SupplierBusiness : Body & Exterior Report

Introduction

• Vehicle body concepts
• Design and technology drivers
• The global marketplace

CO2 emissions reduction

• US CAFE standards
• European regulations
• Vehicle lightweighting

Safety considerations

• Impact absorption
• Compatibility
• Rear-end collisions
• Pedestrian safety

Materials

• Steel
• Aluminium
• Magnesium
• Hybrid construction
• Glass
• Plastics
• SMC
• Nanocomposites
• Hybrid plastic materials technology

Modules

• Body assemblies
• Roof modules and systems
• Door modules
• Tailgate modules
• Bumper or fender modules

Joining technology

• Adhesives
• Welding
• Laser welding
• Magnetic pulse welding
• Plasma arc welding
• Deformation resistance welding
• Ultrasonic aluminium welding
• Friction stir welding

Paints and coatings

• Types of paint
• Rust-proofing
• Paint layers
• Electrocoat
• Primer
• Powder coatings
• Basecoat
• Clearcoat