The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

Auto and Steel Experts to Discuss Latest Automotive Steel Trends and Technologies at the 8th Annual Great Designs in Steel Event on May 13

See a live extrication demonstration performed by McKinney Fire Department

WHAT: Great Designs in Steel - hosted by the Automotive Applications Council of American Iron and Steel Institute's Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) - is the premier forum for the latest trends and applications in automotive steel technologies. This year's program will feature more than 25 technical presentations given by various North American automotive and steel industry experts regarding key auto industry issues - such as cost, fuel savings, improved safety, recyclability and life-cycle emissions - and how advanced steel technologies are addressing them today.


  WHEN: Wednesday, May 13 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT

  --  Opening remarks and awards presentation at 8 a.m.
  --  Presentations from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  --  Lunch at 11:45 a.m.
  --  Live extrication demonstration at 12 p.m.