EALA - European Automotive Laser Applications 2020
18. - 20. May 2021 | Virtual Conference
EALA – European Automotive Laser Applications
22nd European Expert Conference
EALA, the foremost international conference on the industrial use of Laser technologies in automobile production, goes virtual in 2021!
On May 18 - 20, the conference again presents its renowned mixture of progress reports from OEM, suppliers and academic institutions, discussing in technical detail latest developments in laser systems, process technology and their innovative application. With altogether 23 high-level technical presentations, special focus of the conference will be on laser usage in e-mobility applications (day 1), novel laser systems and new applications (day 2) and progress in quality control (day 3). Live Q&A sessions with all speakers as well as ample interactive online networking opportunities round off the event.
We are looking forward to meeting you in our virtual environment!Agenda
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
9.45 h CEST (UTC+2)
Welcome and conference introductionDr. Dirk Meine, Automotive Circle, DE
LASER APPLICATION IN E-MOBILITY I: WELDING COPPER
10.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
Efficiency considerations in laser beam welding of copper alloys for e-mobility
Dr. Jan-Philipp Weberpals, Audi AG, DE
10.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
Copper welding with high brightness center mode fiber lasersKlaus Kleine, Peter Kallage, Coherent Inc., DE
11.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
System design for reliable and robust laser-welding of copper in automotive series productionPravin Sievi, Scansonic MI GmbH, DE
11.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
BreakMeet the Speakers online / Virtual networking
12.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
Further developments for blue diode lasers and their accessories lead to new applications and options in processing copper and other materialsMarkus Rütering, Laserline GmbH, DE
LASER APPLICATIONS IN E-MOBILITY II: FUEL CELLS AND BATTERY SYSTEMS
13.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
Laser applications along the process chain of fuel cells – focus on bipolar platesDr. Isabel Thome, Trumpf Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH, DE
13.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
Break
Meet the Speakers online / virtual networking
14.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
Large scale serial production implementation of inline coherent imaging of Li-ion cylindrical cell traction battery assembliesPaul Webster, Ph.D., IPG Photonics (Canada) Inc., CA; Dr. Mohamed Al-Badani, Jaguar Land Rover Ltd., UK
15.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
How lasers improve battery productionDr. Alexander Olowinsky, Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, DE
15.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
Automated laser-GMA hybrid welding of car battery housings - Cost-optimised solution in the service of electric mobilityDr. Herbert Staufer, Fronius International GmbH, AT
16.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
End of the day’s program of presentationsMeet the Speakers online / Virtual networking (open end!)
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
9.50 h CEST (UTC+2)
Welcome and conference day introduction
Dr. Dirk Meine, Automotive Circle, DE
LASER BEAM SHAPING AND MODULATION
10.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
New ways in laser welding and cutting applications by DDL (Direct Diode Laser) with wavelength beam combining technology and the future possibility of ultra-bright blue laser sourcesPeer Schumacher, Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH, DE
10.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
New developments in laser welding with dynamic beam shaping for high seam quality and robust processesDr. Dirk Dittrich, Fraunhofer IWS, DE
11.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
Dynamic laser beam shaping for laser aluminium welding in e-mobility applicationsJesús Jiménez Palacios, Valeo Spain - Thermal Systems, ES; Dr. Eyal Shekel, Civan Advanced Technologies; IL
11.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
Break
Meet the Speakers online / Virtual networking
Laser beam welding of aluminum: Improving performance by means of adapted beam shaping
Daniel Böhm, Dr. Jan-Philipp Weberpals, Audi AG, DE
13.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
Relevance of focusshift in productionDr. Thomas Umschlag, Primes GmbH, DE
NEW APPLICATIONS
13.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
KeynoteEUV lithography for semiconductor manufacturing
Dr. Michael von Borstel, Trumpf Lasersystems for Semiconductor Manufacturing GmbH, DE
14.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
Break
Meet the Speakers online / Virtual networking
15.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
Laser cladding for the next generation of brake discsDr. Thomas Molitor, Laserline GmbH, DE
15.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
Laser manufacturing of sheet metal to complete partsProf. Dr. Morten Kristiansen, Aalborg University, Department of Materials and Production, DK
16.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
End of the day’s program of presentationsMeet the Speakers online / Virtual networking (open end!)
Thursday, May 20, 2021
9.50 h CEST (UTC+2)
Welcome and conference day introductionDr. Dirk Meine, Automotive Circle, DE
PROCESS CONTROL I: OCT AND IMAGING
10.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
Challenges of modern production in terms of e-mobility and a comprehensive approach, based on scanner technology to produce on premium quality levelLutz König, Precitec GmbH & Co. KG, DE, Christian Elsner, Mercedes-Benz AG, DE
10.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
OCT for e-mobility applicationsJan-Patrick Hermani, Trumpf Laser GmbH, DE
11.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
Live measurement of welding depth and seam inspection with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)Richard Steinbrecht, Lessmüller Lasertechnik GmbH; Marius Schwarz, Mercedes-Benz AG; DE
11.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
Break
Meet the Speakers online / Virtual networking
PROCESS CONTROL II: SENSORS AND SIMULATION
12.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
Intelligent optics, intelligent sensors: solutions for e-mobilityJens Reiser, Precitec GmbH & Co. KG, DE
13.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
Next level process monitoring – New examples of monitoring e-mobility applicationsChristoph Franz, 4D Ingenieurgesellschaft für Technische Dienstleistungen mbH, DE
13.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
Break
Meet the Speakers online / Virtual networking
14.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
Pyrometer for temperature and melt pool size control in AM processesDr. Helmut Kriz, Sensortherm GmbH, Oliver Hentschel, Uni Erlangen, DE
15.00 h CEST (UTC+2)
CFD simulations for laser weldingPareekshith Allu, Flow Science, Inc., US
15.30 h CEST (UTC+2)
Panel DiscussionOEM Advisory Board experts on current challenges and future expectations on laser technology in automobile production.
ca. 15.50 h CEST (UTC+2)
Conclusive remarks, farewell address and end of the conference programMeet the Speakers online / Virtual networking (open end!)
*Each presentation is followed by 10 minutes of live discussion and Q&A with the speaker*
Conferene program is subject to change
Status as of: May 5th, 2021
International OEM committee
The Automotive Circle and OEM Advisory Board of the conference, consisting of experts from the following brands and companies:
Dr. Oscar Andersson
Volvo Car Corporation
Christian Brémont
Renault SAS
Daniele Bassan
FCA EMEA
Raul Botta
Opel Automobile GmbH
Christian Elsner
Mercedes-Benz AG
Thorge Hammer
Volkswagen AG
Jürgen Hover
Ford
Dr. Florian Oefele
BMW Group
Joshua Solomon
General Motors Company
Taishi Tarui
Nissan
Dr. Jan-Philipp Weberpals
Audi
Conference SponsorS
Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH
Your contact:
Thibault Bautze
Leiter Vertrieb
t.bautze@blackbird-robotics.de
www.blackbird-robotics.de
IPG Laser GmbH
Laserline GmbH
MKS Instruments - Ophir Brand
Precitec GmbH & Co. KG
PRIMES GmbH
TRUMPF Laser und Systemtechnik GmbH
Become a Sponsor or exhibitor
Take advantage of the high coverage of the Automotive Circle and profit from the sponsoring options before and during the events. Show your competence and services, matching the conference subjects, to the numerous car body engineers of international OEM. Thus, you are strengthening your brand awareness in the automotive industry!
Come on board as a sponsor and benefit from this excellent platform to strongly promote your company’s capabilities as a reliable supplier!
Check out the various sponsoring options!
Prices, Terms & Conditions
Organizer
Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG
Plathnerstrasse 4c
30175 Hannover, Germany
T. +49 511 9910-384
F. +49 511 9910-379
jannike.von.kampen@vincentz.net
T. +49 511 9910 - 000
F +49 511 9910 - 099
www.vincentz.net
All virtual events take place exclusively in digital form on www.automotive-circle.com
Participation Fee
795,00 EURO
All prices are net prices. All virtual events are subject to VAT only in Germany.
All fees are due immediately - in any case before the start of the event - and are to be paid by quoting the invoice number. With the confirmation and invoice the participant will receive the corresponding access data for the virtual event. The prerequisite for this is that all payments have been received in full.
Registration
Registration is preferably done via the event's website, alternatively by e-mail or regular mail. The confirmation of participation and invoice will be sent via e-mail. After receipt of payment your registration becomes binding and you will receive a corresponding confirmation of participation. Without this confirmation, there is no claim to participation in the booked event. Registrations will be considered in the order in which they are received, except EuroCarBody. However, the number of participants is limited in all cases. A special application procedure applies for participation in the EuroCarBody 2021 virtual.
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The following services are associated with the registration:
- Participation in the virtual event
- Participation documents
- Authorization to download the PDF documents on the Internet
- Receipt of the list of participants
- Sponsor information
Language of Communication
All virtual events of the Automotive Circle are held exclusively in English. All documents are predominately composed in the English language.
Technical Platform
All virtual events of the Automotive Circle are planned and conducted using electronic tools and platforms. The following tools are used:
- doo event management platform
- GoToWebinar
- sli.do
- wonder.me
Each participant is responsible for using these tools. If it is not possible to use them, e.g. due to internal company requirements, this does not entitle the participant to cancel the participation free of charge.
Cancellation / Withdrawal
For cancellations between four and two weeks before the event, a cancellation fee of 50 % of the invoice amount is due. In the event of cancellation later than two weeks before the event or in the event of non-participation without prior cancellation, the full participation fee must be paid. However, it is always possible to name a substitute person. Cancellations and changes must be notified in writing and will be confirmed by the organizer.
If the virtual event has to be cancelled by the organizer due to insufficient number of participants, technical complications or due to illness of one or more speakers, already paid participation fees will be refunded in full. Further claims do not exist.
Program Changes
Automotive Circle reserve the right to revise event content and change implementation tools. There is no claim to a specific lecture, workshop or references. Registered trademarks: No guarantee is given that the products, processes and other names mentioned are free of third-party property rights.
Data Protection
As participant of an event, you agree that data such as company, address (zip code, city, country), first name, name and job function of the attendee will be published on the list of participants. The list of participants is available to all participants in digital form. The list of participants could also be used by sponsors and exhibitors for advertising purposes. Objection against publication and circulation of your data may be made at any time until 3 weeks prior to the event and has to be made in writing to the organizer. The address data are processed for customer service and information purposes in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Company’s name, city and country might be published on the Internet as reference for upcoming Automotive Circle-events.
Miscellaneous
With your binding registration you agree that film, image, word and sound recordings may be made of you during the event. These recordings may be used without restriction by Vincentz Network or authorized parties in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Also have a look at our Privacy Policy.
Hanover, March 2021
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