Alcoa Showcases Technological Advancements at 7th European Automotive Lightweight Conference
The Alcoa aluminum spaceframe of the all-new 2005 Ferrari F430 will be featured during a presentation by Dr. Axel Forderreuther, development manager, Alcoa Advanced Transportation Systems. By using aluminum in its spaceframes, Ferrari is able to reduce the weight of its vehicles while increasing handling and safety.
Also at the conference, Rick Borns, director of technology, Alcoa Automotive Castings, will present Alcoa's Optimal Design Initiative(TM), where engineers use advanced computer-aided engineering methods, process optimization and high strength alloys to produce a part design that weighs less, while meeting the demanding performance specifications of customers.
The European Lightweight Conference is the leading forum for automotive structures in Europe. Both presentations are available on Alcoa's web site at www.alcoa.com/ealc.
About Alcoa
Alcoa is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers. In addition to aluminum products and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap(R) foils and plastic wraps, Alcoa(R) wheels, and Baco(R) household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has 131,000 employees in 43 countries and has been a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average for 45 years and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes since 2001. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.
