Events
On May 20, AP&T will participate in Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) 2026, the premier automotive steel symposium organized by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). The event takes place at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan, and brings together automotive experts and leaders for a full day of presentations on advanced high-strength steels, future mobility, and manufacturing technologies.
Jan Larsson, Business Development Manager at AP&T, will present Press hardening of integrated large and complex components – AP&T® SkyLines. The presentation highlights how AP&T's SkyLines concept addresses the automotive industry's transformation driven by electrification, sustainability, and the need for higher shares of recycled material. By combining advanced press hardening technology with Multi-Part Integration (MPI) and the innovative Multi-Layer Furnace (MLF) design, SkyLines enables the production of large and complex structural components while optimizing footprint, process efficiency, and energy consumption.
With modular automation and servohydraulic press technology, SkyLines provides OEMs with a future-proof platform for high-volume EV manufacturing – aligning with industry goals for sustainability, performance, and cost efficiency.
For over 20 years, Great Designs in Steel has been at the forefront of showcasing the latest steel trends and material applications in new cars and trucks. We look forward to sharing our expertise and connecting with industry professionals at this year's symposium.
Read more about the event: Great Designs in Steel 2026
AP&T will take part in CHS² 2026, the 10th International Conference on Hot Sheet Metal Forming of High-Performance Steel. The conference takes place on June 1–3, 2026, in Plzeň, Czech Republic, and is a scientific forum for researchers and industry professionals working with hot forming technologies.
Dr. Michael Machhammer, Manager of Development Forming Processes & Tooling at AP&T Group, will present Tailored Temperature Management System for Aluminum Battery Housings to Enhance Formability. The presentation explores how tailored temperature management can enhance formability in the production of aluminum battery housings, an area of growing relevance as the automotive industry seeks lightweight, high-performing solutions for electric vehicle platforms.
Since 2008, the CHS² conference series has brought together leading experts to exchange knowledge on subjects ranging from high-performance steels and advanced forming processes to sustainability, process modeling, and product innovation. We look forward to contributing to the discussion and connecting with colleagues at this milestone 10th edition of the conference.
Read more about the event: https://www.chs2.eu/chs2.766.0.html
AP&T will be participating in Automate 2026, North America's largest robotics and automation trade show, taking place June 22–25 in Chicago, Illinois. The event is organized by the Association for Advancing Automation and is expected to attract about 50,000 professionals from manufacturing, logistics, energy, and other sectors.
We will be in booth 35045 in the North Building to present our automation solutions for sheet metal forming – a modular-based program including press robots, transfer systems, stackers and gantry systems and destackers. Covering all steps of the process, from blank feeding to finished part handling, our solutions are designed to help manufacturers boost productivity and energy efficiency in both new and existing press lines.
With more than 1,000 exhibitors and a world-class conference program covering subjects such as robotics, AI-driven manufacturing, motion control, and vision systems, Automate 2026 is a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the innovations of the future of manufacturing.
We look forward to meeting you there!
Read more about the event: Automate 2026
AP&T will be present at Car Body Parts 2026, the international congress on materials and forming processes for car body production, organized by Automotive Circle. The two-day event takes place on June 23–24 at Dolce by Wyndham in Bad Nauheim, Germany, gathering leading OEM engineers, material experts, and technology providers for in-depth discussions on the latest developments in structural and outer-skin car body parts.
Dr. Michael Machhammer, Manager of Development Forming Processes & Tooling at AP&T Group, will deliver a presentation titled Study on dew-point regulation in multi-layer furnaces for mitigating hydrogen embrittlement in aluminized 2000 MPa press-hardening steel. The presentation explores the role of dew-point regulation in the furnace process and its significance for achieving reliable results when working with the latest generation of ultra-high-strength press-hardening steels.
The congress program spans a wide range of topics relevant to car body engineering and also features a parallel exhibition and networking opportunities throughout the event.
We look forward to engaging with fellow professionals and sharing how AP&T's solutions contribute to more efficient and sustainable car body manufacturing.
Read more about the event: https://www.automotive-circle.com/events/car-body-parts-2026/
