International Conference Lightweight Chassis and Frame Design

Minimize weight - maximize profit! Current use, developments and challenges of existing and future lightweight technologies for automotive chassis and frame design.

• Get updated on latest practices, materials and (high-volume) production methods in lightweight chassis and frame design
• Learn how to minimize chassis and frame weight through latest technical and strategic developments
• Understand how to minimize costs and maximize environmental impact through innovations in materials, designing
and joining
• Understand current developments and future outlooks in CAD and CAE methods and their impact on performance and cost efficiency
• Learn about supply chain modifications and adaptations in light of operating efficiency and cost saving potential

Meet the following companies and institutions:
• Adam Opel AG • Daimler AG • Fraunhofer IWU • Benteler Steel/Tubes • Kingston University UK • The Steel Index • Bentley • Far-UK • Volkswagen AG • EDAG Engineering AG • ZF Friedrichshafen • ThyssenKrupp AG • Jaguar Landrover • Peugeot • Renault S.A.

Speakers: Karl-Heinz Röss - Senior Manager Development/Axle - Daimler-AG - Germany, Dr. Oxana Picho - ME Body Systems - Material and Presses - Adam Opel AG - Germany, Dipl.-Ing. Markus Werner - Machine Tools and Forming Technology - Head of Department and Die Concepts - IWU Fraunhofer Chemnitz - Germany, Johannes Barckmann - Head of DESIGNSTUDIO - EDAG Engineering AG, Germany

Monday May 18, 2015 at 9:00 am (ends Wednesday May 20, 2015 at 5:00 pm)