This three day in-depth automotive seminar will provide information on material selection, design procedures, processing techniques, and the assembly methods required when designing with plastics in the automotive field.
The 2014 International Forum on DFMA explores how product simplification and early cost estimating fundamentally lead to major improvements in design and manufacturing and, ultimately, to business profits. With those gains established, DFMA can also help companies to effectively pursue “Build Where You Sell” and domestic reshoring strategies.
AUTOMATICA is the leading platform for automation and production-process innovations. It provides you with the world's largest range of robotics, assembly lines and machine-vision systems. Companies from all branches of industry find pioneering solutions here that allow them to manufacture higher-quality products more efficiently.
The 17th Aluminum Welding Conference will feature a distinguished panel of aluminum-industry experts who will survey the state of the art in aluminum welding technology and practice. This conference also provides several opportunities for you to network informally with speakers and other participants, as well as to visit an exhibition showcasing products and services available to the aluminum welding industry.
The Global Lightweight Vehicle Manufacturing Congress 2014, taking place in Detroit on May 28-29, is the first congress to specifically focus on how OEMs are deciding on joining methods and how welding, bonding and riveting technologies are being cost effectively implemented to economically, rapidly and consistently join high strength steel, aluminium and carbon fiber composites in high volume vehicle manufacturing.
This two-day seminar focuses on practical approaches to improving problem jobs, increasing productivity, and reducing injuries in an industrial environment. Attendees will learn to evaluate workstations and equipment, identify factors contributing to work-related musculoskeletal disorders, and prioritize ergonomic improvements.
This is the nation’s largest dedicated wire processing event. Last year’s show represented over 35 states and 29 countries and marked the largest event in the show’s history with over 160 exhibitors. Show producers hope to again create a world-class marketplace.
The conference, held May 6-8 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, promises attendees the opportunity to connect with peers, participate in valuable learning experiences and bring home proven process-excellence solutions.
The past two years have seen rapid developments in automotive lightweighting efforts with the eagerly anticipated release of the BMW I Series, Mercedes S-Class, Lamborghini Aventator, McLaren P1 and the 420kg weight reduction of the Range Rover to name a few. With Aluminium and Carbon Fibre emerging as what seem to be the front runners in achieving lightweight results in luxury brands, it is still unclear which material combination will dominate the mass market.