LightenUp! has been postponed
We regret to inform you that due to factors beyond our control, our Lighten Up! online conference taking place on Friday 4 November, has unfortunately been postponed. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience that this may have caused.
The good news is however, that the event will return in early 2023! Our new date has yet to be confirmed, but we will keep you posted in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions concerning your ticket or talks, please reach out to us:
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.
Additionally, we will be hosting two in-person meetings in Glasgow (29th of November 2022), and Berlin (01st of December 2022). These will take place shortly after the online event for invited guests to continue focused discussions.
The program 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.
Standard rate – £150 + VAT
Explore
new approaches
Network across industries
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*
Exchange with
experts
Enhance your knowledge
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
We will gather similar thinking minds to analyze three main topics and discuss future trends:
Analysis of weight-saving opportunities during the 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 the objective of weight and cost reduction
- Mass forecast and weight targeting
- Steering of lightweighting activities
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
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
- The right material for the right place: hybridization 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
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 from all industries on your thoughts, your questions and your successes within the realm of lightweight construction, weight management & lightweight design.
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.
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 –
Erbslöh Aluminium GmbH
Lothar Löchte
Range anxiety – no need for that! Effective thermal management
University of Genova, IIT, MIT
Flavia Libonati
What’s the future of advanced lightweight structures?
Hyconnect
Dr. Lars Molter
A holistic lightweight approach with FAUSST
Thomas Hipke
Topology optimisation – a perfect tool for lightweight design
Agenda
04.11.2022 ONLINE
The agenda of the conference will be available soon.
All times are UTC +1
08:50
Check-In
09:10
Welcome to Lighten Up! 2022
TGM representative
Topic 1 – Holistic Lightweighting
09:15
Welcome
Chris Greenough
– SDE Technology
The holistic lightweight approach with FAUSST
Dr. Lars Molter
– Hyconnect
Cost effective lightweighting in mass production
Alan Banks
– Ford
Aluminum foam casings for future batteries
Friedrich Schuller
– Havel Metal Foam
Followed by a live Q&A
10:35
Comfort break & Networking
Topic 2 – Topology & Topography
10:50
Welcome
Chris Greenough
– SDE Technology
What’s the future of advanced lightweight structures?
Flavia Libonati
– University Genova
Topology optimisation – a perfect tool for lightweight design
Thomas Hipke
– IWU Fraunhofer
Innovative lightweight solutions for rail vehicles – A new lightweight roof –
Carolin Bernhardt
– Hörmann Vehicle Engineering
Followed by a live Q&A
12:10
Lunch Break & Networking
12:40
Welcome back to our afternoon session
TGM representative
Topic 3 – Materials selection and method of manufacture assessment
12:45
Welcome
Chris Greenough
– SDE Technology
Topology-agnostic material selection methodology for the design and manufacturing of a lightweight bicycle frame
Matteo Massimi
– Brompton Bicycle
Data-based modelling and structural optimization for lightweight components
Dr. Ing. Lars Ulke-Winter
– IAP Fraunhofer
Range anxiety – no need for that! Effective thermal management
Lothar Löchte
-Erbslöh Aluminium GmbH
Followed by live Q&A
14:45
Event reflection
NMIS representative
15:00
Final networking
We reserve the right to make further changes to the agenda at short notice.