Automotive Transmissions and Hybrid & Electric Drives

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1 More than 30 presentations from USA, Asia and Europe! 5th Symposium & Exhibition Automotive Transmissions and Hybrid & Electric Drives May 2011, Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint Hotel, MI, USA Introductory Day: Symposium Focus: Automotive Market Outlook Plant Tour: Visit GM s Central Powertrain Development Facilities And Dynamometer Labs In Pontiac! Created and organised by Media Partners Basics And Practice Of Automotive Transmissions Transmission Market Outlook: Influence Of IC Engine & Alternative Drive Development Contribution To Reach Regulation Requirements How To Stay Competitive? The Impact Of GHG Regulations On Powertrain Technologies Transmission Concepts: Transmissions For: New And Advanced AT And DCT Is There A Future For CVT? Conventional Drives Emerging Markets Hybrid And Electric Vehicles Passenger Cars Commercial Vehicles Range Extender, E-Machine, Battery, NVH Optimisation Serving the World s Largest Emerging Automobile Market China Automotive Review Your Advantages: Meet and talk to industry experts from USA, Europe and Asia Active participation in the discussions with specialists of OEMs, transmission manufacturers & suppliers Hear the most interesting technology updates from companies such as: Chrysler Daimler FIAT Powertrain Ford Motor Company GM Jaguar Maruti Suzuki India SAIC / SAGW TATA BorgWarner Eaton GETRAG Jatco Punch Powertrain ZF AVL DTI FEV IAV LuK Valeo Afton A123 Systems Azure Dynamics European Patent Office Frost & Sullivan KPMG Extensive Networking Opportunities: Evening Event & 2-Day Exhibition

2 Advisory Board Your CTI Contacts Phone: +49 (0) Advisory Board This remains the best Transmission Technology conference in the world! Get involved! Chairman: Ernie J. DeVincent Vice President, Product Development GETRAG Transmissions Corporation Dr. Takeshi Abe Technical Fellow Ford Motor Company Anthony J. Brakora Senior Technical Specialist AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc. Philip Gott Director Global Automotive Consulting, IHS Global Insight Berthold Martin Senior Manager Advanced Transmission Engineering, Chrysler LLC Dr. Ludger Reckmann Vice President Business Development ZF Group North American Operations Craig Renneker Acting Director Transmission & Driveline Engineering, Ford Motor Company Dr. Andreas Truckenbrodt CEO Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp. (AFCC) Dr. Hamid Vahabzadeh General Director, Advanced Engineering GM Powertrain Dr. Burkhard Voss Senior Vice President Transmission and Hybrid Systems IAV GmbH In Cooperation with: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ferit Küçükay Director of the Institute of Automotive Engineering Technical University of Braunschweig Your CTI Contacts: Project Management Sylvia Zenzinger, Senior Conference Manager Phone:+49 (0) Organisation Tanja Moeller, Senior Conference Coordinator Phone:+49 (0) Marketing and Cooperations Roman Irlinger, Senior Marketing Manager Phone:+49 (0) Transmission Expo, Sponsoring & Exhibition Viola Voss, Senior Sales Manager Phone:+49 (0) Here s what impressed delegates at the 4th CTI Transmissions Symposium North America in 2010: Today CTI provides the benchmark Symposium for transmissions engineering. A. Hill, Supplier Business Very well organized; highly informative technical presentations; definitely worth attending. C. Wiegandt, Federal-Mogul Corporation The CTI Symposium is THE forum globally for exchanging technical market information in the transmission community. Nothing else I have personally attended comes close. C. Schwab, Schaeffler Group 2

3 Introductory Day Monday, 16 May 2011 Basics And Practice Of Automotive Transmissions Symposium Day One Tuesday, 17 May 2011 Plenary Speeches Objective Newcomers and beginners will get an overview on the basics of conventional drives during the introductory day. Based on road resistance as well as electric motor and combustion engine maps, the role of starting devices, transmissions and other drive train elements will be defined. About the instructors: The introductory day will be held by the Institute of Automotive Engineering (IAE), Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany. The IAE under the direction of Prof. Dr. Ferit Küçükay has a rich and very well grounded experience in all relevant areas of automotive research and development. It is the leading institute in Germany for automotive transmission development. With its close contact to the automotive and supplier industry, technical service providers, inspection authorities and public research institutions as well as national and international interdisciplinary working methods it is very well experienced in solving complex problems and ensuring up-to-date seminars. The IAE holds this introductory day regularly as an integral part of the European CTI Transmission Symposium in Berlin (Germany) Reception and hand out of the proceedings 9.30 Welcome address by the organizer 9.45 Automotive drive concepts Drive characteristics and driving resistances, basics of longitudinal dynamics Background and function of starting devices, transmissions, hybrid- and electric drives Design and function of conventional drive concepts serial, parallel and power-split hybrid drives electric drives Market and development trends Coffee break Design layouts Starting devices clutch, dual-mass flywheel, torque converter Transmission concepts (1): Manual transmission (MT) two and multiple-shaft transmission for front-wheel and standard drive 1.00 Lunch 2.00 Design layouts and drive train management Transmission concepts (2): Automated manual transmission (AMT) add on and integrated solutions Dual-clutch transmission (DCT) in production, application, introduced prototypes Automatic transmission (AT) different gear set arrangements, examples of application Continuously variable transmission (CVT) layout, chains and belts, driveability All-wheel drives Drive train management 3.15 Coffee break 3.45 Drive train management Drive train management and operating strategy Control shifting characteristics, applications Interfaces to engine, body, chassis 5.00 End of the introductory day Pre-Check-In: Monday, 16 May 2011, 5 7 pm 8.00 Registration and handout of proceedings, opening of the Transmission Expo 8.45 Welcome address by CTI and the Chairman Ernie J. DeVincent, Vice President, Product Development, GETRAG Transmissions Corporation, USA 9.00 Driven by change successfully navigating through the challenges of a changing transmission market Market positioning Affordable hybrid system study: architectures, inputs and assumptions Study first results and conclusions Optimal system control Timm Kellermann, Principal, Consulting4Drive GmbH, Germany 9.20 GM Voltec electric drive system An in-depth look at the technologies that drive the revolutionary Chevrolet Volt How GM engineers developed the drive system that power the industry s only electric vehicle with extended range capability The role Voltec technology will play in GM s future product development Larry Nitz, Executive Driector, Hybrid and Electric Powertrain Engineering, GM, USA 9.40 Making electrification profitable Description of Ford s powersplit HEV: How it is used to create a modular PHEV architecture that provides PHEV attributes in a modular and efficient manner Review of Ford s electrification strategy and approach for HEVs, PHEVs and BEVs Sherif Marakby, Director, Electrification Programs and Engineering, SMT, Ford Motor Company, USA Discussion Coffee break in the Transmission Expo Panel Discussion New engine, transmission and hybrid technologies: How can they complement each other to achieve regulatory objectives? Sherif Marakby, Director, Electrification Programs and Engineering, SMT, Ford Motor Company, USA Larry Nitz, Executive Driector, Hybrid and Electric Powertrain Engineering, GM, USA John Sanderson, President and General Manager of BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems, USA Further panelists in coordination Lunch in the Transmission Expo 1.15 Solution Forum New transmissions development and applications Richard Tamba, Product Line Manager Passenger Car Transmissions, AVL, USA During the lunch break exhibitor presentations will be given. You are interested in such a Solution Forum? Please contact Viola Voss at +49 (0) or viola.voss@car-training-institute.com 3

4 Symposium Day One Tuesday, 17 May 2011 Parallel Sessions Please mark the presentations you plan to attend on the registration form! Session A Transmissions For ICE Powertrains: Consumer Perspective Engine Influence Latest AT And DCT Developments Session B Hybrid And Electric Drives: Range Extender E-Machine Battery Technology Transmissions Commercial Vehicles 1.45 Consumers attitudes & perceptions toward sustainability and A1 alternative powertrain role of transmission technologies Consumers perceptions toward environment and changes over the past years a comparison Green initiatives and impact on choice of powertrain technologies Desirability and willingness to pay for advanced transmission technologies Significance of transmission technologies in new vehicle purchase consumers perspective Kaushik Madhavan, Global Program Manager, Frost & Sullivan, India 2.15 Trends in the engine development and its influence A2 on transmission development Latest and future engine technologies Transmission relevant changes of engine parameters Modified transmission requirements and necessary adaption Dr. Jochem Wolschendorf, Vice-President Vehicle & Drivetrain Engineering/ Chief Technical Officer, FEV, Inc., USA G-TRONIC PLUS: the evolution of the 7-speed automatic A3 transmission by Mercedes-Benz Torque converter with double turbine torsion damper and centrifugal pendulum Reduction of drag losses by new automatic transmission fluid Stop-start capable mechatronic Results in performance and fuel economy Jens Dorfschmid, Project Manager, 7G-TRONIC PLUS, Mercedes-Benz, Daimler AG, Germany 3.15 Coffee break in the Transmission Expo 4.00 The optimal automatic transmission for front-transverse applications A4 Automatic transmission concepts for transversal drives in passenger cars Dual clutch type and planetary type transmissions Calculation of efficiency and drag torques Comparison of installation size, fuel economy and production costs Dr. Gerhard Gumpoltsberger, Manager Advanced Engineering Testing, Corporate Research and Development, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Germany 4.30 A new 9-speed hybrid dual clutch transmission for transverse A5 applications up to 450 Nm input torque A new structure optimized hybrid dual clutch transmission Transmission design for compact and middle class vehicles Systematic calculation and design of a new electrical motor Efficient actuation concept of the dual clutch and the synchronizers Longitudinal dynamic calculations to determine CO 2 emissions Mirko Leesch, Development Engineer and Joerg Mueller, Team Manager, Transmission and Hybrid Systems, IAV GmbH, Germany 1.45 Downsizing of the traction e-machine by using the range B1 extender unit Serial hybrid Parallel hybrid Hybrid transmission Range extender Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stephan Rinderknecht, Director of the Institute for Mechatronic Systems in Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany 2.15 The selection, design, analysis & application of a powershift B2 high efficiency transmission for an electric vehicle Initial brief Evaluation of technology & layout to meet targets Design features for high efficiency Hydraulic & control system for the transmission Carl White, Engineering Manager, Antonov Plc., UK 2.45 DrivePacEV80 Highly integrative electric drive unit B3 for electric vehicles 2-speed pure-electric drive unit with 80kW peak power Optimum layout and design as an result of an integrated development approach Compact design, high traction force and efficiency High scale of integration Erik Schneider, Head of the Hardware Development for Transmission and Hybrid Systems department, IAV GmbH, Germany 3.15 Coffee break in the Transmission Expo 4.00 A123 perspectives on battery system technology and B4 commercialization cost A123 Systems company overview Battery technology and applications Manufacturing process and ramp-up Cost trends Glenn J. Denomme, Vice President of Engineering, Automotive Solutions Group, A123 Systems, Inc., USA 4.30 Transmission applications in hybrid and electric B5 commercial vehicles Design considerations for hybrid electric integration with automatic transmissions Design considerations for light and medium duty electric commercial vehicles Azure dynamics powertrain overviews for EV, HEV and PHEV Ron V. Iacobelli, Chief Technology Officer, Azure Dynamics Corporation, Canada 4

5 Symposium Day One Tuesday, 17 May 2011 Parallel Sessions 5.00 Evolution and outlook of GETRAG PowerShift 6DCT250 A6 New generation of 6-speed FWD dry dual clutch transmissions an evaluation of the next generation Designed for very compact transmission package and applications with low engine excitations Better fuel consumption, less CO 2 emission to any other automatic transmission Easy application of hybrid technology Game changing technology with PowerShift for FORD Ernie DeVincent, Vice President Product Development, GETRAG Corporate Group and Piero Aversa, Engineering Manager DPS6 Transmission, FORD Motor Company Ltd., USA 5.30 Transmission fluid additive formulations and physical property A7 influence on vehicle fuel economy Transmission fluid additive component effects on fuel economy Viscosity effect on fuel economy Lubricant approach to improved transmission fluid efficiency Formulation for improved fuel economy Matthew S. Newkirk, Director Transmission Fluid R&D, Afton Chemical Corporation, USA 6.00 End of day Departure to the evening event To conclude the first day of the conference, we would like to invite you to a get-together. Use the opportunity to make important contacts and exchange ideas and experiences with colleagues and speakers in a relaxed atmosphere Return to the hotel 5.00 Development of a plug-in hybrid electric system for B6 commercial vehicles Eaton hybrid system overview Commercial vehicle electrification challenges of a broad application spectrum Flexible hybrid system architecture Vehicle application example Rudolf Smaling, Chief Engineer Hybrid System Architecture, Eaton Corporation, USA 5.30 Hybrid module for automatic transmissions with B7 torque converter Current technical status, first productions with OEMs Achieved goals, open potentials Concept of an alternative hybrid module Electric machine Dry separating clutch Torsional vibration damping concept Mechanical and functional integration Performance data of this concept Hans-Juergen Schneider, Director Development, Electric Drives, ZF AG, Germany 6.00 End of day Departure to the evening event To conclude the first day of the conference, we would like to invite you to a get-together. Use the opportunity to make important contacts and exchange ideas and experiences with colleagues and speakers in a relaxed atmosphere Return to the hotel Symposium, Day Two Wednesday, 18 May 2011 Plenary Speeches 8.40 Welcome address 8.45 Transforming transportation: toward 2 billion cars The world is headed toward two billion vehicles. Is this sustainable? Not without transforming vehicles, fuels, and transportation generally not only in the U.S., but virtually everywhere. Professor Sperling will examine the roots of the problem, and then propose strategies and policies to bring about low carbon fuels, vehicles, and mobility. Dan Sperling, Professor of Engineering and Environmental Science and Policy and Director of the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis Board member of the California Air Resources Board, USA Registrants will receive a sample of Dan s book!* (*paying attendees) 9.10 GM fuel economy and advanced technologies Regulations and other factors driving the need for high fuel efficiency Delivering the world s best vehicles through customer satisfaction GM advanced technology strategy Roger A. Clark, GMNA Engineering, Senior Manger Energy Center, GM, USA 9.30 Highly integrated transmission and driveline system solutions for capability, fun-to-drive and fuel economy Focus on interaction and balance among the above attributes Analytical methods for simulation of these attributes Embodiment of the attributes with State-of-the-art AWD AT Active T-Case with Front-Axle Disconnect Stop / Start capability Thermal Management Modular Hybrid Solutions Dr. Mircea Gradu, Director Transmission & Driveline Engineering, Chrysler Group LLC, USA 9.50 The global automotive industry if you think the market has been competitive just wait for this decade. You ain t seen thing nothing yet! Trends in sales and production Capacity forecasts New product development Assessment of the competition Gary Silberg, National Sector Leader Automotive, KPMG LLP, USA Discussion Coffee break in the Transmission Expo 5

6 Symposium, Day Two Wednesday, 18 May 2011 Parallel Sessions Please mark the presentations you plan to attend on the registration form! Session C Transmissions for ICEs: Transmissions for Emerging Markets Competitiveness Of CVT AWD Transmission Optimization Session D Hybrid And Electric Drives: Innovation Tendencies Overal Efficiency Potentials NVH Latest Transmission Technologies Development of a compact double clutch transmission for Chinese C1 market requirements Specification of product and definition of targets Concept and design of DCT 360 Development of software and calibration Development and verification testing Outlook Jan G. Lu, Vice President, Shanghai Automobile Gear Works, China and Deputy Executive Director of SAIC DCT Product Line, SAIC Technical Center, China and Dr. Heinz-Dieter Schneider, Manager Transmission Application and Hybrid Drives, GIF Gesellschaft für Industrieforschung mbh, Germany New 4-speed automatic transmission designed for a compact car C2 Concept and specification Compact and light weight technology Fuel economy performance High reliability Takehito Asahara, Professional Staff, JATCO Ltd., Japan Lunch in the Transmission Expo 1.15 Poster Presentations: during the lunch break additional 15 min poster presentations will be given in the exhibition area 1.45 Design and development of a cost-coptimized, driver comfort C3 oriented internal gear shift system for manual transmissions Need for a cost effective & gear shift comfort oriented shifting systems Target setting and design of internal gear shift system CAE for virtual prototyping Gear shift performance analysis Arnab Ghosh, Assistant Manager, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., India 2.15 Is there still a future for CVT? C4 Market comparison on fuel economy Effect of driving cycles Improvements over time The impact of hybridisation Gert-Jan Vogelaar, Manager Powertrain Design, Punch Powertrain, Belgium 2.45 Comparison of CVT and DCT technology per global market region C5 Shift comfort Efficiency Power capacity Driver behaviour Dr. Alexander Serrarens, Vice President, Drivetrain Innovations b.v., The Netherlands Innovation tendencies in alternative drive train technologies D1 (Europe, Asia, USA) Hybrid and electric vs. conventional vehicles trends on inventions Key players for alternative drive train technologies in the patent world Protection of inventions by patenting fundamental part of the business strategy in the future Dr. Dr. Szabolcs Törgyekes, Examiner, Gérant Hybrid Vehicles, European Patent Office, The Netherlands Valeo s hybrid system approach: case study affordable hybrids D2 Market positioning Affordable hybrid system study: architectures, inputs and assumptions Study first results and conclusions Optimal system control Derek De Bono, Group Product Marketing Director, Valeo SA, USA Lunch in the Transmission Expo 1.15 Poster Presentations: during the lunch break additional 15 min poster presentations will be given in the exhibition area 1.45 Noise optimization of electric powertrains D3 Sources of noise in electric powertrains Levers to optimize noise in electric powertrains Mercedes approach for optimization of electric motors Franz Nietfeld, Senior Manager, E-Motor Development and Power Electronics, Daimler AG, Germany 2.15 New NVH challenges within hybrid and electric D4 vehicle technologies Internal combustion engine (ICE) start and stop Interior noise target setting for hybrids and electric vehicles Noise Issues for electric machines and control electronics Electric vehicle sound quality and branding Tim Holton, Principal Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover, UK 2.45 A novel transmission optimized for alternative powered vehicles D5 Enables vehicle performance using higher impedance fuel cells and batteries Extremely light weight, reliable, low cost, transmission with efficiency >97% Energy efficient, highly scalable manufacturing process 4-speed ratio transmission with other speeds easily developed Andy Turudic, CEO, Zelentek LLC, USA 6

7 Symposium, Day Two Wednesday, 18 May 2011 Parallel Sessions 3.15 Coffee break in the Transmission Expo 4.00 Centrifugal pendulum absorber enabler for downsizing C6 and downspeeding High performance dampers to improve isolation and durability of the drive train Overcoming higher torque fluctuation of GTDI and turbo diesel engines Comparison of different design options of high performance dampers Simulation and measurement comparison of different damper concepts Analytical background: function of a pendulum absorber in a drive train Patrick Lindemann, Director, Product Development, Torque Converter Product Line, LuK USA LLC, USA 4.30 Maneuver based testing proving ground tests at C7 the powertrain test bed High dynamic test runs at the test bed like in the vehicle Simulation of testing loads Simulation of proving grounds Ferry Illmeier, Lead Engineer Transmission and Drivetrain Testing, AVL Lost GmbH, Austria 5.00 Eco2-Booster & Eco2-Twinster a new technology C8 to improve driveline efficiency and vehicle dynamics CO 2 reduction on AWD Seamless AWD-disconnect functionality Vehicle dynamics improvement Michael Höck, Engineering Manager, GETRAG All Wheel Drive AB, Germany 5.30 Turning finite gears into infinite gears C9 Is there a market for a whole new category of powerful green transmissions? What if CVTs could deliver torque as well as fuel efficiency (and what if automatic transmissions were efficient as well as powerful)? What innovations are needed to make it happen? What does the future look like for new technologies and traditional transmission? Gary Lee, CTO, VMT Technologies, USA 6.00 Change to plenum 6.15 Final discussion & summary of the Symposium 3.15 Coffee break in the Transmission Expo 4.00 New planetary based hybrid automatic transmission D6 with true on demand actuation Closed on demand actuation for conventional wet clutches Gear structure with side monted planetary gear sets ideal for east west installed powertrains Electro mechanic actuation system for full powershift transmissions Actuation system and test bench results of the prototype transmission Dr. Kiran Govindswamy, Chief Engineer, FEV, Inc., USA HDT250 a modular and scalable solution from mild to D7 plug-in hybrid New 6-speed hybrid dual clutch transmission Easy scalability from mild to plug-in Cost efficient hybridization Results in drivability and fuel efficiency Uli Christian Blessing, Product Manager Hybrid Transmissions & Electric Drivetrain, GETRAG Getriebe- und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KG, Germany 5.00 Tata Vista EV S150 Transmission D8 Overview of TATA Motors and TMETC Introduction to Vista Electric Vehicle Vehicle performance targets Motor and transmission summary Motivation for gear ratio selection Opportunities with multi-speed transmission Gary Kirkpatrick, Principal Engineer, TATA Motors European Technical Centre plc, UK 5.30 A hybrid dual clutch powertrain for city cars D9 Hybrid powertrain Dual dry clutch transmission Electromechanical actuation systems Dr. Constantinos Vafidis, Director Transmissions & Hybrids, Fiat Powertrain Research & Technology, Italy 6.00 Change to plenum 6.15 Final discussion & summary of the Symposium Plant Tour Thursday, 19 May 2011 Visit GM s central powertrain development facilities and dynamometer labs located at the GM Powertrain headquarters in Pontiac. This new facility has over 100 state-of-the-art dynamometer cells dedicated for the development of our new Transmissions, Hybrids and Engines Departure from the hotel by bus 9.00 Plant Tour Arrival at the hotel (flexible) 7

8 Transmission Expo Tuesday, 17 May 2011 & Wednesday, 18 May 2011 Would you like to meet the top-class attendees of the Symposium? The Symposium will deliver an international specialised exhibition, showcasing products, solutions and services across all areas of the automotive transmission and alternative drive train industry from the US, Europe and Asia. This event provides you with a unique gateway to new business opportunities and partnerships across the automotive drive train world. Think Global HERE you can exchange with the experts from Europe, America and Asia! No other event can provide you so many potential clients from all over the transmission world in one place. Use the networking opportunities Meet your existing clients and valuable new contacts during the breaks, at lunch, the evening event or at your booth. Be part of the marketing campaign You are part of an established event with many years of experience and success. You will be presented with your logo or company name in our marketing campaign. Efficient Branding You position your company as a market leader exhibiting or sponsoring offers you brand recognition in front of your target audience. You can choose your level of presence with our flexible packages. Who should sponsor or exhibit? Manufacturers and suppliers of: Transmissions & Engines Alternative Drive Trains (Hybrid, Electric) Transmission and Drive Train Components Lubricants & Mechanical Engineering Industry Electronics (SW/HW) Development Services For further information please contact: Viola Voss, Senior Sales Manager Phone: +49 (0) viola.voss@car-training-institute.com Who will you meet? F G H D E F B C DE E D A C A A C B B 8 Participant structure by sector A Automotive Suppliers 28% B OEM 18% C Transmission Manufactures 14% D Engineering 12% E Others 10% F Electrics/Elektronics 9% G Metal Processing 6% H Mineral Oil & Chemical Industry 3% Participant structure by function A R&D/Transmission Dev./Powertrain 26% B Engineering/Design 26% C General Management 22% D Marketing/Sales 15% E Others 6% F Business Development 5% Participant structure by country A USA 76% B Europe 20% C Mexico 2% D Japan 1% E Canada 1%

9 Sponsors Transmission Expo Contact: +49 (0) Sponsors The GETRAG Corporate Group is one of the biggest system suppliers for transmissions and powertrain systems worldwide. The company is headquartered in Untergruppenbach, Germany. The Group develops and manufactures transmission and powertrain solutions for the automotive industry. The transmission portfolio comprises manual, automated manual and dual clutch transmissions. The powertrain portfolio contains axle differentials, power take-off units and torque management systems. GETRAG also offers a range of hybridization and electrification of transmissions and powertrains. In 2009, the Group reached a turnover of 2 billion Euros. With approximately 12,700 employees at 23 locations the GETRAG Corporate Group is represented in all places in Europe, Asia and North America that are relevant to the automotive industry. GETRAG Getriebe- und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KG Hermann-Hagenmeyer-Strasse Untergruppenbach, Germany The Schaeffler Group is a renowned supplier to the automotive industry as well as a leading manufacturer of rolling bearings and linear products. With it s INA, LuK and FAG brands, the Schaeffler Group is an innovative development partner with system expertise for the entire drive train. Precision products for engines, transmissions and chassis applications ensure reduced energy consumption and lower emissions, as well as increased driving comfort and safety. The Schaeffler Group operates a 78,000 square foot North American Automotive Tech Center in Troy, MI. This facility employs 140 engineers and technicians and houses a stateof-the-art test lab to serve the domestic automotive market. In North America, we have manufacturing plants in South Carolina, Missouri, Ohio, Canada and Mexico. For more information please visit Schaeffler Group 1750 East Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48083, USA Together we move the world...so you can move the world. Associate Sponsor Environmental issues and regulations are driving unprecedented changes in driveline and powertrain systems with emphasis on reducing friction and enhancing durability. DuPont Vespel parts and shapes is a science-based portfolio of solutions to boost energy efficiency, extend durability and improve tolerances in critical motion- and fluid-control systems. DuPont Kalrez perfluoroelastomer parts are the seals of choice for demanding applications. Advanced properties help maintain seal integrity, reduce maintenance and operating costs and improve safety. DuPont provides access to a portfolio of materials, global manufacturing sites and a global network of experienced designers committed to fast prototypes and affordable solutions. DuPont Performance Products 950 Stephenson Hwy. Troy, MI 48007, USA and 9

10 Exhibitors American GFM Radial Forging Technology meets the demand for lower weight and higher strength components through swaging over a mandrel. The number of applications is steadily increasing in the automotive field, including powertrain, chassis and steering systems. The SKK Radial Forging product line is well suited for these applications. American GFM Corporation 1200 Cavalier Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23323, USA AVL is the world s largest privately owned and independent company for the development of gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel, electric and hybrid powertrain systems. The company offers combined solutions of powertrain engineering, simulation software and testing and instrumentation systems. AVL Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI , USA BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems harnesses a legacy of more than 100 years as an innovator in transmission and all-wheel drive technology. Product segments include components and systems for step-ratio automatic, wet and dry dual clutch, and automated manual transmissions; all-wheel-drive transfer cases and active allwheel drive couplings; plus electric vehicle transaxles and transmissions. BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems 3800 Automation Ave. Auburn Hills, MI , USA ERNST GROB AG offers customized solutions High precision machines to cold form: - external and internal splines on tubes and solid material parts - external and internal splines on sheet metal parts e.g. clutch housings Slotting machines for various operations on hollow cylindrical parts: - trimming - oil hole punching - snap ring groove forming e.g. on clutch housing ERNST GROB AG Cold forming machines, Slotting machines Rohrgasse Männedorf, Switzerland Feintool is a leading technology and systems provider in Fineblanking/Forming and Assembly/Automation as well as a supplier of metal and plastic components. The Feintool Group is globally active at its own facilities in Switzerland (based in Lyss), Germany, France, Italy, Great Britain, Japan, China and the United States. In North America, the Nashville, Tennessee plant specializes in Drivetrain applications such as disk carriers, clutch plates, etc. Feintool System Parts Cornell Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA 10

11 Exhibitors Transmission Expo Contact: +49 (0) HERZING+SCHROTH One of the leading companies for metal formed powertrain components. Your partner from the idea to serial production for high precision transmission components such as clutch housings, pistons and assemblies produced by alternative technologies like transfer press, flow forming, spinning and Grob coldrolling. HERZING+SCHROTH U. S. A., Inc. 200 East Big Beaver Road, Suite 119 Troy, MI 48083, USA The Hirschvogel Automotive Group is a global manufacturing specialist and development partner to the automotive industry and one of the most efficient suppliers of bulk formed steel and aluminum components in the specific business areas transmissions, engine, gas and diesel injection, chassis and powertrain. We offer metal forming technologies like cold, warm and hot forming as well as the subsequent machining and assembly. Hirschvogel Inc South 3rd Street Columbus, OH , USA JATCO Ltd. is the world s largest producer of Continuously Variable Transmissions, with AT design and test in Japan, United States, France and Korea. Manufacturing plants are located in Japan, Mexico and China producing over 4 million ATs/yr. JATCO USA focuses on Research and Development Engineering. JATCO USA, Inc Century Dr. Wixom, MI 48393, USA LS Polymer Technology develops high performance components in tribological applications such as seal rings, washers, bearings, shift fork pads and many more for transmissions, engines and other automotive applications. With in-house expertise covering the complete process from product design, testing, compounding, tool manufacturing and precision moulding up to reliable global supply LS Polymer Technology is your competent development partner. LS Polymer Technology engineered solutions in high performance plastics Dertinger Weg Wertheim, Germany Ricardo is a global leader in the development and application of automotive and clean energy technology. With innovation as its core focus, Ricardo expertise covers all aspects of vehicle and powertrain engineering, and includes renewable energy systems, alternative fuel applications, and hybrid and fuel cell powertrain development. Together, Ricardo engineers aim to create practical, low carbon solutions for a more sustainable transport future. Ricardo Ricardo Drive Van Buren Twp., MI 48111, USA 11

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