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SUMMARY:YPN Event: Exclusive Tour of HP Pelzer Automotive
DESCRIPTION:Adler Pelzer Group (APG) is a global automotive supplier specializing in acoustic and thermal solutions that enhance vehicle comfort\, performance\, and efficiency. APG supports major automakers worldwide with products that reduce noise\, manage heat\, and improve interior quality. \nAttendees will gain insight into the company’s engineering capabilities. The facility features an A2LA-certified materials laboratory\, a fully equipped acoustics lab with a chassis dynamometer for in-vehicle testing\, and a pilot shop producing prototype parts for OEMs like Ford\, Stellantis\, GM\, BMW\, Mercedes\, Toyota\, and Honda \nEvent Schedule: \n4 p.m. – FACILITY TOUR (SEE DETAILS) \n\nInteractive Tour to gain a deeper understanding of the company’s engineering capabilities\n\n5:00 – 6:30 p.m. – FOOD & NETWORKING \n\nFood and Networking\, including a fireside chat with the CEO\n\nHeadquarters Tour Activities \n1. Corporate & Engineering Overview \n\nIntroduction to APG’s core activities\nOverview of design\, testing\, prototyping\, and development services\n\n2. Three Rotating Stations \na. Acoustic Laboratory \n\nChassis Dynamometer Demo: See NVH (Noise\, Vibration\, Harshness) testing on a vehicle in action.\nAcoustic Box Demo: Experience how acoustic materials function to block or absorb noise in a controlled environment.\n\nb. Pilot Shop \n\nPolyurethane Foam Machine: Observe how material is poured to create test samples\, including cup tests.\nMini Carpet Molding: Watch live carpet molding using a scaled production mold.\n\nc. Materials \n\nDemo Vehicle with Acoustic Package: Explore the placement and role of acoustic components inside a vehicle\, and their effect on interior comfort.\nRecycling & Sustainability: Learn about APG’s efforts to recycle acoustic materials and promote sustainability\nthroughout the product lifecycle.\n\nHosted by: \n \nThanks to our sponsor: \n \n  \nThere is no cost to attend but registration is required. 
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/ypn-event-exclusive-tour-of-hp-pelzer-automotive/
LOCATION:HP Pelzer Automotive Systems Inc.\, 1175 N Crooks Rd.\, Troy\, MI\, 48084\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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SUMMARY:The Decisions That Will Shape the Next Decade of Automotive: A Conversation with Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri
DESCRIPTION:Join the Automotive Press Association and the Society of Automotive Analysts for a moderated conversation with Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri on how automotive leaders are making critical decisions in a more uncertain\, capital‑constrained environment. \nAs the industry balances near‑term performance with the need to invest in what’s next\, Swamy will share Magna’s perspective on how shifting demand\, evolving supply chains\, and regional dynamics are reshaping decision‑making in real time—across customers\, programs\, and markets. \nThe discussion will explore how OEMs and suppliers are navigating these trade‑offs: where priorities are changing\, how capital is being allocated\, and how companies are continuing to invest in next‑generation vehicle architectures\, including software‑defined platforms\, while maintaining operational discipline today. \nThe session will take the form of a fireside chat moderated by Nora Eckert of Reuters\, followed by audience Q&A. \nAgenda:\n8:00–9:00 a.m. — Networking breakfast (optional)\n9:00–10:00 a.m. — Presentation\, fireside chat\, Q&A\n10:00 a.m. — Event concludes \nFree to SAA Members\nNon-Members – $99.00 (includes a one-year Bronze membership to the SAA)
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/the-decisions-that-will-shape-the-next-decade-of-automotive-a-conversation-with-magna-ceo-swamy-kotagiri/
LOCATION:Magna\, 750 Tower Drive\, Troy\, MI\, 78098\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Break: Midyear Review of the Automotive Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join the SAA for an insightful 15-minute Coffee Break for a brief midyear check‑in on the automotive industry. Experts from Plante Moran will share a market forecast and explore how electrification continues to influence industry direction as the year unfolds. Grab a cup of coffee and tune in for a timely perspective on where the market stands and what to watch next. \nThere is no cost to attend this webinar\, but registration is required. 
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/coffee-break-pm/
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T080000
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SUMMARY:Augmented: The Human + Machine Intelligence Advantage
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by:\nWhy the Winners of the Next Decade Will Be Human + Machine Organizations\nThe automotive industry is entering its next major transformation – driven by AI\, automation\, electrification\, advanced manufacturing\, and machine intelligence. But despite the headlines\, the future is not about replacement. It’s about augmentation. The companies that win the next decade will not be the ones that blindly chase disruption. They will be the organizations that learn how to combine human expertise with machine capability to move faster\, build smarter\, scale efficiently\, and make better decisions. \nAugmented brings together automotive leaders\, manufacturing innovators\, technology disruptors\, investors\, and strategists to explore how AI\, robotics\, EV technologies\, autonomy\, and intelligent systems are reshaping the industry in practical\, commercially viable ways. Featuring keynote speakers\, Munro teardown insights\, and expert perspectives from across the automotive and mobility ecosystem\, this event will separate hype from reality – and identify where the real opportunities are emerging. \nAgenda: \n\n8:00 a.m. — Registration/Continental Breakfast\n8:30 a.m. — Program \n11:15 a.m. — Tour of facility\n\n\nFree for SAA Members\n$99 for non-members (includes 1-year SAA membership)
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/munro/
LOCATION:Munro & Associates\, 1140 Centre Road\, Auburn Hills\, MI\, 48326\, United States
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