| Jan. 20 [Fri] 13:30-16:00 |
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Multimaterial Concepts in the Body-in-white Production at Audi
［Speaker］
Klaus Koglin
Head of Technology Development Production,
AUDI AG
[Abstract]
・Motivation of AUDI AG for innovative lightweight concepts
・Representation of technical solutions for body-in-white lightweight concepts of AUDI AG
・Representation of special challenges in process proven conversion of lightweight concepts in production
・Prospects in the future of AUDI AG
[Profile]
・Studies and promotion in Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Magdeburg in the field of Powertrain
・Access to AUDI AG in 1991 and buildup of Division Manufacturing Technology Alminium in Neckarsulm
・Since December 2002 Head of Division Technology Development Production of AUDI AG
Sophisticated Weight Saving Technologies for Automotive Car Body with Steel Products
［Speaker］
Kiyoyuki Fukui
General Manager,
Steel Sheet, Plate & Structual Steel Company,
Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.
[Abstract]
Weight saving of automotive car body is inevitable for better fuel efficiency and it becomes an important development item in growing Asian market. Steel products will continue to be most valuable materials in the 21st century, which can achieve both cost and weight reduction of automotive body. This report will show the material development and sophisticated weight saving technologies.
Application Development and Prospective View of CFRP as Technology for Weight Reduction of Automobiles
［Speaker］
Toru Yamanaka
General Manager,
Automotive Center,
Toray Industries, Inc.
[Abstract]
Technologies for the weight reduction of automobiles, applications of CFRP and their merits will be discussed in this lecture. Processing technologies of CFRP for the mass production will be also introduced.
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