Showcasing sustainable innovations at automotive body conferences in Germany and Italy

Car Body Parts: Materials and Forming Processes 2024 in Bad Nauheim, Germany

ArcelorMittal was honoured to be part of the inaugural Car Body Parts: Materials and Forming Processes 2024 congress held in Bad Nauheim, Germany. This two-day event brought together an international network of expert automobile engineers, providing a platform for in-depth discussions on materials and production processes within the car body industry.

At the conference, we presented two key advancements that have significant implications for automotive manufacturing:

• Application of coated 2GPa press hardening steel
  Presentation by Dormegny Ludovic from ArcelorMittal, co-presented with Ersel Ozden from Toyotetsu and Edip Ozer Arman from Toyota Motor Europe
  This presentation focused on the use of coated 2GPa press hardening steel in the production of a serial B-pillar. This innovation plays a crucial role in reducing vehicle weight, thereby enhancing fuel efficiency and performance.
• ArcelorMittal Multi Part Integration^® with carbon-neutral steel products:
  Presentation by Jesse Paegle from ArcelorMittal, co-presented with Jan Larsson from AP&T Group
  This session highlighted how combining the ArcelorMittal Multi Part Integration^® approach with carbon-neutral steel products can significantly reduce the environmental impact of future vehicle models. This approach not only streamlines manufacturing processes but also aligns with our commitment to sustainability.

International Automotive Body Congress (IABC) in Turin, Italy

ArcelorMittal took part in the International Automotive Body Congress (IABC) in Turin, Italy, held on 5-6 June. Hosted at the prestigious MAUTO - Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile, the conference attracted key players from the automotive industry, including carmakers, material producers, and toolmakers.

The conference presentations focused on the pivotal role of steel in sustainable mobility and included insights from Stellantis and other industry leaders. ArcelorMittal's Olivier Hudin presented a keynote presentation about "Reducing Complexity and Carbon Footprint in Electrification", about the groundbreaking steel advancements aimed at reducing complexity and the carbon footprint of Electric Vehicles (EVs) which were clearly at the centre of attention at this conference. In addition, our colleague Jesse Paegle was co-sharing a session with Antonio Mara from Stellantis about the future materials of EV vehicles, and Ricardo also presented the Steel E-Motive project. 

Exhibits at our stands

At both events, our stands featured a variety of innovative steel solutions for battery packs, chassis, and body-in-white, showcasing our dedication to simplifying vehicle design and enhancing efficiency. Key exhibits included Multi Part Integration (MPI) parts such as the Double Door Ring, H-frame, and the brand-new Dash Panel Laser Welded Blank solution. These solutions demonstrate ways to reduce the number of parts in vehicle design, improving overall efficiency and sustainability.