Europe s braking conference & exhibition. Call for Papers

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1 16 18 April International Congress Centre Dresden, Germany passenger cars commercial vehicles motorcycles rail aircraft industrial Europe s braking conference & exhibition Call for Papers Organised by EuroBrake Partners

2 Welcome to EuroBrake 2012 the new conference & exhibition for Europe s brake experts Braking systems are among the most critically important and technically challenging aspects of any vehicle. Today, those of us who work as engineers and scientists in the braking field are facing more intense pressure from our customers and clients than ever before. This is because efficient braking has such a crucial part to play in improving safety whilst also helping to conserve energy and reduce harmful emissions the top three priorities for the transport industry in the 21st century. At the same time, today s discerning drivers demand ever greater levels of driving enjoyment, comfort and refinement from their vehicles. Here again, braking is vital to satisfying customer expectations in the fiercely competitive automotive markets. Likewise in rail and aerospace vehicles, and in general industrial applications, safe and energy-efficient braking systems are of vital importance. The Programme Committee believe that the world-wide braking community can only meet these challenges through innovative new technologies ranging from raw materials through to advanced electronics. But to succeed, our solutions must be practical, efficient and affordable. This calls for even greater collaboration and knowledge sharing among the world s braking experts from every sector including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, rail, aerospace and industrial applications. This is why we have established EuroBrake Europe leads the world in the research, development and manufacture of high technology braking systems. Now, we have a dedicated, annual conference where the leading experts from industry and academia throughout Europe and world-wide can come together to present their latest work, discuss new ideas, debate future directions and find solutions to our common problems. Organised by FISITA, the world body for automotive engineers, EuroBrake will build on successful elements of previous UK (Braking IMechE, London and York) and French (JEF, Lille) conferences to offer one event which will deal with all aspects of braking technology. The first Eurobrake will take place in the beautiful city of Dresden. It will combine first-class technical presentations and exhibits with unrivalled networking opportunities for all of us who are working to create braking systems which are safe, efficient, refined and environmentally sustainable. On behalf of our organising team, I look forward to welcoming you to EuroBrake Harald Abendroth Chair, EuroBrake 2012

3 Submitting Your Paper The Programme Committee invites offers of technical papers on any of the topics listed. Why present at EuroBrake? Share your latest technical ideas and achievements with fellow specialists from around the world Discuss your work with colleagues throughout the braking industry and academic community Build your professional network Position your organisation as a leading innovator in braking technologies Help shape Europe s own major braking technology conference EuroBrake Topics Braking Components and Systems Friction Materials Thermal Effects Interface Friction Dynamics Noise Vibration Harshness NVH Advanced Braking Technologies Global Sourcing Quality Control and Specifications Future User Requirements Testing and Measurement Modelling and Simulation Abstracts should contain the following: title of the paper clear description of the main scientific, technical, economic and/or practical points to be addressed, paying particular attention to those aspects of the work which are new, innovative and unique ( words) any supporting diagrams or illustrations Papers should be original and should not have been presented elsewhere. All papers must be written and presented in English. Important dates Monday 5 September 2011 Deadline for abstracts Monday 7 November 2011 Deadline for review-ready manuscripts Monday 16 January 2012 Deadline for final manuscripts Please submit your abstract online:

4 Exhibition & Sponsorship Why exhibit at EuroBrake? Showcase your products and solutions to hundreds of international decision-makers Build relationships with existing and new customers throughout the vehicle and braking communities Save time and cost with an efficient 2 day programme located in the heart of Europe Take advantage of great value exhibition packages including delegate attendance, visibility in the programme and online promoted throughout the FISITA network EuroBrake s accompanying technical exhibition is an ideal opportunity to present your company s products, services and technical capabilities to the world-wide community of braking specialists, including key decision-makers from vehicle manufacturers and suppliers of braking components and systems. We are also pleased to offer sponsorship packages which are a highly affordable way to position your company as a leader in the braking technology world. Exhibition information The Exhibitor Prospectus and order form can be downloaded from For more information please contact Helen Lycett +44 (0) h.lycett@eurobrake.net

5 Venue The venue for the first EuroBrake conference is Dresden, capital of Saxony and one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities to visit in Germany. Getting there From London (Gatwick) Hamburg Amsterdam Berlin Düsseldorf Köln/Bonn Dresden Bruxelles Frankfurt Luxembourg From Vienna Paris Stuttgart München Zürich Fondly dubbed the Florence on the Elbe, Dresden is home to many worldfamous sights and places of interest. Industry and research are closely interconnected in Dresden. Many high-tech companies in sectors including semiconductors and aerospace are located here. Dresden is also the foremost research location in eastern Germany, with higher education institutions such as the University of Applied Sciences and the Fraunhofer, Leibniz and Max Planck Institutes. With its excellent infrastructure, convenient transport links and enduring charm, Dresden is a perfect location for the first EuroBrake conference. International Congress Centre Dresden is one of Europe s most modern and beautiful congress centres. Situated directly on the river banks of the Elbe, it is a few steps away from Dresden s architectural masterpieces: the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger and the world-famous Frauenkirche.

6 Programme Committee Ian Dickie FISITA Dr. Ludwig Vollrath VDI-FVT Helen Lycett FISITA The Organisers EuroBrake 2012 is organised by FISITA, the world body for automotive engineers, in partnership with VDI the leading German engineering society. Established in 1948, FISITA links the national automotive engineering societies in 37 countries representing over 163,000 engineering professionals and organises the biennial FISITA World Automotive Congress and the annual World Automotive Summit. VDI-FVT is the society for Automotive and Traffic Systems Technology within VDI. VDI-FVT is the FISITA member society in Germany and represents over 15,300 engineers working in the fields of traffic system technologies, road vehicles, railroad technologies, automotive components and methodologies. Industry Jan Muenchhoff Audi AG, Germany Passenger Cars Dr. Eduard Gerum Knorr-Bremse AG, Germany Commercial Vehicles Paolo Magri Brembo SpA, Italy Motorcycles Loic Lelièvre Faiveley Transport, France Rail Harald Abendroth Consultant, Germany Aircraft and Industrial Contact us EuroBrake FISITA 30 Percy Street, London W1T 2DB United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) University Prof. David Barton University of Leeds, UK Prof. Yannick Desplanques Ecole Centrale de Lille, France Prof. Philippe Dufrénoy University of Lille, France Prof. John Fieldhouse University of Huddersfield, UK Prof. Georg Ostermeyer TU Braunschweig, Germany More information Technical questions: Harald Abendroth Registration, exhibition, sponsorship: Helen Lycett Please register your details on the web site to receive information updates: