Highlight Speakers:

  • LemJeroen Lem
    Research Engineer, Vehicle Interior Technologies
    Ford Forschungszentrum Aachen GmbH, Germany     I_Kamp Irene Kamp
    Postdoctoral Researcher, Design Aesthetics, Delft University of Technology
    The Netherlands     kuemper Dr. Ralf Kümper
    Vice President and General Manager
    LEAR Corporation GmbH, Germany
  • Boberschmidt Markus Boberschmidt
    Development Engineer for Lightweight Applications
    BMW M GmbH, Germany     Frohriep_portrait Susanne Frohriep
    Manager New Technologies
    Johnson Controls GmbH Germany     Petzel Jan Petzel
    Manager Ergonomics & Advanced Development
    Leggett & Platt Automotive Europe Headquarters GmbH, Germany

The latest technical innovations to reduce weight and increase comfort - achieve the impossible!

Die Konferenz thematisiert die neuesten technischen Innovationen im Bereich Autositze um Gewicht zu reduzieren und gleichzeitig den Komfort zu erhöhen. Die Konferenz wird auf Englisch abgehalten.

For the 8th time in a row, this event gathers major industry leaders from OEMs, seat manufacturers and suppliers to share new and exciting developments in the industry.

The challenge across all industries is to minimise seat weight but at the same time optimising seat ergonomics and still meeting legal requirements.

The trend to more fuel efficient vehicles as well as the emergence of electric vehicles drive the development of lightweight seats. At the same time comfort requirements are vital for customer satisfaction.

Join our conference and benefit from the following key discussions:

  • Customers’ demands for comfort, flexibility and safety: Involvement of users in the seat development process
  • Minimise seat weight but at the same time optimising seat comfort: Benefits and costs of using light materials
  • Future demands in automotive seating: OEMs and suppliers expectations
  • Smart and lightweight textiles: State of the art and further developments
  • Innovations in seat design for electric vehicles: How Electric Vehicles will impact design & materials

For more information on this year's event please download the brochure HERE!

Visit our Interactive Workshop Day | Thursday, 28 February 2013

Full-Day Workshop:

Workshop A | Future of Innovations in Comfort

Do not miss this unique opportunity to hear the latest trends and developments from key discussion markets and industry experts:

  • Centro Ricerche Fiat
  • Adam Opel AG
  • BMW M GmbH
  • Ford Forschungszentrum Aachen GmbH
  • Daimler AG
  • Faurecia Autositze GmbH
  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • LEAR Corporation GmbH
  • Delft University of Technology
  • Leggett & Platt Automotive Group
  • Johnson Controls GmbH
  • Munich University Of Applied Sciences
  • TNO
  • AIRBUS Operations GmbH

Testimonials:

“From all automotive seating conferences there are, this is the best”
Jeroen Lucassen, General Manager, Ames Europe
“Great networking opportunities & a good way to stay up to date with seating trends”
Rob Jaques, Sr. Engineer, Hyundai Kia America Tech Ctr.
“Quality and relevance of topics improves each year. Delegates can take more home each year”
Brian Gilmore, Studio Engineer, Johnson Controls
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