Following globally renowned events spread across three continents, the Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Congress (GALM) is back in London for 2015 (29-30 April) to deliver the latest case studies demonstrating which material can most cost-effectively reduce weight in different parts of the vehicle and how to drive down the costs of materials.

Following weeks of in-depth research with OEMs, Tier 1s and material suppliers, we are finalising a fresh two-day agenda covering the very latest critical challenges to develop commercially optimised lightweighting strategies.

What’s new for 2015?

JOB FUNCTION SPECIFIC STREAMS: Brand new break-out sessions in 2015 will deliver unprecedented detail separately to design and manufacturing focused professionals to maximize the applicability of learnings

MULTI-MATERIALS FOCUS: Presentations will focus on the most challenging aspect of lightweighting; optimising the combined application of steel, aluminium and composites; to enable design of the lowest weight body architecture

NEW BODY IN WHITE EXHIBITION: The exhibition is returning in 2015 showcasing even more body in whites to demonstrate to delegates what can be achieved using the most advanced lightweighting strategies

‘WHY’ FOCUSED: All presentations are designed not only to explain which material and technology choices have been made in lightweighting, but also, importantly, each presentation will come with an explanation on why certain decisions have been made, to enable the transferability of lessons

‘NEXT STEPS’ FOCUSED: This conference isn’t a selection of presentations demonstrating old case studies in lightweighting. It is focused on new, pioneering and progressive case studies from those who are making the next big steps in lightweight vehicle manufacturing

HIGH VOLUME COST REDUCTION: Presentations are geared towards high volume production to make sure lessons are practically applicable on a global scale

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES: To maximize learning potential at the event, speakers at the 2015 congress have been gathered based on how advanced they are in the industry and therefore come from dozens of countries

GALM’s speaker faculty of industry-leading OEMs, component providers and material suppliers is due to be launched in mid-January, but we are pleased to confirm the following topics to be discussed at the 10th global meeting in the series:

MULTI-MATERIAL DESIGN: Demonstrating The Very Latest Advances In Industry Leading Multi-Material Vehicle Designs - Brand New Cost-Reduction Case Studies From The Last 12 Months

  • Steel Composites
  • Aluminium Magnesium Alloys

MULTI-MATERIAL JOINING: Learning The Very Latest Techniques For Improving Joining Speed And Overcoming Corrosion And Accessibility To Ensure Multi-Material Body Designs Can Be Manufactured At The Lowest Possible Cost

  • Welding Adhesives
  • Riveting Fastening

MATERIAL SUPPLY: Hearing The Very Latest On Costs, Grades And Global Availability Of Steel, Aluminium And Carbon Fibre To Ensure Supply Chains Can Support Production Schedules

PROCESSING: Learning How Suppliers And OEMs Have Manufactured Aluminium And Composite Components With Reduced Cost And Cycle Times

  • Castings Resin Transfer Moulding
  • Stamping Extrusion

SUSTAINABILITY: Examining Methods To Reduce The Lifecycle Footprint Of A Vehicle Design From Material Supply To End Of Life Recycling

CRASH & REPAIR: Hearing How An OEM Has Reduced The Cost Of Crash Testing And Component Repair Through Simulation And Architecture Design

For more information, please contact info@london-business-conferences.co.uk or call +44 (0) 20 3727 3100

Register by 6 February for a £200 Discount

Vehicle manufacturers: please email rebecca.drake@lbcg.com for discount information