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JOINING IN CAR BODY ENGINEERING CONFERENCE NORTH AMERICA
From megacastings to new battery architectures, from advanced materials to AI-driven production – the automotive industry is undergoing fundamental changes, which continue to reshape the industry. It is often the joining solutions that determine whether these changes can be realized efficiently, reliably, and at scale.
About the conference
Each year, engineering experts from all over the world meet in Rochester, Michigan in order to share the latest technical progress and application-oriented innovations in joining technology. The focus is on series production relevant to the North American market.
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Conference Program
| 08:00 AM |
Coffee & Breakfast SnackMeet the Exhibitors on site |
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| 9:00 AM | Welcome, Introduction | Dr. Dirk Meine, Automotive Circle, DE |
Joining Advanced Material Combinations |
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| 9:30 AM | Solving EV Manufacturing Challenges: Advances in Joining Techniques, Process Innovation and Quality Assurance for Castings, Dissimilar Materials, and Battery Manufacturing | Michael Wiener, IPG Photonics, USA |
| 10:00 AM | Expanding Automotive Use of Structural Aluminium Die-Castings with Cost-Effective F-State Castings Made with Recycled Alloys Reliably Joined to All Steel Grades Using REW Joining Technology | Sean Farrell, Gaming Engineering, FR; Kotomi Nagata, Ryobi Ltd., JP |
| 10:30 AM | Predicting the Joinability of Metals Before Welding Them *virtual presentation | Alf Andersson, Volvo Car Corporation, SE |
| 11:00 AM |
Coffee Break & Networking |
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Process Control and Quality in Metal Joining |
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| 11:45 AM | The Fastest and Safest Solution for Vehicle Body Assembly Simplification | Nachiket Gokhale, ArcelorMittal, USA |
| 12:15 PM | Tailor Welded Blanks – Process Control and Post Inspections | Sebastian Moser, Precitec Inc., USA |
| 12:45 PM |
Lunch Break & Networking |
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Joining and Welding Solutions for Battery Structures |
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| 2:15 PM | Influence of Laserbeam Rotating to the Porosity of Laser-MIG-Hybrid Welded AW 6063-T6 Aluminum Alloy for Battery Trays | Wesley Doneth, Fronius USA LLC |
| 2:45 PM | Encapsulated High-Performance Laser Scanner Welding – Laser Welding Without a Laser Cell | Dr. Axel Luft, Scansonic MI GmbH, DE |
Advanced Sealing and Adhesive Technologies |
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| 3:15 PM | Investigation and Prediction of Wet-Out Quality in Dispensing Processes for Structural Adhesive Materials (SAM) and Thermal Interface Materials (TIM) | Li-Wei Shih, General Motors and University of Michigan, USA; Richard Chinoski, Atlas Copco, USA |
| 3:45 PM |
Coffee Break & Networking |
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| 4:30 PM | Enabling High-Speed Robotic Adhesive Dispensing Through Metering System Design | Stephen Neumann, Graco Inc., USA; tba, Fanuc, USA |
| 5:00 PM | Zero-Defect Clinching: Achieving 100% Quality Control via Real-Time Deformation Compensation | Hiroyuki Natsume, Kistler Instrument Corp., USA |
| 5:30 PM |
End of First Conference Day |
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| 08:00 AM |
Coffee & Breakfast SnackMeet the Exhibitors on site |
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Advanced Joining Concepts and Intelligent Quality Control |
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| 9:00 AM | TBA *virtual presentation | Tianqi LI, ZEEKR, Geely Group, CN |
| 9:30 AM | Breaking Barriers in Nondestructive Evaluation: AI-Enhanced Solutions for Future Smart NDE | Prof. Roman Gr. Maev, University of Windsor, Ontario, CA |
| 10:15 AM |
Coffee Break & Networking |
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Robotics, Automation, and Intelligent Fastening |
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| 11:00 AM | Impact of Clearance Holes in Flow Drill Screw Joints | Amanda Freis, Ford Motor Company, USA; Nicholas Dornik, Atlas Copco, USA |
| 11:30 AM | Overcoming New Challenges in Flow Drill Screw Driving: Robot Stability and Material Variability | Michael Schreyer, WEBER Schraubautomaten GmbH, DE |
| 12:00 PM | Digital Transformation of Spot Welding from Planning to Production with Simulation, Optimization and Digital Twins | Dr. Wenqi Zhang, SWANTEC Software and Engineering ApS, DK |
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch Break & Networking |
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Smart Quality Assurance and Data-Driven Manufacturing |
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| 1:30 PM | Numerical Studies on the Correlation Between Laser Welding Processes and Spectrum Traces in Cell Interconnects | Zixuan Wan, General Motors, USA |
| 2:00 PM | Transforming Automotive Material Simulation: Digital Materials Hub and Virtual Material Data Card | Arnob Banik, 3M, USA |
Impulse: Electrical Joining Strategies |
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| 2:30 PM | Signal Integrity and EMI Co-Design for Distributed Battery Modules: Functional Safety–Aligned Electrical Joining Strategies for Next-Generation EV Body Architectures | Abdul Salam Abdul Karim, Automotive Electronics Engineer and Independent Researcher, USA |
| 3:00 PM | Closing Remarks | OEM Advisory Board |
| 3:10 PM | Farewell | Dr. Dirk Meine, Automotive Circle, DE |
| 3:15 PM |
End of Conference, COFFEE & Contacts |
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The conference program is subject to change. Status of December 08, 2025
Insightful Technical Presentations
Our line up of industry experts will share their knowledge and vision, shedding light on the latest advancements and emerging trends.
Outstanding Networking Opportunities
Connect with Automotive engineers, industry pioneers, and decision-makers from leading automotive companies and suppliers worldwide.
Accompanying Exhibition
Gain access to cutting-edge products and services that are relevant for car body engineering.
Meet the Speakers
Get in contact with renowned speakers and thought leaders. Take the unique opportunity to personally engage with them.
Participants
International OEM Advisory board
The Automotive Circle and OEM Advisory Board of the Joining in Car Body Engineering North America, consisting of experts from the following brands and companies:
Anthony Leanza
Honda Development and Manufacturing of America
Bryan Macek
Stellantis, US
Todd Mueller
Ford Motor Company
WeiJie Zhang
Rivian, US
Torsten Bethge
Volkswagen AG
Dr. Blair Carlson
General Motors Company
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 an exhibitor or sponsor and benefit from this excellent platform to strongly promote your company’s capabilities as a reliable supplier!
If you have any question or want to request additional information, please contact Ms. Frauke Haentsch .
Exhibition and sponsoring options will follow at this place soon!
*all prices net
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