Plastic innovations for the automotive industry
At the international VDI conference 'Plastics in Automotive Engineering' in Mannheim, Germany, on 13 and 14 March 2013 experts will be speaking about current developments in lightweight construction
(PresseBox) - Plastics play a central role in the demand for fuel-thrifty and environmentally friendly automobiles. More and more plastic parts are being used in virtually all automotive components - from the body to the interior and even the engine. This means not only lighter vehicles but also at the same time lower fuel consumption. At the invitation of the VDI Wissensforum more than 1200 specialists will be attending the international VDI conference 'Plastics in Automotive Engineering' on 13 and 14 March 2013 in Mannheim, Germany, in order to exchange ideas and information about current developments.
"Innovations in plastic technologies have a direct influence on future concepts in the automotive field. Plastics and plastic composite designs are in many cases making commercially realistic aesthetic forms possible which with other materials can only be achieved with a great deal of effort. They are also safeguarding optimum crash properties to a greater extent than ever before as also the high functional value of modern motor vehicles," says conference director Prof. Rudolf C. Stauber of the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research.
The program of this two-day event will cover thematic groups ranging from the vehicle interior and exterior to lightweight construction, technology and the powertrain. The demand for modern production technologies for fiber-reinforced composite plastics is covered as is the subject of how high-strength fibers can be processed on the industrial scale. In the Exterior group, one block will examine the use of plastics in the commercial vehicle, such as, for example, lightweight designs for trucks. In addition to papers from manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, MAN, Opel, Porsche VW and Renault, suppliers such as Fritzmeier Composite or Lanxess will present the current state of the art.
The program is rounded off with an accompanying trade show by plastics producers and machine manufacturers as well as an auto show with the latest cars and commercial vehicles.
The VDI Wissensforum, located in Düsseldorf, belongs to the Association of German Engineers (VDI) group of companies and for more than 50 years has been the leading further education specialist not only for engineers but also for technical and managerial staff in the engineering environment. It serves as a source of knowledge in all technical disciplines relating to the automobile and offers a comprehensive variety of subjects associated with the automotive industry. Questions regarding current drive units, vehicle electronics and driver assistance systems are tackled as also subjects such as vehicle safety requirements, comfort optimization or even solutions for CO2 reduction and automobile sustainability. The company offers one of the most extensive automotive industry networks covering leading manufacturers, suppliers and service providers in world markets as well as scientists with international reputations. Events put on by the VDI Wissensforum are indispensable to the automotive industry.
The VDI Wissensforum, located in Düsseldorf, belongs to the Association of German Engineers (VDI) group of companies and for more than 50 years has been the leading further education specialist not only for engineers but also for technical and managerial staff in the engineering environment. It serves as a source of knowledge in all technical disciplines relating to the automobile and offers a comprehensive variety of subjects associated with the automotive industry. Questions regarding current drive units, vehicle electronics and driver assistance systems are tackled as also subjects such as vehicle safety requirements, comfort optimization or even solutions for CO2 reduction and automobile sustainability. The company offers one of the most extensive automotive industry networks covering leading manufacturers, suppliers and service providers in world markets as well as scientists with international reputations. Events put on by the VDI Wissensforum are indispensable to the automotive industry.
Datum: 10.12.2012 - 15:28 Uhr
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