Michelle Arceneaux

Automotive Product Manager
Firestone Industrial Products

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Agenda Day 2

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

Choose your main discussion topic and deepen your knowledge in

close dialogue with experts by pointed questions.

Table 1 | Chances and challenges in development of mechatronic systems

• Adding E/E and interactions with ADAS and AD

• Integrated controls in the framework of AD

Table 2 | Innovative weight reduction strategies at acceptable cost level for mass produced

cars Material innovations for weight reduction

• Between steel and aluminum: using combinations with composites

• Processing and design innovations to save cost: use of thermoplastics and SMC, new

design techniques, reduction of waste, use of cheaper raw materials

Table 3 | Increasing advanced suspension awareness among drivers

• Conveying technology appropriately to end users

• Justifying investment for technology, ROI

• A changing suspension industry and the future outlook for drivers

• Current practices and subsequent consideration