PRESS RELEASE
Networking and knowledge-sharing: “Joining Smart Technologies”
Fronius invites you to the 5th Automotive Conference
Under the motto of “Joining Smart Technologies”, Fronius is hosting the 5th International Automotive
Conference at its Sattledt site on 10 and 11 May. Renowned figures from the automotive industry and
the world of joining technology will gather to discuss the latest trends, research findings and field tests.
The 5th International Automotive Conference on 10 and 11 May 2017 at the Fronius manufacturing and logistics
site in Sattledt is dedicated to the theme of “Joining Smart Technologies”. Under the chairmanship of Dr.
Michael Zürn (Daimler AG), Dr. Florian Öfele (BMW AG), Steffen Müller (Audi AG) and Dr. Klaus Koglin,
representatives from important players in the automotive industry will give the gathered experts some important
insights into the world of joining technology.
“Fascinating presentations from the automotive and component supply industry will be at the heart of the
conference, but there will also be a number of intriguing speakers from other sectors too. After all, we need to
make sure we look beyond the horizons of just our own industry,” explains Dr. Florian Öfele (BMW AG), the
conference’s chairman.
Future mobility, Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing and its implications for joining technology will be the main
points for discussion. Opening the event will be Kai Gondlach, a futurologist with a knack for lateral thinking
from think tank 2bAHEAD, with a talk entitled “Smart mobility – how we will get around in the future”.
Contributions from Audi, VW, BMW, Daimler, Fanuc, Magna Steyr, SAP, Arcelor Mittal, Fronius and other major
firms will give the delegates an overview of the latest trends and findings affecting manufacturing and R&D.
Claus-Dieter Reiniger from Daimler AG will then give his presentation “Flexibility concepts in body
manufacturing of the future” before renowned scientist Werner Grube rounds off the highly informative agenda
with a special highlight: a presentation on the physics of the Starship Enterprise.
Fronius has been hosting this unique platform for dialogue, networking and knowledge-sharing in the
international Automotive and supplier scene since 2008.
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Captions:
Image 1: Body of an Audi TT, on display at the Automotive Conference 2015.
Image 2: A lively debate at the Automotive Conference 2015. From left to right: Erich Kerscher (BMW AG), Dr.
Rüdiger Brockmann (Trumpf GmbH), Christian Borowetz (VW AG), Robert Sierlinger (voestalpine)
Copyright to photos: Fronius International GmbH, reproduction free of charge
Fronius International GmbH
Fronius International GmbH is an Austrian company with headquarters in Pettenbach and other sites in Wels,
Thalheim, Steinhaus and Sattledt. With 3,723 employees worldwide, the company is active in the fields of
welding technology, photovoltaics and battery charging technology. Around 90% of its products are exported
through 24 international Fronius subsidiaries and sales partners/representatives in over 60 countries. With its
innovative products and services and 838 granted patents, Fronius is the global innovation leader.
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www.fronius.co.uk
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Fronius UK Ltd ; Miss Kim Wharton;
Maidstone Road, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD
Phone: +44 1908 512340
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