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