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Tuesday, June 13th

Transfer to Higher TRL of IMSE for Automotive Components
Fabio Scaffidi Muta, Ph.D. Material Specialist, Stellantis

Fabio Scaffidi Muta


Presenter Bio

Fabio Scaffidi Muta (M), Dr. Physics of Advanced Technologies, University of Turin, 2016. He obtained a PhD thesis in Materials Science at University of Turin in 2022. He currently collaborates with the Materials and Sustainability Engineering at Centro Ricerche FIAT in the E-Optics&Glazing Team, EEs & E-PWT Department. He is charge as Stellantis global responsible of materials for display and HMI. He is experienced in the optical, electrical, and morphological assessment of materials.

Presentation Abstract

The integration of electronic in plastic materials and its validation is one of the main challenges for the next generation of vehicles. A selection of customized tests focused on materials validation was defined to assess the performance of an IMSE demonstrator after the exposure to different environmental conditions.

 

From Prototype to Series Production - IMSE for Automotive Applications
Hubert Bieder, Manager Smart Materials, Mercedes-Benz AG


Hubert Bieder


Presenter Bio

2008 Mercedes Technology Center
1993 - 2008 Daimler Research Ulm
1984 - 1993 Mercedes Benz Advanced Production Development
1978 - 1984 Study Electrical Engineering Stuttgart

Presentation Abstract

This presentation outlines the progress of our evaluation of IMSE technology for Automotive Applications. During the last IMSE Days in 2022, we presented the results of then validation of the technology and its suitability for use in Automotive applications. This talk extends the view with our understanding of what it takes to bring this technology to serial production. We start with outlining the benefits and motivation for Automotive use cases and highlight the typical challenges that we see in new technology introduction, some of which have been addressed during the last presentation.


We show how the validation of the technology can progress towards a real-world application and with a series production view. The talk highlights things to consider when moving from prototyping to serial production on a general scale providing a view of the maturity of the technology and the steps taken jointly to address the highlighted points.

Interior Lighting, New Dimension of Automotive User Experience
Philippe Aumont, General Editor, DVN-Interior, Driving Vision News

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Presenter Bio

Philippe Aumont is a highly experienced executive with 40 years in the automotive interior supplier industry. Both engineering (Ecole Centrale Nantes, France) & business graduate, (Strasbourg, France) completed by many general management programs. 

General Editor for DVN Interior, a Car Interior Expert Community, publishing a weekly newsletter and reports, and organizing workshops about automotive interior technology innovation, regulations, congresses, auto shows.

He acted as Chief Technology Officer at Faurecia Seating, between 2011 and 2017. Previously he worked for Roth Frères, Johnson Controls and Faurecia, with various position in R&D, Marketing, Strategy, New Product Development, Open Innovation, start-ups, university, and earlier in JIT, Production, Program Management, Costing, Sales… with permanent assignment in France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany, and Teams in the US, Japan, China & India with frequent travels.

Presentation Abstract

Automotive Interior Lighting started as simple task lighting, and became quite recently a decoration element, justifying for a time the definition of “Lighting is the new Chrome”. Nowadays, automotive Designers, Engineers and UX/Human Factors experts recognize the importance of interior lighting, for its contribution and interaction with all the interior system performances, such as User Experience, Safety, Comfort and Wellbeing. This lecture will summarize trends, as it is coming out of several years of technology watch within the DVN Interior weekly newsletter. 

 

Challenges in Design - New Technologies to Bridge the User Experience Gap
Antti Mäkelä, Head of Strategy & Products, Partner, Aivan Design

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Presenter Bio

Founding partner and industrial designer Antti Mäkelä is first and foremost a problem-solver, a creative mind who is able to amass information and analyze the big picture to get to the core of it. He is fast to adopt and utilize new technologies, processes and design tools in his work, always with a user-centric mindset. 

Presentation Abstract

We acknowledge that there is often a disconnect between user expectations and design outcomes. We will explore the challenges faced in design when it comes to creating user-friendly experiences and discuss how new and old technology and design tools can bridge the user experience gap.

 

Automotive is Dynamic - Enabling New Dynamic and Colorful Ambient Lighting by Using Intelligent RGB LEDs with Open System Protocol
Michael Brandl, Director System Solutions Engineering Automotive Systems, ams OSRAM

Michael Brandl


Presenter Bio

Professional Degree: Microsystems Engineering - Fachhochschule Regensburg, Germany

Professional Career:
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Regensburg
2002-2008 Various Positions - Customer Quality Management 
2008-2014 Head of OS LED Applications Engineering Illumination
2014 Head of OS LED Applications Engineering APAC Shanghai    
2015-2021 Director Automotive Applications Engineering Interior 
– ams OSRAM International, Regensburg
Current Position: Director System Solutions Engineering Automotive Systems


Presentation Abstract

Interior design in automobiles today is widely utilizing static RGB lighting elements. This enables the user to set the car’s interior illumination to a certain color scheme. With increasing importance of interior design for differentiation and human centricity, this full color lighting will be taken to the next level: dynamic RGB. Resulting, the colors and light points will react to the user and the environment and change accordingly.

We will present a new RGB LED with an IC included which eases color homogeneity and enables fast dynamic effects in various locations around the car even with a high number of LEDs. We will show the design and system benefits of the LED with Open System Protocol as well as the advantages this LED brings for IMSE® processing, as it is in qualification by TactoTek® for this process at the moment.

 

Key Drivers for the Future of Aircraft Cabin Interiors
Helio Albino, Founder, 3AERO
Fábio Cesar do Nascimento, Founder, VECTOR LAB

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Presenter Bio

Mr. Helio Albino is a Mechanical Engineer with 22 years of experience in aviation, with background experience in all product service life (concept, development, certification, enter-into-service, service, and phase-out). Acting in Aircraft Interiors/Interiors Systems and Aircraft Systems Integration. Engineering specialist in Cabin Safety.

 

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Presenter Bio

Mr. Fábio Nascimento is an Industrial Designer with 20 years of experience in aviation interior design, executives, and commercial jets. Experience in configuration development systems for selecting and customizing interiors and materials. Acting on consulting to system customization for major commercial OEMs.

Presentation Abstract

Present an overview of different Interior aerospace applications (commercial, business, defense, helicopter and e-vtol), highlighting the tendencies of the decade. Exploring ideas for illumination, luminated signs, control panels, seats and other applications. Referencing IMSE applications possibilities, challenges, and benefits to attend market requirements.

 

IMSE Additive Manufacturing - Status and Opportunities
Jan Denecke, Business and Global Sales Development, HSL srl.

Jan Denecke


Presenter Bio

Jan leads the global sales and business development activities at HSL. He has a fast Track Record in multidisciplinary project management, business Development and strategic management in the automotive lighting industry. His passion is to work with visionary people and push the limits of organizations to the next level and secure effective and successful growth in strategic markets. 

Presentation Abstract

Is the IMSE Technology ready for Additive Manufacturing processes? The recent advancements to combine IMSE with AM processes opens new opportunity to realize fast and effective market launches. We will provide insights how to utilize AM to reduce development cycles, upfront investments as well as the carbon footprint. 

 

Illumination for Large Polycarbonate Exterior Parts by IMSE
Jonas Künzel, Application Development Specialty Films,  Covestro AG

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Presenter Bio

Jonas Künzel is an Application Development Manager for the Specialty Films Business of Covestro. With a mechanical engineering background, he has worked in the field of additive manufacturing and film insert molding for the mobility segment. He is located at the German production site in Dormagen.

Presentation Abstract

Covestro recently released a technology carrier in the look of a front panel to demonstrate design possibilities and functional integration with Makrofol films in exterior applications. The Polycarbonate-based assembly features a chrome-like appearance realized via a metal-free polymer film. Additionally, Covestro used the IMSE® technology for the first time in a large exterior part.

 

Thursday, June 15th

Functional Adhesives for In-Mold and Flexible Electronics
Sven Hujo, Specialist Product Management Consumer Assembly, Delo Industrial Adhesives 

Sven Hujo


Presenter Bio

Sven Hujo started his professional career in the metal and mechanical engineering industry. After receiving the degree of Bachelor Professional of Metal Production Technology and Operation, he was working in the field of prototyping for consumer and commercial vehicle technology. Since 5 years now he works in the Product Management department of DELO Industrial adhesives as a Specialist. There he is responsible for the area of LED applications.

Presentation Abstract

In this lecture, we will discuss the usage of functional adhesives for in mold and flexible electronics. We will cover the challenges associated with their use, as well as the process and qualification needed to ensure their effectiveness. Additionally, we will explore the general use of adhesives in the automotive industry, highlighting their importance in achieving efficient and effective bonding solutions.

 

Stretchable and Thermoformable Inks for Automotive Applications
Peter Weigand, Global Market Segment Leader Automotive, Celanese Deutschland GmbH

Peter Weigand


Presenter Bio

Peter graduated in Chemical Engineering at the University of Applied Science in Darmstadt, Germany in 1987. After 1 year in sales of FTIR spectrometers at Nicolet Instruments he joined the Electronics Material Division of DuPont in 1988 as Technical Service Specialist EMEA for photo masks and dry film photo resists. From 1992 – 2005 he held various positions in sales and business development in the DuPont Microcircuit and Component business mainly in the automotive segment for the thick film pastes and ceramic films product portfolio. In the 8 following years until 2013 he exclusively managed the EMEA photovoltaic business with leading solar cell silver and aluminum thick film metallizations. After the downturn of the PV industry in Europe he managed the product lines for multiple market segments like wallcovering, passive components and automotive in the Western region from 2013 onwards. Since 2021 he holds responsibility for the global automotive market segment for the meanwhile newly branded Micromax® product portfolio which also comprises the InMold Electronics product line. After the acquisition of the DuPont Materials & Mobility business in November 2022 he is currently holding the position of Global Automotive Market Leader as part of the Celanese Engineered Materials division.

Presentation Abstract

An introduction of the Celanese Micromax® business is followed by an overview of the current product portfolios for InMold Electronics and the stretchable printed electronics technology (IntexarTM ). Functional Inks processing and properties are reviewed and some exemplary automotive applications highlighted. The Celanese sustainability targets are summarized and specific consideration for the IME portfolio discussed.

 

HAPTIVITY® i+ - Integration of HAPTIVITY®  into IMSE®
Daisuke Takahashi, Manager of Applied Product Engineering Section, Corporate Display Group, KYOCERA Corporation

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Presenter Bio

KYOCERA Corporation
2008 April – Present Leading mechanical engineering of mobile phone
Leading HAPTIVITY® technology development
Leading IMSE® technology development

Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd
2002 April – 2008 March Mechanical Engineer of mobile phone

Education: Bachelor of Engineering, Osaka university (2002)

Presentation Abstract

Several applications require strong haptic feedback. Studies have shown that the combination of haptics with light minimizes distraction and improves safety in automotive applications. Integrating haptics into IMSE® provides this feedback while retaining the benefits of IMSE® technology – light weight, sustainability, and the ability to create functional and smart 3D surfaces with an advanced human machine interface (HMI). In this talk, we will bring to focus KYOCERA’s unique haptics technology -  HAPTIVITY®. In addition to providing an update on this integration, the talk also provides an overview of the future with functions that extend the scope and application of IMSE® technology. 

 

IMSE Technology: How to Choose the Right SMT and Dispensing Equipment - The Importance of Dealing with Adhesives and Components
Franck Genonceau, Director of Sales Europe and Asia, Essemtec AG

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Presenter Bio

Mr. Genonceau has a master degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytech Orléans and an MBA from ESM in Geneva. He joined Essemtec AG, Switzerland in 2019 and is presently Director of Sales Europe and Asia. In the role of Director of Sales EMEA, Mr. Genonceau manages a double-digit million bookings per year in EMEA. As member of the executive management team of Essemtec, Mr. Genonceau leads an international team of Area Sales Managers to improve customer sales experience with clients. Mr. Genonceau also leads channel partners relationships and plays a strategic role in the sales and service development programs. Previously he worked as Head of Solar Integrated Solution at Meyer Burger and for more than 15 years in the semiconductor business at Applied Materials, where he had several management positions in product management and engineering. 

Presentation Abstract

The implementation of IMSE technology and the production of Printed Electronics necessitate the selection of appropriate SMT equipment for dispensing adhesives and placing components. During the initial stages of a project, certain critical factors, such as the size of the foil and dot sizes of the adhesives, dictate the selection of SMT and dispensing equipment. This presentation will provide insights into the key parameters and process information that are crucial for making this selection.

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Starts:  

12.6.2023 19:00

Ends:  

15.6.2023 13:00

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