Forming Technologies and Hot Stamping: Applications and Outlook

Hosted by the SAE Central Ontario Section and the University of Waterloo, this event features presentations from Magna International, AutoForm Engineering, and the University of Waterloo, covering both academic and industry perspectives on stamping and hot forming. The event also highlights the growing role of simulation in design and optimization of tooling, components, and crash structures, aligning with advances in digital manufacturing. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a guided tour of the Forming & Crash Lab, showcasing the experimental facilities dedicated to metal forming and crashworthiness research that supports broader automotive initiatives at the University of Waterloo, including those associated with the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research (WatCAR).

The event is intended for engineering students, researchers, and industry professionals interested in how sheet metals are formed into desired components, where they are applied, and how the components and tooling are designed and validated using simulation and physical testing for forming and crash performance. It also provides opportunities for technical learning, discussion, and networking.

Event Highlights:

• Guided tour of the University of Waterloo Forming & Crash Lab at 5:30 PM, featuring state‑of‑the‑art experimental facilities for sheet metal forming and crashworthiness research
• Expert presentations from Magna, AutoForm Engineering, and the University of Waterloo
• Technical insights into metal forming technologies, with emphasis on hot stamping of advanced steels and aluminum alloys
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals, researchers, and students
• Light refreshments and snacks provided

Time/Agenda:

• 5:00 to 5:30 PM – Meet inside main entrance of Engineering 7/Pearl Sullivan Engineering Building
• 5:30 PM – Guided Tour of Waterloo Forming & Crash Lab
• 6:30 PM – Light Refreshments & Beverages
• 7:00 PM – Opening Remarks and Hot Stamping Production – William Wang, SAE Central Ontario/Magna International
• 7:20 PM – Overview of Stamping and Hot Forming – Prof. Cliff Butcher, University of Waterloo
• 7:35 PM – Graduate Research in Stamping and Hot Forming, University of Waterloo
• 7:45 PM – The Role of Simulation in Tool Design for Hot Stamping Applications – Dr. Kannan Kidambi, AutoForm Engineering
• 8:00 PM – Q&A, Networking

About SAE Central Ontario
SAE Central Ontario Section is a non-profit organization committed to advancing mobility engineering through education, collaboration, and innovation. Our events connect professionals, students, and researchers to share ideas that shape the future of transportation technology.

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