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The 4th Automotive Lightweight Supply-Chain Symposium to be focused on automotive lightweighting, supply / process chain and procurement management, will be kicked off on the 11th of July 2016 in the days leading up to the DIECASTING CHINA EXHIBITIONS in Shanghai, China.
Different from other Chinese Lightweighting conferences, the AluMag Symposium focuses on supplier development, process and supply chain, procurement with intensive discussions with more international attendees under a much closer but also a warm atmosphere. Attendees will enter a tight network of lightweight supply-chain executives from all of the world. Around 77 % of the attendees are managers or executives.
The symposium is accompanied by a small lightweight technology exhibition and three receptions will be held during the three day event to offer a perfect setup to interchange with the domestic as well as international executive speakers.
Keynote speaker Mr. Stefan HEIL, Executive Director Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering at SAIC/GM, will focus on how the all new Cadillac CT6 is manufactured and how challenges were mastered designing the car. BMW procurement executive Mr. ZANGERLE is another key speaker this year. His speech will focus on strategic localization of casting suppliers. Focus of Mr. Yao`s presentation, Engineering Manager at Shiloh Industries Asia, is multi-material & multi-process solutions. Mr Gunther HEIM, Deputy Vice President R&D at Webasto Shanghai will talk about light weight solutions in modern roof design, while Mr. Uwe MUSCHALIK, General Manager R&D at SMS Group GmbH will present their new 3D aluminium & magnesium extrusion manufacturing technology.
“Development Of The Aluminium Car Body In The Automotive Industry & Potential Future Trends” is the title of JLR Chief Engineer Dr. Mark WHITE`s speech. Mr. Bo LIU, Office Director & Senior Technical Expert at Chongqing Changan Automotive Co. Ltd, will put some light on the use of aluminium and magnesium applications in Changan cars. ”Lightweight New Development Of Baosteel Automotive Sheet” is the title of Mr. Ping BAO`s presentation. Mr. BAO is Chief Engineer & Director of Auto Steel Sheet Technical Services at Baosteel Group Corporation.
Further information regarding the agenda and its remaining speakers can be found below.
Further information regarding the agenda and its remaining speakers can be found below.
BONUS: VIP at China Diecasting Exhibition
Being a partner event to the China Diecasting Exhibition all symposium delegates will obtain VIP status during the 2016 China Diecasting Exhibition.
Who should attend
Fast Facts
- Expected number of participants – 130+
- Number of executive speakers – 12+
- Presentation language – English & Chinese
- Includes a lightweight technology exhibition
- Features three days of networking including three receptions