17.09. – 09-18-2019 18:00 h, Aachen

Aachen Body Engineering Days 2019

Testimonials

These were the Aachen Body Engineering Days 2019 at the Institute for Automotive Engineering (ika) of RWTH Aachen University: two days with exciting lectures, intensive discussions with experts and highly interesting exhibits.

We would like to thank all exhibitors, speakers and participants and look forward to seeing you again in Aachen in 2020!

Prof. Dr. Lutz Eckstein
Director

Dipl.-Ing. Kristian Seidel
Department Manager Body

Highlights

The main topics automation, electrification and connectivity drive the development of innovative vehicle concepts. The influence of these megatrends on future body architectures will be the focus of this year's conference. You can therefore look forward to the following highlight presentations, among others:

„Porsches way into e-mobility - the new Taycan“

Jens Christlein
Thomas Christiansen
Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG

„The body structure of the Audi e-tron“

Tobias Braun
Audi AG

„The Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB) at VW“

Dr. Ingo Lüken
Normen Tenneberg
Volkswagen AG

„The development and production of the new Porsche 911 body structure“

Uwe Wawers
Sebastian Stein
Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG

„The Crash Concept of the new Mercedes-Benz EQC“

Rainer Justen, Manager Vehicle Safety E-Mobility (EQ)
Daimler AG

„The new X7 – BMW’s X-Line Expands into the GKL Segment“

Dr. Bernhard Frodl
BMW AG

Exhibitor Packages

In addition to the presentation of selected vehicle bodies, the trade exhibition also offers stand space for the presentation of your latest developments in the field of body construction. Round off your presence at the Aachener Karosserietage 2019 with a suitable exhibitor package and convince yourself of your products and services.

You can find more information here.

Program

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Day 1: 17.09.2019
08:30	Registration of the conference participants
09:00	Welcome and introduction Prof. Dr. Lutz Eckstein Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge, RWTH Aachen University
Key Note Speeces
09:30	Porsches way into e-mobility – the new Taycan Jens Christlein, Thomas Christiansen Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG
10:00	The premises for the future of automotive-design in connected world Anders Warming WARMING DESIGN
10:30	The Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB) at VW Dr. Ingo Lueken, Normen Tenneberg Volkswagen AG
11:00	Coffee break in exhibition space
Car Body Presentations
11:30	The crash concept of the new Mercedes-Benz EQC Rainer Justen Daimler AG
12:10	The Audi e-tron Tobias Braun AUDI AG
12:50	Lunch break in exhibition space
13:50	The development and production of the new Porsche 911 body structure Uwe Wawers, Sebastian Stein Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG
14:30	The new X7 – BMW’s X-Line expands into the GKL segment Dr. Bernhard Frodl BMW AG
15:10	Coffee break in exhibition space
Simulation Methods
15:40	Durability simulation on car body structures – current approach and future demands Dr. Boris Kuenkler Opel Automobile GmbH
16:20	Utilization of numerical optimization methods for the efficient development of light weight body structures based on the Opel Insignia Dr. Johannes Siegmann Opel Automobile GmbH
17:00	End of day 1
19:00	Evening event at Kasteel Bloemendal
Day 2: 18.09.2019
Innovative Material and Structural Concepts
09:00	Answers of steel to the challenges of electromobility Dr. Lutz Keßler thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG
09:35	A holistic approach to the lightweight design of tailored structural components using the example of a hybrid A-pillar Dr. Christian Hielscher, BENTELER Automobiltechnik GmbH Alan Camberg, Leichtbau im Automobil - Universität Paderborn
10:10	Agile development of a modular toolbox for HV battery housings Robert Wurzer voestalpine Deutschland GmbH
10:45	Coffee break in exhibition space
11:15	New steel and aluminum forgings in the vehicle body Alexander Schmidt-Petersen Hirschvogel Umformtechnik GmbH
11:50	Hollow structural aluminium components in high pressure die casting Tammo Koch, Nemak Europe GmbH Jan Ludwig, Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge - RWTH Aachen University
12:25	Lunch break in exhibition space
13:25	Gurit’s new short fibre prepreg for lightweight, consistent, and lower cost composite parts Dr. Dan Jones Gurit Ltd
14:00	Thin Cold Plate – Pushing extrusion limits for a function integrated lightweight battery floor Leif Hagebeuker Hydro Extrusion Europe
14:35	The aluminium door project Paul Jonason Volvo Cars
15:10	Innovative materials, processes and methods for automotive lightweighting – An overview of approaches and results at the conclusion of the Alliance research EU-project Prof. Dr. Sama Mbang Daimler AG
15:45	Summary and goodbye
16:00	End of conference