Speakers 2021
Get to know this year' s SCT speakers!
In 48 technical sessions a high-class and most challenging lecture program with almost 160 presentations awaits you.
Ackermann, Marc
RWTH Aachen University/ArcelorMittal Maizières
- Improved bainitic TRIP wire rod properties by materials and process design
Dr. Ajmar, Aldo
Baosteel
- 3rd Generation AHSS – Status and perspective at Baosteel

Dr. Androsch, Franz M.
voestalpine Stahl GmbH
- Future of mobility and the challenge of electrification
Dr. Arndt, Johannes
Buderus Edelstahl GmbH
- Efficient strategies for controlled cooled lightweight forgings in automotive applications
Bähr, Philipp
Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials
- Advanced modelling technique for multi-material joints in car body components considering crack initiation due to notch effects
Dr. Bambach, Margarita
GMT - Gesellschaft für metallurgische Technologie- und Softwareentwicklung mbH
- XTP® bar steels with increased performance for hightech automotive components

Bamberg, Pedro LinkedIn
RWTH Aachen University
- Robustness and reliability assessment of Single-Sided Spot Welding as a process for sheet to profile joinings for Body in White vehicle structures
Dr. Bartley, Aurélie
Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences
- Disjoining and repair strategies of structural joints in automotive lightweight structures
Beranek, Matthias
TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH
- Advancements in laser welding technologies in the field of high strength steel grades

Biegler, Max LinkedIn
Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology
- Investigation of liquid metal embrittlement avoidance strategies for dual phase steels via electro-thermomechanical finite element simulation
Dr. Bistron, Marcus
Benteler Steel/Tube GmbH
- Extraordinary performance of BHFS XD-Tubes based on high manganese steel for automotive light weight and safety applications
Dr. Björk, Thomas
Ovako Sweden AB
- High cleanness steel combined with excellent machinability - a cost benefit in gear production
Dr. Bleimann-Gather, Günter
TEMA Technologie Marketing AG
- Opening
Boehne, Christoph
University of Paderborn
Briesenick, David
University of Stuttgart
- Study on the effect of embossing on the bending properties of high strength sheet metals
Dr. Bruch, Christian
Saarstahl AG
- Production of Si-Cr-spring steels for suspension and valve springs in direct continuous casting
Dr. Brühl, Fritz
SMS group GmbH
- Third-generation advanced high strength steels - Materials and process requirements
Dr. Brust, Sebastian
Mannesmann Precision Tubes GmbH
- Injection line solutions for 3.000 bar pressure systems for low emission diesel engines
Busse, Alexander
fka GmbH
- Optimization of Tier-X lightweight strategies with the E2P approach
Dr. Casellas, Daniel
Fundació Eurecat
- New approach to evaluate edge cracking resistance and crashworthiness of thin metallic sheets
Dr. Catteau, Simon D.
Ascometal France Holding
- Alternatives to Mo-added carburizing steels
Cottens, David
ArcelorMittal S.A.
Cyron, Patrick
University of Stuttgart
- Prediction and assessment of the quality of deep-drawn sheet metal components by using FEM simulation
Dahmen, Martin
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology
- Improving weld mechanical properties in laser beam welded press-hardened martensitic-austenitic steel 1.4034
Prof. Date, Prashant
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- On the feasibility of forming a connecting rod from sheet metal
Dr. Denks, Ingwer
Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH
- Hot rolled and galvanized steel sheet for high strength automotive components
Dr. Diekmann, Uwe
Matplus GmbH
- Development and characterization of new low alloyed ultra high strength steel for structural body components
- Towards integration of advanced material models of steels into digital product development
Ditz, Michael
Paderborn University
- Automated fracture pattern analysis of structural bonded joints
Dr. Dominique, Cornette
ArcelorMittal Global R&D
- Delayed fracture, stress corrosion cracking: state of the art & mitigation actions
- Liquid Metal Embrittlement: status of analysis and countermeasures
Dormegny, Ludovic
ArcelorMittal Global R&D
- Emerging PHS success stories
Dörre, Maik
Fraunhofer Institute for Large Structures in Production Engineering
- Use of slotted holes in bolted connections for commercial vehicle construction
Dr. Ebel-Wolf, Barbara
Saarstahl AG
- Improvement of the microstructural characteristics of wire rod by means of optimized rolling equipment
Prof. Ebert, Jörg
Ebertconsulting GmbH
- Twist-beam axle and disc brake caliper for commercial vehicle suspension - through standardization and simulation to new applications for hot strip
Eisele, Tanja
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
- Non-destructive detection of near surface defects in steel products using induction thermography
Eudeline, Camille
Faurecia Automotive Seating
- Sheet metal forging
Dr. Fritzsche, Christian
Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH
- Development of test methods to characterize Liquid Metal Embrittlement of steels
Dr. Fröhlich, Thomas
Outokumpu Nirosta GmbH
Frómeta, David
Fundació Eurecat
- Bending impact performance of AHSS and PHS for automotive applications
Frotey, Marion
ArcelorMittal Global R&D
- Two steel grades for ultra-high strength bolts/screws with improved hydrogen resistance
Dr. Gallio, Giorgio
MW Italia (CLN group)
- Fatigue life of cold formed steel wheels: an experimental study
Gibeau, Elie
ArcelorMittal Global R&D
- ArcelorMittal new steel grades offer the solution for Battery Electric Vehicle body challenges
Dr. Goesling, Marco
BILSTEIN GmbH & Co. KG
- Available cold-rolled TWIP steel and its properties.

Gramlich, Alexander LinkedIn
RWTH Aachen University
- Air-hardening martensites: Quench and tempering steel properties at the expense of a precipitation hardening ferritic-perlitic steel.
Günter, Heinrich
Paderborn University
- Resistance element welding – influence of the joining partner on weldability, process and shunt
- Resistance spot welding of reduced flange widths for steel based lightweight body-in-white design
Guyon, Henri
ArcelorMittal Global R&D
- 3G AHSS and High elongation DP/CP grades, development of a consistent and complementary offer
- Innovating for panels: several examples of promising steels solutions
Dr. Hatscher, Ansgar
Volkswagen AG
- Design and processing of next generation press-hardening steels for car body applications
Heine, Florian
KAMAX Automotive GmbH
- Potential for lightweight construction through the using of ultra-high-strength, reduced-dimension fasteners on various assemblies
Henneberg, Johannes
Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg
- Investigation of tailored tool surfaces for improving the component quality of sheet-bulk metal forming parts produced by a combined deep-drawing and up-setting process
Prof. Hermes, Matthias
University of Applied Science South Westphalia
- Innovative process chain for complex profile forming on adapted rotary draw bending machine

Dr. Herrero, Diego LinkedIn
Sidenor I+D, S.A.
- Improving the isotropy of steels for automotive components subjected to multiaxial loadings

Hetzel, Andreas LinkedIn
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg / Institute of Manufacturing Technology
- Potential of orbital formed Tailored Blanks for industrial application
Dr. Heuer, Volker
ALD Vacuum Technologies GmbH
- Improving materials and manufacturing routes of components subjected to Low Pressure Carburizing (LPC)
Dr. Hojo, Tomohiko
Tohoku University
- Effects of stress and plastic strain generated by stretch forming on hydrogen embrittlement of ultra high-strength TRIP-aided martensitic steel
Dr. Holzweißig, Martin LinkedIn
Benteler Automotive
- The application of modern steel materials for chassis and structural components
Dr. Iba, Daisuke
Kyoto Institute of Technology
- Contact-Bending-Fatigue (CBF) tests on high-strength steel for gears (effect of sliding in the circumferential direction)

Dr. Iglesias, Gorka LinkedIn
ArcelorMittal Europe - Tubular Products
- Advantages of steel tubular solutions in front crash management systems
Jiménez-Peña, Carlos
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
- On the effect of bolted joint parameters on the fatigue performance of bolted assemblies in high strength steel
Prof. Jüttner, Sven
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
- Dissimilar joints of ultra high strength steel 22MnB5 and aluminum AW 6016 prepared by projection welding with insert elements
Kantereit, Heike
Opel Automobile GmbH
Dr. Keßler, Lutz
ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG

Kesti, Vili
SSAB
- Docol HE-grades with excellent edge ductility
Kim, HyeJin
Hyundai Steel Company
- Study of Improving Resistance of Hydrogen Delayed Fracture on 1.8GPa Hot Stamped Boron Steel
Dr. Kleff, Jörg
AWT – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Wärmebehandlung + Werkstofftechnik e. V.
Klitschke, Silke
Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials
- Crash loading of advanced high-strength steel sheets – significant strain rate effects under multiaxial stress states
Köhler, Markus
Technische Universität Braunschweig
- Effects of reduced ambient pressure and beam oscillation on gap bridging ability during solid state laser beam welding
Dr. Köhler, Nils
Saarstahl AG
- New wire coatings for high performance cold heading applications and corrosion protection
Könemann, Markus
RWTH Aachen University
- Temperature and stress state dependent fracture phenomena of a high-strength dual-phase steel in an impact tensile test
Dr. Konovalov, Sergey
Georgsmarienhütte GmbH
- Next generation of high strength forging steels
Dr. Korpala, Grzegorz
Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg
- Ultra-high strength bainitic steel and its forming by 150-400° C
Kreins, Marion
RWTH Aachen University
Dr. Krull, Hans-Günter
Deutsche Edelstahlwerke Specialty Steel GmbH & Co KG
- Improved live cycle of automotive components by new steel grades and additive manufacturing
Prof. Krupp, Ulrich
RWTH Aachen University
- Surface and internal crack initiation during very high cycle fatigue (VHCF) of high-strength steels
Krzysztalowicz, Daniel
ArcelorMittal Global R&D
- The use of ultra-high-strength steels in trailers for lightweighting – Finite-Element Analyses and manufacturing characteristics
Dr. Kwak, Young Jin
POSCO
- New type of coating process and product in steel industry
Dr. Lachmann, Carsten
Volkswagen AG
- Stress corrosion cracking of hot forming steels
Langerak, Nico
Tata Steel Europe
Dr. Larour, Patrick
voestalpine Stahl GmbH
- Bendability investigations on 1000MPa AHSS sheet steel grades
Larsson, Fredrik
Luleå University of Technology
- Feasibility study of warm formed ultra-high strength components in heavy vehicle applications
Larsson, Joachim
SSAB Europe
Lee, DongYul
Hyundai Steel Company
- Development of TWB Body-In-White Parts with 1.0 GPa Hot Stamping Material
Dr. Lee, Hyong Jik
POSCO
- Development of air-cooled bainitic steels with high toughness
Dr. Lee, Seawoong
POSCO
- Development of high LME resistance 980/1180 grade 3rd generation Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS)
Prof. Lian, Junhe
Aalto University
- Microstructure-sensitive modeling of the damage mechanisms of various multi-phase steels

Lindner, Stefan LinkedIn
Outokumpu Nirosta GmbH
- Safety and lightweight innovations for battery electric vehicles by using stainless steels
Lohmann, Jan Felix
EZM Edelstahlzieherei Mark GmbH
Löthman, Elias
Ovako Sweden AB
- Ultra-clean steel for improved powertrain solutions
Dr. Lovato, Georges
ArcelorMittal Global R&D
- S in motion® Rear chassis for BEV: lightweight steel solutions for battery electric vehicle

Ludkovsky, Gregory
ArcelorMittal
- Reinventing steel in a world of disruption
Lührs, Hinrich
Volkswagen AG
- Wear resistance and formability properties of cladded steels for clutch disc carriers

Dr. Lüngen, Hans Bodo
VDEh Steel Institute
- CO2 mitigation in steel production and by steel application
Dr. Maminska, Karolina
Ascometal Schmolz Bickenbach Group
- Microstructure and fatigue performance of three forging steels (AFP, bainitic) for the manufacturing of crankshafts with high frequency fillet hardening
Prof. Mapelli, Carlo
AIM - Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia
Mazzesi, Andrea
Baomarc Automotive Solutions S.p.A.
- Flexible and cost saving lightweight solution production processes
Meissner, Robert LinkedIn
University of Stuttgart
- Enhanced design of multi-component gears for high dynamic torque transmission
Meiwes, Karl
Mannesmann Precision Tubes GmbH
- New generation of propeller shaft precision steel tubes
Prof. Merklein, Marion
U Erlangen/Nürnberg
Prof. Meschut, Gerson
U Paderborn
Prof. Mohrbacher, Hardy
NiobelCon bvba
- Alloying strategies for reducing the hydrogen embrittlement sensitivity of ultra-high strength steels
Dr. Molodov, Konstantin
Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH
- Microstructure evolution in a hot-dip galvanized complex phase Gigapascal steel combining high yield strength and extraordinary formability
Muhr, Andreas
voestalpine Stahl GmbH
- Hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility of electro-galvanized advanced high strength steels
Prof. Müller, Eckehard
Bochum University of Applied Sciences
- The performance of leaf springs at an end or are there future potentials?
Dr. Müller, Karsten
Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing
Müller, Thomas
SSAB
- Martensitic cold forming steels with 1700MPa tensile strength: Forming properties that may change the industry.
Dr. Mundt, Barbara
Outokumpu Nirosta GmbH
- New designed lightweight bus frames
Prof. Münstermann, Sebastian
RWTH Aachen University
- ICME-based design of damage tolerant microstructures

Nagel, Maximilian LinkedIn
thyssenkrupp Hohenlimburg GmbH
- Hot rolled high strength bainitic steels with enhanced local formability
Dr. Nestler, Matthias
Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology
- Improved accuracy of press hardening parts with tailored properties
Oja, Olli
SSAB
- Quenching and partitioning response of vanadium microalloyed TRIP-assisted steel
Olfert, Viktoria
Paderborn University
- Influence of manufacturing tolerances on the failure and deformation behavior of mechanical joints subjected to the crash loads

Dr. Ooi, Steve LinkedIn
Ovako Sweden AB
- Hybrid Steel: A high-performance steel family with low distortion and ease of manufacturing
Österreich, Pascal
RWTH Aachen University
- Expanding the application possibilities of arc brazed steel-aluminum-hybrid compounds

Padovani, Mario
Baosteel Tailored Blanks
- Door Ring solution with advanced new line concept
Paetzold, Isabella
Technical University Munich
- Improvement of the fatigue strength by using two-stage shear cutting for high strength steel applications
Parareda, Sergi
Fundació Eurecat
- Fracture toughness of thick metal sheets to assess the lightweight potential of hot rolled steels for heavy-duty vehicles
Park, BongJune
Hyundai Steel Company
- Development of 1.5 GPa Grade Cold-rolled and Galvannealed (GA) Steels with Martensitic Structure
Paul, Georg
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe
- New steel grade for demanding chassis applications
Dr. Perrot-Simonetta, Marie-Therese
ArcelorMittal Europe - Longs Products - Bars & Rods
- Enhancing properties of bainitic steel SOLAM® B1100 during manufacturing of lightweight forged parts
Dr. Peshekhodov, Ilya
Faurecia Automotive GmbH
- Experimental validation of the flow curve determination with the help of the plane strain compression test on selected high-strength sheet steels
Dr. Petzold, Thomas
inpro Innovationsgesellschaft für fortgeschrittene Produktionssysteme in der Fahrzeugindustrie mbH
- Hierarchic multiscale simulations including texture and yield surface updates for deep drawing simulation in automotive development
Pfeifer, Florian
Paderborn University
- Investigation on hot sheet metal forming by means of a longitudinal flux inductor
Plosila, Pekka
University of Oulu
- The role of preparing method on the sheared edge quality and hole expansion of hot-rolled 700 MPa steels
Prof. Prahl, Ulrich
Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg
- Experimental and numerical investigation of Bake Hardening in Dual Phase Steels.
Pütz, Felix
RWTH Aachen University
- Influence of martensite morphology on the damage initiation in bending tests of a dual phase steel
Dr. Raedt, Hans-Willi
Hirschvogel Automotive Group
- Lightweight Forging – a success-story in four chapters
Prof. Rethmeier, Michael
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung u. -prüfung BAM

Dr. Rijkenberg, Arjan LinkedIn
Tata Steel Europe
- Expanding options with novel hot-rolled Steels and differentiated microstructures
Salomon, Rainer
FOSTA e.V.
Sandin, Olle
Luleå University of Technology
- Modelling the cutting of high strength steel sheets: a new approach based on the particle method
Dr. Schauerte, Oliver
Volkswagen AG
- Overview lecture

Schiller, Michael LinkedIn
University of Siegen
- 3D-swivel-bending – the flexible and scalable production technology for the manufacturing of components adapted to cross-sections and loads
Dr. Schmale, Hans Christian
Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH
- Requirements of electric based vehicle architectures on materials and processes in chassis and body – Steel based solutions
Dr. Schmicker, David
Sampro GmbH
- Predictive process simulation for advanced friction welding applications
Dr. Schneider, Matthias
Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH
- Automated hole expanding test to quantify edge-crack sensitivity of steel sheets
Schumacher, Eugen
University of Kassel
- Investigation of the fatigue behavior of magnetic pulse welded sheet joints of aluminum and steel
Schwarz, Mathias
Fraunhofer Institute for Large Structures in Production Engineering
- Use of lockbolt joints for vehicle construction
Schwarzenbrunner, Michael
voestalpine Stahl GmbH
- High ductility complex-phase grades: An excellent combination of local and global ductility
Prof. Schwerdt, Daniela
University of Applied Sciences Technology Wismar
- Application of sound measurements for quality control of wires during the production of technical springs
Scurria, Matilde
Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability
- About the cyclic behavior of additively manufactured structures
Dr. Serafeim, Alexandros
RWTH Aachen University
- Microstructure-property relationships in hot-rolled batch-annealed medium manganese steels for automotive applications.
Shimamura, Yuta
Sanyo Special Steel Co. Ltd.
- Direction of designing component of high-toughness steel
Siegrist, Andre
University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück
- Lightweight potential in commercial vehicle due to the use of quadratic and rectangle hollow profiles out of high and higher strength steels
Dr. Smanio, Véronique
ArcelorMittal Global R&D
- Control of austenitic grain size during high temperature carburizing
Dr. Sommer, Silke
Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials
- Numerical simulation of the punching process for the assessment of high strength steel bolted connections
Dr. Song, Taejin
POSCO
- Recent progresses in development of High Strength Steels in POSCO for chassis and frames
Dr. Sourmail, Thomas
Ascometal
- Bainite for steering racks – a success story.
Sparrer, Yannik
RWTH Aachen University
- Mechanical properties of Q&P steels for safety-relevant car body applications
Staupendahl, Daniel
Erichsen GmbH & Co. KG
- Automated crack detection in the hole expansion test
Ström, Robert
SSAB
- SSAB EV concept – UHSS in electric vehicles
Dr. Sulaiman, Hosen
Faurecia Autositze GmbH
Tedesco, Michele Maria
GML - Metals, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- Keynote
Dr. ten Horn, Carel
Tata Steel Europe
- Reduction of tool pollution and galling during stamping of automotive panels
Teschner , Matti
Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH
- Benefits of using the new complex-phase steel CR780Y980T-CH-GI with an improved formability
Dr. Thiessen, Richard
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe
- Dual-Phase steel grade with an improved local-global ductility balance
Tomczyk, Michel
Arcelormittal Europe - Tubular Products
- Evolution of tubes for rear torsion-beam axles
Unruh, Eduard
Paderborn University
- Experimental characterisation of notch effects in mechanical and thermal-mechanical joints in car body structures made of high strength steels
Unruh, Klaus
Faurecia Automotive GmbH
- Process related material choice workflow for advanced automotive seat structures
Dr. van der Aa, Ellen
Tata Steel Europe
- Quantification of LME sensitivity of zinc coated automotive steels
Dr. Vandenbossche, Lode
ArcelorMittal Global R&D
- Boosting the power density of highly efficient traction motors in electric drive trains by higher strength lower loss electrical steels
Dr. Varfolomeev, Igor
Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials
- Fatigue assessment of HSS bolted connections considering effects of manufacturing process
Venugopal Poovakaud, Vishnu
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
- Numerical investigation on the fatigue performance of bolted connections in high strength steel.
von der Heydt, Jana
Baosteel Tailored Blanks
- Laser welding of aluminum-silicon coated 22MnB5 without an additional ablation step
Wagener, Rainer
Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability
- Cyclic transient material behaviour of steels for application of strain-life approaches of welds
- Fatigue assessment of laser beam and laser hybrid welded butt joints made of ultra-high-strength fine-grained structural steels
Dr. Wellmann, Norbert
EFB Europäische Forschungsgesellschaft für Blechumformung e.V.
Wesselmecking, Sebastian
RWTH Aachen University
Wild, Thomas
Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg
- Effect of surface modifications on tribological and fatigue behaviour of tool steels
Dr. Wilzer, Jens Jonas
Dörrenberg Edelstahl GmbH
- Hot stamping tools - Challenges and solutions
Wipp, Daniela
Technische Universität Wien
Wohner, Maximilian
Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg
- Online process monitoring - an approach for process control of complex multi-sheet joints during resistance spot welding
Wyman, Neal
Tata Steel UK Ltd
- Ultra High Strength Steel chassis components
Xia, Peikang
Technical University of Madrid
Dr. Yilmaz, Okan LinkedIn
ArcelorMittal Global R&D
- Recommendations on the application of high-strength steel bolted connections from the perspective of fatigue performance
Dr. Zapico Alvarez, David
ArcelorMittal Global R&D
- Zinc Aluminium Magnesium coating for premium exposed parts
- Comparative assessment of GI and GA coated AHSS LME sensitivity during spot welding
Dr. Zargaran, Alireza
Pohang University of Science and Technology
- Tuning microstructure and mechanical properties of B2-strengthened lightweight steels