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What's coming for 2015
Our 2015 event will focus on manufacturing via a world-class technical conference program devised to helping production,
manufacturing, quality and design engineers become more exible and competitive.
1. Cutting-edge training in manufacturing trends, best practices and technical breakthroughs in automotive applications.
2. Focus on major developments on automation, robotics, software, quality control, and additives for industrial autopart
manufacturing.
3. Networking and new business opportunities among the major players of the autopart manufacturing industry in Mexico.
4. Interaction with leading technology supplier experts who will present their latest solutions during the event.
5. For plastics component manufacturers: Current and forthcoming uses of polymeric materials, injection molding technologies, auxiliary equipment and new technical developments for plastic components manufacturing.
6. For metal component manufacturers: Most demanded metal components by automakers, new machining technologies (multi axis machining centers; EDM, laser and Waterjet systems, etc.), new materials for manufacturing components; die casting and tooling.
manufacturing.
Keynote Speakers
Industry intelligence and state-of-the-art plastics and metalworking manufacturing & production trends and technology.
General Audience Track:
“The Mexican Autopart Industry”, by INA’s Oscar R. Albin:
Mr. Albin is Executive President at National Industry of Autoparts in Mexico (INA) since 2012, the leading association representing over 350 autopart manufacturing plants in the country. Albin has a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Monterrey. He is currently pursuing a renewable energies Master degree.
“Challenges and opportunities faced by the American automakers: Focus on Mexico”. UMTRI, Bruce Bełzowski.
Bruce M. Belzowski, managing director of UMTRI's Automotive Futures group, received a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and an M.A. from the University of Michigan (U-M). Prior to joining UMTRI, Bruce worked for U-M's Institute for Social Research and for R.L. Polk, where he was responsible for developing models of new car purchases and aftermarket spending. He joined Automotive Futures as a research associate for the former Industry Structure Group in 1994.
“Panel Discussion: Plastics VS Metal” An interesting discussion where automotive experts will challenge the true and myths about the substitution of metal for plastics components. Participants to this debate will be exposed to the myths and realities that must be identified to meet the demands for lightweight, durable and eco-efficient vehicles. Moderator: Armando Bravo, Physicist from the Facultad de Ciencias dela UNAM, Mexico; postgraduate and doctorate physics degrees from Auburn University, Alabama USA; and current Director and co-founder of CeDIAM Nacional (Centro de Desarrollo de la Industria Automotriz en México).
Specific Plastics Track:
“Shining a Spotlight on Innovation: SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition” Dr. Jeff Helms - SPE
Dr. Jeffrey Helms received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1984 and his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1988 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition, he received his MBA degree from Michigan State University through the Executive MBA program in 2000. Helms has been employed by Celanese Corp. in the Engineered Materials business since November 2008 where he is the Global Automotive Manager. In this role, he is responsible for driving and coordinating the Celanese Engineered Materials product line growth at the OEM level.
“Alternative precursors for sustainable and cost-effective carbon fiber production for the automotive industry”, by VW’s Hendrik Mainka.
has worked as a Project Engineer for VW since 2011. He also is a Ph.D. candidate in the Manufacturing Engineering Department of University of Bremen in Germany. Hendrik Mainka earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Otto-von-Guericke University in Magdeburg, Germany in 2008 and a Master's degree in Molecular and Structural Product Design from the same University in 2010. Mr. Mainka was also a Research Assistant at Otto-von-Guericke University from 2010 to 2011. The focus of his current research is on alternative precursors for sustainable and cost-effective carbon fiber production for the automotive industry.
Desarrollo de nuevo proceso para fabricación de compuestos en fibra de carbono. - TP.
“Utilization of High Volume Composite Material Manufacturing Technologies as Light Weight Solutions” FPC’s MEng. Vanja Ugresic:
Vanja received her Masters of Engineering Science (Chemical Engineering) in 2011 and her Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) in 2008 from Western University, London, Canada. She worked at Techniche Universitat Munchen, Germany as a Project Leader from 2008-2011. Since 2012 she worked as a Research Engineer at Fraunhofer Project Center @ Western (FPC). She was responsible for planning, executing and evaluating the manufacturing trials on full industrial scale in the field of compression molded fiber reinforced plastics. Vanja transitioned into a Manager of Operations role at FPC@Western in 2015.
Componentes Plásticos: Javier Romero, Director del área de Componentes Plásticos de Continental – TP
Specific Metalworking Track:
Componentes automotrices de clase Mundial, por Armando Villanueva – SISAMEX - MM
“Toyota’s Vision in today’s Automotive Industry”, by CSE’s Roberto Hernandez:
Dr. Hernandez Lecanda is currently president and founder of Consultores en Sistemas Esbeltos (i.e. Lean System Consultants), base of Mexico’s Lean Way Group. He has over 35 years of experience working in manufacturing plants, and over half of them in senior management positions, and more recently as Operations VP of Mexico’s Flextronics Plata Sur.
“Evolution of Manufacturing & Machining Processes for a More Competitive Automotive industry”, by BorgWarner’s Santiago Rodríguez Uribe:
Engineering and Production Manager with a wide experience in manufacturing processes and new technologies for the automotive industry.
Tendencias y/o requerimientos en componentes metálicos para el sector automotriz. Enfoque Técnico, Nissan – MM
Package Plan
Registration Fee: USD550
o Full access to the conference program
o Networking cocktail
o Coffee Breaks
o Lunch
o Event´s Summary
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Please contact us:
Event Marketing Executive - Ms. Yvonne Li +886-4-23297318 Ext.26 yvonneli@ringier.com.hk