Co-located with: 5 th International Conference Aircraft Seating 2014 Save weight Reduce costs Ensure operational excellence 27 29 October 2014 Radisson BLU Hotel, Hamburg Airport, Conference Chairman: Director Polymer Engineering and Deputy Director, Director FAST, Karlsruher Institute of Technology (KIT), Meet leading international companies and institutes such as: AIRBUS Operations GmbH Embraer S.A. British Airways Ltd. EADS Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH Marem - Fotolia.com Learn about new materials and technologies designed to reduce component weight and save costs Hear about new processes and processing technologies, including the move to higher volumes Consider how passenger comfort can be both impacted and even improved through composite integration Understand the certification processes, including international safety regulations and certification barriers Address environmental concerns regarding the repair, re-use and recycling of composite materials Diehl Aerosystems GmbH Diehl Aircabin GmbH Learn from these experts amongst others: Hutchinson Aerospace GmbH Composite Technology Center GmbH Airbus Group Innovations GmbH CFK Valley Recycling GmbH Fraunhofer Institute The Aero Experts Group CarboNXT GmbH Karlsruher Institute of Technology DIAB Inc. Jagdish Sihra, Design Management Executive, British Airways Ltd., UK Dieter Kuhnla, Vice President, Innovations, Diehl Aircabin GmbH, Dr.-Ing. Christoph Hubig, Programme Manager, Composite Structures and Interiors, EADS Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH, Dennis Hahn, Project Engineering, CoC Cabin & Cargo, AIRBUS Operations GmbH, Interactive Workshop Day Monday, 27 October 2014 A: REACh regulations: Understanding an OEM s requirements for successful partnership working across the value chain B: Successful applications for tied foam core technology Advisory board: Ingo Roth, Technology Product Leader Cabin & Cargo Interior and Materials, AIRBUS Operations GmbH, Fernando Ponzo, Interiors Principal Engineer, Embraer S.A., Brazil SAVE up to 400,- with our Early Birds if you book and pay by 22 August 2014!
27 29 October 2014 Radisson BLU Hotel, Hamburg Airport, Dear colleagues, As the global trends toward CO 2 reduction and resource efficiency increase, so too does the importance of lightweight materials in aviation. Rising fuel costs per seat represent the greatest driver in searching for innovative lightweight structures despite significant improvements in airframes, engines and lighterweight interior components, fuel costs, as a percentage of overall fleet operating costs, continue to rise. As we enter a new age of aviation, it is clear that the industry is focused on finding new and exciting ways of using lightweight materials. However, the use of lightweight structures must also be feasible and purchasing, implementation, operational, and after-usage aspects must also be considered. In times of increasingly longer flight distances and tough perceived differentiation between airplanes, comfort cannot be sacrificed. Additionally, the development of stricter environmental regulations and customers environmental concerns, highlight the importance of strategies for disposal and re-cycling of used lightweight materials. At these two conference days and two specialist workshops you will have the opportunity to exchange and discuss experiences on the latest approaches towards saving weight, reducing costs and ensuring operational excellence. Sponsorship We have a variety of packages available to suit your requirements. For all Sponsorship and Exhibition opportunities call James Walker on: +49 (0)30 20 91 32 75 or email sponsorship@iqpc.de For further information please visit our website www.aircraft-cabin-composites.com/mm or contact us on +49 (0)30 20 91 33 88 or email eq@iqpc.de I look forward to meeting you in Hamburg! Kind regards, Team Discounts We are offering attractive Team Discounts, please contact us! Karolina Edge Project Manager Interactive Sessions Who is who Learn about your peers. Discover who else is participating in the conference and gain an understanding of the core challenges your peers are facing right now. The who is who wall will also help you identify the delegates you want to meet at the conference. Speed networking Get to know your peers in an interactive speed networking session. Don t forget your business cards! Panel discussion A moderated panel with 3-4 participants debating the core issues surrounding an important topic. Q&A Session Create your own agenda! Is there a burning issue you would love to see discussed that is not on the agenda? Nominate the subject you would love to hear about and if there is consensus from your peer group we will endeavour to find an expert to address it, failing that we will moderate a group discussion on the topic in question. Media Partner Aircraft Cabin Management is a unique business-to-business magazine that takes an in-depth look at every aspect of the design, manufacture and operation of modern airliner cabins from economy to first class. Published quarterly, Aircraft Cabin Management goes beneath the surface of the latest products, materials and design concepts to understand how they contribute to a successful cabin, looking at their engineering, reliability, maintainability and environmental impact. Aircraft Cabin Management is available free to professionals working in the aviation industry. To subscribe, email circulation@airtransportpubs.com www.aircraftcabinmanagement.com
Interactive Workshop Day Monday, 27 October 2014 12:30 Registration and morning coffee 14:00 Coffee break and networking opportunity 13:00 16:00 Interactive Workshop A REACh regulations: Understanding an OEM s requirements for successful partnership working Join this workshop to gain a deeper understanding of Airbus Operations requirements from their suppliers regarding REACh regulations, certification and documentation. Bring along details of your own new products in order to work through the process, tackle common challenges and pitfalls and exchange insights on how to optimise partnership working across the value chain. Be prepared to discuss your own experiences with fellow technical experts. Interactive workshop led by: Dennis Hahn, Environmental Champion, CoC Cabin & Cargo, AIRBUS Operations GmbH 17:30 Coffee break and snacks 16:30 19:30 Interactive Workshop B Successful application of tied foam core technology Join this workshop to consider advancements taking place within the field of foam core technology. Learn more about the weight and cost saving benefits such technologies provide as well as current and future applications. Use this opportunity to explore whether your own products could benefit from these cutting edge developments. Be prepared to discuss your own experiences with fellow technical experts. Interactive workshop led by: Dr.-Ing. Gregor Endres, Research Engineer, AIRBUS Group Innovations GmbH 19:30 End of workshop day Co-located with: 5 th International Conference Aircraft Seating 2014 www.aircraft-seating-conference.com
Conference Day One Tuesday, 28 October 2014 08:30 Registration and welcome coffee Who is who Learn about your peers. Discover who else is participating in the conference and gain an understanding of the core challenges your peers are facing right now. The who is who wall will also help you identify the delegates you want to meet at the conference. 09:15 Opening remarks by conference chairman From cabin to composites: An overview 09:20 Thinking outside the composite box Cabin design evolution Holistic design vision Technologies of the future Re-thinking the flying experience Santo Valvo, Executive Director, TheAeroExpertsGroup 10:00 Cabin innovations from trend to product light weight and green Cabin trends Existing state of the art solutions Material mix is key Future cabin: Light and green Dieter Kuhnla, Vice President, Innovations, Diehl Aerosystems GmbH 10:40 Speed networking Get to know your peers in an interactive speed networking session. Don t forget your business cards! 11:20 Morning coffee and networking opportunity Understanding legislation, standards and safety considerations 11:50 Successful certification for aircraft interior parts Understanding the certification process How to meet toxicity and fire safety regulations Certification of products from third party manufacturers Speaker to be announced 12:30 REACh an opportunity for successful partnerships What is REACh? Are you concerned? Impacts of the REACh regulation Current experience from an Airbus point of view An ideal way of working Dennis Hahn, Environmental Champion, CoC Cabin & Cargo, AIRBUS Operations GmbH 13:10 Networking luncheon Optimising performance through innovative materials 14:40 PES foam sandwich core for FST compliant free form cabin structures FST compliant commercial interior sandwich panels Free form design - no longer limited to FLAT panel assembly Reduce installed weight and cost vs. traditional honeycomb Backward compatible processing for drop in success Global availability Chris Kilburn, VP Special Projects Global Aerospace Manager, DIAB Inc. 15:20 Tied foam core technology A flexible foam reinforcing method for structural and interior application Production of TFC Performance of TFC (Shear, Compression, Impact) Dr.-Ing. Gregor Endres, Research Engineer, AIRBUS Group Innovations GmbH 16:00 Afternoon coffee and networking opportunity 16:30 Ultra-light airducts by organo-sheet forming Potential of organo-sheet forming for air ducts (cost/ weight) Process description A look on the functions/requirements Limitations of the process Impact on today s and future aircraft Alexander Weng, Research & Development Manager, Simulation, testing and validation of cabin components 17:10 Cabin parts in composite Manufacturing, analysis & testing Composite Design considering material and manufacturing Multifunctional Design Testing and evaluation of composite structures Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Büter, Head of Department, Lightweight Structures, Fraunhofer Institute LBF 17:50 Closing remarks by conference chairman 18:30 Evening dinner and drinks! Join us for an informal evening get-together! This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet the other attendees and make new business contacts.
Conference Day Two Wednesday, 29 October 2014 08:45 Welcome coffee 09:15 Opening remarks by conference chairman Modernised production processes for modern materials 09:30 Automated manufacturing of composite lightweight components Lightweighting with composites: a holistic approach Long fibre reinforced thermoplastic high performance composites Large scale manufacturing of high pressure RTM components 10:10 Technologies for automated composite production Hybrid technologies Thermoplastic organosheets High pressure resin transfer molding (RTM) Continuous produced stitched sandwich panels Dr.-Ing. Martin Röhrig, Chief Operating Officer, Composite Technology Center GmbH 10:50 Morning coffee and networking opportunity 11:20 Optimisation of CFRP manufacture through Vacuum Assisted Process (VAP) Application of new production technologies for the production and assembly of carbon fiber composite components Reduced processing times and increased process reliability An overview of results from a recent study Dr.-Ing. Christoph Hubig, Programme Manager, Composite Structures and Interiors, EADS Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH 12:00 Automation and functional integration inspired by textile and robot technologies Semi-sandwich structure (new composite) Description of a mixed process Thermoplastic forming (membrane/foam core) Textile postprocessing (carbon grid for stiffness) Highly automated production process Function integration (low cost, low weight and lower impact on environment by thermoplastic material) Alexander Weng, Research & Development Manager, 12:40 Networking luncheon Weighing up the benefits: Is weight saving always the primary concern? 14:10 Lightweight cabin acoustic solutions Introduction: Aircraft cabin acoustics Meeting customer acoustic requirements and passenger comfort State of the art solutions Future means to decrease weight and improve acoustics Axel Grothausmann, Senior Manager Acoustic & Weight, Diehl Aircabin GmbH 14:50 Maintaining the customer experience Challenges of designing to constraints BA Blueprint Design Philosophy Collaboration as the way forward Jagdish Sihra, Design Management Executive, Design Management, British Airways Ltd. 15:30 Afternoon coffee and networking opportunity 16:00 Panel discussion: Weight reductions vs. passenger comfort Limitations of composites and lightweight structures Improvements made through composite introduction A cost vs. benefit analysis of new materials Chaired by: Participants: Fernando Ponzo, Interiors Principal Engineer, Embraer S.A. Dieter Kuhnla, Vice President, Innovations, Diehl Aircabin GmbH Alexander Weng, Research & Development Manager, Coming to the end: A look to the future 16:40 CFRP recycling and the development of rcfrp applications for the aircraft interior: A dual perspective CFRP recycling Technology Recycled carbon fibres Semi-finished products, esp. rcf-veils Dipl.-Kfm. Tim Rademacker, Managing Director, CFRP Recycling, carbonxt / CFK Valley Recycling GmbH Development of applications for recycled carbon fibres Development of materials adapted to the requirements of aircraft interior applications Material characterization research results and live presentation of demonstrator parts for rcfrp parts Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Tassilo Witte, R&T Development, CFRP Technologies, Composite Technology Center Stade GmbH (CTC) 17:20 Q&A Session Create your own agenda! Is there a burning issue you would love to see discussed that is not on the agenda? Nominate the subject you would love to hear about and if there is consensus from your peer group we will endeavour to find an expert to address it, failing that we will moderate a group discussion on the topic in question. 17:50 Closing remarks by conference chairman