Event Details

Event

When:

Monday | 01:00PM - 04:00PM

Title:

World Class Manufacturing

Where:

Governors Hall - E & F - Acme, MI

Category:

Seminar

Event Description

World Class Manufacturing

In the quest for higher fuel economy, every part on the car is under scrutiny for its effectiveness and mass. Many components are transitioning from mechanical to electric-based designs for this reason. The trend toward electrification will alter the design and manufacturing of the body structure and chassis. More new materials such as high strength steel, aluminum, reinforced plastics, and magnesium are being introduced every year. These materials require sub-system redesigns with new part forming and joining technologies. The long-term trend will reshape the traditional supply base—many of which can expect to become obsolete if they don’t transition to these technologies. This session will provide an overview of fuel economy technologies: how they are being re-designed, and how suppliers are adjusting to these trends.

SESSION SPONSOR:

Co-Chairs:

Jay S. Baron, Ph.D., President, Chairman and CEO, Center for Automotive Research

Greg Schroeder, Research Analyst, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Group, Center for Automotive Research Audio

Manufacturing for Fuel Economy

Speakers:

Dr. Joerg Pohlman, Managing Director, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers Presentation Not Available

Jeffrey Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Markets, Altair Engineering, Inc. Presentation Audio

Lyle Otremba, Vice President, Commercial and Technical, Cooper-Standard Automotive Presentation Audio

Alexander Freitag, Director, Diesels Systems Engineering for North American, Robert Bosch Presentation Audio

Steve McKinley, Vice President Engineering-America, Honeywell Turbo Technologies Presentation Not Available

5-7 p.m. Networking Social Hour: Under the Yellow Tent

Social Hour Sponsored by:

Location
Event Location	Governors Hall - E & F
Homepage:	No Homepage available

WHAT FAMILY ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

The family friendly Partners Program is available for all attendee families. In addition, the Resort and surrounding Traverse City area have numerous opportunities for family fun. Contact the Traverse City Convention Bureau at www.visittraversecity.com or (800) 872-8377.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES?

Social hours take place Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. A scramble golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

WHAT CAN MY SPOUSE/PARTNER ATTEND?

Your spouse or partner is welcome at all of the social hours. (Children are not permitted at the Monday - Wednesday social hours.)

WHAT IS THE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE?

The seminars are designed to foster a casual atmosphere for the informal exchange of ideas. Business casual is appropriate. Others wear more casual polo shirts and slacks.

WHAT IS THE SOCIAL HOUR DRESS CODE?

These are informal events. Attire will vary from sport coats to polo shirts and slacks (for men) and from summer dresses and skirts to pants and shirts (for women).

ARE MEALS INCLUDED?

Continental breakfast and lunch are included each day. Social hours are hosted Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL?

The first thing to do would be to find a colleague interested in replacing you. If your colleagues are already registered or unable to attend, please inform us in writing that you must cancel. To be eligible for a full refund of fees, notification of cancellation must be received in our office in writing by May 14, 2011. After this date, to be eligible for a refund of fees less the handling charge of $150.00 we must receive your request in writing before July 19, 2011. We regret that we cannot accept requests for refunds after that date.

HOW DO I GET MY CONFERENCE MATERIALS?

The registration desk is located in the Governors Prefunction area. We recommend that you pick up your name badge and conference materials at early registration on Sunday, from 5-7 p.m. or on Tuesday from 3:30-7 p.m. The registration desk is also open during the conference sessions. A name badge is required to gain admittance to the sessions. Please note: badges will be distributed the day before or morning of the first day of your registration so you may attend the social hours included in your registration.