MetalForming magazine and the Precision Metalforming Association are proud to deliver this one-of-a-kind event that provides a unique opportunity to dive deeply into the ever-expanding world of hot stamping. Gaining popularity among automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers, as well as other industries, hot stamping is becoming a go-to process for the production of lighter and safer vehicles.
The event will take place at the Haworth Hotel and Conference Center.
1:00 p.m.
Registration Opens / Display Area Open
2:30 p.m.
New Press-Hardened Steels and Process Enhancements for Hot Stamping
Eren Billur, Technical Manager, Billur Metal Form
Danny Schaeffler, President, Engineering Quality Solutions, Inc./Chief Content Officer, 4M Partners, LLC
3:30 p.m.
Controlling the Heating and Cooling Cycles During Hot Stamping
Mike Austin, Director, Manufacturing Engineering, Diversified Tooling Group, Inc
4:30 p.m.
Networking Reception and Display Area Open
Ends at 5:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Display Area Open
8:45 a.m.
Die Development and Process Simulation for Hot Stamping
Kidambi Kannan, Engineering Manager, AutoForm Engineering
9:30 a.m.
Case Study: Hot Forming High Strength Aluminum at fischer Group
Marc Schweizer, Business Development Manager, fischer Group
Thorsten Junge, Head of Business Development, fischer Hydroforming GmbH
10:15 a.m.
Break and Display Area Open
10:45 a.m.
Applications for Hot Stamping in the New WorldAutoSteel Steel E-Motive Ride-Sharing Vehicle
George Coates, Technical Director, WorldAutoSteel
11:30 a.m.
Hot Stamping and Die Development at GNS North America/Holland
Michael Alcala, President and CEO, GNS North America
Jason Blust, Vice President of Engineering and Product Development, GNS North America
12:00 p.m.
Lunch and Display Area Open
1:00 p.m.
Depart for GNS North America
All attendees will take the bus to and from GNS North America.
1:30 p.m.
Tour of GNS North America
Holland, MI
3:00 p.m.
Depart for Hotel
3:30 p.m.
Q&A with GNS.
After Return to Hotel
4:00 p.m.
Conference Wrap Up and Adjournment
Mike Alcala currently serves as Vice Chairman Board of Directors and Chief Execu...
View Full BioMike Austin is Director of Manufacturing Engineering for Diversified Tooling Gro...
View Full BioAfter studying at Baskent University and Virginia Commonwealth University, Eren ...
View Full BioJason Blust is Vice President of Engineering and Product Development at GNS Nort...
View Full BioGeorge Coates, technical director at WorldAutoSteel, is an integral part of the ...
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View Full BioKidambi Kannan has served as engineering manager with AutoForm Engineering USA f...
View Full BioDr. Danny Schaeffler has spent his 30-year career focusing on materials selectio...
View Full BioMarc Schweizer has been business development manager for fischer Group since 201...
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Non-Member: $330 per person
PMA Member: $165 per person
Non-Member: $439 per person
PMA Member: $219 per person
Non-Member: $494 per person
PMA Member: $274 per person
The registration process is completed on ebusiness.pma.org
225 College Ave. | Holland, MI | 49423
Rate: $161 per night plus applicable taxes
Book your hotel room ONLINE using group code 2302HOTSTA by Tuesday, November 7, 2023, or until sold out to receive the discounted group rate.
Cancellation Policy: Must be completed 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid fees or charges.
Use Group Code: 2302HOTSTA
Please contact Ali Miller at amiller@pma.org or 216-901-8800 with any conference registration questions.