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An invitation to attend Stamping in an EV World Conference
Explore how the push towards electric vehicles changes stamping and fabrication for automakers
- By Kate Bachman
- April 28, 2022
I’d like to invite you to attend the second annual STAMPING Journal's Stamping in an EV World Conference. This exciting event will be held in person June 7 in Plymouth, Mich.
The one-day conference will delve into the dynamics of the shift from ICE vehicles to EVs and how it affects stamping. It will touch on changes to the vehicle architecture, design, and manufacture. We’ll explore the entire electric vehicle environment, from stamping and fabrication of the vehicles and their components themselves to charging stations and battery technology. We’ll give an honest appraisal of SWOTs—strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats— for the stamping industry inherent in the new powertrain.
Leading off the conference, the savvy and pleasant Daron Gifford of Plante Moran, will provide his insider’s outlook on the market and an overview of the many happenings that have occurred recently; legacy and startup automakers’ perspectives will be offered; and Tier 1 Martinrea will expound on its successful approach to EV manufacturing.
Mike Austin of Diversified Tooling Group will present on how the company supported the development and production of BEV underbody and upperbody structures and body panels for some well-known automakers, including a successful startup with a big client. Learn how steelmaker ArcelorMittal developed its unique battery protection design hot-stamped from tailored AHSS.
If automaker exhibits at the Chicago Auto Show are a bellwether, the EV Age has arrived. The show offered a glimpse into a shifting industry. At least eight legacy automakers brought electric fleets, many of which made their debuts. The show was solidly electrified, with automakers introducing or showcasing their electric vehicles: the Ford Mach E and F-150 Lightning; GM Silverado EV; VW ID.4; Subaru Solterra; Nissan Ariya; BMW i4; Toyota 2023 bZ4X and Rhombus; and Hyundai IONIQ.
Besides the electrifying presence of EVs, I couldn’t help but notice the heavy emphasis at the show on adventure and camping. Off-roading escapes and tents-on-top abound.
I queried show attendees about why they were there kicking EV tires (yes, they still have tires); watched thrill riders test new vehicles on six road tracks; walked on tiptoe around the six-digit-priced supercars and antique race cars; , and enjoyed entering the realms of several automakers’ lairs to behold some good-looking vehicles. Attending the show was a good time.
There’s no better time than uptime, though, right? ERP software, training, and automation are some best practices to elevate uptime and quell downtime.
What is new is old, and what is old gets continuously improved. Read “Hydraulic press technology trends that boost energy efficiency, usability" to discover how this reliable press technology has been upgraded and perseveres.
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