 New Addition to SUR/FIN The automotive industry is confronted with new product and manufacturing challenges like never before. Markets are fragmenting, production volumes are cyclical, and demand is shifting away from large vehicles to smaller, less-profitable ones. Legislative pressure to increase fuel economy calls for a host of new technologies involving power train and new, light-weighting materials. Environmental pressure to reduce green house emissions is aimed at the entire production supply chain. Manufacturers are deploying flexible manufacturing systems to cope with lower volumes and future uncertainty. How will business and manufacturing strategies from today change in the future and what new ones will emerge? What new materials can we expect in tomorrow's automobiles? Who will be the market leaders in the next decade? This presentation will provide an overview of these issues and suggest what the future holds for the automotive landscape.
This session which will be held on the SUR/FIN show floor is open to everyone! The panel of experts from CAR will feature:
Jay Baron, Ph.D.
President & CEO and Director
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Group
Brett C. Smith
Director, Automotive Analysis Group
Bernard Swiecki
Director, Market Analysis |
2010 AESF Foundation Aluminum Training Course
Course Dates: February 11-12, 2010
Aluminum Finishing Technology
Optional Exam: February 13, 2010
Orlando, FL
NASF member, sign up TWO people from your company for any 2010 course and the THIRD registrant will receive 20% off their registration fee.
Click for the 2010 Training Calendar and Registration Details |
News from Cleveland Black Oxide Cleveland Black Oxide, the largest commercial black oxide conversion coater in the U.S., has installed larger tanks to accommodate steel parts up to 17 ft. in length and weighing up to 3,500-lbs. These are believed to be the largest tanks in the industry.
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Member Benefit: Latest Energy
Report from APPI
As the NASF's official endorsed energy consultant, the Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI) seeks to help you reduce and manage your company's electricity expenses. As part of the continuing educational value APPI brings to NASF members, APPI has now published the January 2010 APPI Energy Market Update.
Abnormally cold temperatures are expected to cause large natural gas storage withdrawals in January, but are still at levels that offer good fixed prices for 2010.
Job Shops and Suppliers can take advantage of this FREE member benefit by:
- reading about the latest energy trends and cost saving options
- scheduling a FREE consultation with an APPI representative for a personalized energy plan
- register for one of the upcoming FREE webinars this month in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Jersey
January 2010 APPI Energy Market Update |
The Bright Design Challenge Begins! Loud Pipes and Chrome will be the theme for the 2010 Bright Design Challenge. The "Challenge" kick-off is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12 in Detroit. More details will be in next week's Bulletin.
NASF welcomes and encourages your support of this important program. Click here to learn how to become a sponsor! |
2010 AESF Foundation Hard Chrome Troubleshooting Webinar
January 20, 2010
Hard Chrome Troubleshooting
This one hour web based training sessions will feature AESF Foundation Technical Education Director, Frank Altmayer, and other industry experts. You only need a phone and internet access to participate. Participants will call into the training session and access the internet to follow along with the presentation. Questions will be collected prior to the sessions as well as during the presentation. The forum will be an open opportunity to get your questions answered and learn from others.
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