The global auto industry is experiencing strong growth and profitability following several challenging years. 

 

Regulatory changes and the consumer's desire for more fuel efficient cars are pushing the auto industry to adopt advanced technologies to increase fuel efficiency.  One proven way to improve fuel economy is to reduce the mass or weight of the vehicle.

 

However, significant challenges exist with the introduction and proliferation of new, lightweight materials.  At RISE 2013, Greg Schroeder, Senior Research Engineer with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) will present the opportunities and challenges presented by these lightweight materials and how to best overcome them.  

 

Who else will be presenting unique, innovative materials? 

 

"MiFIT: Microfluidic-Fabric Interfacial Technology for Biofluid Manipulation"

Tingrui Pan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis

 

"Stretching Nonwoven Performance"

Elena Novarino, Ph.D., Development Scientist, Fitesa

 

"Nonwoven Ultra Clean, Greige Cotton Wound Dressing Demonstrates Wound Healing Properties"

J. Vincent Edwards, Ph.D., USDA-ARS-SRRC, Southern Regional Research Center