Summary
The 12th Automotive World Expo, hosted by Reed Exhibitions Japan, was held from Wednesday, January 15 to Friday, January 17, 2020 at Tokyo Big Sight. The exhibition is held annually in January at Ariake, Tokyo, with this year being its 12th year. 1,100 companies attended the expo, including components companies, materials companies, jig and tools companies, and information companies, each showcasing their latest technologies. This report focuses on metal material technologies that are effective in reducing weight, exhibited within the Automotive World Expo at the Tenth Automotive Lightweight Technology Expo, where 220 companies exhibited.
| Automotive World 2020 Automotive Lightweight Technology Expo entrance | |
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Local Reconstruction Note
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High-tensile materials: 1470MPa-grade center pillar, 780MPa-grade lower arm, 1800MPa-grade drive shaft
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Automotive World 2020: Metal Material Technology”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Chassis Frame, Bumper Beam, Bumper, Steel, Stabilizer, Piston and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
European high-tensile steel technology: Bumpers, localized heat treatment, laser welders, chassis joining rivets
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Automotive World 2020: Metal Material Technology”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Chassis Frame, Bumper Beam, Bumper, Steel, Stabilizer, Piston and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Aluminum: Bumpers, lightweight doors, cast inverter cases
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Automotive World 2020: Metal Material Technology”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Chassis Frame, Bumper Beam, Bumper, Steel, Stabilizer, Piston and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Magnesium: Thixomold bracket, heat resistant magnesium piston
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Automotive World 2020: Metal Material Technology”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Chassis Frame, Bumper Beam, Bumper, Steel, Stabilizer, Piston and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
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