Technical sessions
Programme Technical Sessions Alumotive 2007
THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER
Coatings, Finishes, Aluminium Surface Treatment
9 am - Sala Gialla - Pav. C
Coordinator: G. Paolo Barbarossa, AITAL (Italian Association Aluminium Surface Treatment)
The alkaline anodization of aluminium, Enzo Strazzi (Italfinish) and Riccardo Boi (Qualital)
Pre-treatment mixed components in the automobile sector, Angelo Granata (Henkel)
Coating process of rail vehicles: cycle qualification, staff training and qualification, process controls, Paolo Rami (Ansaldobreda)
Antigraffiti finishes, Tullio Rossini (Akzo Nobel Coatings)
Transparent and pigmented acrylic powder coatings for the automobile sector, industry and earth moving machines, Giuseppe Casati (Dupont Powder Coatings)
Ecological mass deburring for small aluminium parts and other non ferrous alloys, Pietro Bracchi (Valdoro)
Galvanic multi-layer coatings for aluminium alloys, Giovanni Lolli (Cromonichel)
GHA: Special Corrosion Resistant – Wear Resistant – Antibacterial coating for all kinds of light alloys. Patent N° EP1207220, Franco Cicerchia (Remet)
Aluminium and Technological materials for the Railway Industry
10 am - Sala Verde - Pav. C
Coordinator: Salvatore Di Ruzza, CIFI (Association of Italian Railway Engineers)
Non-conventional use of ColdForm: simulation of the self-piercing riveting technique for aluminium and steel sheet metal and relative rivet extraction tests, Pierre Olivier Bouchard (Centre de Mise en Forme des Materiaux - Ecole des Mine de Paris), Patrice Lasne (Transvalor) and Marcello Gabrielli (Enginsoft)
Structural welding in the railway sector – The formula for innovation, Stefanie Mueller and Mario Volpone (Italian Welding Institute)
A challenge of the future: design, manufacturing and quality of structural aluminium extrudates for the new generation of railway carriers, Ernesto Carretta (Metra)
The use of PLM technology in the railway industry: the Ansaldobreda experience, Pietro Galli (Spaziosystem)
Innovation and Competitiveness: the contribution of CAE to the design and production processes
9 am - Sala Rossa - Galleria Servizi
Coordinator: Piero Parona (Enginsoft)
The value of technologies in association with skills
Wheels and gravity: an efficient use of process simulation for the use of AlSi7Mg, Daniele Bianchi and Luca Pirola (Fonderie Mazzucconi)
Cutting simulation: an essential tool for the employment of innovative materials in the automotive sector, Andrea Gallino, Mauro Comoglio and Anja Herrmann (Fiat Research Centre)
Light alloys: the use of FORGE for the optimisation of drop-forging processes, Fermo Maspero (Fonderia F.lli Maspero)
Product and process optimisation: modeFrontier, Francesco Franchini (EnginSoft)
Structural optimisation of a railway wheel for the high-speed transport, Steven Cervello and Daniele Ongaro (Lucchini Sidermeccanica)
Applications in the structural mechanics area, Roberto Gonella (Enginsoft)
Applications in the thermal-fluid-dynamic area, Lorenzo Bucchieri (Enginsoft)
Kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanisms to guide design and eliminate functioning anomalies, Fabiano Maggio (Enginsoft)
Kart
9.30 am - Sala Bianca - Pav. C
Coordinator: Fabio Renzi, University Tor Vergata, Rome
Italiankart.com, the evolution of karts in the web, Simone Teruzzi (Associazione Italiankart)
Design of a go-kart circuit through lap time simulation, Marco Evangelos Biancolini (Tor Vergata Karting Research Group - University of Rome)
Evaluation of go-kart Cx through coast down tests and CFD analysis, Marco Urbinati (Tor Vergata Karting Research Group - University of Rome)
TVK-Project: research and new technologies for the advanced design of competition go-karts, Fabio Renzi (TVK-Project)
From the tube to … the tube: 30 years of frame evolution for competition karts, Marco Giachi (Assomotoracing)
VKR K125A: design concept aimed at performance and reliability, Uber Ferraguti (Villakart)
Aeronautics
10 am - Sala Blu - Pav C
Coordinator: Maurizio Madiai, AIAD (Association Industries for the Aerospace, Systems, Defence)
Electrically conductive elastomers for the shielding of electronic devices, Ivano Soliani (Soliani EMC)
Multi-discipline optimisation in the aeronautical sector, from the pre-design stage to detail analysis, Francesco Franchini (Consorzio TCN)
Mechanical processing of aeronautical thin-wall components - New backing techniques (Fluido Magneto Reologici) – CAE simulation for the prediction of vibratory phenomena, Riccardo Corsini and Christian Spinelli (Highftech Engineering)
High Technology for the ULM motoristica – Presentation new motor for Ultra Light, Roberto Papetti (Robby Moto Engineering)
Welding of aluminium alloys in the aeronautical sector, Maurizio Fersini (Centro Sviluppo Materiali)
Methodology/processes of virtual multi-discipline testing in the aeronautical field, Vittorio Selmin (Alenia Aeronautica)
Motorsport Marketing: qualitative and quantitative dimensions of the Italian professional motorsport sector
12 am - Sala Bianca - Pav. C
Marco Della Monica, ZR - Zona Rossa Magazine
Unavailable programme
How to challenge Low Cost Countries with Competitive Supply
12 am - Sala Rossa - Galleria Servizi
Giovanni Contino (DUCATI Consulting)
Companies that take the direction of change towards continuous improvement reveal a challenging business culture that ultimately leads to market leadership. Flexible organisation, focus on customer, the development of business skills and the employment of simple, yet efficient, tools for the optimum management of processes are indispensable and qualifying elements for a company that wants to be competitive and capable of standing up to the new challenges of the market.
Coatings, Finishes and Surface Treatment of Materials other than Aluminium
2 pm - Sala Gialla - Pav. C
Coordinator: Carlo Monti (AIFM – Italian Association Metal Finishes)
Latest trends in Surface Finishing for the Global Automotive Industry (Le ultime tendenze nella finitura delle superfici per il settore automotive), Paul McCluskey and Pasquale Cozzolino (Atotech Italia)
Preconditions for the employment of robots in the mechanical surface preparation processes, Carlos Trujillo (DAN Technology di De Antoni)
Rilsan Coating for the Transport Industry. A durable coating for durable products, Regis Germond (Arkema)
Pre-treatment for chrome-free coating of magnesium alloy manufacts, Patrizia Angeli (Condoroil Chemicals)
The new frontier of trivalent passivation of zinc, zinc alloys and aluminium. New high performance colours with reduced environmental impact, Pietro Damiani and Alberto Botta (KIM Automotive Coventya - Coventya SpA)
ZINCROLYTE® KCL-Ni III - Weak Acid ZnNi Process (Processo Zinco-Nichel da bagni a bassa acidità), Rainer Paulsen and Luca Romanò (Enthone)
Titanium and Titanium alloy treatments for surface improved performance (Trattamenti di Titanio e leghe di titanio per migliorate prestazioni di superficie), Lorenza Draghi and Alberto Cigada (Dep. Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta” – Polytechnic of Milan) and Francesco Giovagnoni (Nanosurfaces)
New finishing of magnesium in the automotive industry, Chiara Ferrari, Enzo Strazzi and Sabrina Ferri (Italfinish)
Boating
2-4 pm - Sala Verde – Pav. C
Session 1: Racing
Coordinator: Andrea Brambilla, Yatchs & Sail - Gruppo RCS
Products, systems and use of prepregs and cores in race crafts, Lorenzo Puccini (Indiana Yachting)
1990-2007: 100 America's Cup Yachts: evolution of building techniques, Sebastiano Rech Morassutti (Trimarine - Advanced Marine Project)
Structural Optimization for America’s Cup boat and for a Volvo Ocean Race boat, Andrea Avaldi (Luna Rossa Challenge)
Closing speech:
Personal and professional experiences in 10 years of America’s Cup, Antonio Marrai (Luna Rossa Challenge)
4.15-6 pm - Sala Verde - Pav. C
Session 2: Recreational boating
Coordinator: Enzo Cortesi, CNA Nautica Nazionale and Norberto Foletti, Confartigianato Nautica
Design and building experiences in race boating, especially America’s Cup and their impact on recreational boating design, Giovanni Ceccarelli (Ceccarelli Yacht Design)
New technologies applied to recreational boating for the optimisation of performance, safety and comfort (Ferretti Yachts)
Grandsoleil (guest)
Innovation in design and engineering techniques. Presentation of new projects, Massimo Picco (Picco Yacht Design)
Evolution of naval architecture design through an integrated approach in relation to the execution and serialisation of motor yacht prototypes, Alessandro Inno (Naval Architect - Yacht Design INO Group)
Determination of motion resistance on semi-displacement M/Y with commercial code CFD-based configuration, Daniele Chiamenti (CFD Engineering)
Series 5000 alloys for naval use, Andrea Tonin (Alcoa EMP)
Experiences of employment of new materials and technologies in yacht design, Paolo Cori (University of Ancona - Master in Yachts Design)
Aerodynamics
2 pm - Sala Blu - Pav. C
Coordinator: Giorgio Valentini, AIPI (Italian association of Industrial Designers)
Aerodynamic Evolution of a F1 car and effect for FIA rules, Leonardo Limongelli (Aerodynamic Design and Production - Ferrari Racing Division)
Evolution of the economic impact of commercial racing cars, Dialma Zinelli (Dallara)
Sensitivity of turbulence models in applications of external aerodynamics, Fabio Zanoletti and Lorenzo Bucchieri (Enginsoft)
ANSYS Fluent application in the aerodynamic design of cars, Marco Rossi (ANSYS), Giovanni Lombardi (University of Pisa - Dep. of Aerospace Engineering)
The new system of ground-effect simulation in Galleria del Vento Pininfarina, Francesca Cogotti (Pininfarina - Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Research Center)
PTC (guest)
Metallurgy 1 – Powder Metallurgy, Competitiveness of sintered components
2 pm - Sala Bianca - Pav. C
Coordinator: Manfred Drozda, ASSINTER (Association of Powder Metallurgy)
The market and prospects of Powder Metallurgy in Italy and the world, Oreste Morandi (Assinter)
Competitiveness of sintered aluminium components, Alessandro Salemi (Sinteris)
Sintered components in assembled groups for the automotive industry, Davide Ornato (GM Sinter Group)
Design criteria of complex forms and application examples, Manfred Drozda (Carbosint)
Metal injection moulding applied to the racing sector: a real example and future prospects, Matteo Mantovani (New Cast Services)
Potential and economical advantages of simulation
2 pm - Sala Arancio – First floor
Coordinator: Giuseppe Miccoli, NAFEMS Italia - Istituto IMAMOTER - CNR
Virtual prototyping: from the development of single components to the management of the process, Luca Sironi (MSC Software)
Structured Optimisation, Fausto Mozzarelli and Maurizio Sperati (Altair Engineering)
Numerical simulation applied to the study of "Stone Chipping" at the lower body of a vehicle, Paolo Cavallo (ISDG Research Centre)
MEF numerical laboratory to measure the resistance capacity of pipelines for the transport of fossil fuels across difficult environments, Roberto Bruschi (Saipem Energy International)
Modern employment of a locomotive of the 70s (i.e. how FEM has "rejuvenated" a glorious locomotive), Luciano Maestrelli (Studio Maestrelli)
Present-day problems in the study of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Alberto Corigliano (Polytechnic of Milan)
Around Space: FEM applications in space exploration instruments, Luciano Maestrelli (Studio Maestrelli)
Analysis and optimisation of moulds for the automotive industry through FEM simulation, Marcello Gabrielli (EnginSoft)
Robotics and Automation – Applications of Robotics in the processing of Innovative Materials
2.30 pm - Sala Rossa - Galleria Servizi
Coordinator: Marcello Pellicciari and Mario Salmon, SIRI (Italiana Association of Robotics and Automation)
Flexible automation of the casting and gravity, Alberto Ghezzi and Lorenzo Tirloni (Tiesse Robot)
Robotics for light alloy processing: state-of-the-art, trends and applications, Francesco Leali (Laboratorio SIMECH – University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - Hi-Mech sector)
New technologies for robotized deburring, Gianluigi Moro (ABB PS&S)
Flexible automation solutions in the sector of aluminium and light alloys, Davide Passoni (SIR)
Mechanical processing
4 pm - Sala Bianca - Pav. C
Coordinator: Franco Giuliani, CNA Produzione Nazionale
The Fondmetal case: how integrated information optimises the production cycle of alloy rims, Claudio Morbi (Stain)
3D modelling of peripheral milling with AvantEdge: an example of titanium component milling, Gaetano Pittalà (MUSP) and Francesco Linares (EnginSoft)
Optimisation of piercing processes in the Automotive Industry, Danilo Diamanti (Vega International Tools)
Flexibility and Production Increase with Multitasking Technology, Marco Maggi (MCM)
Aluminum Extrusion Fabrication Solutions for the Automotive & Transportation Markets, Giovanni Barbareschi (Tekna - Aluminium Processing Machinery)
Fluid Management, Herbert Grill (Rhenus Lub)
Titanium and Magnesium
4.20 pm - Sala Blu - Pav. C
Coordinator: Mariapia Pedeferri (Polytechnic of Milan)
Lubricoolants for titanium components, Herbert Grill (Rhenus Lub)
Magnesium sheet metal. An innovative material for ultralight constructions, Dario Vicinelli (Salzgitter Acciai Italia)
Anodic oxidation and sol-gel coatings for the protection of magnesium alloys from corrosion, Massimiliano Bestetti, Anna Da Forno, Flora Barlassina and Pietro Luigi Cavallotti (Polytechnic of Milan - CMIC “G. Natta”)
Opportunities and critical aspects of titanium alloy nitriding, Maurizio Vedani and Stefano Farè (Polytechnic of Milan – Department of Mechanics), Antonio Silipigni, Graciela Greno and Pasquale Favoino (TAG)
Surface modifications through nanostructured oxides with innovative functional proprieties, Alberto Cigada, Barbara Del Curto, Luigi De Nardo, Maria Vittoria Diamanti and Mariapia Pedeferri (Polytechnic of Milan - CMIC “G. Natta”)
Titanium and Magnesium sheet. An innovative material for ultralight constructions, Toni Montanari (S.T.A.)
FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER
Metallurgy 2 – Foundry and HPDC
9 am - Sala Gialla - Pav. C
Coordinator: Marco Battilani, ASSOFOND (National Federation Foundries)
Overview of product sector, Michele Mazzucconi (Assofond)
Aluminium sand castings for high performance automotive applications, Antonio Maroto e Rafael Cuesta (Foundation for Research and Development in Transport and Energy CIDAUT), Julio C. Juárez and Jorge A. Fernández-Izquierdo (Aleaciones Ligeras Aplicadas)
Research and development of integrated techniques based on the thermal-fluid-dynamic analysis of melting processes and structural analysis for the design of high performance aluminium components, Luca Tomesani and Andrea Meneghini (University of Bologna - DIEM and CPC Patterns)
Optimisation of the mechanical features of a motorcycle structural element through casting process simulation, Simone Messieri (Ducati Corse)
The Quest to Cast the Perfect Aluminium Sand Casting, Vian Coombe (Ferrari Gestione Sportiva)
HPDC of light alloys for the production of automobile components, Giampiero Scarpa (EnginSoft) Stress simulation as a production cycle optimisation tool, Lorenzo Pivetti (Fonderie Scacchetti)
Simulation as an advanced Codesign tool, Lorenzo Valente (Eco Tre)
Recovering efficiency in a Pressure Die Casting works with the integrated management of production, quality, moulds and dies life, Claudio Morbi (Stain)
Tests, Controls, Certifications
9 am - Sala Blu - Pav. C
Coordinator: Giuseppe Bianchi, ALPI (Association Test Laboratories and Independent Certification Bodies)
Advantages of automated of mehcanical and spctrometrical tests laboratory, Claudio Morbi (Stain)
Certification evidence in the field of electromagnetic compatibility, Giovanni Bellenda (DNV - Modulo Uno)
Leak testing, leakage detection, Paolo Bandiera (Tecna)
Anodic oxidation automotive: predictive approach and automation of process controls, Belinda Conte (Nuova Infa)
Innovative techniques for non-destructive inspections in composite material structures, Luca Limena (Vetorix Engineering)
Design and analysis in the elastoplastic field: the importance of laboratory tests, Giacomo Lacchini (Tec Eurolab)
Evolutions in the application of radioscopic X-ray controls and automatic analysis techniques, Fabio Bosello and collaborators (Bosello High Technology)
Comparison through Tribomet between the abrasive wear resistance of light alloy surfaces treated with GHA process (Patent N° EP1207220) and other wear resistance processes, Andrea Tesini (Remet)
Computerized scan for dimensional control of complex geometry components, Simone Carmignato (University of Padua)
Repeatability studies in systems for pressure tests: technical considerations and applicability limits, Alessandro Tomasini (A.T.E. Elettronica)
Design with light alloys and new technological materials
9 am - Sala Bianca - Pav C
Coordinator: Giorgio Valentini, AIPI (Italian Association of Industrial Designers)
Front suspension arm for Vespa LX/GT/GTS and Piaggio MP3 out of extrudate, Paolo Aspettati (Piaggio), Luigi Menzietti (Piaggio) and Pietro Pedersini (Eural Gnutti)
Innovation in design methods of light alloy components for the automotive industry – European Project NADIA, Nicola Gramegna (EnginSoft)
Strategies for the lightening of vehicle architecture, Antonio Fuganti (Fiat Trento Research Centre)
Evolution of aluminium frames for motorcycle use and example of mixed steel/aluminium structure construction suitable for the small series, Fabio Fazi
Quality driven by CAE - Advanced CAE tools enable companies to design quality into their products, Massimo Fariello (Altair Engineering)
Advantages of pure geometric modelling and interoperability between CAD/CAM/CAE systems, Luca Cariglia (Kubotek Europe)
Redesigning with HPDC alloys. Structural elements of the automotive sector in metallic carpentry, Sergio Magrini (CNH) and Giancarlo Donzelli (Cermet - ISML)
The employment of extrudate in automotive projects: simplicity, functionality, technological aspects, Stefano Ciarleglio (Metra)
Audi (guest)
Recent developments in Composite Materials for industrial applications
9 am - Sala Rossa - Galleria Servizi
Coordinator: Roberto Frassine, Assocompositi (Polytechnic of Milan)
Reinforced Composite Materials, Maurizio Vedani (Polytechnic of Milan)
Recent developments in the nanocomposite field, José Maria Kenny (University of Perugia)
Composite materials for the Automobile Industry, Matteo Terragni (Ranger Italia)
Application of Twintex to the automobile, Giorgio Icardi (Saint Gobain - Vetrotex)
Applications of RTM technology to car components, Olivier Kunstmann (Sora Composites France)
Electrically conductive fabrics for application on composites, Ivano Soliani (Soliani EMC)
Structural adhesives, Andrea Giovani (Naag Italy)
New Forming Processes for Aluminium/Polymer Macrocomposites Giovanni Lucchetta (University of Padova - DIMEG)
Titanium composite panels for ventilated facades, Paolo Alberto Guidetti (AluBuild)
Characterization of composite materials, undirectional and fabric samples, Laura Ferrero e PierGiorgio Pagano (ISDG Research Centre)
Assembly and Cutting Techniques – Welding Processes
9 am - Sala Verde - Pav. C
Coordinator: Carla Gambaro, DIPTEM – University of Genoa
Laser working of light alloys, Antonio Raspa (Trumpf)
PANASONIC integrated system for robotized arc welding of car components, Sandro Santamaria (Roboteco)
Innovative laser application for the welding of aeronautical components, Edoardo Capello and Daniele Colombo (SITEC – Polytechnic of Milan – Branch of Lecco)
Analysis of lap joint behaviour performed with Friction Stir Welding technology, Enrico Lertora (DIPTEM - University of Genoa)
The effects of gas blends in laser welding in the transport industry, Mario Boschini (SIAD)
The technological evolution of welding processes and gases in the transport industry, Riccardo Bandieri (SIAD)
C.M.T. - Cold Metal Transfer (Fronius): a new process of continuous wire welding with low thermal supply, Marco Carta (Arroweld)
Joining aluminium sheet metal with Kawasaki FSJ technology (Friction Spot Joining), Alberto Ghezzi (Tiesse Robot)
New applications of structural adhesives, Alberto Lana (Henkel Loctite)
Solutions for cold sheet metal forming, Roberto Landi and Hinrich Dohrmann (Tox Pressotechnick)
The use of adhesives in the transport sector, Stefano Grombi (Emanuele Mascherpa)
Rivset: self-piercing rivets and their installation time, Jennifer Schlick (Bollhoff Systemtechnik GmbH & Co.KG) and Flavio Negro (Bollhoff Italia)
Metallurgy 3 – Aluminium alloys and Special Materials
2 pm - Sala Gialla - Pav. C
Coordinator: Franco Bonollo (AIM – Light Metals Research Centre )
Recent advancement in microstructural refining of aluminium alloys, Maurizio Vedani, Stefano Faré, Dario Ripamonti (Polytechnic of Milan, Department of Mechanics)
Innovative processes of aluminium alloys: “Liquid forging”, Mario Rosso and Peter Ildiko (Polytechnic of Turin)
Elongation of HPDC aluminium alloys and possible applications, Federico Casarotto (Aluminium Rheinfelden GmbH)
Integrated system of test pieces for the study of microstructures and mechanical behaviour of HPDC light alloys, Giulio Timelli, Fabio Grosselle, Franco Bonollo (DTG - University of Padua), Filippo Voltazza (Toolcast), Leonardo Capra (Raffineria Metalli Capra), Nicola Gramegna and Emilia Dalla Corte (Enginsoft)
High integration solutions in HPDC magnesium for the automotive industry: current situation and future prospects, Regis Alain (Meridian Technologies) and Luca Zaffaina (DTG – University of Padua)
Motorcycle Frames "Hyper - Sport" sector: some evaluation criteria for their production, Luca Fabbri (Aprilia)
Development and execution of a motorcycle wheel through low pressure casting, Leonardo Ruvolo (LPM) and Fabio Grosselle (DTG - University of Padua)
Influence of solidification and cooling parameters on resilience of foundry aluminium alloys,
Mattia Merlin, Gian Luca Garagnani (Departiment of Engineering - University of Ferrara) and Lorenzo Pivetti (Fonderie Scacchetti)
Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Casting
2 pm - Sala Blu - Pav. C
Coordinator: Luca Iuliano, APRI (Italian Association Rapid Prototyping – Polytechnic of Turin)
The STL format as an interconnection between reverse engineering and rapid production, Sergio Pieri (CMF Marelli)
Experiences of fusione da master with FDM techniques, Lanfranco Galter (Technimold) and Giancarlo Cecconello (Micro)
Expanding applications with Objet's Polyjet™ 3-D printing technology and Fullcure® materials, Zehavit Reisin (Objet)
Use of laser technologies for direct solidification of superalloys and titanium, Vito Chinellato (EOS Italia)
New performance of SLS sintering systems, Carlo Grasso (3D Systems)
Innovative techniques in Personal manufacturing, Italo Moriggi (Skorpion Engineering a Materialise representative)
Rapid casting solutions based on 3D printing technology, Elena Bassoli (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)
Fast metal parts manufacturing with rubber plaster moulding technology, Leon Pieterse and Benoit Friguet (ARKK Lco-Protomoule)
Self-learning, from the Workshop to the Technical Office, Claudio Terzoni (ABACUS Sistemi CAD-CAM)
Rapid casting, production of cores and forms with 3D-printing technology, Said Omar (Prometal RCT GmbH)
Metal Part Casting, Antonio Meschiari (Partec)
Innovative Materials and Technological Transfer
2pm - Sala Verde - Pav. C
Coordinator: Nicola Belli, MaTech – Innovative Materials
Magnesium sheet. An interesting material for ultralight construction, Peter Juchmann (Salzgitter Magnesium -Tecnologie GmbH)
Amorphous metals: the new evolution for the transport sector, Alessio Cuccu (MaTech - PST Galileo)
Magneto-Rheological Technology for Vehicle Applications, Albert C. Achen (Lord)
Effects of the HVOF coating on the fatigue behaviour of alloy 6082-T6, Gianpaolo Marconi (2Effe Engineering) and G. Marina La Vecchia (University of Brescia)
Latest generation of Beologic “ready for use!” WPC compound a mouvie, Marc Thometschek (Beologic)
Transparent display for automotive applications, Piero De La Pierre (Magneti Marelli Sistemi Elettronici)
Nanomaterials at the services of transport means, Bruno Schiavini (ECP)
The role of light alloys in the sustainability and competitiveness of the automotive industry.
Innovation, know-how and quality
2 pm - Sala Bianca - Pav. C
Coordinator: Enrico Costa, Cermet (Certificazione e Ricerca per la Qualità)
The role of light materials in the product and process innovation, Elena Ferri (Cermet - ISML – Innovation and Development of Materials and Light Alloys)
Innovation in materials for corporate competitiveness: designer sensibility, Sergio Magrini (CNH)
Innovation and technical training: how to satisfy companies’ needs at different level in the supply chain, Claudio Biasetti (Centro Servizi PMI)
How to “measure” innovation: in-house laboratories and external support structures, Augusto Scardigno (Maserati)
Innovation and quality management in the automotive industry, Mauro Giovannetti (Verlicchi)
Innovation and Development of Materials and Light Alloys, Enrico Costa (Cermet - ISML - Innovation and Development of Materials and Light Alloys)
Designing to win. Winning experiences and technologies for racing vehicles
2 pm - Sala Rossa - Galleria Servizi
Coordinator: Marco Della Monica, ZR - Zona Rossa Magazine
Introduction by the President of Assomotoracing Alfonso Galvani
Desmosedici GP7, the project for a race motorcycle, Gianluca Vignaroli and Simone Messieri (Ducati Corse)
Advanced Engineering for the development of race vehicles, Franco Ferretti (HPE - High Performance Engineering)
Structural analysis and optimisation of an anti-hopping clutch in the field of racing, Giulio Turinetti (Lachesi)
Evolution of high performance motors: analysis of some potential contents, Nicola Pini and Mario Rioli (Ferrari)
Development of a race motorcycle motor, Mauro Forghieri, Alessandro Cardani and Franco Antoniazzi (Oral Engineering)
Steel pistons: is this the future?, Giorgio Casolari (Pistal Racing)
The employment of shot blasting in the design of high-performance components, Michele Bandini (Peen Service)
Optimal design of a flangia parastrappo in alluminio for race motorcycle applications, Lorenzo Bortolozzo anFelice Pasinetti (Marchesini), in collaboration with Altair Engineering
Mechanics + Electronics = Mechatronics?, Flavio Corradini (CF3000 - Engineering & Electronics Group)
In the motor world – Business Software – Banal Software?, Paul Schaefer (ACS Data System)
Wehemn speed does not rhyme with stability, Marco Giachi (Assomotoracing)
Aeronautical Superalloys applied to the racing industry, Katarzyna Markoska (Super Alloys - Studio Intersales)
Structural adhesives
2 pm - Sala Arancio – First Floor
Coordinator: Andrea Giovani, Naag Italy
Jointing Technologies through Adhesives, Roberto Frassine (Polytechnic of Milan)
Boating: Requisites and performance of structural adhesives, Ezio Businaro (Advisor Azimut Benetti)
Adhesives applications in boating composites, Enrico Tortarolo (Naag Italia)
Moulds, Deformation and Sheet Metal Forming.
Innovative Solutions for the Production and Inspection of Automotive Moulds
4.15 pm - Sala Bianca - Pav. C
Coordinator: Andrea Gatto, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - DIMeC
Innovative solutions for the reduction of coupling errors in mould functional parts, Fabrizio Micari (University of Palermo, Fontana Group)
Reverse engineering in the acceptance test of moulded components, Luca Iuliano (Polytechnic of Turin)
High thermal conductivity alloys alternative to Cu-Be for complex moulds, Andrea Gatto (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - DIMeC) and Franco Mercuri (ORIM Metalli)
Incremental sheet metal forming simulation: notes on the compensation of springback in moulding, Giampaolo Moncelsi (Autoform)
VISI and SmirtWare. 3D Paperless solutions in the mechanical construction of . Examples of application in the Automotive field, Cosimo Galante and Giovanni Piccoli (Vero International Software)
Control experiences with the structured light scanning system (Metallic carpentry, plastic material injection, pressure die casting and casting), Antonio Giogoli (AgioTech)
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