The Institute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Construction of the Technische
Universität Dortmund is honored to host the International Conference on High Speed
Forming for the third time. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the authors and
co-authors, the scientific committee as well as all participants of the conference for their
valuable contributions.
The current worldwide discussion about CO2 reduction illustrates the importance of
a persistent implementation of lightweight construction concepts. These strategies
include, among other techniques, the application of typical lightweight materials as
aluminum and magnesium alloys and an optimized component design. However, the
limited forming capabilities of these materials and the increased part complexity require
adapted technologies and forming strategies. High speed forming represents one
possibility to meet these challenges.
The large number of international participants from 15 different countries
emphasizes the demand for discussions especially in this niche technology. Accordingly,
the conference serves as a platform presenting research results regarding the topics
process technologies, tools and equipment, energy, materials and measurement
techniques, modelling and simulation, and industrial applications.
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