global automotive lightweight materials detroit 2014

THE WORLD LEADING OEM LED AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS CONFERENCE

LATEST MANUFACTURING CASE STUDIES INCLUDE:

August 20-21, 2014 | Detroit | Michigan | USA

Expert Insights From 20+ North American Vehicle OEMs, Tier 1s and Material Suppliers:

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• MASS PRODUCTION FOCUS: This year the event’s focus will shift to spotlighting the technologies that are being successfully applied at high volume to help develop cost-effective mass-produced lightweight vehicles

• ALUMINUM & MIXED MATERIAL JOINING: Providing an analysis of the latest joining techniques that are having the most success in reducing cost and weight for both aluminum and mixed material lightweight vehicles, including: Resistance Spot Welding, Laser Welding, Adhesives, Self-Piercing Rivets

• MATERIAL SELECTION & OPTIMIZATION: Leading OEMs and raw material suppliers will provide a material-by-material breakdown of which materials are proving the optimal solution for which automotive applications, focusing on: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber & Other Emerging Composites, High Strength Steel, Magnesium, Mixed Material Solutions

• CORROSION PREVENTION: Explaining how the latest coatings and surface treatments are being used to mitigate the risk of corrosion when dissimilar materials come into contact in mixed material vehicles

• VEHICLE REPAIR & CRASH PERFORMANCE: Drawing on practical experience from the latest wave of mass-produced lightweight vehicles, OEMs will explain the optimal strategies for detecting, diagnosing and repairing damage to lightweight vehicles at minimum expenditure to reduce insurance costs for customers

• CASTING: Explaining how the latest advances in high-pressure die casting are delivering increased weight reductions and reduced cost to lightweight vehicle manufacturing

Delivering The Latest Technical Advances InMaterial Selection & Mixed-Material Joining To Determine The

Materials & Manufacturing Techniques ThatAre Having The Biggest Impact OnReducing The Cost OfMass Produced Lightweight Vehicles

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2014 Partners:

David Malik Director of Advanced Vehicle Development & Global BOM Leader of Lower Structures General Motors

Umesh Gandhi Advanced Research Scientist Toyota Research Institute of North Americar

Saeil Jeon Technical Lead -Materials for Advanced Tech-nology & Research (AT&R) Volvo Group Trucks Technology

Ron Krupitzer Vice President Automotive Applications Steel Market Development Institute

Stephen Logan Senior Engineering Specialist Chrysler

Dr Paul Krajewski Global Greenhouse Gas Mass Strategist General Motors

Dr Hesham Ezzat GM Technical Fellow-Body General Motors

Craig Renneker Chief Engineer-Component & Pre-Program, Transmission & Driveline Engineering Ford

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• OVER 1500 ATTENDEES: Since launch, the GALM series has doubled in size hosting over 1500 automotive professional attendees so far from over 50 of the world’s leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in automotive lightweighting

• OEM LED: With an OEM-led agenda and more OEM speakers than any other lightweighting forum, the GALM series is globally renowned for being the key lightweighting conference for automotive manufacturers

• PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS: Every session on the agenda for this conference has been designed not simply to assess the challenges and problems, but primarily to deliver practical, applicable takeaway solutions based on successful and not so successful case studies from pioneering OEMs who are at the front line of automotive lightweighting

• MATERIAL SUPPLIERS PANEL: With the reliability and availability of material supply being a critical driver in lighweighting roll-out, we will be hosting a dedicated material suppliers section including a panel addressing global availability and revealing supplier plans for supporting the increased demand of automotive lightweight materials

• EXTENDED PANEL DISCUSSIONS: With idea generation, technical debate and strategic discussion being key to scaling up the manufacture of lightweight vehicles, there will be extended discussions and Q&A sessions throughout, in addition to the 20 case study presentations

• NETWORKING: Enjoy 8 hours of exclusive networking opportunities between the presentations and discussions, including a networking drinks reception at the end of day 1; the perfect setting to discuss ideas and progress with colleagues, peers, new acquaintances and potentially, new partners

What Makes Global Automotive Lightweight Materials The Industry Leading Event?

APPLYING ADVANCES IN LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS TO MULTI-MATERIAL MASS PRODUCED VEHICLESAs OEM’s seek to develop vehicle lightweighting strategies that will allow them to cost-effectively meet fuel economy targets, they are increasingly shifting their focus to incorporating mixed-material solutions at mass produced scales. With proven success in luxury low volume production lines such as the BMW i-series, McLaren P1 and the Lamborghini Aventador, the industry now needs to accelerate the development of high volume lightweight vehicles. The highly anticipated Ford F150 heralds the integration of lightweighting technologies into the vehicle, with the highest volume of sales in North America for the last 36 years and is representative of an overall industry trend towards mass produced lightweight vehicles.However, applying lightweight materials to mass produced vehicles comes with a fresh set of challenges. OEM’s need to select the optimal combination of materials including aluminum, high-strength steel, composites

and magnesium, source them in the volumes and

specifications required for high volume production

and then determine the optimal joining and

casting techniques for mixed material

manufacturing at scale.

To address these challenges, the USA’s leading

vehicle OEM’s will be gathering in Detroit for the

3rd Annual Global Automotive Lightweight

Materials Initiative, to the share the latest

advances in materials and manufacturing techniques

that are having the biggest impact on reducing the

cost of mass produced lightweight vehicles.

Reflecting the growing trends in the industry,

this year’s event will have a brand new focus

on technical advances in lightweighting that are

proving cost-effective on mass produced scales,

advances in mixed material joining techniques

and optimal material selection for high volume

applications.

In an entirely revamped agenda for 2014, 20+ OEM & TIER 1 SESSIONS will include for the very

first time:

Resistance Spot Welding Case Study:Determining how to optimize the process of resistance spot welding for joining aluminum in mass

produced lightweight vehicles

Laser Welding Case Study:Examining how laser welding could be used to drive down the timescales of joining aluminum structures

for lightweight vehicles

Aluminum Vehicle Repair:Exploring OEM strategies for overcoming damage to aluminum structures in high volume production

lines to minimize life cycle cost of lightweight vehicles

CRASH PERFORMANCE: CARBON FIBERDetailing The Latest Strategies For Improving The Crash Performance Of Carbon Fiber Structures Whilst

Minimizing Impact On Development Costs

Aluminum and Magnesium Corrosion Case Study:Understanding how to mitigate galvanic corrosion of aluminum and magnesium when coming into

contact with steel to ensure long-term durability

High Pressure Die Casting Case Study:Exploring best practice usage of high-pressure die casting for aluminum and magnesium to optimize the

casting process for structural components

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2014?

Day 1Wednesday August 20, 2014

OVERALL LIGHTWEIGHTING STRATEGIES FOR MASS PRODUCED VEHICLESEXPLAINING WHICH TECHNICAL ADVANCES IN LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS & MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES ARE HAVING THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON REDUCING THE COST OF MASS PRODUCTION8.50 Chair’s opening Remarks

Robert Blanchard, Senior Manager, Nissan Technical CenterKEYNOTE 1: OVERALL LIGHTWEIGHTING STRATEGY

9.00 Examining How OEMs Are Balancing Cost, Environmental Impact & Vehicle Performance To Deliver The Optimal Overall Lightweighting Strategy To Meet CAFE Targets• Providing a cradle to grave analysis of where cost

savings can be made right from the raw materials, through the design and manufacturing to the final recycling of the vehicle

• Evaluating what combination of aluminum, high strength steel, composites and magnesium can deliver the optimal lightweighting solution

• Determining what locations in the vehicle are proving the optimal target for weight reductions

• Understanding how OEMs have developed a material selection strategy to find the right material for the right lightweight application

David Malik, Director of Advanced Vehicle Development & Global BOM Leader of Lower Structures, General Motors9.30 Question & Answer Session

KEYNOTE 2: MASS PRODUCTION CASE STUDY

9.40 Understanding Which Innovations Are Proving Most Important In Achieving Cost-Effective Weight Reductions At Mass Produced Scales• Explaining how the implementation of major body

panels was achieved at high volume• Examining the key joining challenges that were unique

to mass production and how they were overcome• Evaluating how much premium materials are required

for high volume production of lightweight vehicles and if supply will be sufficient to meet demand

• Identifying what changes needed to be made to the assembly plant to optimize it for high volume production of lightweight vehicles

Paul Krajewski, Global Greenhouse Gas Mass Strategist, General Motors10.10 Question & Answer Session10.20 Morning Refreshments In The Exhibition Showcase Area

ALUMINUM & MIXED MATERIAL JOINING TECHNIQUESBREAKING DOWN THE ADVANCES IN WELDING,

ADHESIVES & RIVETING THAT ARE DELIVERING THE FASTEST & MOST COST-EFFECTIVE JOINING SOLUTIONS

FOR BOTH ALUMINUM AND MIXED MATERIALS

MIXED MATERIAL JOINING: TECHNIQUE COMPARISON

10.50 Evaluating Different Joining Techniques To Determine Which Can Deliver The Most Cost-And Time-Effective Solution For Mixed Material Joining For Lightweight Vehicles• Evaluating the optimal joining techniques for when

you have steel, aluminum and carbon fiber in the same car

• Determining what can be done at the level of joining to prevent corrosion when dissimilar materials come into contact

• Determining which joining techniques offer the optimal time-and cost-efficiencies for mixed material applications

• Overcoming the key challenges of optimizing mixed material joining techniques at mass produced scales

Craig Cowan, President, RB&W11.20 Question & Answer Session

RESISTANCE SPOT WELDING

11.30 Determining How To Optimize The Process Of Resistance Spot Welding For Joining Aluminum In Mass Produced Lightweight Vehicles• Assessing strategies for reducing the power

requirements for resistance spot welding of aluminum to improve energy efficiency

• Understanding how to overcome the high levels of resistance caused by aluminum oxide layers to adapt resistance spot welding to aluminum

• Analyzing how to predict the joint strengths that a spot weld will achieve to ensure sufficient joint integrity for mass production

• Breaking down advances in using spot welding for high strength steel and mixed material applications

12.00 Question & Answer Session

LASER WELDING

12.10 Examining How Laser Welding Could Be Used To Drive Down The Timescales Of Joining Aluminum Structures For Lightweight Vehicles• Quantifying the time savings that can be achieved

using laser welding compared with spot welding to determine overall impact on cycle times

• Evaluating the applicability of laser joining for aluminum structures to mass produced lightweight vehicles

• Determining what level of joint integrity can be achieved by laser welding and whether this is sufficient for high volume application

• Analyzing the extent to which modifying facilities to be capable of laser welding adds cost to the process and what can be done to mitigate this

• Identifying the optimal surface coatings to apply to alloys when using laser welding

12.40 Question & Answer Session12.50 Networking Lunch In The Exhibition Showcase Area

ADHESIVES

1.50 Evaluating What Can Be Done To Improve Time-Efficiency And Ensure The Long Term Durability Of Adhesively Bonded Aluminum To Steel Joints• Examining opportunities for simplifying the process of

using adhesives by minimizing or eliminating the need for fixturing

• Identifying solutions for expediting the time taken to cure adhesives to move towards timescales more comparable with spot welding

• Specifying what kind of surface treatments can optimize the long term performance of adhesives to stop them degrading over time

• Understanding how adhesives can be used to add additional thickness and act as an anti-corrosion barrier in mixed material joining

• Determining how to gain usable information on durability and fatigue through accurate characterization of adhesives

• Weighing up the pros and cons of using one part or two part adhesives in terms of cost and speed

• Understanding how to improve the sealing properties of adhesives to avoid the need to apply selastics afterward

Gregg Peterson, Senior Technology Specialist, Lotus Engineering2.20 Question & Answer Session

SELF-PIERCING RIVETS

3.30 Breaking Down Advances In The Use Of Self-Piercing Rivets To Join Aluminum To High Strength Steels At Minimum Cost• Explaining progress being made in reducing the cycle

times of riveting for mixed materials• Understanding what steps can be taken during the

process of self-piercing riveting to mitigate the risk of joint failures on the road

• Comparing the benefits of using self-piercing rivets compared with more conventional spot welding

• Looking beyond self-piercing rivets to determine which other mechanical fasteners are having success with high strength materials

4.00 Question & Answer Session4.10 Afternoon Refreshments In The Exhibition Showcase Area

CORROSION PREVENTIONEXAMINING STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING CORROSION

OF ALUMINUM AND MAGNESIUM IN MIXED MATERIAL LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLES

CORROSION PREVENTIONUnderstanding How To Mitigate Galvanic Corrosion Of Aluminum & Magnesium When Coming Into Contact With Steel To Ensure Long Term Durability4.40 PRESENTATION A: ALUMINUM CORROSION PREVENTION• Evaluating different coating options to determine

which have the most practical impact on mitigating corrosion

• Understanding the optimal lubrication, cleaning and surface treatment methods required to prevent corrosion of aluminum

• Determining how you can design your assembly line to mitigate the risk of corrosion caused by different materials coming into contact

Joseph Polewarcyzk, Lead Engineer and Project Co-Chair General Motors Advanced Technology Development, General Motors5.10 PRESENTATION B: MAGNESIUM CORROSION PREVENTION• Assessing advances in preventing galvanic corrosion

when magnesium comes into contact with steel to facilitate its use in multi-material vehicles

• Evaluating the potential to use interface components to minimize contact between magnesium and steel to mitigate corrosion

• Understanding what options exist for sourcing magnesium that comes pre-treated with protective coatings

Steve Logan, Senior Engineering Specialist, Chrysler5.40 Question & Answer Session

CAE ANALYSISDETAILING THE LATEST ADVANCES IN THE USE OF CAE MODELLING TO CHARACTERIZE MATERIALS

AND OPTIMIZE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLES

CAE ANALYSIS

5.55 Moving Towards Common Industry Standards For CAE Modeling Of Lightweight Materials To Reduce Costs & Yield Improved Data• Understanding the latest advances in the use of CAE

modelling for the stamping, forming and joining of different lightweight materials

• Identifying opportunities for further industry collaboration on achieving higher industry standards for CAE modelling of lightweight materials

• Determining what can be done to improve the predictive capabilities of CAE modelling for aluminum, composites and steel

• Prioritizing which materials and systems currently are in need of better modelling data

Ed Bernardon, Vice President -Strategic Automotive Initiatives, Siemens6.25 Question & Answer Session

CASE STUDY: MERCEDES S-CLASS6.30 Revealing The Development And Production Of The Aluminium Hybrid Body-In-White Of The New Mercedes S-Class To Maximise On Customer Benefits And Efficiency• Revealing the material mix of the BIW structure and

engine compartment consisting of low carbon steels, high strength steels, aluminium sheet, aluminium casting, aluminium extrusions and plastics

• Uncovering the development of the aluminium body-in-white through 3D body engineering and integration of hybrid technologies in lightweight design to achieve improved aerodynamics, NVH, safety and driving dynamics

• Defining the repair concept for the S-Class and highlighting strategies for replaceable parts and section repairs

• Explaining the joining strategy and use of thermal, adhesive and mechanical fastenings throughout the vehicle including: adhesive bonding, SPR, clinching, flow drill screwing, spot welding, MIG-brazing, MIG-welding, Robscan and Laser-Welding

• Highlighting the production concept strategy to leverage existing infrastructure and allow for flexible engineering premises for the implementation for the body shop of the new s-class


7.10 Chair’s Closing Remarks7.20 -8.20 Networking Drinks In The Exhibition Showcase Area


MASS PRODUCTION STRATEGIES, JOINING TECHNIQUES & CORROSION PREVENTIONExplaining the technical advances that are having most impact on reducing the cost of mass-produced lightweight vehicles and detailing the most cost-effective mixed material joining techniques and corrosion prevention strategies

MATERIAL SELECTION AND OPTIMIZATION

PROVIDING A MATERIAL BY MATERIAL BREAKDOWN OF ADVANCES IN IMPROVING THE COST EFFECTIVENESS OF ALUMINUM, HIGH STRENGTH STEEL, COMPOSITES & MAGNESIUM FOR MASS PRODUCED VEHICLES8.00 Chair’s Opening Remarks

KEYNOTE PANEL: MATERIALS COMPARISON

8.10 Comparing Advances In Aluminum, Carbon Fiber, Magnesium & High Strength Steel To Determine How To Select The Right Material For The Right Lightweight Vehicle Application• Providing a cradle to grave analysis of each material

to determine which can have the biggest overall impact on meeting CAFE targets

• Evaluating which combination of materials can offer the highest strength to weight ratio

• Examining price trends in aluminum, carbon fiber, magnesium and high strength steel to forecast which are showing the biggest improvements in cost-effectiveness

• Benchmarking material characterization techniques for determining the optimal raw material for specific automotive applications

Panelist: William Dereski, Global Mass Strategist, General Motors

Panelist: Jim Dykeman, Principal Engineer Metalurgist -Materials, Honda R&D Americas


ALUMINUM ALLOY SELECTION & SUPPLY

8.50 Explaining Developments In Improving The Strength, Reducing The Cost & Expanding Supply Capacity Of Aluminum Alloys To Meet Rising Demand From Mass Produced Lightweight Vehicles• Breaking down the latest developments in improving

the strength and reducing the cost of aluminum alloys for lightweight vehicles

• Examining which aluminum alloys provide the best option for optimizing energy management during a crash situation

• Determining what type of alloy should be selected when trying to maximize stiffness

• Evaluating whether the capacity of supply of aluminum will be sufficient to meet rising demand from new mass produced vehicles

• Detailing advances in pre-treatments for aluminum sheets to ensure they adhere to adhesives, fillers and paints that will be applied

Randall Scheps, Marketing Director, Alcoa


CARBON FIBER

9.30 Examining Progress Being Made In Improving The Recyclability, Cycle Times & Cost-Effectiveness Of Carbon Fiber For Automotive Application• Identifying strategies for reducing the cycle times

of carbon fiber to achieve performances that meet automotive requirements

• Assessing ways of improving the recyclability of carbon fiber so that it can be reclaimed and reused for new products

• Evaluating the strength to weight ratio of carbon fiber against the joint integrity it can achieve to determine whether the pros outweigh the cons for automotive application

• Examining what progress is being made to reduce the costs of carbon fiber to be economically viable for mass produced lightweight vehicles

• Looking beyond carbon fiber to identify which other composites are leading the way in offering a cost-competitive solution for lightweight vehicles

Gary Lownsdale, Chief Technology Officer, Plasan USA


10.10 Morning Refreshments In The Exhibition Showcase Area

HIGH STRENGTH STEEL

10.40 Assessing Breakthroughs In Developing Cost-Competitive High Strength Steel As An Alternative To Aluminum For Vehicle Lightweighting• Examining advances in developing stronger steels

with thin walls so that the component weight can be brought down closer to that of aluminum

• Determining the extent to which supply deficits of aluminum are driving increased interest in the use of steel for lightweight vehicles

• Explaining what is being done to bring the cost of higher strength steels to be competitive with non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and magnesium

• Predicting the challenges that may be faced in joining lower grades of steel and what can be done to overcome these challenges

Ron Krupitzer, Vice President Automotive Applications, Steel Market Development Institute11.10 Question & Answer Session

MAGNESIUM

11.20 Delivering The Latest Advances In Optimizing Magnesium Supply to Make It Cost-Effective For Mass Produced Vehicles• Understanding which technical advances in Magnesium

can help it move from being primarily used for low volume applications towards suitability for mass production

• Forecasting how soon magnesium can compete with aluminum to be the leading material candidate for lightweight vehicles

• Explaining what progress suppliers are making in manufacturing their materials to come pre-treated with coatings to prevent corrosion

• Quantifying the environmental impacts of using magnesium sheets to determine its suitability for meeting CAFE targets

Joel Fournier, President & CEO, Alliance Magnesium11.50 Question & Answer Session12.00 Networking Lunch In The Exhibition Showcase Area

REPAIR & CRASH PERFORMANCEEXAMINING SOLUTIONS FOR COST-EFFECTIVELY

REPAIRING MASS PRODUCED LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLES AND IMPROVING CRASH PERFORMANCE TO DELIVER

REDUCED INSURANCE & REPAIR COSTS TO THE CUSTOMER

VEHICLE REPAIR: ALUMINUM

1.00 Identifying OEM Strategies For Detecting, Diagnosing And Repairing Damage To Aluminum Vehicle Structures At Minimum Cost• Evaluating strategies for reducing the cost of repairing

lightweight vehicles to minimize insurance costs for customers

• Determining how to develop of robust repair procedure that can be used in different body shops

• Identifying the optimal technologies and techniques for non-destructive evaluation of lightweight vehicles to identify damage to lightweight structures

• Understanding how to determine the damage tolerance of the vehicle to assess when damage will affect performance enough to require repair

Andrew Mackenzie, Collision CF Program Manager, Tesla1.30 Question & Answer Session

CRASH PERFORMANCE: CARBON FIBER

1.40 Detailing The Latest Strategies For Improving The Crash Performance Of Carbon Fiber Structures Whilst Minimizing Impact On Development Costs• Analyzing the ability of carbon fiber to absorb impact

under the load conditions of a crash event• Determining the extent to which carbon fiber can be

kept out of the crash zone to mitigate the risk of poor crash performance

• Explaining what physical tests can be done to ensure parts made of carbon fiber will perform as expected in the event of a crash

• Evaluating how OEMs are using adhesives for optimize the crash performance of carbon fiber

Saeil Jeon, Technical Lead -Materials, Volvo2.10 Question & Answer Session

CASTING TECHNIQUES & ASSEMBLY PLANT OPTIMIZATION

EXPLAINING HOW ADVANCES IN CASTING TECHNIQUES ARE DELIVERING COST & WEIGHT REDUCTIONS TO

MASS PRODUCED LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLES & EXAMINING OPTIONS FOR OPTIMIZING ASSEMBLY PLANTS

HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING

2.20 Exploring Best Practice Usage Of High Pressure Die Casting For Aluminum & Magnesium To Optimize The Casting Process For Structural Components• Assessing ways of to lower tooling costs and increase

tooling life during high pressure die casting• Understanding how high pressure die casting can be

used to create thin walled structural components for additional weight reductions

• Determining how to attain higher ductility in the cast material to meet the requirements of structural components

• Evaluating alternatives to high pressure die casting to determine if any offer a more cost-effective solution

PRESENTATION A: ALUMINUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING

PRESENTATION B: MAGNESIUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING

Jeff Moyer, Vice President Business Development & Engineering, Meridian3.20 Question & Answer Session

3.30 Afternoon Refreshments In The Exhibition Showcase Area

LOOKING BEYOND THE BODYDETERMINING HOW ADVANCES IN THE LIGHTWEIGHTING

OF POWER TRAINS, CHASSIS & INTERIORS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO WEIGHT REDUCTIONS TO HELP MEET

CAFE TARGETS

PANEL: LIGHTWEIGHTING OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE BODY

4.00 Discovering Lightweighting Opportunities Beyond The Body To Deliver Weight Reductions In The Power Train, Chassis & Vehicle Interior• Detailing progress being made in reducing the mass

and improving the efficiency of powertrains at a cost that makes economic sense

• Understanding how advances in the use of injection moulded materials for seating can contribute to overall vehicle weight reductions

• Breaking down chassis weight reduction strategies including lightweighting of tyres, wheels and engine cradles

• Determining the extent to which innovations in carpet trims and glass can contribute to incremental weight reductions

Panelist: Craig Renneker,Chief Engineer -New transmissions, Ford

Panelist: Hesham Ezzat, Technical Follow -Body, General Motors

Steve Logan, Senior Engineering Specialist, Chrysler4.30 Question & Answer Session

4.40 Chair’s Closing Remarks

4.50 End Of Congress

Day 2Thursday August 21, 2014

MECHANICAL JOINING, NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING & REPAIRSTechniques For Applying SPR, Adhesive Bonding And Hybrid Bonding On Multi-Materials, Exploring The Applicability Of Non-Destructive Joint Testing And Repairs And Examining Energy Efficiencies Of Joining Technologies

Senior Material Engineer

Bentley Motors

“Good all round, very open discussion with various presenters.

Broad representation of the industry. Will come next year!”



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Saeil Jeon, Technical Lead -Materials for Advanced Technology & Research (AT&R), Volvo Group Trucks Technology and 2014 Speaker

As part of the world-leading automotive lightweighting series, GALM US provides an invaluable opportunity for industry leading suppliers to deliver thought leadership messages, raise awareness and network with the industry leaders as they look to find cost effective routes to integrate lightweight materials into multi-material vehicles.

DEMONSTRATE THOUGHT LEADERSHIPOEMs are seeking to develop vehicle lightweighting strategies which allow them to cost-effectively meet fuel economy targets and are shifting their focus to mixed-material solutions for mass production. You may be pioneering advances in material solutions, but do your customers know what differentiates you? Use targeted, editorially technical case studies to demonstrate

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RAISE BRAND AWARENESS AND INCREASE YOUR PROFILEAny solutions selected by manufacturers must be subjected to careful comparative cost-benefit analysis. Of course, businesses take into account the profile, credibility and market leadership of potential suppliers to support their lightweighting strategies. Your organization must be at the forefront when these decisions are made. Engage with your audience with targeted branding

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MEET AND NETWORK WITH DECISION MAKERSThought-leadership, branding and profiling are converted into contracts through extensive face-to-face relationship building. As an industry- focused event dedicated to the needs of manufacturers, this interactive forum enables you to meet key decision-makers in one place at one time, giving you the best possible chance of influencing them.

David Malik, Director of Advanced Vehicle Development & Global BOM Leader of Lower Structures, General Motors

Craig Renneker, Chief Engineer- Component & Pre-Program, Transmission & Driveline Engineering, Ford

Dr Paul Krajewski, Global Greenhouse Gas Mass Strategist, General Motors

Umesh Gandhi, Advanced Research Scientist, Toyota Research Institute of North America

Dr Hesham Ezzat, GM Technical Fellow- Body, General Motors

Andrew Macdonald, Body Repair Program Manager, Tesla

William Dereski, Global Mass Strategist, General Motors

Joseph Polewarczyk, Technical Lead Engineer Body & Exterior Advanced Technology, General Motors

Bruno Barthelemy, Chief Engineer for Body Structures Closures and Body, Ford

Jim Dykeman, Principal Engineer Metallurgy - Materials, Honda R&D Americas

Stephen Logan, Senior Engineering Specialist, Chrysler

Gregg Peterson, Senior Technical Specialist, Lotus Engineering

Saeil Jeon, Technical Lead - Materials for Advanced Technology & Research (AT&R), Volvo Group Trucks Technology

Robert Blanchard, Senior Manager, Nissan Technical Center, Nissan USA

Dr Venkat Aitharaju, Senior Researcher, Polymer Composites, General Motors Global Research and Development

Ronald Krupitzer, Vice President Automotive Applications, Steel Market Development Institute

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