The document summarizes an upcoming conference focused on advanced suspension systems for future cars and recuperative damping. The three-day conference will include presentations and workshops on integrating suspension systems, lightweight solutions, challenges in damping systems, suspension systems for electric vehicles and hybrid cars, and more. Experts from automakers like Renault, Volvo Cars, and suppliers like Continental, TRW, and Meritor will discuss the latest technologies and strategies. Attendees can learn how suspension systems improve safety, comfort and reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

1. The only European event focusing on
suspension systems in future cars and
on recuperative damping
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The role of advanced suspension systems
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• Learn how to integrate suspension systems in global chassis
systems to improve active safety Don’t miss the presentations of
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• Find solutions on how to offer more safety, more comfort & less
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consumption at the same price
• Renault S.A., France
• Explore new lightweight materials and how to implement
innovative concepts • Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG,
Germany
• Learn how to introduce active, semi-active suspension and
air spring systems to increase safety and comfort • TRW Automotive GmbH, Germany
• Discover bespoke suspension systems for EVs and HEVs • Tenneco Automotive Europe N.V.,
Belgium
Chairmen: • Frauenhofer Institute ISC, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marcus Jautze, Prof. Sergio M. Savaresi,
Professor for Process Full Professor in Automatic • Reycon b.v.b.a., Belgium
Measuring and Control Control, Politecnico di
Technology, University of Milano, Italy • Meritor Incorporation, Germany
Applied Sciences (FH)
Landshut, Germany • Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Keynote speakers: • DANTO Invention, Germany
Patrice Mechin, John-Erik Andersson, • Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH,
Expert Leader Chassis Dynamic Technical Specialist Chassis,
Performance and Technology, Volvo Cars, Sweden Germany
Renault SA, France
• Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Jörg Kock, Zackary Anderson, • Levant Power Corporation, USA
Head of Development, Chief Operating Officer,
Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG, Levant Power Corporation, • Volvo Cars, Sweden
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21 – 23 March 2012 | Maritim Rhein-Main Hotel, Darmstadt, Germany
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in an integrated chassis
CONFERENCE DAY ONE | Wednesday 21 March 2012
09:15 Registration & coffee
Advanced suspension systems
09:45 Chairman’s welcome & opening address
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marcus Jautze, 12:30 Improving the stability of tilting vehicles with
Professor for Process Measuring and semi-active suspension systems
Control Technology, • General idea
University of Applied Sciences (FH) Landshut, • Actuator and sensor requirements
Germany • Control strategies
Prof. Sergio M. Savaresi,
Overview of customer demands and actual trends Full Professor in Automatic Control,
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
10:00 Global suspension market overview –
focus on Asia 13:10 networking luncheon
• „We follow our customers“– support of global
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• “Quo vadis”- European suppliers in China • Packing efficiency enabling
Michael Eisner, Low hood height for design, pedestrian, and aero
Global Sales Director Chassis Systems, Limited intrusion in engine compartment
Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH, Germany • Premium chassis attributes
John-Erik Andersson,
10:40 Adapting the customer needs to the market Technical Specialist Chassis,
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15:20 Active air suspension – safety versus comfort
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• The tire sizes and their impact • Design principle of MERITOR active air spring
• The compromises between comfort and road • System layout and performance
handling • Case Study: Peugeot 407 versus Citroen C5
• How to take in account the different severities in Christian Fischer,
use of the different markets Head of Sales & Marketing Europe
• Specific adaptations for sporty cars or CO2 Advanced Chassis Systems,
eco leader… Meritor Incorporation, Germany
Patrice Mechin,
Expert Leader Chassis Dynamic 16:00 Afternoon coffee break & networking
Performance and Technology,
Renault S.A., France 16:30 Innovative air suspension systems save
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11:20 Refreshment break & networking
• Market demands for future suspension systems
Suspension system components • Solutions for improved ride and handling
• Advantages of air suspension systems regarding
11:50 Methodical design of suspension components: fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
Optimisation of handling, comfort and durability Jörg Kock,
performance Head of Development,
• Physics of a suspension bush: Why does rubber Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG, Germany
isolate?
• Moving from component specification to a 17:10 Closing remarks of the chairman
prototype part
• Determination of bush dimension: Why as small 17:20 End of conference day one
as possible?
• Measurement results of VC’s advanced
suspension rig Join us for an informal evening get-together
• Recent projects: Examples for improvement
Dr. Ulrich von Broock,
Director System Engineering & Testing,
Vibracoustic GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
“Interesting platform for exchange of news and trends.”
Ralf Leiter, Chief Engineer RW, TRW
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Systems The role of advanced suspension systems
in an integrated chassis
CONFERENCE DAY TWO | Thursday 22 March 2012
09:00 Registration & coffee 12:30 networking luncheon
09:30 Chairman’s welcome & opening address Challenges in damping systems
Prof. Sergio M. Savaresi,
Full Professor in Automatic Control, 14:00 Smart fluids for semi-active damping systems
Politecnico di Milano, Italy • Basics and technical potentials of smart fluids
• Adaptive damping with magnetorheological (MR)
Lightweight solutions fluids
• Fail-safe and energy efficiency issues of MR
09:40 Intelligent solutions for weight reduction and dampers
long life robustness in suspension systems • Further applications of smart fluids
• Downsizing and increased long life robustness in Dr. Holger Böse,
suspension ball joints Scientific and Technical Manager of
new ball joint generation "Spring socket design" the Center Smart Materials,
• Intelligent manufacturing processes for weight Fraunhofer Institute ISC
reduced & cost optimized mass production
new aluminium die cast stabilizer link 14.40 Electronic damping systems for lower vehicle
Dr.-Ing. Harald Walter, segments
Chief Engineer Core Development • need for electronic damping systems on lower
Linkage & Suspension, vehicle segments
TRW Automotive GmbH, Germany • Portfolio of electronic damping systems
• Features of the different systems
10:20 The GFC-leaf spring - approved technology in a Sjaak Schel,
new form of appearance Technical Team Leader,
• Materials for composite springs Tenneco Automotive Europe N.V., Belgium
• Fatigue strength of fibre composites
• Actual leaf spring project 15:20 Afternoon coffee break & networking
• Leaf springs in the field
Tobias Keller, 15:50 Dynamic performances and energy saving
General Manager, potentials of regenerative electromechanical
DANTO Invention, Germany dampers
• System architecture electromechanical dampers
11:00 Refreshment break & networking • Model based design
• Modes of operation and vehicle performance
Suspension systems for future cars • Energy saving potential
Andrea Tonoli,
Professor,
11:30 Q&A session: Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Current advantages for application of suspension 16:30 GenShock-adaptive, regenerative damper H
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systems in electric vehicles and hybrid cars • GenShock – an innovative adaptive energy hl
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• The need of specific solutions for the EV and HEV recuperation damping system ht
• Advantages and challenges on the way to mass • Improvement of ride quality via a variable-damping
production suspension while recovering energy
• Suspension system simulation and control • GenShock active roll control
• Impact on emissions and fuel consumption • GenShock as a valve and ECu incorporated into
traditional Tier1 dampers
Participants: Zackary Anderson,
Gunnar Olsson, Chief Operating Officer,
Engineering Group Manager, Levant Power Corporation, USA
Advanced Engineering, Chassis,
PTI & Thermal Systems, 17:10 Closing remarks of the chairman
Saab Automobile AB, Sweden
17:20 End of conference day two
Koen Reybrouck,
Managing Director,
Reycon b.v.b.a., Belgium
Patrice Mechin,
Expert Leader Chassis Dynamic “Good opportunity for networking,
Performance and Technology, interesting papers.”
Renault S.A., France Koen Reybrouck, Managing Director, Reycon b.v.b.a.
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Systems The role of advanced suspension systems
in an integrated chassis
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP DAY | Friday, 23 March 2012
09:00 Registration & coffee
Workshop A | 09:00 – 12:30 Workshop B | 09:00 – 12:30
Advanced Electro-Hydraulic Suspension The geometrical interpretation of suspension
Design bushing
Key future trends in the suspension industry include a shift Explaining the properties of components and identifying ways
towards advanced suspension technologies (semi-active and to resolve the desired specification. It will be shown that it
active), reduced power consumption of these systems, and depends on appropriate dimensions; to a layman this would
better performance with reduced cost. In this workshop we therefore not immediately be understandable, an example is that
will walk through the design of GenShock, an advanced electro- rubber bearing has to have tolerance from 3-4 tenths of a millime-
hydraulic suspension. ter. In this workshop, we will use examples to show influencing
• Systems level approach to design (step through valve and ECU/ variables.
power-electronics design process)
11:00 Refreshment break & networking
• Adaptive damping regeneration vs. adaptive damping power draw
• Active back drive benefits and considerations For further information please visit our website:
www.suspension-congress.com/MM
• Opportunities under investigation
Workshop will be followed by demonstration videos and a technical
question/answer session.
11:00 Refreshment break & networking
Evan Moen,
Director of Production Engineering,
Levant Power Corporation, USA
12:30 networking luncheon
Workshop C | 14:00 – 17:00 Workshop D | 14:00 – 17:00
Lightweight, low cost & robust design in Suspension systems for future cars
suspension components
Basic key words for new developments of suspension systems The future of suspension systems is closely linked with the
are “Reduction of CO2 emission & fuel consumption”, other evolutions in the future vehicle. During this workshop, we
“Longer maintenance intervals”, “Emerging markets”, will discuss about what the key trends are in vehicle design, and
“New small vehicle platforms” and “Electro mobility”. which new vehicle concepts will become more important. Future
Participants are invited to discuss future market requirements, suspension systems will have to support these trends.
material & manufacturing concepts for automotive suspension
components. Conclusion of the workshop should be a guideline 15:30 Refreshment break & networking
for OEMs & suspension component supplier to define develop-
ment concepts of future suspension systems. Koen Reybrouck,
Managing Director,
Reycon b.v.b.a., Belgium
• Future market requirements for suspension systems
• Material & manufacturing concepts for lightweight suspension
components
• Expedient concepts for future suspension components
15:30 Refreshment break & networking
Dr.-Ing. Harald Walter,
Chief Engineer Core Development Linkage & Suspension,
TRW Automotive GmbH, Germany
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