Day 2 | Vehicle Lightweighting Conference | Manufacturing Innovations in Lightweighting
In this session of the two-day virtual seminar, we bring together industry experts to shed light on the process innovations and challenges with lightweight materials in the automotive sector.
Tune in to Autocar Professional's Vehicle Lightweighting Conference brought to you by Sika, and Powered by Pioneer India Electronics.
Key Topics:
• Lightweighting emerging as a driver of sustainable vehicles
• Role of advanced materials in lowering the vehicle weight
• Innovations in manufacturing processes to support lightweighting
• How to mitigate lightweighting-related supply challenges
Panel Discussion: Manufacturing Innovations and Hurdles in Lightweighting
Speakers:
- John Johnston, Chief Engineer, Body Structures, Tata Technologies
- Debanjan Ghosh, Head - Automotive & Industry, Sika India
- Dhananjaya Rao Boita, Chief Engineer, Powertrain Division, Auto Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M)
- Arindam Lahiri, CEO, Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC)
- Sachin Bhoutkar, Director - R&D, BIW India, Gestamp
Fireside Chat: Technology Enabling Lightweighting
- Amit Jain, Group CTO, Uno Minda
Moderator: Mayank Dhingra, Assistant Editor, Autocar Professional
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13 Jun 2025
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