardization
- Integrating automation and digital technologies into the manufacturing process to improve production efficiency, consistency, and quality
Ilya Sibikin, Vice President - Composite Robofacturing, Arrival
16:10 Questions & Discussion
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION GROUPS
16:20 Evaluating The Key Considerations For Materials Selection and Usage -
What is Sustainable and Commercially Feasible For Mass Production?
- Weight Reduction
- Cost Considerations
- Manufacturability
- Supply Chain Stability
- Regulatory Compliance
- Recyclability and Sustainability
- Consumer Expectations
- Material Innovation
16:50 Group Feedback and Questions
17:10 Chair’s Closing Remarks
17:20 Networking Drinks Reception