SMDI recognizes Honda and Gestamp for use of AHSS
The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), Washington, D.C., a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), has awarded the Automotive Excellence Award to Honda R&D Americas Inc. and Gestamp for their work in implementing AHSS in a hot-stamped rear frame.
Shawn Crichley, principal engineer, vehicle design-body, and Brad Klein, senior engineer from Honda R&D Americas Inc., along with Kou Khang, platform director from Gestamp, received the award for their GDIS 2015 presentation titled, "Special Presentation: Advanced High-Strength Steel Breakthrough Technology." The goal of the project was to reduce rear frame mass and design complexity while maintaining performance through implementation of hot-stamped, high-strength steel. The result was a 20 percent weight reduction compared to previous models and full realization of the rear frame crush mode.
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