Jason Ryska

    

Director- Manufacturing Technology Development 
Ford Motor Company
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Opening Keynote: Smart Factory Applications in the Stamping Process at Ford Motor Company

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Jeff Schuster

    

Americas Operation and Global Vehicle Forecasting 
LMC Automotive
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Automotive Outlook

The auto industry has faced significant challenges and disruptions over the last three years which have impacted costs, manufacturing and availability. 2022 brought the addition of a war in Ukraine and a stronger possibility of a global recession as we look into 2023. While the industry is taxed with the short-term issues, the progression into electrification marches forward with its own challenges. These areas and more will be examined as part of the global automotive outlook.

    

    

Thomas Schmider

    

Sales Director, Automotive OEM 
Schuler North America
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The Press Shop of the Future

Gain key insight into the future of metal forming and press shop planning! Thomas will discussed the newly formed joint venture with Porsche, the Smart Press Shop. The presentation will address:

• Why was the Smart Press Shop created?
• What technologies are included within the Smart Press Shop?
• What results are Schuler and Porsche experiencing with the Smart Press Shop?
• What digitalization solutions are installed within the Smart Press Shop?
• How can manufacturers begin incorporating similar Smart Press Shop practices?

    

Steve Horaney

Vice President 
Membership and Sales, OESA
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Jeff Aznavorian

President 
Clips & Clamps Industries
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Josh Forquer

Executive Vice President, Sales and Technology Development 
KIRCHHOFF Automotive
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The Evolving Automotive Supply Chain—A Roundtable Discussion

In this era of electrification and supply chain issues, collaboration and innovation are key. Learn how OEMs and Tier suppliers can continue to work hand-in-hand, partnering to ensure continuous improvement in production efficiency.

    

    

Chris Kristock

    

VP of Automotive 
American Iron and Steel Institute
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The Steel Response to Challenges of a Modern Automotive (and Mobility) Industry

The American steel industry has been on an aggressive path to build facilities and implement new technology that creates innovative steel materials that meet the needs of the modern automotive and mobility industry. These needs cover many aspects of manufacturing, including cost-effectiveness, sustainability, vehicle lightweighting, passenger and battery safety systems, and reduced environmental impacts. The industry continues with development of new and unique steel grades that use modern facilities capable of specialized processing techniques. These, in concert with the unique metallurgical aspects of an iron-carbon alloy system, achieve advanced and ultra-high-strength steel grades with significantly improved strength and ductility to support cost-efficient automotive part production with minimal design limitations. The American steel industry also contributes to the vast network of automotive processing initiatives, using steel in tooling and forming activities that support and increase the usefulness of steel as a material of choice. This all is accomplished through established individual and collaborative efforts to identify needs of the automotive market and efficiently satisfy it with appropriate steel materials and processes.

    

    

Dan Sharkey

    

Partner  
Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco PLLC
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A Legal Discussion with Dan Sharkey A Legal Discussion with Dan Sharkey

Dan will update participants for 15 minutes regarding the various legal challenges they face, then spend 30 minutes answering questions on legal issues affecting them upstream with their customers and downstream with their suppliers: contracts, warranties, tariffs, strikes, recalls, NDAs, payment debits—you name it. Consider this a chance to bring your issues to an industry-leading lawyer with 25 years of experience and a unique understanding of the issues facing automotive suppliers.

    

    

Paul Eichenberg

    

Managing Director 
Paul Eichenberg Strategic Consulting
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How Not to Get Shocked, Jolted and Fried by the Coming Shift in Automotive Power Sources—And the Opportunities for Companies—And the Opportunities for Companies

The phase-out of the internal combustion engine will have a significant impact on automotive manufacturing as the market shifts from the traditional “mechanical component” suppliers to electrical components like the vehicle battery, electric motor and power electronics. For instance, today 70-80% of the vehicles’ machined components are supplied for the engine and transmission ecosystem. The elimination of traditional internal combustion engine components equates to a $400 billion market disruption and will have a significant impact on the global manufacturing industry. This presentation will help organizations understand how the shift toward electric vehicles will impact key systems, identify future market opportunities, and understand the strategic options available to them as they evaluate strategies moving forward.