HEAR OEM & TIER-1 VISIONS TO FULLY INTEGRATE STEERING, BRAKING & SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

Understand the OEM and Tier-1 roadmaps for integrated chassis systems.

Learn long-term strategies to create a unified control architecture, integrating braking, steering, suspension, and drive line systems.

Understand how business models are changing/will change when an OEM purchases a complete chassis system.

Understand the industry outlook for market penetration of integrated chassis control systems.

Assess the cost implications of integrated systems, and potential cost saving solutions.

Gain insight into the shift in skateboard manufacturing to incorporate brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire.

 And more!

Daniel Vilela

CAE Engineering Group Manager
General Motors

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HEAR OEM & TIER-1 VISIONS TO FULLY INTEGRATE STEERING, BRAKING & SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

Understand the OEM and Tier-1 roadmaps for integrated chassis systems.

Learn long-term strategies to create a unified control architecture, integrating braking, steering, suspension, and drive line systems.

Understand how business models are changing/will change when an OEM purchases a complete chassis system.

Understand the industry outlook for market penetration of integrated chassis control systems.

Assess the cost implications of integrated systems, and potential cost saving solutions.

Gain insight into the shift in skateboard manufacturing to incorporate brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire.

 And more!

INTEGRATED CHASSIS CONTROL PANEL DISCUSSION LED BY OEMs & TIER 1 COMPANIES

The industry’s interest in integrated chassis control has grown recently, leading to companies exploring centralized controller concepts using components in the system as smart actuators.

Join this panel discussion as OEMs and Tier 1s address the following:

Learn what is the OEM’s preferred architectures for integrated chassis control, and what they think is the hardware that should be used.

Find out how integrated chassis control works in a fully integrated vehicle, how it is being designed and where redundancy lies in the system.

Listen as OEMs and suppliers discuss and establish individual responsibilities when designing integrated chassis control systems.

Establishing where responsibility lies for ensuring the functional safety of the system.

Hear multiple perspectives on combining multiple actuators instead of doubling up on front actuators.

Question & Answer Session

Richard Nesbitt

Vice President, Product Management
Robert Bosch LLC

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LEARN HOW TO ACHIEVE SYNERGY BETWEEN BRAKING, STEERING & SUSPENSION

Motional control strategies to optimize functional interaction between steering, braking, and suspension.

Ideas for smart actuator development to optimize vehicle motion control performance.

Understand developments in ECU architecture to provide optimal redundancy levels for integrated chassis systems.

The role of vehicle motion control in autonomous driving mobility.

Insight into developments of E/E architecture for smooth integration of single chassis systems

Question & Answer Session

LEARN HOW TO ACHIEVE HIGH-LEVEL REDUNDANCY WITH VEHICLE MOTION CONTROL

Understand how to define and quantify safety requirements towards the vehicle motion controller and its actuators.

Discuss the optimal level of redundancy required for integrated chassis control systems.

Share solutions to optimize chassis control design to increase reliability.

Gain insight into possible degradation strategies to keep vehicles in safe mode in case of failure.

Question & Answer Session

We’re introducing a brand-new event feature in 2024, where event attendees will be taken to a well-known proving ground in the Michigan area where they will be able to get behind the wheel, in the driver’s seat to experience functionalities and performance of demonstrator vehicles, including off-road vehicles. You can explain a topic on paper, but once you experience it and get a true sense of performance, you are more likely to prioritize it and offer it your customers. Do not miss this opportunity to experience the latest innovations in suspension, braking and steering.

Details on demonstrator vehicles that will be available to ‘ride & drive’ will be announced soon.

KEYNOTE BRIEFING ON WHERE THE INDUSTRY IS TODAY, WHERE IT IS HEADING AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS SEGMENT

As the automotive industry moves towards electrification & autonomous driving- steering, braking, and suspension are three critical systems driving developments in vehicle dynamics, and the by-wire revolution is increasing vehicle functionality. Additionally, as chassis control technology becomes more

mature, there is more focus on optimizing cost efficiency, without compromising on performance, functionality, and safety.

This opening briefing will set the foundation for the Automotive Chassis Systems USA 2024 conference, providing an 30,000-foot view on the state-of-the- market in braking, steering and suspension domains.

Quantify the impact of electrification on chassis system development.

Find out about OEMs current market share and which product launches are coming up in the next six months.

Find out how tier-1s and OEMs are sharing information – is it top down or bottom up?

Discuss how steering/braking/suspension systems are playing a role now and in the future, and what changes are needed to meet customer demands.

Gain an overview of market trends for drive-by-wire systems.

Understand the changing technology requirements to support performance demands of electric, autonomous, and software-defined mobility.

Question & Answer Session

PRACTICAL MEASURES TO BRING DOWN COST, WITHOUT COMPROMISING SAFETY, INNOVATION, RELIABILITY & DURABILITY

If you were not hindered by cost, what would you do?

And if you are hindered by cost, what challenges are you facing and what are you compromising as a result?

Is it innovation, performance, durability or reliability?

PRACTICAL MEASURES TO BRING DOWN COST, WITHOUT COMPROMISING SAFETY, INNOVATION, RELIABILITY & DURABILITY

If you were not hindered by cost, what would you do?

And if you are hindered by cost, what challenges are you facing and what are you compromising as a result?

Is it innovation, performance, durability or reliability?

Right now, vehicle manufacturers are without a doubt cost-conscious, and finding the right balance between performance vs. cost is a high priority. We’ll

use the next 30mins to share ideas on how achieve this balance as best possible.

Question & Answer Session

Jeff Underwood

Sync, Infotainment, Connected Vehicle SME
Ford Motor Company

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FLASH UPDATE ON STATUS OF SbW

·       Find out the status of steer-by-wire and when the technology is likely to be rolled out to market.

·       Find out what are the bottlenecks to SbW systems making their way to market.

·       Learn where steer-by-wire will have its first

·       chance of shining in the market and make

·       the biggest impact in the passenger and commercial vehicle segment.

·       Learn measures tier-1 companies must take to commercialize steer-by-wire.

Question & Answer Session

OEM-LED KEYNOTE DISCUSSION TO INFORM TIER-1 COMPANIES ON WHAT IS NEEDED TO DEVELOP MORE FLEXIBLE SbW ARCHITECTURE

It’s a known fact that the market is growing in the direction of steer-by-wire; however, the pace at which OEMs go in this direction will depend on how tier-1s can support them as central suppliers. For Tier-1s to develop more flexible architectures and scale up fast, they need OEM input. This session sees OEMs taking stage, and Tier-1s taking seats in the audience, as automakers share details on:

OEMs targets and requirements for SbW systems.

What OEMs see as advantages and disadvantages, and critical components of steer-by-wire systems.

Steering feedback, actuators and roadway vibrations through SbW systems.

Question & Answer Session

PANEL DISCUSSION LED BY MAJOR TIER 1 PLAYERS

Historically, the commercial vehicle segment has followed behind the light duty segment when it comes to the implementation of new technologies, and in steer-by-wire this is no different. Listen to this panel discussion to find out what steer-by-wire technologies, tier 1 companies are designing for the commercial vehicle segment:

Learn Tier 1 timelines for SbW technologies for commercial vehicles.

Learn how these technologies are being adapted specifically for the commercial vehicle segment.

Discover what Tier 1 companies have taken from light-duty steer-by-wire applications and applied to the commercial vehicle segment.

Question & Answer Session  

STEER-BY-WIRE & SDV FOCUSED PRESENTATION

Practical strategies to design SDV architecture that can support SbW.

Find out if there are any unique risks for SDVs and steer-by-wire systems from a cybersecurity point of view.

Learn how to adapt steer-by-wire systems to allow for cybersecurity over-the-air updates.

Question & Answer Session

OEM & TIER-1 DISCUSSION ON EFFORTS TO BRING A PREMIUM FEEL WHILE ENHANCING CONTROL & SAFETY

In a steering system, steering feel is the highest priority. However, achieving a premium steering feel is a goal that is not achieved overnight.

Companies must apply efforts in every direction possible, investigate what can be done in terms of algorithms, look into different aspects and achieve a cohesive collaboration between OEM and Tier-1 companies.

Take a seat in the audience and hear several OEM and Tier-1 steering experts discuss:

In a perfect situation, how much steering feedback does the driver need and how can this information be used to deliver premium steering feel without compromising performance.

How are drivers using steering systems to enhance control and safety.

What are people doing today and what is their process for the next steering platform to deliver premium steering feel while optimizing performance.

What is the impact on steering feel and performance when moving from a steering systems with a mechanical connection to a steer-by- wire system.

Question & Answer Session

Simon Hendy

Senior Manager Core Engineering
JTEKT Automotive North America

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OEM & TIER-1 DISCUSSION ON EFFORTS TO BRING A PREMIUM FEEL WHILE ENHANCING CONTROL & SAFETY

In a steering system, steering feel is the highest priority. However, achieving a premium steering feel is a goal that is not achieved overnight.

Companies must apply efforts in every direction possible, investigate what can be done in terms of algorithms, look into different aspects and achieve a cohesive collaboration between OEM and Tier-1 companies.

Take a seat in the audience and hear several OEM and Tier-1 steering experts discuss:

In a perfect situation, how much steering feedback does the driver need and how can this information be used to deliver premium steering feel without compromising performance.

How are drivers using steering systems to enhance control and safety.

What are people doing today and what is their process for the next steering platform to deliver premium steering feel while optimizing performance.

What is the impact on steering feel and performance when moving from a steering systems with a mechanical connection to a steer-by- wire system.

Question & Answer Session

Simon Hendy

Senior Manager Core Engineering
JTEKT Automotive North America

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LEARN HOW TO SATISFY REDUNANCY & UNDERSTAND HOW CONTROL IS MANAGED IN L4/L5 VEHICLES

If your power fails, how do you prove redundancy and who is the ultimate authority? Get answers to this commonly asked question.

Understand rules and regulations from the government on autonomous driving to satisfy redundancy.

Understand types of challenges companies are facing and how they're tackling them when developing technologies that are expected to perform with different ADAS functions and features on the vehicle level

Understand how to qualify to put autonomous vehicles on the street and work with your local government.

In case of accident, find out where responsibility/blame lies.

Learn to manage control in L4/L5 autonomous vehicles.

Question & Answer Session

Fabian Lischke

Regional Chief Customer Engineer
Robert Bosch LLC

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SHARING BEST PRACTICES TO ORGANIZE REQUIREMENTS, CASCADE FAILURES TO TEAMS & TEST AGAINST FAILURE MODES

An area that remains an area of interest year after year is failure operational scenarios; no matter how much advancements are made in technology, there are always measures that can be taken to manage failure modes and fail operational scenarios.

There are so many possibilities that exist in our world that can create a failure. Companies are being forced, in some cases, to find these failure modes by themselves, communicate them to suppliers and cohesively find measures to mitigate them. While this sounds straight forward in principle, this is a huge challenge because of safety and IP risks.

This section sees experts lead a practical discussion group to demonstrate:

How to organize all the requirements in such a way that companies understand what failure modes must be considered

How to create a catalog of performance requirements.

How to make sure you're collecting state-of- the-art approaches to define your own failure modes.

How to set a level/transparent set of requirements that define which failure modes a steering system/braking system must be designed to perform to.

How to cascade failure modes to internal teams.

How to test against failure modes.

Question & Answer Session

DEFINING LEVELS OF REDUNDANCY TO MAXIMIZE SAFETY, COST & EFFICIENCY

Redundancy is the main focus for steering technology developments, but there is still work to be done to define optimal redundancy levels that are sustainable in terms of cost and efficiency, while meeting necessary safety requirements.

Hear from a leading OEM, as they explore key issues facing steering system redundancy.

Discuss the required levels of redundancy for current steering systems.

Understand opportunities for reducing redundancy levels to optimize cost and energy efficiency.

Discuss the impact of maximum redundancy levels on steering system weight.

Question & Answer Session

MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS ESTABLISH A NEW CROSS-FUNCTIONAL WAY OF WORKING

The working dynamic between vehicle manufacturers and suppliers is changing; it’s no longer a case of a supplier developing a system and giving it to the OEM; vehicle manufacturers now have their own piece of software code running in their systems and expectations on what they are looking for. It has never been more important to fully understand what these co-development partnerships will look like and how roles/responsibilities will be refined.

Understand how suppliers and OEMs need to work to make sure that all players involved are provided with what they need to do what's expected of them.

Determine the best way to create a transparent set of requirements that define failure modes and what levels steering systems, braking systems and suspensions systems must be designed to perform to.

Agreeing methods of communication between OEM, Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers to encourage co-development partnerships.

 Question & Answer Session

Jeff Underwood

Sync, Infotainment, Connected Vehicle SME
Ford Motor Company

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Keyur Patel

Engineering Software Supervisor Steer-by-Wire
Nexteer Automotive

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Barna Szimandl

Senior Manager Brakes
Thyssenkrupp Presta AG

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  FOCUS ON THE LATEST & GREATEST STEERING, BRAKING & SUSPENSION FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES

Experts will highlight new technologies for steering, braking & suspension and demonstrate how these technologies can be integrated with the other sub-systems in the chassis.

Hear suppliers share their vision and roadmap for future steering, suspension and braking systems.

Understand how technologies are helping improve performance while reducing cost and complexity.

Discover how integrated chassis control can aid in reducing the cost of individual sub-systems.  

Question & Answer Session

PRESENTATION

Learn how SDV software will impact hardware.

Establishing the tradeoffs between the bare minimum hardware implementation where cost is kept low vs. investment in more expensive hardware at the outset of development.

Understand how to best allocate resources, size teams properly and plan release dates.

Question & Answer Session

OEM & TIER-1 DISCUSSION GROUPS

As more OEMs become interested in centralizing the ECU architecture and taking over functions that previously belonged to Tier 1s, it is increasingly important to understand how future responsibilities will be distributed between the OEM and the Tier 1. Hear from a panel of experts as they take the stage to discuss this topic area.

Question & Answer Session

Nikhil Bapat

Global R&D Product Line Director SW for CV Steering
Knorr-Bremse

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FOCUSING ON DESIGN, DURABILITY & SERVICEABILITY OF THE EPS SYSTEM

The commercial vehicle industry is catching up fast to the passenger vehicle segment on all fronts. However, there are several major challenges around the design, durability, and serviceability of EPS systems with commercial vehicles having higher torque, more wear and tear and higher cost to repair.

Hear from a major tier-1 supplier as they share practical insight on how to:

Ensure the EPS system is durable enough to accommodate higher forces, higher requirements, and heavy output torque for commercial steering.

Manage serviceability of the EPS in commercial trucking vehicles, avoid the need/cost to replace the EPS unit and reduce mechanical wear and tear.

Mechanically design the EPS system to survive within packaging constraints.

The speaker will also shed light on why it is a struggle for suppliers to create production ready systems, why steering system options are limited for commercial vehicles, and why it is longer than expected to develop EPS for the commercial vehicle segment.

Question & Answer Session

EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION ON HOW TO LEVERAGE AI & ML TO OPTIMIZE CHASSIS SYTEMS

Understand the basic concept and scope of AI and ML and how it can be brought in to improve the vehicle’s chassis system.

Find out what is the bare minimum that can be done with existing controllers to bring in some form of AI and ML

Find out if there are any regulatory updates/perspectives on AI and ML data.

Learn what kind of modularity can be brought in with the help of AI systems.

Find out how much AI can help make steering/braking/suspension systems more adaptable towards ADAS.

Question & Answer Session

Dr Vish Vadari

Senior Technical Specialist
ZF Group

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PRESENTATION

Hear experts share details on active projects and use cases that demonstrate the real-world potential of AI and ML to optimize steering, braking and suspension systems.

Examine innovations in software algorithms and technical solutions that are available right now for AI and ML for the automotive chassis segment.

Learn how to experts are using AI and ML to create value with data.

Question & Answer Session

Chidambaram Subramanian

Senior Braking System Engineer
Volvo Trucks North America

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EXPERT-LED DISCUSSION

Discuss how to bring in AI and machine learning models to optimize braking systems.

Discuss how to digitalize testing by making predictions with simulations.

Explore how AI/ML can be utilized to detect and evaluate failures.

Question & Answer Session

Parveen Singh

Research Scientist
Toyota North America

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