The Event
Welcome to Lighten Up! The 2022 Lightweight Conference.
TGM Lightweight Solutions have joined forces with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), and Netzwerk Leichtbau Metall Brandenburg to host this interactive, online event that will serve as a forum for manufacturing and engineering experts from across Europe, to discuss the latest innovations and technologies, and pressing issues facing the manufacturing industry when it comes to lightweighting and weight management.
We are building an impressive line-up of speakers and keynotes to deliver a stimulating blend of presentations and discussions and will offer ample opportunities for networking throughout the day.
The programme will include discussions around three main topics:
- Holistic lightweighting
- Topology & topography optimisation
- Materials selection and method of manufacture assessment
So, whether you are an engineer, designer, manager, or researcher from industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, and Shipbuilding, this online space will be a great opportunity to exchange, gather new information, explore new technologies and solve problems, and together we can look for new ways to reduce resource usage, save weight and reduce energy consumption while maintaining structural properties.
Early bird rate – £100 + VAT
(ends 14 September)
Standard rate – £150 + VAT
(from 15 September)
Join us
to explore state-of-the-art approaches and to network across industries!
Lighten Up! The 2022 Lightweight Conference is:
- more than a standard trade show
- more than an online platform for webinars and
- much more than just a company presentation
At Lighten Up! The 2022 Lightweight Conference, participants will have access to:
- State-of-the-art information on
- Lightweight Methodologies
- Lightweight Technologies
- Lightweight Processes
- Tool-supported Lightweight Design
- Extensive networking possibilities across industries, creating synergies. Yes, even online!
- New insights and approaches that achieve results
- Answers to YOUR questions regarding Lightweighting and weight management
- Exchange with researchers from renowned universities and institutes
- A combination of theoretical models and proven, practical approaches
- PLUS exclusive access to recorded presentations and content after the conference*
Agenda
04.11.2022 ONLINE
The agenda of the conference will be available soon.
Start Time | End Time | |
08:30 | 09:00 | Check In |
09:00 | tbd | welcome plenary |
tbd | tbd | Session 1 – Holistic lightweighting + Q&A |
tbd | tbd | coffee break |
tbd | tbd | Breakout/Networking |
tbd | tbd | Discussion Area – Trend 1 |
tbd | tbd | Lunch/Networking |
tbd | tbd | Session 2 – Topology & topography + Q&A |
tbd | tbd | Breakout/Networking |
tbd | tbd | Discussion Area – Trend 2 |
tbd | tbd | Session 3 – Materials Selection and Method of Manufacture Assessment + Q&A |
tbd | tbd | Close out speech |
tbd | tbd | Wrap Up |
17:00 | Digital Networking session |
Presentations
At this interactive conference, you have the possibility to attend multiple types of presentations:
Case studies with proven results
Presentations on new approaches
Expert panel discussions
Networking
Each participant can showcase their company’s interest in lightweight topics in a brief introduction.
We will create multiple spaces for networking: Exchange with others on your thoughts, your questions and your successes within the realm of Lightweight Construction, Weight Management & Lightweight Design.
Speakers & Keynotes
Each participant can showcase their company’s interest in lightweight topics in a brief introduction.
We will create multiple spaces for networking: Exchange with others from all industries on your thoughts, your questions and your successes within the realm of lightweight construction, weight management & lightweight design.

& Composites UK
Alan Banks
Cost effective lightweighting in mass production

Brompton Bicycle
Matteo Massimi
Topology-agnostic material selection methodology for the design and manufacturing of a lightweight bicycle frame

Havel metal foam
Friedrich Schuller
Aluminium foam casings for future batteries

Vehicle Engineering
Carolin Bernhardt
Innovative lightweight solutions for rail vehicles
– A new lightweight roof –

Lothar Löchte
Range anxiety – no need for that! Effective thermal management
Will be revealed soon!
LU!22 Speaker
Will be revealed soon!
LU!22 Speaker
Will be revealed soon!
LU!22 Speaker
Will be revealed soon!
LU!22 Speaker
Will be revealed soon!
LU!22 Speaker
Will be revealed soon!
LU!22 Speaker
Will be revealed soon!
LU!22 Speaker
Registered Member Area
Registration opens in July
If you are registered for the conference please follow the instructions you received via e-mail.
Additional in-persona meetings
We will be hosting two in person meetings in Glasgow, and Berlin. These will take place shortly after the online event for invited guests to continue focused discussions.
When?
29th of November 2022
1st of December 2022
Where?
Glasgow
Berlin
How to attend?
20 experts from our digital conference will be invited
Agenda
Networking sessions (including 1:1 meetings)
Discussion panels
Company & idea pitches
Case-study from gold sponsor
Why participate
Avoid the waiting list! Space is limited! This conference promises to be a rich and interactive event.
Implementing Lightweight Solutions into YOUR workplace, into YOUR agenda, or into YOUR processes has shown the potential to save your company multiple thousands of EUR in design, engineering, production, and maintenance, only to name a few of the positively affected areas.
You will
- gain additional insight
- enhance your knowledge and your skills
- grow your network
- discover new tools
- and make your work more rewarding, more efficient, leading to better and faster results.
Sponsorship opportunities
GOLD Exclusive, one-off package provides an opportunity to engage with our conference delegates. | SILVER Premium opportunity to showcase your brand to a delegation of key decision makers. | BRONZE Elevate your profile and position your company within the area of lightweighting. |
Keynote slot | Keynote slot | |
Logo on all media and advertising communications | Logo on all media and advertising communications | Logo on all media and advertising communications |
4 x Free Tickets | 2 x Free Tickets | 1 x Free Ticket |
Invite for 2 people to attend in-persona events | Invite for 2 people to attend in-persona events | |
‘pitch’ slot at in-persona events | ‘pitch’ slot at in-persona events | ‘pitch’ slot at in-persona events |
Participation in 2 Discussion Panels | Participation in 1 Discussion Panel | |
Networking booth provided for in-persona events | ||
Coordinated B2B meetings in breakout rooms during in-persona events | ||
Provide a 100 – 200 word email blast to registered delegates | ||
Submission of a ‘problem statement’ and additional discussion session | Submission of ‘problem statement’ for bronze sponsors and additional discussion session | |
Access to Gold Sponsor problem statements | Access to Silver Sponsor problem statements |
Are you interested in inviting your clients to the conference to showcase your capabilities and successes in the field of lightweight design? Please contact us. Are you a student? Please contact us for reduced rates.
We will gather similar thinking minds to analyse three main topics and discuss future trends:
Topic 1 – Holistic lightweighting – Analysis of weight saving opportunities during development phase including functional analysis and principles with the objective of weight and cost reduction
In this session we will take a deep dive into the techniques used in analyzing structures, design and system optimization.
- Functional analysis and functional principles with objective of weight and cost reduction
- Mass forecast and weight targeting
- Steering of lightweighting activities
Topic 2 – Topology & topography optimization – Advanced topology and topography optimization with analysis of influencing parameter sensitivity
In this session we will discuss the exposure of load paths for homogenous material distribution in volume and sheet components including also anisotropic materials. Focus on stress and stiffness driven structures to optimize displacement and stress objectives in small design spaces.
- FEA as an advanced tool for lightweight design and validation approaches
- Structural analysis of hybrid composite materials and sandwich materials
Topic 3 – Materials Selection and Method of Manufacture Assessment – Material selection and optimization of the manufacturing process can have substantial benefit to material performance, functionality and durability
In this session we will have a look at the methods used during early stage design that determine the material with the most optimal method of manufacture such as:
- Sustainable composite materials
- Formability and properties (strength, stiffness) of high strength alloys (Al, 3rd generation of steels) for automotive application
- Life cycle assessment of the lightweight materials: resistance, resilience, recyclability
- Manufacturing innovations for the BEV, disruptive manufacturing
- Right material for right place: hybridisation between metallic and non-metallic structures and joining methods; development of the new hybrid metallic materials for lightweighting.
- Low temperature formability of hard to form alloys for aerospace application
- Flexible tooling for low volume production