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16–18 AprilInternational Congress CentreDresden, Germany

PreliminaryProgramme

Contents

01 | Welcome

02 | Organisation

05 | EuroBrake at a Glance

06 | Technical Programme: Monday

08 | Technical Programme: Tuesday

12 | Technical Programme: Wednesday

17 | Poster Presentations

18 | Exhibition Floorplan

19 | Exhibitor Directory

28 | Social Programme

29 | Technical Visit

30 | Discover Dresden

31 | General Information

32 | Registration

33 | Hotels & Booking

Who should attend EuroBrake?

EuroBrake is an essential learning and networking event for all engineers, scientists and executives concerned with braking systems throughout the value-chain from OEMs through to materials suppliers including:

●● Passenger car manufacturers

●● Commercial vehicle manufacturers

●● Motorcycle manufacturers

●● Rail industry

●● Academia and research community

●● Research and development engineers

●● Application & customer engineers

●● Quality & process engineers

●● Chemists & materials scientists

●● Testing & measurement specialists

●● Brake consultants

●● Sales and purchasing executives

FISITA (UK) LImited 30 Percy Street, London W1T 2DBUnited Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7299 6630Fax: +44 (0) 20 7299 6633Email: info@eurobrake.net

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FISITA PresidentTed Robertson

FISITA Chief ExecutiveIan Dickie

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The Organisers

EuroBrake 2012 is organised by FISITA, the world body for automotive engineers, in partnership with VDI the leading German engineering society.

Established in 1948, FISITA links the national automotive engineering societies in 37 countries representing over 163,000 engineering professionals and organises the biennial FISITA World Automotive Congress and the annual World Automotive Summit.

VDI-FVT is the society for Automotive and Traffic Systems Technology within VDI. VDI-FVT is the FISITA member society in Germany and represents over 15,300 engineers working in the fields of traffic system technologies, road vehicles, railroad technologies, automotive components and methodologies.

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Dear colleague

On behalf of FISITA and VDI, we welcome you to the Preliminary Programme for the

first EuroBrake conference.

Europe is home to many of the world’s top braking technology companies, as well as

many of the elite university departments and research institutes which are active in

the braking field.

With this first EuroBrake conference we aim to create a valuable meeting place

for all engineers, scientists and executives who are concerned with improving the

performance, cost, safety and environmental aspects of braking systems of every kind

of vehicle.

We will cover the most important developments in foundation braking, friction

and materials in depth. At the same time we will look at the exciting advances in

electronics and mechatronics which are already transforming braking systems.

Throughout Europe and the world, we can see an increasingly systems-driven

approach to braking, with the need to further integrate braking components into

other complex systems on the vehicle; from advanced chassis control to energy

recovery. EuroBrake will address all the most vital current and future challenges

with 100 technical presentations of the very latest and most promising research and

development knowledge presented by specialists from across the globe.

We are also privileged to have keynote speeches from some of the leaders of the

braking business, as well as from some brilliant engineers and scientists who will

encourage us to think differently about the key challenges in braking.

Added to this, we have a truly world-class exhibition featuring 45 of the world’s

most innovative suppliers of braking components, systems, materials, testing,

measurement and technology services.

The beautiful city of Dresden will be a perfect backdrop for our meeting – affording

the opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones, especially during the

convivial receptions and Gala Dinner to which all participants are invited.

We are very proud of this first EuroBrake programme and would like to thank all the

excellent members of our Programme Committee and Advisory Board for their hard

work. Thanks also to our sponsors and exhibitors for their support, and most of all,

thanks to all our authors for choosing EuroBrake as the platform to discuss their latest

and most exciting ideas.

We hope you will find plenty to interest you in the pages that follow and we look

forward to welcoming you in Dresden.

With best wishes

Harald AbendrothChairmanEuroBrake 2012

Ian DickieChief ExecutiveFISITA

Welcome

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Programme CommitteeAdvisory Board

Chairman Harald Abendroth Consultant

Prof. David Barton University of Leeds

Prof. Yannick Desplanques Ecole Centrale de Lille

Ian Dickie FISITA

Prof. Adnan Akay Vice President Bilkent University College of Engineering

Prof. Jayashree Bijwe Professor Indian Institute of Technology

Francois Cabillon Head of Safety Equipment and Brake Department SNCF

Dr. Franck Bourgeteau Chief Braking Engineer Alstom-Transport

Dr. Peter Rieth Senior Vice President Systems & Technology Continental AG

Prof. Dr. Peter Filip Director of Center for Advanced Friction Studies Southern Illinois University

Johannes Graeber Head of Business Segment Engineering Services Deutsche Bahn Systemtechnik

Dipl.-Ing. Jochen Hermann Director, Brakes, Driver Assistance and Chassis Systems Daimler AG

Takashi Kudo Member of the Board & Senior Managing Executive Officer Akebono Brake Industry Co.,Ltd.

Dr.-Ing. Dirk Hoheisel Executive Vice President Engineering Chassis Systems Control Division Robert Bosch GmbH

Roy Link President Link Engineering

Emilio Maestrini Director Rail System Department UIC

Dr. Rainer Müller-Finkeldei Truck Product Engineering Daimler AG

Prof. Masaaki Nishiwaki Professor Department of Mechanical & Precision Systems Teikyo University

Josef Pickenhahn Vice President Braking Engineering TRW Automotive

Dr. Seong K. Rhee President SKR Consulting LLC

Derek Whitworth President & CEO TMD Friction Group

The EuroBrake Advisory Board consists of representatives from major companies and research institutions which lead the field in braking technology today.

The Advisory Board provides strategic advice and helps to ensure that EuroBrake continues to meet the needs of the international brakingcommunity.

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Programme Committee

Prof. Philippe Dufrénoy Polytechnic Lille

Prof. John Fieldhouse University of Huddersfield

Dr. Eduard Gerum Knorr-Bremse AG

Jürgen Lange TMD Friction

Loic Lelièvre Faiveley Transport

Helen Lycett FISITA

Paolo Magri Brembo SpA

Jan Muenchhoff AUDI AG

Prof. Georg Ostermeyer TU Braunschweig

Dr. Torsten Treyde TRW Automotive

Dr.-Ing. Ludwig Vollrath VDI-FVT

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Monday 16 April

11:00–13:30 Technical Visit to Die Gläserne Manufaktur Separate registration needed, see page 29

14:00–15:50 Welcome and Opening Plenary Session

15:50–16:20 Break

16:20–18:00 Technical Sessions

FM3: Advanced Friction Couples NVH3: Friction Influence on NVH RE1: Recuperation and Energy Saving

18:00–20:00 Welcome Reception in Exhibition Hall

Tuesday 17 April

08:30–10:20 Welcome and Opening Plenary Session

10:20–10:50 Break

10:50–12:30 Technical Sessions

ABT1: Brake Mechatronics IDT1: Interface Dynamics & Tribology NVH2: Structural Analysis of NVH

12:30–14:00 Lunch

14:00–15:50 Technical Sessions

ABT2: Brake System Design NVH1: NVH Sensitivity Analysis TE1: Thermomechanics and Damage

15:50–16:20 Break

16:20–18:00 Technical Sessions

FM1: Friction Couple Dynamics FUR1: Optimised Brake System – TE2: Heat Transfer and Prospects & Challenges Thermal Localisations

19:30–22:30 Gala Dinner

Wednesday 18 April

08:30–10:20 Technical Sessions

AMS1: Advanced Modelling of Squeal FM2: Friction Materials TM1: Bench Testing

10:20–10:50 Break

10:50–12:30 Technical Sessions

AMS2: General Techniques of RM1 : Rotor Materials & Rotor Design TM2: Material Characterisation Modelling & Simulation

12:30–14:00 Lunch

14:00–15:50 Technical Sessions

AMS3: Modelling of Brake Vibrations RM2: Advanced Rotor Technologies TM3: Testing Methodology for Future Requirements

15:50–16:20 Break

16:20–17:20 Final Plenary Session

EuroBrake at a Glance

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Plenary 1: Thinking Differently about the Science of Braking Take a fresh look at some of the fundamental science that underpins brakingand perhaps gain a little inspiration from the natural world

Friction Induced Vibration Phenomena in Aircraft Brake Systems

Dr. Todd RookGoodrich Wheels and Brakes

Professional Overview on Squealing Phenomena and Models

Prof. John FieldhouseHuddersfield University

Gecko, Snake and Co: Friction & Adhesion Optimised Systemsin Nature

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stanislav GorbZoological Institute of Christian Albrecht University Kiel

15:50–16:20 Break

14:00–15:50 Welcome and Opening Plenary Session

EuroBrake Updates

For the latest information about the Technical Programme please check the EuroBrake 2012 web site:

www.eurobrake.net

Technical ProgrammeMonday 16 April 2012

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FM3: Advanced Friction Couples

Chair: Dr. Axel Stenkamp TMD Friction

Co-chair: Prof. Peter Filip Southern Illinois University

EB2012-FM-01Friction Films on C-SiC Discs After Dynamometer Tests with Different Commercial Brake Pads

Dr. Werner ÖsterleBAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and TestingGermany

EB2012-FM-06 Fiber Reinforced Ceramic Friction Pads for Automotive Applications – The Dependence of Friction and Wear on Speed and Braking Pressure

Dr. Nico LanghofUniversität BayreuthGermany

EB2012-FM-14Friction Performance of Silicon Carbide Ceramics and the Friction Surface Development

Dr. Houzheng Wu, Mr. Guangyu BianDepartment of MaterialsLoughborough UniversityUnited Kingdom

EB2012-FM-13Development of Coatings for the Improvement of Friction Performance of Carbon Fibre Ceramic Composite Rotors

Dr. Houzheng Wu, Mr. Arthur SwarbrickDepartment of MaterialsLoughborough University

Dr. Andy SmithAlcon Components Ltd

United Kingdom

EB2012-FM-11A Contribution for Developing an Adapted Friction Couple for Self-Energizing Passenger-Car-Disc-Brakes with Electromechanical Actuation

Mr. Sven BodenFraunhofer-Institut für Verkehrs- und Infrastruktursysteme (IVI)

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Horst BrunnerTechnical University of Dresden

Germany

NVH3: Friction Influence on NVH

Chair: Dr. Torsten Treyde TRW Automotive

Co-chair: Mr. Marko Tirovic Cranfield University

EB2012-NVH-13Squeal Noise of a Windturbine Yaw Brake: Influence of Friction Material and Disc Surface Geometry

Mr. Loic MorteletteLaboratoire de Mécanique de LilleFrance

EB2012-NVH-06Investigation of Brake Pad Vibration Under Dynamic Squeal Conditions

Dr. David Bryant, Mr. Naveed Ashraf, Prof. John FieldhouseUniversity of HuddersfieldUnited Kingdom

Mr. Florian SolmsFrankfurt University of Applied SciencesGermany

EB2012-NVH-18Influence of the Size of the Contact Heterogeneities Between the Disc and the Pad on the Brake Squeal

Dr. Vincent MagnierLaboratoire de Mécanique de LilleFrance

EB2012-TM-15Analysis of the Temperature Dependence of Different Modes of Brake Squeal Noise

Mr. Nicholas Ishii-DodsonRoulunds Braking ApS

Mr. Jens ThuesenMeneta Advanced Shims Technology A/S

Denmark

Dr. David EgglestonEuracUnited Kingdom

EB2012-TM-11Shim Material Development for Electrical Parking Brakes

Mr. Jens ThuesenMeneta Advanced Shims Technology A/SDenmark

RE1: Recuperation and Energy Saving

Chair: Dr. Klaus Augsburg TU Ilmenau

Co-chair: Mr. Deaglan O’Meachair Bentley Motors

EB2012-FU-04Brake Pedal Feeling of Decoupled Braking Systems for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Mr. Stefan Kirchner, Prof. Klaus AugsburgTechnical University of Ilmenau

Mr. Jan SendlerContinental Teves AG & Co. KG

Germany

EB2012-ABT-05Development and Integration of a Regenerative Braking System into a Full Electric Vehicle

Mr. Sandro BoltshauserApplus+ IDIADA Automotive TechnologySpain

EB2012-TM-06Quantitative Experimental Study of HEV Regenerative Braking Systems

Mr. Peter Tawadros, Prof. Nong ZhangUniversity of Technology, SydneyAustralia

EB2012-ABT-16A Novel Mechanical Kinetic Energy Recovery System to Improve the Performances and Reduce the Fuel Consumption and the Pollutant Emissions

Prof. Alberto BorettiUniversity of BallaratAustralia

EB2012-BC-07Design and Effectiveness of Regenerative Brake Systems for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Mr. Eddie CurryMIRAUnited Kingdom

18:00–20:00 Welcome Reception in Exhibition Hall

16:20–18:00 Technical Sessions

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Plenary 2: The Business of BrakingLearn about the key technology and business trends which are driving researchand development in the braking industry world-wide

The Future of Friction

Mr. Derek WhitworthTMD Group

Future Braking – A Systems Challenge

Dr. Peter RiethContinental AG

The Future of Passenger Car Braking

Prof. Stefan GiesVolkswagen AG

Rail System Braking Technology and Standardisation Worldwide

Mr. Emilio MaestriniUIC

10:20–10:50 Break

08:30–10:20 Welcome and Opening Plenary Session

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ABT1: Brake Mechatronics

Chair: Dr. Martin Semsch Continental Corporation

Co-chair: Mr. Dirk Meister Robert Bosch GmbH

EB2012-ABT-22 The VE Elektro Mechanical Brake With Fully Integrated Actuators in a SUV Class Vehicle

Dipl.-HTL-Ing. Michael Herbert Putz, Mr. Bernhard Faul, Mr. Christian Wunsch, Mr. John E. MorganVienna EngineeringAustria

EB2012-TM-10Testing and Tuning of ABS Control Algorithm in a Simulated Environment

Mr. Venkata Raghunath Kumar Rachabattuni, Mr. Upender Rao Koleti, Dr. Jabez Dhinagar SamrajTVS Motor CompanyIndia

EB2012-ABT-13A Design of Fault Tolerant Logic for Brake-By-Wire System Using Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request Scheme

Prof. Hunmo KimSungkyunkwan UniversityKorea

EB2012-ABT-14Braking Solutions for In-Wheel Electric Motors

Dr. Andrew Smith, Mr. Mike JonesAlcon Components Ltd.

Mr. Al FraserProtean Electric

United Kingdom

IDT1: Interface Dynamics & Tribology

Chair: Prof. Yannick Desplanques Ecole Centrale de Lille

Co-chair: Prof. Peter Filip Southern Illinois University

EB2012-MS-05Brake Squeal Modelling Assuming Variability Aspect of Linings

Mr. Arnaud Heussaff, Dr. Ronaldo NunesDaimler AGGermany

Prof. Laurent DubarTEMPO Lab.

Prof. Thierry TisonLaboratoire d’Automatique, de Mecanique et d’Informatique Industrielles et Humaines (LAMIH)

France

EB2012-MS-24Modelling Reinforcement Debonding in Braking Conditions for Simplified Phenolic Matrix Material

Dr. Damien Méresse, Mr. Michel Watremez, Mr. Laurent DubarTEMPO Lab.France

EB2012-MS-18Modeling of C/C Composite Brake Wear in Oxidizing Environment

Prof. Lokeswarappa Dharani, Dr. Gregory HilmasMissouri University of Science and Technology

Mr. Shankar NagarajEASi

Dr. Shuangmei ZhaoPaul Mueller Company

United States

EB2012-MS-43Advances in the Modelling of Carbon/Carbon Composite Under Tribological Constraints

Dr. Mathieu RenoufCNRS-LMGC-UM2

Dr. Coumba Mbodj, Dr. Yves BerthierUniversité de Lyon/LaMCo

France

NVH2: Structural Analysis of NVH

Chair: Prof. Philippe Dufrénoy Polytechnic Lille

Co-chair: Mr. Xavier Lorang SNCF

EB2012-MS-06Brake Squeal NVH Challenge: Key Cross – Correlation Between Numerical Models, Bench Tests and Vehicle Validation

Dr. Ronaldo Nunes, Mr. Arnaud HeussaffDaimler AG – Mercedes-Benz CarsGermany

EB2012-NVH-03Operational Modal Analysis of Rotating Brake Discs – An Approach to Investigate the Root Cause of Brake Squeal

Dipl.-Ing. Holger MarschnerContinental AG / Chassis & Safety Division

Dipl.-Ing. Matthias KeilHGL Dynamics

BEng. Giuseppe Maggi-TrovatoContinental AGGermany

EB2012-NVH-01Nonlinear Effects in the Context of Disk Brake Squeal

Dr. Daniel Hochlenert, Mr. Nils Gräbner, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Utz von WagnerTechnische Universität Berlin

Germany

EB2012-NVH-15GLONORE – An Approach for a Total Evaluation of Brake Noise

Dr. Karl HäslerDaimler AG

Dr. Andreas BenderSTAC GmbH

Germany

EB2012-NVH-16Noise and Vibration Phenomena in Aircraft Wheel and Brake Systems

Dr. Todd RookGoodrichUnited States

10:50–12:30 Technical Sessions

12:30–14:00 Lunch

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ABT2: Brake System Design

Chair: Mr. Jan Münchhoff AUDI AG

Co-chair: Dr. Andy Smith Alcon Ltd

EB2012-ABT-11A Comparison of Advanced Technologies in Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicles and Railway Brakes

Dr. Eduard Gerum, Dr. Stefan HaasKnorr-Bremse SfN GmbH

Mr. Ralph LauxmannRobert Bosch GmbH

Germany

EB2012-BC-08Brake Systems of Railway Passenger Coaches

Mr. Olaf MetznerKnorr-Bremse SfS GmbHGermany

EB2012-ABT-17Design and Implementation of a High-Bandwidth Pneumatic Actuator for Heavy Vehicle Slip Control

Mr. Leon Henderson, Prof. David CebonThe University of Cambridge

Dr. Jonathan Miller, Mr. Bob PrescottHaldex Brake Products

United Kingdom

EB2012-MS-42A Hydraulic System Model for the Study of Hybrid Vehicle Brake Pedal Feel

Prof. Nicholas Vaughan, Mr. Cian HarringtonCranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Mr. Alfonso EscuerApplus+ IDIADA Automotive TechnologySpain

EB2012-BC-13Advancing Commercial Drum Brake Technologies to Cost Effectively Meet Changing Market Needs

Mr. Thomas Lyon, Mr. Thomas Runels, Mr. Troy FlodinBendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLCUnited States

NVH1: NVH Sensitivity Analysis

Chair: Dr. Torsten Treyde TRW Automotive

Co-chair: Prof. John Fieldhouse Huddersfield University

EB2012-NVH-02Statistical Analysis of Structural Vibrations with Respect to Brake Squeal

Mr. Boris WernitzHoneywell Bremsbelag GmbH

Prof. Norbert HoffmannHamburg University of TechnologyGermany

EB2012-NVH-17New Approach to Reduce Field Complaints Due to Brake Squeal

Dr. Andreas ReitzTRW AutomotiveGermany

EB2012-NVH-19Test Result Variability – The Role of Randomness in Brake NVH

Mr. Claus ThomasDr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AGGermany

EB2012-NVH-21Influence on Squeal of the Anchor Contact Condition

Mr. Ken Tarui, Mr. Hisataka Naito, Mr. Masanori InoueAkebono Brake CorporationJapan

EB2012-TM-04Experimental Sensibility Analysis of a Brake System

Mr. Daniel Wallner, Mr. Markus Meister, Mr. Clemens HalderGraz University of TechnologyAustria

TE1: Thermomechanics and Damage

Chair: Prof. John Fieldhouse Huddersfield University

Co-chair: Dr. Eduard Gerum Knorr Bremse SfN GmbH

EB2012-TE-03Characterization of Damage at the Friction Surface of Wheel Mounted Brake Disks for Railway Applications

Mr. Peter Raninger, Dr. Stefan Marsoner, Dr. Werner Ecker, Prof. Reinhold EbnerMaterials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH

Prof. Thomas AntretterMontanuniversität Leoben

Austria

EB2012-TE-07Study on Relationship Between Tribology Characteristics and Friction Surface Temperature

Mr. Ryoichi Kurasako, Mr. Kazufumi ToriyaToyota Motor Corporation

Prof. Goro ObinataNagoya University

Japan

EB2012-MS-31Thermomechanical Fatigue of Brake Disc Materials – Results from Modelling and Experiments

Mr. Gaël Le Gigan, Mr. Shahab Teimourimanesh, Prof. Roger Lundén, Dr. Tore VernerssonChalmers University of TechnologySweden

EB2012-MS-17Thermal Damages of CRH EMU Wheel-Mounted Forged Steel Brake Discs

Dr. Zhiyong YangBeijing Jiaotong UniversityChina

EB2012-TE-05Relevant Parameters of Brake Pads to Reduce the Risk of Disc Cracking. Application to the TGV Brake Discs

Prof. Philippe DufrénoyPolytechnic LilleFrance

14:00–15:50 Technical Sessions

15:50–16:20 Break

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FM1: Friction Couple Dynamics

Chair: Mr. Jürgen Lange TMD Friction

Co-chair: Prof. Dr. Georg Ostermeyer TU Braunschweig

EB2012-MS-46Friction and Wear Dynamics of Brakes

Prof. Dr. Georg OstermeyerTechnische Universität BraunschweigGermany

Prof. Peter FilipCenter for Advanced Friction StudiesSouthern Illinois University

Dr. Seong K. RheeSKR Consulting LLCUnited States

EB2012-TM-02Visualisation Possibilities of the Friction Zone of Dry-Running Friction Couples

Mr. Sebastian Gramstat, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Augsburg, Mr. Benjamin StenglIlmenau University of TechnologyGermany

EB2012-FM-23Is the Role of Abrasives Size Dependent? Studies on Abrasives with Varying Sizes in NAO Friction Materials

Prof. Jayashree BijweIIT DelhiIndia

EB2012-FM-16On the Characterization of Potassium Titanates and the Influence of their Properties on Efficiency and Wear of Brake Linings

Dr. Diego Adolfo Santamaria RazoITT Italia SrlItaly

EB2012-FM-10Brake Dust Generation – Survey and DOE Study on Some Influencing Factors

Mr. Peter Allrath, Mr. Ivan Bruggen, Mr. Tomasz Grabiec, Dr. Jaroslaw GrochowiczFord-Werke GmbH

Mr. Gerald Albrecht, Dr. Hans-Günther PaulFederal MogulGermany

Mr. Holger SchausFederal MogulGreece

FUR1: Optimised Brake System – Prospects & Challenges

Chair: Dr. Klaus Jaeckel Daimler AG

Co-chair: Mr. John Watson Faiveley Transport

EB2012-ABT-06Braking Technology – The Highest Potential in Accident Avoidance and Mitigation

Dr. Lars Hannawald, Prof. Horst Brunner, Mr. Christian Erbsmehl, Mr. Henrik Liers, Mr. Uli UhlenhofVUFO GmbHGermany

EB2012-ABT-20Market and Regulation Influences Defining Brake Control Architecture

Mr. Richard BeyerBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCUnited States

EB2012-FU-06A Consideration on the Safety Evaluation Method of Braking System with Electric Control Transmission

Mr. Inseong ChoiKorea Transportation Safety AuthorityKorea

EB2012-BC-12Global Design Approach to Basic Pneumatic Braking Systems for Commercial Vehicles

Mr. Chuck EberlingBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCUnited States

EB2012-BC-14Type Approval of Complex Electronic Vehicle Systems

Mr. Jürgen WittigDaimler AGGermany

TE2: Heat Transfer and Thermal Localisations

Chair: Prof. Philippe Dufrénoy Polytech’Lille

Co-chair: Prof. Andrew Day University of Bradford

EB2012-TE-06Improvement of Convective Heat Dissipation from Commercial Vehicle Disc Brakes by Implementing Geometric Design Alternatives

Dr. Marko Tirovic, Mr. Stamatis Angelinas, Mr. Kevin StevensCranfield University

Mr. Peter Gibbens, Mr. Paul Roberts, Mr. Martin TaylorMeritor Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems (UK) Ltd.

United Kingdom

EB2012-MS-16Thermal Characterisation of Lightweight Brake Rotors for Passenger Car Application Using a Small Scale Brake Dynamometer and One Dimensional Model

Mr. Abdulwahab AlnaqiUniversity of LeedsUnited Kingdom

EB2012-IFD-04Hot Banding with Oscillating Radii: Models Including Wear and Temperature

Prof. Dr. Georg Ostermeyer, Dipl.-Ing. Matthias GrafTechnische Universität BraunschweigGermany

EB2012-MS-23A Proposed Methodology for Predicting Railway Brake Pad Wear with Thermo-Mechanical Finite-Element Simulations

Mr. Saeed Abbasi, Dr. Ulf SellgrenKTHSweden

16:20–18:00 Technical Sessions

19:30–22:30 Gala Dinner

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AMS1: Advanced Modelling of Squeal

Chair: Prof. Dr. Georg Ostermeyer TU Braunchsweig

Co-chair: Mr. Parimal Mody Robert Bosch GmbH

EB2012-MS-29Detection of Critical Instabilities in Brake Squeal Based on Nonlinear Joint Characteristics

Mr. Sebastian KruseAUDI AG

Mr. Bernhard Zeumer, Mr. Pascal ReußUniversity of Stuttgart

Prof. Norbert HoffmannUniversity of Technology Hamburg

Germany

EB2012-MS-09Investigation of the Dynamic Behavior of Braking Disk Joints

Mr. Dominik SüßUniversity of Erlangen-Nuremberg

Mr. Martin Jerschl, Chair of Applied MechanicsUniversity of Erlangen-Nuremberg

Mr. Sebastian KruseAUDI AG

Prof. Dr. Kai WillnerChair of Applied MechanicsUniversity of Erlangen-Nuremberg

Germany

EB2012-MS-26Complex Eigenvalue Analysis Against Brake Squeal? A Critical Discussion on the Relevance of Rotor Asymmetries

Dr. Gottfried Spelsberg-Korspeter, Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Wagner, Prof. Dr. Peter HagedornTU DarmstadtGermany

EB2012-MS-44From Transient Simulations to Extended Complex Mode Analysis. Squeal Simulation of an Industrial Automotive Brake

Dr. Guillaume Vermot Des Roches, Prof. Etienne BalmesSDTools

Mr. Remi Lemaire, Mr. Thierry PasquetBosch Chassis System BrakesFrance

EB2012-MS-34Correction Between Modeling and Experiments of a Simplified Disc Brake System for Squeal Analysis

Mr. Davis Naidoo RamasamiPolytech’Lille, Département MécaniqueFrance

FM2: Friction Materials

Chair: Mr. Loic Lelièvre Faiveley Transport

Co-chair: Prof. Yannick Desplanques Ecole Centrale de Lille

EB2012-FM-17Mesoscopic Particle System for Modeling Anisotropic Effects of Friction Materials

Mr. Enrique Wegmann, Dr. Axel StenkampTMD Friction GmbH

Prof. Dr. Georg OstermeyerInstitute of Dynamics and VibrationsTechnische Universität Braunschweig

Germany

EB2012-FM-12Wear of Railway Brake Block Materials at Elevated Temperatures – Pin-On-Disc Experiments

Dr. Tore Vernersson, Prof. Roger LundénChalmers Railway Mechanics

Mr. Saeed Abbasi, Prof. Ulf OlofssonKTH

Sweden

EB2012-FM-07An Example of the Use of Design of Experiments (DOE) in the Development of Brake Pads

Mr. Torben Paarup Andersen, Mr. Gert Fischer, Mr. Jesper Tønnesen, Mr. Jørgen LarsenScandinavian Brake Systems A/SDenmark

EB2012-FM-20Experimental Study of Brake Lining Molding Parameters

Dr. Nesrine HentatiEcole Centrale de LilleFrance

EB2012-FM-03Effect of High-Frequency Magnetic Treatment on the Tribological and Damping Performance of the Brake Friction Materials

Dr. Sergey Bukharov, Dr. Vladimir Sergienko, Metal-Polymer Research Institute of National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (MPRI)Belarus

TM1: Bench Testing

Chair: Mr. Alessandro Monzani Brembo SpA

Co-chair: Mr. Gustav Ryzner Skoda

EB2012-TM-05Root Causes of and Guidelines for Reduction of Brake Dynamometer Test Variability on Example of ISO 26867

Dr. Jaroslaw GrochowiczFord-Werke GmbH

Mr. Carlos AgudeloLink EngineeringUnited States

Mr. Achim ReichContinental

Mr. Karl-Heinz WollenweberTRW

Mr. Harald Abendroth (Consultant)

Germany

EB2012-FM-24Characterization of Pad Material Relaxation for Automated Park Brake Application

Mr. Parimal ModyBosch Chassis SystemsFrance

Dr. Andreas GieseHoneywell Bremsbelag GmbH / Director Global Engineering-Test

Dr. Christof GenteHoneywell Bremsbelag GmbH

Germany

EB2012-TM-03Real Life Dynamometer Wear Testing

Mr. Roland SteegeTMD FrictionGermany

EB2012-TM-14Methodology for Determination of the Effective Radius by Means of Thermograph Analysis on the Disk Surface

Prof. Patric Daniel Neis, Mr. Flavio Luçardo Duarte, Prof. Ney Francisco FerreiraFederal University of Rio Grande do SulBrazil

Mr. Yeczain Perez Delgado, Prof. Patrick DeBaetsUniversity of GhentBelgium

EB2012-NVH-04Influence of Pad Wear on Pad Dynamic Stiffness

Ms. Kyoko Kosaka, Mr. Yukio NishizawaADVICS Co., Ltd.

Prof. Yutaka Kurita, Prof. Yasunori OuraUniversity of Shiga Prefecture

Japan

08:30–10:20 Technical Sessions

10:20–10:50 Break

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AMS2: General Techniques of Modelling & Simulation

Chair: Prof. Michael Hanss University of Stuttgart

Co-chair: Mr. Ronaldo Nunes Daimler AG

EB2012-MS-14Validation and Quality Assessment for Brake-Pad Models Using Inverse Fuzzy Arithmetic

Prof. Michael HanssUniversity of Stuttgart

Dipl.-Ing. Thomas HaagIAM, University of Stuttgart

Mr. Sergio Carvajal GonzálesDr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Germany

EB2012-MS-25Modelling and Control of Hysteresis-Characterized Brake Processes

Mr. Barys ShyrokauNanyang Technological UniversitySingapore

Prof. Valentin Ivanov, Prof. Klaus AugsburgIlmenau University of TechnologyGermany

EB2012-MS-40Statistical Optimization of Braking Curves Using a System Approach

Mr. Pierre MeyerSNCF – CIM – ESFFrance

EB2012-MS-33Real Time Disk Temperature Simulation for Railways Applications. LCC and Safety Benefits

Ing. Roberto Tione, Mr. Francesco De MariaFaiveley TransportItaly

Dr. Andreas Mehlan, Mr. Burkhard KurekFaiveley TransportGermany

EB2012-MS-22A Proposed Methodology for Predicting Railway Disc Brake Particle Emissions

Mr. Saeed Abbasi, Dr. Ulf SellgrenKTHSweden

RM1 : Rotor Materials & Rotor Design

Chair: Prof. David Barton University of Leeds

Co-chair: Mr. Stefan Haas Knorr-Bremse

EB2012-BC-09Grey Iron - Certainly Not Just ‘Any Old Iron’ Future Potentials

Mr. Reiner Becker, Fritz WinterEisengiesserei GmbH & Co. KGGermany

EB2012-BC-01Disc Brake Materials: Why (Not) Stainless Steel?

Mr. Paolo Magri, Mr. Roberto LavezziBrembo SpAItaly

EB2012-BC-15Development of Dispal-MMC-Materials for Friction Applications

Dipl.-Ing. Andreas StorzPEAK Werkstoff GmbHGermany

EB2012-ABT-15High Performance Aluminum Metal-Matrix Composite Disk Brake Rotors – Mixing, Production and Testing

Dr. Stephen MidsonThe Midson GroupUnited States

Mr. Graham WithersCyco SystemsAustralia

Mr. Jue SunShanghai Sanji Die Casting Machinery Co., Ltd.China

EB2012-BC-10Development of Railway Brake Discs on the Example of Wheel Mounted Discs

Dr. Andreas Mehlan, Dipl.-Ing. Sebastian Montua Faiveley Transport Witten GmbHGermany

TM2: Material Characterisation

Chair: Mr. Tim Hodges Federal Mogul

Co-chair: Prof. Utz von Wagner TU Berlin

EB2012-TM-19Improvements to Laboratory Compressibility Measurements and New Application Areas

Mr. Carlos Agudelo, Mr. Ken HamannLink Engineering CompanyUnited States

Mr. Harald Abendroth (Consultant), Dr. Christof Gente, Dr. Andreas GieseHoneywell Bremsbelag GmbHGermany

EB2012-TM-18Observations Regarding the Load-Deflection Response of Brake Friction Materials

Mr. Charles W. Greening, Jr., Mr. Brent GreeningGreening Associates, Inc. / Greening Testing Laboratories, Inc.

Dr. Thomas A. Flaim, Mr. Nicolas FlaimComplex Systems, LLC

United States

EB2012-TM-20Mercury Porosimetry for Brake Pads Characterization: 2) The Analysis of Friction Material

Dr. Diego Adolfo Santamaria RazoITT Italia SrlItaly

EB2012-NVH-07On Aspects of Identification of Friction Material Properties Considering Brake Squeal Relevant Loading Conditions

Mrs. Sylwia Agnes Hornig, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Utz von WagnerTechnische Universität BerlinGermany

EB2012-QS-05Non-Destructive Ultrasonic Methods for Quality Assurance of Brake Pads

Dr. Donald Yuhas, Ms. Carol Vorres, Mr. Jacek RemiaszIndustrial Measurement Systems Inc.

Mr. Takeshi YamaneNisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, Inc.

Mr. Earl GeschPerformance Friction Corporation

United States

10:50–12:30 Technical Sessions

12:30–14:00 Lunch

The sound of silenceTwaron pulp improves the performance of brake pads and linings as well as clutch facings, prolongs product lifetimes, and increases driver comfort. In terms of comfort in particular Twaron pulp makes a major contribution to reducing noise, vibrations and harshness (NVH).

Please visit our booth no. 13 to exchange ideas for new developments with our experts.

Teijin ArAmid GmbHTel. +49 202 322318Fax +49 202 322371

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AMS3: Modelling of Brake Vibrations

Chair: Prof. Norbert Hoffmann TU Harburg

Co-chair: Mr. Sergion Carvajal Porsche AG

EB2012-MS-07A Study on Brake Noise of Low-Frequency Disc Brake Squeal and Moan Noise

Prof. Masaaki NishiwakiTeikyo University

Assoc. Prof. Mikael LangthjemYamagata University

Japan

EB2012-MS-38Brake-Squeal Analysis of Friction Induced Vibration Effects

Dr.-Ing. Marold MoosrainerCADFEM GmbHGermany

EB2012-MS-27Improvement of Brake Squeal Using Shape Optimization Based on Frequency Separation

Mr. Sang-Chan ParkHyundai MobisKorea

EB2012-MS-35The Application of the Dieterich-Ruina Friction Law for Brake Pad and Brake Disk Contact

Mr. Lars VollTechnische Universität BerlinGermany

EB2012-MS-11Experimental Study on Hammer Impacting-induced Self-excited Vibration During Friction Sliding

Prof. Guangxiong ChenSouthwest Jiaotong UniversityChina

RM2: Advanced Rotor Technologies

Chair: Dr. Ralph Mayer Daimler AG

Co-chair: Mr. Richard Beyer Bendix

EB2012-ABT-19C/SiC Materials for High Performance Brakes: Current Status and Future Challenges

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Walter KrenkelUniversity of BayreuthGermany

EB2012-ABT-12Carbon Fiber Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Brake Disc Prepared by Different Manufacturing Process

Mr. Hyunkyu ShinDACC Co., Ltd.Korea

EB2012-ABT-21Multi-Material Brake Disc Concept Utilising 3D Wire Structures for Weight Savings and Improved Venting Behaviour

Dr. Olaf AndersenFraunhofer IFAM DresdenGermany

EB2012-BC-02Sheet Cast Disc – Brake Disc Innovation Through Functional Integration

Mr. Holger LathwesenSHEET CAST Technologies GmbHGermany

EB2012-MS-10Analysis of Thermal and Deformation Behaviour of the Passenger Car Front Brake Disc

Mr. Miha Pevec, Mr. Darko VranesevicCimos d.d. Automotive Industry

Mr. Grega Oder, Dr. Iztok PotrcUniversity of Maribor – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Matjaz SramlUniversity of Maribor – Faculty of Civil Engineering

Slovenia

TM3: Testing Methodology for Future Requirements

Chair: Mr. Florian Guckeisen AUDI AG

Co-chair: Mr. H. Freudenberg Wabtec

EB2012-TM-13Brake Dust Measurement

Mr. Hannes Sachse, Prof. Klaus Augsburg, Mr. Rüdiger HornTechnical University of Ilmenau

Prof. Dr. Marcus Rieker, Mr. Daniel SchederHORIBA Europe

Germany

EB2012-TM-09The Brake Drag Torque of Disc Brakes

Mr. Stefan HeimannThüringer Energie- und Greentech-Agentur

Prof. Klaus AugsburgTechnical University of Ilmenau

Germany

EB2012-TM-08Experiences of Measuring Airborne Wear Particles from Disc Brakes in Road and Rail Vehicles

Prof. Ulf Olofsson, Mr. Saeed AbbasiKTHSweden

EB2012-TM-28First Results from Europetrain

Mr. Torsten Hilker, Mr. Johannes Gräber, Dr. Stefan DörschDB SystemtechnikGermany

EB2012-TM-27Brake Wear Particles as Material Probes

Dr. rer. nat. Stefan SeegerBAM Federal Institute for Materials Researchand TestingGermany

14:00–15:50 Technical Sessions

15:50–16:20 Break

Keynote Presentation

Special Guest Speaker (to be announced)

Presentation of the EuroBrake Awards

Chairman’s Closing Remarks

16:20–17:20 Final Plenary Session

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Advanced Braking Technologies

EB2012-ABT-03A New Approach to the Electronic Wedge Brake

Mr. Amir Hossein Ghajari, Dr. Reza Kazemi, K. N. ToosiUniversity of TechnologyIran

EB2012-BC-11Parameters Affecting Wedge Disc Brake Performances

Dr. Khaled Mahmoud, Dr. Mohamed MouradMinia UniversityEgypt

Friction Materials

EB2012-FM-02Asbestos-Free Brake Materials with the Armenian Minerals Application

Dr. Norik MeliksetyanState Engineering University of Armenia

Prof. Albert PogosianSEUA, Tribology Laboratory

Mr. Nelson MamulyanSEUA

Russia

EB2012-FM-04Effects of Titanates in Low Steel Formulation

Mr. Shogo Kamada, Mr. Kosuke InadaOtsuka Chemical Co., Ltd.Japan

EB2012-FM-09Utilization of the Jute Fibers as Filamentous Filler for NAO Friction Composites Designed for Automotive Brake Linings

Dr. Vlastimil MatejkaVäB-Technical University of Ostrava,Czech Republic

Dr. Yafei LuBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyChina

Noise Vibration Harshness

EB2012-NVH-10The Use of Free-of-Moving Particles as a Method to Damp Vibrations Produced by Fiction

Dr. Diego Adolfo Santamaria RazoITT Italia SrLItaly

Testing and Measurement

EB2012-TM-16Test-Rig-in-the-Loop (TRIL) Application to Controllable Brake Processes

Dr. Valentin Ivanov, Prof. Klaus Augsburg, Dipl.-Ing. Sebastian Gramstat, Dipl.-Ing. Rüdiger Horn, Dipl.-Eng. Hannes SachseIlmenau University of TechnologyGermany

MEng. Barys ShyrokauNanyang Technological UniversitySingapore

EB2012-TM-17A New Test Method for Friction Characterization by Using a Laboratory-Scale Braking Tribometer

Prof. Patric Daniel Neis, Prof. Ney Francisco FerreiraUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do SulBrazil

Mr. Yeczain Perez Delgado, Prof. Patrick DeBaetsUniversity of GhentBelgium

Thermal Effects

EB2012-MS-21Thermo Mechanical Analysis of the Railway Brake Disc System

Mr. Grega OderUniversity of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical EngineeringSlovenia

EB2012-MS-28Characterization of Dynamic Normal Stiffness of Shims and CAE Modeling – Temperature Effects

Mr. Aneesh ChinnasamyMeneta Advanced Shims Technology A/SDenmark

Recuperation and Energy Saving

EB2012-TM-07A Low-Cost Experimental Apparatus for Measurement of Regenerative Braking Parameters

Mr. Peter Tawadros, Prof. Nong ZhangUniversity of Technology, SydneyAustralia

To register for EuroBrake 2012visit the web site:

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Poster Presentations

Booth Index

01 Meneta A/S

02 Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd.

03 Alroko GmbH & Co

04 Lapinus Fibres

05 Polytec GmbH

06 IMF Engineering S.r.l.

07 STAC Elektronische Systeme GmbH*

08 RTE Akustik+Pruftechnik GmbH

09 MSC Europe GmbH

10 COMEC Grinding Machines & Presses

12 Honeywell*

13 Teijin Aramid GmbH*

14 Hi-Pad Brake Technology Co., Ltd.

15 ANSYS Germany GmbH*

16 Util Industries S.p.A.

17 Continental*

18 Trelleborg Automotive Kalmar AB*

19 Link Europe GmbH*

20 Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC

21 NUCAP Industries Inc.*

22 Trimat Ltd.

23 Palmer International Inc.

24 IMMI Industria Macinazioni Minerali S.r.l.

25 InfraTec GmbH

26 FERDINAND ERLMANN Werkzeugbau GmbH & Co.

27 ICER BRAKES S.A.

28 TMD Friction Holdings GmbH

29 Krauss GmbH

30 Poudres Hermillon (a USMP company)

31 TIMCAL SA

33 Itaprochim S.r.l.

34 NYCO Minerals, Inc.

35 Polysecure GmbH

36 Cardolite Specialty Chemicals Europe NV

37 Sadeca Systems S.L.U.

38 Superior Graphite Europe Ltd.

39 Morimura Bros (Europe) B.V. / Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

40 HORIBA Europe GmbH

41 Erdrich Umformtechnik GmbH & Co.

42 AFT Atlas Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH

43 Scandinavian Brake Systems A/S

44 WALDRAFF Technologies GmbH & Co.

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Monday 16 April

18:00–20:00

Tuesday 17 April

08:30–18:00

Wednesday 18 April

08:30–17:00

All refreshments and lunches are served in the exhibition hall.

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ABC – Advanced Brake Components GmbH

Am Kernberg 3 99817 Eisenach / NeukirchenGermany

Telephone: +49 3691 72347 0

– The extreme demands to high-performance brake pads for racing caused the development of the patented ‘Bolt’-restraint system for brake pads in the years 1995 to 1997.

– The first brake pad with brass bolts (for use in racing) was produced in 1996 by hand-work places in Buchenau.

– Development and initial operation of the first machine for bolting of brake backing plates for use in the racing sport in 1997/98.

– 1998 first production order for HDV brake backing plates (Production was first done by hand-work places).

– In 2002, hand-work places were replaced by automated welding. Commercially available machines could not provide the demanded safety for production; so the available technical know-how about machines and welding was used to develop production-safe equipment.

– At the end of 2002, our CNC production facilities for the automated welding of brass bolts on backing plates are commissioned.

– In the years 2003 and 2004 were ABC‘s workforce and machine population gradually increased to meet the planned order trend. Furthermore, a new hall was built in 2004 to extend the production area.

– The range of possible processes, that can be carried out, has increased greatly in a short period of time because of technological advances.

– Today, the sportive sector includes all racing and high-performance uses. Also the heavy duty sector is an important market served by ABC with our retention system.

AFT Atlas Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH

Gewerbestr. 14 58791 WerdohlGermany

Telephone: +49 23 92 8 09 0Web site: www.aft-werdohl.de

AFT Atlas Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH is an international provider of mechatronic system development services in the drive train, vehicle testing, and mobile measuring technology. Vehicle acoustics analysis and optimization have also been part of the company’s range of services for over 15 years.

Our core expertise ranges from rapid control prototyping, designing customer-specific hardware and software, series applications and integrating measuring technology, acoustics and vibration analyses right through to supplying small production runs with volume production support.

We provide our customers with expertise and experience from more than 30 years of company history in various ways. – Our comprehensive range of services ranges from

turn-key solutions and consulting to on-site support.– Our development and validation tools shorten our

customers’ development times in the long term. – As specialists for small volume production

components, we offer development, delivery and support from one source.

The basis and prerequisites for the highest possible level of quality in our business sectors are certified methods and processes as well as our motivated employees and their expertise and dedication.

Alroko GmbH & Co KG

Borsteler Chaussee 55 22453 Hamburg Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 40 53 00 45 0 Web site: www.alroko.de

Alroko is the exclusive sales representative for many important producers of raw materials and machine manufacturers around the world and a reliable partner for all our customers. We supply technically advanced products of constantly high quality, always emanating from the same established sources. Further we supply machines for producing and testing friction materials.

More than 30 years of experience in our business and the manufacture of nearly all products according to ISO-standards provide our customers with the security of supply and trust they need to produce excellent products themselves. We can also give you extensive technical advice as required.

ANSYS Germany GmbH

Birkenweg 14a 64295 DarmstadtGermany

Telephone: +49 6151 3644 0Web site: www.ansys.com

ANSYS brings clarity and insight to customers’ most complex design challenges through fast, accurate and reliable engineering simulation. Our technology enables organizations – no matter their industry – to predict with confidence that their products will thrive in the real world. Customers trust our software to help ensure product integrity and drive business success through innovation. Founded in 1970, ANSYS employs more than 2,000 professionals, many of them expert inengineering fields such as finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, electronics and electromagnetics, and design optimization. Headquartered south of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., ANSYS has more than 60 strategic sales locations throughout the world with a network of channel partners in 40+ countries.

BECORIT GmbH

Rumplerstr. 6–10 45659 Recklinghausen Germany

Telephone: +49 (0)2361 666 6Web site: www.becorit.de

We produce highly superior disc-brake pads and composition brake- shoes for all applications in modern railway traffic. That means that virtually all railway companies of note use our products – including companies far beyond the boundaries of Europe. In addition we are offering friction products for industrial applications such as mining, windpower and cable brakes.

Our success story began with the production of friction materials for conveying and lifting systems in mining. That was back in 1926. Twenty years later, BECORIT GmbH was developing brake pads for railway vehicles and became one of the most renowned manufacturers of friction materials across the whole of Europe. We produce highly superior discbrake pads and

composition brake-shoes for all applications in modern railway traffic.

That means that virtually all railway companies of note use our products – including companies far beyond the boundaries of Europe. It has always been our goal to develop technically innovative products which prove themselves to their users through their excellent quality. In combination with our well appreciated service Becorit adds additional value for our customers.

This is a general principle which will also ensure our success in the future. We focus on a clear goal: To satisfy our clients worldwide to the very highest degree.

Cardolite Speciality Chemicals Europe NV

Wijmenstraat 21K/2 9030 Mariakerke (Gent)Belgium

Telephone: +32 (0) 92658826Web site: www.cardolite.com

Cardolite is the largest producer of high performance cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) based friction materials widely used in the OEM and aftermarket automotive and rail brake industries. Helping solve problems such as noise, wear, and temperature stability, Cardolite friction particles and resins give friction material formulators a tool for improving and controlling their product’s performance.

COMEC Grinding Machines & Presses

Via del Commercio, 40 29122 Piacenza Italy

Telephone: +39 (0) 523 640211 Web site: www.comec-grinders.com

Founded in 1963, COMEC specializes in the design and manufacturing of grinding machines for special applications. In the last more than 20 years, COMEC focused especially on developing Grinding & Pressing Technologies for the Friction Material Industry.

As a result of the excellent technological solutions developed both through internal research and development and working side by side with its customers, COMEC is a top supplier worldwide of grinding machines for friction materials.

COMEC is located about 60 km South East of Milan, in northern Italy, within 45 to 90 minutes drive from the Milan airports.

Continental

Chassis & Safety Division Guerickestrasse 760488 Frankfurt am Main Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 69 7603 0 Web site: www.continental-automotive.com

Driving Safety and Dynamics

The Chassis & Safety Division (C&S) is one of the five divisions that make up Continental AG. Chassis & Safety develops and produces products and components in the field of driving safety and dynamics. Its core competence is the integration of innovative, high-quality components and its profound systems expertise into the ContiGuard® safety concept. In 2010, C&S achieved sales of approximately 5.8 billion euros and employed a workforce of some 30,000 throughout the world.

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Chassis & Safety’s expertise covers the entire driving safety spectrum. The Division develops and produces electronic and hydraulic brake and chassis control systems, sensors, advanced driver assistance systems, airbag electronics and sensors, washer systems and electronic air suspension systems.

With sales of EUR26 billion in 2010, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has approximately 164,000 employees in 45 countries.

FERDINAND ERLMANN Werkzeugbau GmbH & Co.

Hohewardstrasse 350 45699 Herten Germany

Telephone: +49 2366 1801 0 Web site: www.erlmann.de

We are the leading manufacturer of manual and fully automatic operating Multispindle Drilling and Grinding Machines for Brake linings and Clutch facings. For more than 50 years our products have been valued by the major friction material producers world-wide.

Beside our standard machinery program, several special purpose machines have been built according to the requirements of our clients. Our Engineering department persistently develops machines with high-precision components according to the newest technology.

As producers of high quality machinery on a small and specialised market, a personalised service to our customers is the first priority for us.

Hi-Pad Brake Technology Co., Ltd

No.27, Ying Fu Road Fu Shan AreaYantai City Shandong Province China

Telephone: +86 5293 5352130126 Web site: www.hi-pad.com

Yantai Hi-Pad Brake Technology Co., Ltd. is a professional disc brake pad manufacture since 2004. The facility occupies 90000m2 with over 95% imported production equipments from Taiwan, Korea and Japan. We use 100% positive molding process. We manage the facility by ISO/TS16949, SAP ERP and 5S.

Hi-Pad has the knowledgeable and experienced R&D team with advanced testing equipments like Link NVH Dyno, Link Compressibility Machine, Performance Dyno. We are focusing to produce Green Ceramic products which is heavy metal free and <5% copper. Our Ceramic products for Large SUV, Pick UP and VAN application, the µnom>0.40.As a green manufacture we never use whisker type Potassium Titanate, only Bio-soluble mineral fiber.

Hi-Pad targets to be the first friction manufacture to launch the latest application in aftermarket. Today we have around 1000 items and the existing production capacity is 6 million sets per year. It will be 10 million sets in the middle of 2012.

In 2012, we will target to develop the global OEM accounts.

Welcome to visit Hi-Pad!

Honeywell

Glinder Weg 1 21509 Glinde Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 40 7 27 1 0 Web site: www.honeywell-frictionmaterials.com

Honeywell Friction Materials is one of the global leaders in the development of reliable, high tech and environmentally friendly friction materials. Honeywell produces 80 million disc brake pads and drum brake linings for cars and trucks a year and its clients include the world’s biggest manufacturers of cars, trucks and brake systems, as well as the largest buying groups and workshop chains in the aftermarket.

Honeywell has also developed several proprietary measurement systems and testing devices to ensure the highest quality product. These test benches, vehicle measurement systems and compressibility test benches set the global standard for all the important test processes relating to brakes and are used in the development work carried out by leading international automakers.

HORIBA Europe GmbH

Landwehrstraße 55 64293 Darmstadt Germany

Telephone: +49 6151 5000 0 Web site: www.horiba.com

HORIBA is the world’s leading supplier of engine exhaust analyzers and instrumentation. In addition, HORIBA offers comprehensive products and systems in the fields of engine test systems, driveline test systems, hybrid test systems, brake test systems, wind tunnel balances and emissions test systems. HORIBA is able to provide total solutions to its customers, with full turnkey capability for brake, as well as engine, powertrain and vehicle testing.

ICER BRAKES S.A.

Polígono Industrial Comarca I AgustinosCalle G s/n31013 Pamplona Spain

Telephone: +34 948 32 16 40Web site: www.icerbrakes.com

ICER BRAKES SA, founded in 1961, has consolidated its position as the leading independent manufacturer of friction material with regard to the Automotive, Railway and Commercial Vehicle industries in the last few years.

IMF ENGINEERING S.r.L.

Via Vincenzo Monti, 25/A I–20016 Pero MiItaly

Telephone: +39 0233910880Web site: www.imfsrl.com

Advanced Technologies for Industrial Painting

Uptodate Surface Finishing TechnologiesContinuous pretreatment lines for metallic surfacesMachines, ovens and painting lines and lithography for metallic and plastic containers.

– Complete powder finishing line for brake pads– Brake pads curing ovens– Spray Booth– Baking ovens for paints– Industrial dryer– Continuous pretreatment lines for metallic surfaces– Machines, ovens and painting lines and lithography

for metallic and plastic containers

IMMI Industria Macinazioni Minerali s.r.l.

Via Vailate N 25 Calvenzano 24040Italy

Telephone: +39 0363 86255Web site: www.immi.it

IMMI is an Italian company founded in 1977 as a family enterprise. Since then IMMI has been producing raw materials for ceramics refractories and abrasives. Alongside continuous production, IMMI has always invested a large part of its time and energy in production research.

InfraTec GmbH

Gostritzer Str. 61–63 01217 DresdenGermany

Telephone: +49 351 871 8630Web site: www.InfraTec.de

The Dresden-based company InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik is a specialist for products and services in the field of infrared technology. InfraTec was founded in 1991 and, with its own capacities in manufacturing and development, employs more than 170 staff now. In the business field of sensor systems, custom-made components are produced on more than 1.000 m2 of clean room space – especially pyroelectrical infrared detectors – for clients worldwide. The business sector of infrared measuring technology is active in all areas thermographic applications, with its scope of performance ranging from the sales of thermographic cameras to the supply of turn-key thermographic automation solutions and thermal imaging systems.

With more than 30 sales partners worldwide, InfraTec ranks among the largest suppliers of thermography and non-military thermal imaging systems across Europe. For approx. 20 years, InfraTec has been supplying thermal imaging technology to demanding customers among institutions, companies and organizations assigned with safety and security tasks. The equipment was tailored to their respective needs and specialized to their criteria of application. So eg a special solution of a rotation test bench is offered by InfraTec. This scope of performance is perfected by expert consultancy in the choice of equipment and by providing staff training when introducing thermal imaging technology.

Itaprochim S.r.l.

Via C. Bianconi, 8/A 20139 Milano Italy

Telephone: +39 02 57303726 Web site: www.itaprochim.it

Itaprochim’s main corporate purpose is to market high-quality, high-tech raw materials. These products are used in several fields such as abrasives, lubricants, friction materials, rubber and plastics industries and various technical items.

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The main objective is to provide customers with a wide range of raw materials and auxiliary goods from reliable and qualified sources, offering an efficient and financially beneficial service, thanks also to a warehouse in Milan, where the goods are stored ready to meet every customer requirements.

Experience gained over the years has enabled the company to provide solutions geared to customer requirements.

Our company represents several manufactures throughout Europe.

We have available in our portfolio several types of abrasives, rubber in powder, oxides, fillers, metals, natural and synthetic sulphides, steel fibers and so on.

Krauss GmbH

Haugweg 24 D-71711 Murr Germany

Telephone: +49 7144 809920 Web site: www.kraussgmbh.de

We provide engineering and build test equipment for passenger vehicle brake components.

– ABS & ESP hydraulic unit– Vaccum booster– Caliper– Brake disc– Brake hoses– Friction material

Number one in qc-friction testing – Worldwide!

– Testing as per VDA recommendation VDA258-1 / ECE-R 90 regulations

– Performance testing– NVH testing

We supply ECE-R90 test equipment made in Germany:

– QC-Friction tester– Compressibility tester– Shear tester Dynamometers

Lapinus Fibres

Delfstoffenweg 2 6045 JH Roermond Netherlands

Telephone: + 31 475 353555 Web site: www.lapinusfibres.com

Lapinus Fibres is known for its commitment in the friction material industry. Using our resources we can offer the most optimum solutions to friction material producers. We have a dedicated team of friction experts and an extensive technical friction centre including a pilot plant and test centre. Next to producing engineered Roxul®1000 Note Q fibres, we offer a range of other raw materials including Promaxon, aramid pulp, rubber crumb and preblends. Other applications in which our products are used include gasket materials, plastics, coatings, paints and adhesives. Health and Safety and the environment are key issues in the industries and applications we work with. We use our extensive expertise to create environmentally sound, health and safety conscious products. Lapinus Fibres is part of the Rockwool International Group.

Link Europe GmbH

Am Fleckenberg 10 65549 Limburg / Lahn Germany

Telephone: +49 6431 90888 10 Web site: www.linkeng.com

For more than 5 years Link Europe directly provides sales, installation and startup, service and calibration as well as testing services in Europe. With the move into the new facilities all signs are set for further expansion on the European market.

Link Europe will continue to focus on the sales and after sales services for all European customers. Special attention will be paid around the service area where the new building allows to set up a stock for spare parts to further improve our capabilities.

Link Europe is also heavily involved in the vehicle testing area in Europe. Several data acquisition systems to perform NVH endurance testing and others plus the capability to evaluate DTV and Residual drag measurements at the vehicle.

The testing service has been relocated in the newly founded entity named Link European Automotive Technology (LEAT). This new company operates various types of test equipment, all fully operational since September 2011. Two fully equipped inertia dynamometers will serve for various testing procedures such as performance, durability and noise. One of the dynamometers is fitted with an environmental condition unit which is capable of controlling temperature and humidity. All machines carry the latest Link technology including features such as digital torque measurement with extremely high accuracy, electrical brake apply with outstanding control capabilities and other leading edge functions. Further equipment will be published into the building mid 2012.

Additionally LEAT will offer engineering services which will go beyond the recording and processing of data but also provide solutions.

With both companies it is Link’s vision to provide a premium testing service and engineering solution for the transportation industry in Europe.

Meneta A/S

Kirkegyden 52 DK-5270 Odense N Denmark

Telephone: +49 171 9918 572 Web site: www.meneta.com

Meneta A/S is the only manufacturer for the friction industry of both anti-noise shims and backing plates. Meneta has technical sales representatives placed in U.S, Germany, India, and China. Meneta develops and manufactures damping materials and designs and produces the shims. In Meneta’s own test facilities, dynamometer tests are performed to ensure the optimum disc brake damping solution. Furthermore, Meneta in one of the most competitive manufacturers of fine blanked back plates.

Morimura Bros (Europe) B.V. / Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

Cannenburgerweg 59c 1244RH AnkeveenThe Netherlands

Telephone: +31 (0) 35 656 45 64Web site: www.morimura.co.jp

Morimura Bros. (Europe) B.V. is a Japanese Trading company located in The Netherlands.

Our main business is importing many kinds of unique industrial materials from Japan and distributing them to our valued customers in Europe.

We are proud to share our cutting-edge technology with our customers.

This time our promotion product is modified unique phenol resin (made by Mitsui Chemicals Inc. Japan, Morimura Europe is region sales agent) for NAO type brake pad application which we are already supplying to many of our existing customers and they are enjoying worldwide.

Morimura Bros. (Europe) is also dealing with several kinds of related raw materials for producing NAO type brake pad not only modified phenol but also handling Potassium Titanate, Zirconate, Magnetite etc.

Also, our co-exhibitor Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. has been manufacturing the special phenolics resin <MILEX> for the automotive friction material for over 20years. The properties of <MILEX> yield superior brake pads that reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) over a wide temperature range.

MSC Europe GmbH

Solvay-Straße 2 D-99826 Buchenau Germany

Telephone: +49 036924 482111 Web site: www.quietsteel-europe.com

– product to solve NVH issues– brake shims– brake shim products

NUCAP Industries

Global Head Office 3370 Pharmacy AvenueToronto, Ontario M1W 3K4Canada

Telephone: +1 416 494 1444Web site: www.nucap.com

Brake System Solution Provider

NUCAP’s mission statement is simply stated - To provide solutions to the brake industry, which allow for the development of superior products that bring value beyond the commodity, delivering:– Improved performance on the vehicle– Improved performance in the plant– Improved performance at the bottom line

Products and Solutions

If you manufacture, distribute or install brake pads there is a good chance that you are working with NUCAP products. NUCAP is the industry leader for brake system components including disc brake backing plates, disc brake shims, disc brake attaching hardware, caliper abutment hardware, EWS (electronic wear sensors), drum brake springs, and drum brake levers, serving both original equipment and aftermarket friction manufacturers.

NUCAP’s components offer solution based product innovations to reduce brake NVH (noise, vibration, harshness), enhance product durability, increase value and ensure brake system safety. Product innovation like NRS (NUCAP Retention System), which set a new standard for friction to plate retention and shear strength for both light duty and commercial vehicle brake backing plates, is the key for NUCAP’s success. Other product innovations designed to enhance end-user satisfaction and safety include the NU-LOK Piston Cushion, DRT Drag Reduction Hardware, NU-LOK

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floating shim, MST shim attachment method, Silent Slipper abutment hardware design, Quiet Clip abutment hardware design and NU-BLANK backing plates.

Research and Development

At the heart of NUCAP’s solution based product innovations is its General Motors and SCC accredited R&D lab. The ability to perform a wide array of test with its two LINK dynamometers, an Atlas corrosion chamber, shear test station and a fully operational test vehicle allows NUCAP to provide the industry with solutions to improve the durability, value and safety of the designs and componentry.

Locations

NUCAP operates manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, Spain and the United States to support the global demand of its customer base.

NYCO Minerals, Inc.

P.O. Box 368 803 Mountain View Drive Willsboro, New York 12996 United States

Telephone: +1 518 963 4262 Web site: www.nycominerals.com

NYCO Mineral’s is the foremost producer and supplier of wollastonite and especially known for its chemical modified line of products. Wollastonite is a white, non-metallic mineral that has a needle-like structure which improves friction stability, reduces cracking and rotor wear, enhances braking applications (stops) and reduces noise and brake dust. Fine particle size, high aspect ratio grades can replace up to 40% rockwool and chopped glass to reduce costs and improve processing (debundling).

NYCO operates two wollastonite mines and plants in New York and Mexico. Both operations are ISO 9001/14001 certified. Trifil, a Tripoli based material mined and processed from NYCO’s subsidiary operation, American Tripoli is a cost-effective replacement to other abrasives.

Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd.

Europe Office Avda. Estacion 61, La Llagosta, 08120 Barcelona Spain

Telephone: +34 93 5745923 Web site: www.otsuka-europe.com

Otsuka Chemical manufactures pottasium titanate compound, TERRACESS as a friction modifier in brake pad.

The benefits of TERRACESS are as follows:1 Stabilization of the effectiveness2 Improvement of the NVH performance3 Low wear both rotor and pad

TERRACESS itself, brake pad and rotor after test and typical data will be exhibited.

Palmer International, Inc.

2036 Lucon Road 19474 Skippack, PAUnited States

Telephone: +1 610 584 4241Web site: www.palmerint.com

Palmer International has been developing and manufacturing innovative products based on CA shew Nutshell Liquid (CNSL) for the global automotive friction

material industry for over fifty years. Our liquid and solid particle CNSL products are found in formulations from motorcycles to locomotives and everything in between. Palmer … Innovation in a Nutshell!

Polysecure GmbH

Engesserstr. 4a 79108 FreiburgGermany

Telephone: +49 761 5579 785 0Web site: www.polysecure.eu

Polysecure has developed innovative material marking technologies which may be used as effective counter measure against counterfeiting.

The first level of technology are ceramic markers, essentially ceramic particles, that enclose specific marking elements. The chemical code derived from these marking elements is mapped onto a numerical code which in turn can be read out by an elemental analysis done by ie a mobile XRF device.

In addition to this product code, virtually implanted in a material, specific structural properties of the ceramic particles can be used to identify a certain marker batch and hence the original product. These properties are a random cause of our production process. Likewise, they cannot be copied by principle. Furthermore we have developed optical markers, essentially Anti-Stokes crystals which are unique and have unique emission parameters. These can be identified with especially developed optical detectors which are small, highly mobile and have the potential to be available at the point of sale or even owned by the end customer.

Polytec GmbH

Polytec-Platz 1–7 76337 Waldbronn Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 7243 604 0Web site: www.polytec.de

Polytec develops and manufactures high-quality measurement systems for the analysis of vibration, length, speed and surface topography to solve our customers’ application challenges in research, development and manufacturing quality and process control.

Polytec 3-D Scanning Vibrometer are used in many brake development departments as standard instrument for the complete characterization of the spatial dynamics of the brake disk and other brake system components. Using this technology, researchers have managed to track down and control the causes of undesired noises when braking.

Poudres Hermillon (a USMP company)

400, route des Jardins 73300 Hermillon France

Telephone: +33 (0) 4 79 59 18 01 Web site: www.poudres-hermillon.com

United States Metal Powders, Inc. (USMP) is a leading, global producer / supplier of atomized aluminum and aluminum alloy powders with manufacturing facilities in both Europe and the United States. Aluminum grades specifically created for the friction industry are available from both Poudres Hermillon (France) and Ampal, Inc. (US).

RTE Akustik + Prüftechnik GmbH

Gewerbestr. 26 D-76327 Pfinztal / Karlsruhe Germany

Telephone: +49 721 94650 0 Web site: www.rte-acoustics.com

The experts for acoustic quality testing at the firm RTE can not only look back with pleasure at 25 years’ experience using acoustic testing techniques but also know that the method has a promising future ahead of it.

The firm’s customers are mainly large companies in the automotive industry, foundries, forges, housing technology and the ceramics industry. In the meantime a network of sales partners takes care of customers world-wide.

RTE provides its customers with testing technology for high volume component production, starting from small mobile test systems to automatic inline test benches:– Natural frequency testing of brake discs (rotors),

calipers, brake holders, pads and shims– Noise and vibration testing of parking brakes– Crack and micro-structure testing of brake

components– NVH of components– Damping and vibration mode measurement of

brake discs

In acoustic materials testing, the sound of a test object is compared with a good sample and from this cracks or structural faults can be detected, for example. The procedure replaces human subjective control and permits a hundred per cent objective testing every few seconds. Typical applications are automatic quality assurance of ceramic parts, sinter metal parts, brake discs or aluminum casting.

Sadeca Systems S.L.U.

Can Clapers, 25 P.I Can Clapers08181 Sentmenat – BarcelonaSpain

Telephone: +34 937 153 354Web site: www.sadeca.com

Sadeca is located in Barcelona and was founded on 1983. After these years of rigor, automotive passion and competitive spirit SADECA has become leader unquestioned in quantity of produced pieces

Sadeca is a worldwide leader in cable manufacturing for the automotive industry. We are specialized in the development, design and production of electrical and acoustic wear sensors, as well as springs, pad clips and piston clips for brake pads for passenger cars, industrial vehicle and trucks for OEM/OEs and AM segments.

Thanks to our history of reputation, our quality standards and our highly competitive prices, we export successfully to more than 40 countries.

Our quality system is certified according to ISO/TS 16949 – guarantying the compliance and strict supervision of our measures means and our control and validation procedures required on automotive industry.

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Scandinavian Brake Systems A/S

Kuopiovej 11 DK–5700 SvendborgDenmark

Telephone: +45 6321 1515Web site: http://uk.sbs.dk

Scandinavian Brake Systems A/S (SBS) is a Danish based company that develops, manufactures and distributes brakes parts and related wear parts for cars, motorcycles and for special applications such as wind turbines.

SBS holds a leading position within the market for disc brake linings for motorcycles, scooters and ATVs. Our product range includes brake pads for all makes and models and all purposes – from commuting and touring to top level motocross and road racing, where SBS cooperates with some of the world’s leading race teams.

Our customer portfolio comprises aftermarket distributors worldwide as well as OEM customers.

STAC Elektronische Systeme GmbH

Tempelsweg 16 D-47918 Toenisvorst Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 2151 93 727 0Web site: www.stac.de

STAC manufactures fast and precise NVH test systems, which are frequently used in automotive industry. STAC is featuring EVENTSCAN, a system for detecting and analyzing brake noise events. EVENTSCAN enables laboratory-based dynamometer tests as well as in-vehicle-tests on the road. The system acquires sound and vibration signals; other parameters like pressure, temperature, speed, etc. may be acquired via analog inputs, CAN bus, GPS sensors, tachometer pulse inputs and others. All acquisition and analyzing tasks are performed on-line and in real-time. EVENTSCAN is used by US, European, and Asian car manufacturers, brake system suppliers, and friction and damping material manufacturers worldwide.

Superior Graphite Europe Ltd.

Box 13000 85013 SundavallSweden

Telephone: +46 60 13 41 88Web site: www.superiorgraphite.com

Superior Graphite specializes in thermal purification, advanced sizing, blending, and coating technologies, providing value added graphite and carbon-based solutions globally.

Combining over 90 years of experience and advanced technologies into every facet of the organization, a wide range of markets are served such as; agriculture, battery/fuel cells, ceramic armor, carbon parts, ferrous/nonferrous metallurgy, friction management, hot metal forming, polymer/composites, powder metals, lubricity, and performance drilling additives.

Superior Graphite offers a number of solutions to meet the demanding rigors of friction material applications. The FormulaFX™ line of materials has been designed to offer high purity, consistent particle size distributions, and unique physical characteristics needed for general and high performance formulations.

The new Resilient Graphitic Carbon™ materials (RGC) are a specialized product line offering unique properties providing optimum performances for demanding customers. RGC is produced using Superior Graphite’s proprietary continuous High Temperature technology and carefully selected feed materials. By applying this

innovative processing technology and premium raw materials, such performance is unmatched, and only available through Superior Graphite. RGC particles; due to their very specific morphology and high porosity act like a spring, a property called resiliency. Applied in low concentrations as a friction modifier for brake pad applications, it greatly improves performance parameters such as compressibility control and wear-noise reduction leading to improved comfort of OEM, OES and AM formulations. RGC can be used in NAO, as well as semi-metallic and low steel formulations, but also in sintered brake pads for trains and motorbikes.

Teijin Aramid GmbH

Kasinostr. 19–21 42103 Wuppertal Germany

Telephone: +49 202 32 27 83 Web site: www.teijinaramid.com

We are Teijin Aramid, a subsidiary of the Teijin Group with a passion for aramid. Our commitment both to our products and to our customers has made us a global leader in aramids. Wherever strength, safety, heat or flame resistance, low weight or sustainability is required, you will find our Twaron®, Sulfron®, Teijinconex® or Technora®. Our products are used worldwide in many different applications and markets, including automotive, ballistic protection, marine, civil engineering, protective clothing, optical fiber cables, and oil & gas.

With our four high performance aramids - produced at our plants in The Netherlands and Japan - we offer the widest range of products. And, with unrivalled expertise and experience we are able to continuously work on further innovations. Often in cooperation with customers and partners through our worldwide sales and marketing organization. That’s the power of aramid.

TIMCAL SA

Strada Industriale CH – 6743 Bodio Switzerland

Telephone: + 41 91 873 2010 Web site: www.timcal.com

TIMCAL Graphite & Carbon is the world leader in high tech, high performance solutions based on specialized graphite and carbons. TIMCAL has a strong tradition and history in carbon manufacturing, with its first manufacturing operation founded way back in 1908.

Today, TIMCAL Graphite & Carbon produces and markets a wide variety of synthetic and natural graphite powders, conductive carbon black and water based dispersions of consistent high quality. In particular, synthetic graphite is produced in Switzerland, natural flakes, are produced in TIMCAL-owned Canadian mine. Adhering to and respecting a philosophy of Total Quality Management and continuous process improvement, all our manufacturing plants comply with ISO 9001-2000.

TIMCAL Graphite & Carbon is committed to produce highly specialized graphite and carbon materials for the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s customers.

TIMCAL Graphite & Carbon is a member of IMERYS, a world leader in adding value to minerals.

TMD Friction Holdings GmbH

Schlebuscher Str. 99 51381 LeverkusenGermany

Telephone: +49 2171 501 6Web site: www.tmdfriction.com

TMD is among the world’s leading manufacturers of brake friction materials for the automotive and brake industries. Its product portfolio comprises disc brake pads and drum brake linings for passenger cars and commercial vehicles together with brake pads for racing cars and friction materials for rail and industrial applications. TMD is one of the largest suppliers to the global replacement parts aftermarket with its Textar, Pagid, Mintex, Don and Cobreq brands. Brake pads for rail and industrial applications are developed and produced under the brand names Cosid and Dynotherm. TMD has operations in Germany, the United Kingdom, and three other European countries, as well as in the US, Brazil, Mexico, China, Japan and South Africa.

Since the combination of TMD with Nisshinbo Brake (‘NISB’) under the ownership of Nisshinbo Inc. (‘NISH’) on 29 November 2011 the world’s largest automotive brake friction manufacturer with clear technology leadership and an extensive offering for passenger cars and commercial vehicles is being created.

Trelleborg Automotive Kalmar AB

Kelberstrasse 2 Mettmann 40822 Germany

Telephone: +49 0 171 7623356 Web site: www.trelleborg.com

Brake shims, a unique rubber to metal composite material designed to solve noise and vibration problems in brakes.

Trelleborg Automotive Kalmar manufacturers a wide range of noise damping shims that are used when endurance against thermal, chemical and mechanical stress is required.

Trelleborg Automotive is the world leader manufacturer of these products, used in almost all car brands around the world.

The materials consist of combinations of layers of rubber, metal, fiber glass, rubber reinforced fibre and adhesives.

Trimat Ltd

Hurst Business Park Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 1UF United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0) 1384 473400 Web site: www.trimat.co.uk

Trimat is a specialist UK manufacturer of press-moulded, woven, sintered and extruded friction materials. Recognised for their high quality and performance, Trimat friction products are supplied to original equipment manufacturers worldwide and used in an expansive range of industrial brake and clutch applications.

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UTIL Industries S.p.A.

Via Giovanni XXIII 10–14019 Villanova d’Asti Italy

Telephone: +39 0141 944400 Web site: www.util.it

Util Group, headquartered in Villanova d’Asti (Italy), has developed a managerial culture shared amongst all its plants located in Europe, Canada, Mexico and China, offering at a global level, industry leading innovation and technology.

Util Group is a multinational company in constant evolution, with more than 1,400 employees distributed in its four plants that supply products and services worldwide, complying with high level quality and efficiency standards, fully meeting all kinds of customers’ expectations.

The Group strategy is focused on the value of manufacturing processes based on a continuous qualitative improvement, with the objective of being the leader in Original Equipment and After Market.

Our product range includes:– Conventional Stamped Backing Plates– Fine-Blanked Backing Plates– SL5 Retention Backing Plates

(Friction Mechanical Retention)– Unlined Drum Brake Shoes– Brake Hardware– Brake Noise Dampers (Shims)

WALDRAFF Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

Paul-Henri-Spaak-Str. 15 51069 Cologne Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 221 94 99 53 0 Web site: www.waldraff.info

Partner of Automotive IndustriesPlanning, design and production of custom-made solutions for the automotive industry and their suppliers.

Machine manufacturing– Shot blasting technology– Coating technology– Materials handling technology– Production lines – Assembly lines – Measurement and test engineering – Automation technology/Handling technology – Manual workstations/Assisting devices – Special machinery

Tool manufacturing – Pressing tools (pads for disk brakes)

Specific production tooling sets consisting of – Pressing tool– Magazine (conveying to the press)– Feeding tool (loading of the pressing tool)– Pick and place equipment

Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC

USA – Headquarters 5850 Mercury Drive, Suite 250 Dearborn, MI 48126 United States

Telephone: +1 313 749 6100 Web site: www.wamglobal.com

Headquartered in Dearborn, Mich., Wolverine develops, produces and sells performance-critical, specialty materials used in automotive brake noise insulators; gasket and sealing materials for automotive & industrial applications; NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive and NSV (noise, shock & vibration) for consumer electronics applications.

Wolverine has manufacturing operations in Blacksburg, Va., Leesburg, Fla., Germany, and China, as well as sales &technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India. The company employs approximately 400 people worldwide. Wolverine is principally owned by Wynnchurch Capital Partners, a Private Equity firm headquartered in Chicago, IL(www.wynnchurch.com).

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Gala Dinner Sponsor

MIRA Limited

Since the company’s foundation in 1946, MIRA has established a global reputation forwhole vehicle engineering consultancy; successfully delivering tailored engineering solutions to our customers’ challenging problems.Drawing upon the firm’s rich engineeringheritage, MIRA’s Brake Engineering experts providecomprehensive brake system consultancy, evaluation, specification, development and certification to the passenger car, commercial vehicle, off highway and defence vehicle industries.

MIRA’s unique single source engineering and testing capabilities enable our clients to deliver smarter,safer and more reliable vehicles to the market; whilst ensuring thatall relevant regional legislation requirements are thoroughly met.

Based in the heart of the UK countryside,MIRA’s HQ in Nuneaton hosts a core of over 500 dedicated staffthat utilise 90km of specialised proving ground and over 30 major test facilities, allowing them to carry out an array of advanced modelling and simulation techniques within the same location. The firm’s HQ and Technology Park is concentrated into a highly secure 760-acre site, and is complemented by a further ten sales and engineering facilities around the world.

MIRA’s technically advanced development capability and proven track record places the organisationat the forefront of vehicle technology development, with services ranging from individual product tests, to turnkey multi-vehicle design, development and build programmes.

We have a number of core competencies including Vehicle Engineering & Test, Intelligent Transport Systems, Low Carbon Vehicle Technology, Autonomous Vehicle Technology & Unmanned Ground Vehicles and Defence Vehicle Engineering.

Our industry leadingtest, engineering and development capabilitiesare employed by a diverse global customer base, including major vehicle manufacturers, systems and component suppliers, defence vehicle and military equipment manufacturers, rail rolling stock builders, aerospace manufacturers and their suppliers.European Research institutes, engineering consultancies and industry specialists are also frequent utilisers of MIRA’s technological and engineering expertise.

Welcome Reception

Exhibition Hall, International Congress CentreMonday 16 April, 18:00–20:00

Cost: Free of charge to all EuroBrake participants

Get to know your fellow EuroBrake participants over drinks and snacks in the Exhibition Hall. All participants (delegates, exhibitors and accompanying persons) are welcome. Don’t forget to pick up your congress badges and bags any time from 10:00 onwards on Monday morning.

Sponsored by

Gala Dinner

Terrassenebene, International Congress CentreTuesday 17 April, 19:30–22:30

Cost: Free of charge to all EuroBrake participants

A highlight of EuroBrake will be the Gala Dinner, held in the Spectacular Terrassenebene with its views over the River Elbe and historic city of Dresden.

Sponsored by

Farewell Reception

International Congress CentreWednesday 18 April, 17:00–18:00

Cost: Free of charge to all EuroBrake participants

All participants are invited to attend the Farewell Reception at the ICC where you can say goodbye to friends in a relaxing atmosphere, reflect on your experiences in Dresden and make plans to keep in touch.

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Die Gläserne Manufaktur

Die Gläserne Manufaktur, Volkswagen’s ‘Transparent Factory’ handles the final assembly of its luxury sedan ‘The Phaeton’ in truly magnificent style. With walls made almost entirely of glass, floors covered in Canadian maple, seamless transitions from assembly line to visitor forum, and a complete lack of smokestacks, loud noises and toxic byproducts, this radical reinterpretation of car manufacturing sees up to 250 visitors per day whilst continuing to function flawlessly.

The factory is built not on an industrial estate on the outskirts of Dresden, but in the very heart of the city, just 10 minutes

Cost

Free of Charge for EuroBrake participants

To sign up for the tour, please first register to attend the conference. Then send an email including your name, company and a contact telephone number to:

visit@eurobrake.net

You will receive an email from us confirming your place on the tour.

For assistance, callKelly Williams on+44 (0) 20 299 6631

ImportantPlaces on the tour are subject to availability and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The tour will be withdrawn in the event that fewer than 30 people sign up.

walk from the Altstadt (Old Town). Architect Prof. Dr. Gunter Henn explains that ‘Die Gläserne Manufaktur exemplifies the demands of today’s knowledge society, a society in which we require transparent working environments to ensure networked processes’.

Our technical visit to this unique and extraordinary building promises to be an unforgettable trip that will surprise and inspire. The visit will depart from the Registration Desk at the EuroBrake conference venue (International Congress Centre, Dresden) at 11:00 on Monday, 16 April.

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Capital of Saxony and affectionately dubbed the ‘Florence of the Elbe’, Dresden is quickly rebuilding its way into people’s hearts as one of Europe’s great cultural centres.

A stunning blend of old and new, the city combines exemplary infrastructure with iconic Cathedrals; high-tech industry with internationally renowned collections of art; the colourful New Town with the historic Theaterplatz, making it a beautiful and exciting choice of destination for the first EuroBrake conference.

The state of the art Internationales Congress Center Dresden is located on the banks of the river Elbe, a stone’s throw away from some of the most impressive sights the city has to offer, making it easy to absorb some culture during your stay.

Stroll along ‘Europe’s Balcony’, stopping to watch the world go by with a coffee and a world famous stollen cake.

Open until 10pm, the meticulously rebuilt Zwinger palace is a must see, with its fabulous fountains and glorious galleries.

By night, Dresden comes alive with a plethora of high quality restaurants and bars with fabulous beer gardens and food from around the world.

Did you know?

Dresden is the centre of ‘Silicon Saxony’ – Bitcom called Dresden the secret ‘High-tech Capital in Germany’ because 8.7% of jobs are within the high-tech sector, more than in Munich.

Toothpaste (1907), mirror-reflex technology (1936), the teabag, coffee filter and filter tapped cigarettes (1934) were invented in Dresden. Dresden is first in patent applications in Germany.

In GDR times, Dresden held the reputation of being the ‘Tal der Ahnungslosen’ (‘Valley of the Clueless’) because radio waves to receive western television couldn’t reach the valley.

More information

www.dresden.de

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EuroBrake 2012

Programme ChangesThe organisers are not liable for any changes made to the programme. Please visit the web site regularly for updates.

Final ProgrammeThe final programme will be provided on-site in the delegate bag.

LanguageThe official language of the conference is English.

RegistrationThe registration desk is located in the foyer of the International Congress Centre. It is open from 10:00 on Monday, 16 April and throughout the EuroBrake Congress. Please collect your badge and delegate pack at your earliest convenience.

Venue

EuroBrake 2012 will take place at the Internationales Congress Center Dresden (ICD). The ICD is located on the banks of the River Elbe within easy walking distance of the beautiful, historical baroque buildings of the old town centre and offers both state-of-the-art technology and professional services. The ICD is directly adjoining the Maritim Hotel.

AddressMaritim Hotel & Internationales Congress Center DresdenOstra-Ufer 2 / Devrientstr. 10–1201067 Dresden

More informationwww.dresden-congresscenter.de

Entry into Germany

Non-EU CitizensAny foreign visitor entering Germany must have a valid passport. Visitors from countries whose citizens require visas should apply to the German consulate or diplomatic mission in their own country.

VisasFor further information about visa regulations of Germany, please see:http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de

Requests for official invitations in support of visa applications should be sent to: h.lycett@eurobrake.net

EU CitizensNo visa required. Entry is allowed with both passport and id-card.

Germany

Time ZoneDresden is in the Central European time zone. Daylight saving time lasts from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. During this time, clocks are set back one hour.

ClimateThe average temperature in Dresden during April ranges from minimum 4°C (39°F) to a maximum 13°C (55°F) with the possibility of occasional rain showers.

CommunicationsAll German mobile nets are UMTS-supported. GSM phones are also supported. W-lan is available at several hotspots in the city and at the congress venue. Many cafes, bars and restaurants also offer free wireless internet.

ElectricityElectric current in Germany is without exception AC 230V/50Hz. Sockets only fit round two-pin plugs (use of adapters is necessary for all devices).

CurrencyThe official German currency is the EURO. Traveller’s Cheques are accepted by all banks and major hotels in principal cities. Their use in Germany for general purposes is not as popular as in some other countries. Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, shops and restaurants. Only Euro is accepted in regular stores. All convertible foreign currencies (www.oanda.com) are exchangable at all major banks. Business hours of most banks are 09:00–16:00 (Monday–Friday).

TaxGerman Value Added Tax is included in all prices. Currently this tax is levied at 19%.

TippingService charges and VAT are generally included in the price. In many service sectors, it is customary to tip anyway. A tip is usually 10%, although the amount also depends on the customer’s level of satisfaction with the service provided.

ShoppingShops in central Dresden are usually open Monday to Saturday from 10:00–20:00. The Altmarkt-Galerie in the centre of Dresden is open until 21:00. Large supermarkets and shopping centres are open until 22:00. On Sundays, shops are closed, with some exceptions such as bakeries, train stations and petrol stations.

ChemistsChemists can be found all over Dresden city and an emergency rota service provides care after-hours or on Sunday or bank holidays.

To locate a chemist call: +49 (0) 351 115 00

Public Transport

Dresden has a very well developed public transport system. Trams and buses in the city centre are operated by the Dresden Transport Services and regional transport is taken over by the Oberelbe Transport Services.

TicketsTickets can be bought on board the trams and buses, at stops and at service points. Riding without a valid ticket will result in a fine. City trains also run in Dresden and the surrounding area.

Travel informationTravel centres in the Dresden Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and in Dresden-Newstadt will provide you with further information.

More informationwww.vvo-online.de

TaxisIt is not customary to flag down a taxi cab. Instead, there are many taxi-stops in the city and you can order a taxi by telephone. Prices are set according to a basic charge and a set price per kilometre.

Insurance

Participants are strongly advised to obtain travel insurance (medical, personal accident and luggage) in their home country prior to departure.

From London(Gatwick)

FromVienna

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� Paris

� Hamburg

Düsseldorf �Köln/Bonn �

Frankfurt �

Stuttgart �� München

Zürich �

� Dresden

Getting to Dresden

Dresden is easily reached by air, rail or road.

The city’s international airport connects you with all major German cities and hubs, as well as over 40 international destinations.

Berlin is less than two hours away by train and the two cities are also connected by the A13 motorway.

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What’s included

Delegate registration includes:●● Admission to all Plenary and Technical Sessions (oral and poster presentations)●● Admission to the Gala Dinner●● Admission to the Exhibition●● Book of Abstracts●● Conference Proceedings (electronic format)●● Coffee / Refreshments●● Lunches●● Admission to Welcome and Farewell Receptions

Accompanying Person registration includes:●● Admission to the Opening and Closing plenary sessions●● Admission to the Gala Dinner●● Admission to Welcome and Farewell Receptions

Early Bird Standard before 17 February 2012 after 17 February 2012

Delegate EUR 795 EUR 895

Delegate EUR 695 EUR 795FISITA Member Society or Pole Frein 1

Speaker / Session Chairman 2 EUR 395 EUR 395

Student 3 EUR 127 EUR 127

Accompanying Person EUR 150 EUR 150

Notes

All prices are subject to German MwSt (value added tax) at 19%

1 Current members of any of FISITA’s 38 member societies, including VDI, IMechE and SAE International, qualify for the reduced rate

View a complete list of FISITA societies at: www.fisita.com/membership

Current valid membership number must be supplied at the time of registration

2 Only one registration per paper at the discounted speaker rate.

Speakers and session chairmen must register via the Authors Area of EuroBrake web site in order to obtain the discounted rate:

www.eurobrake.net/authors

3 Proof of current full-time student status is required. See registration pages for details

Register for EuroBrake2012

To register for EuroBrake 2012please visit the web site:www.eurobrake.net/registration

Payment can be made by bank transferor credit card using our secure online payment system.

www.eurobrake.net

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Maritim Hotel & Internationales Congress Center Dresden

Location On the banks of the Elbe, between the Semperoper and the International Congress Centre (direct connection). 10 mins walk to City Centre Facilities

●● 328 elegant, spacious rooms with floor areas ranging from 29 to 32 sqm ●● Elegant restaurant with winter garden and terraces overlooking the Elbe●● Exclusive wellness area with pool, saunas, fitness, massage and cosmetics

Room rates●● Single room EUR 99.00●● Double room EUR 133.00

L Hotel Dresden Altstadt Location Central position, walking distance to the International Congress Centre Dresden: 0.5 km

Facilities●● 162 rooms●● 2 restaurants and bars●● Public car park (charges apply)

Room rates●● Single room EUR 75.00●● Double room EUR 97.00

art’otel Dresden

Location Not far from the ‘Altstadt’ (old town) and the river bank Walking distance to the International Congress Centre Dresden: 0.5 km

Facilities●● 174 rooms and suites●● 3 restaurants and bars●● Subterranean car park

Room rates●● Single room EUR 87.00●● Double room EUR 99.00

Motel One Dresden – Palaisplatz

Location Walking distance to the International Congress Centre Dresden: 1.4 km

Facilities●● 228 air-conditioned rooms●● Breakfast buffet is served in the One Lounge●● Limited parking

Room rates●● Single room EUR 66.50●● Double room EUR 84.00

Dresden has a wide range of hotels and accommodation ranging from 5 star deuxe hotels to budget accommodation.

Special rates have been negotiated for EuroBrake participants at the conference hotel (Maritim Hotel Dresden) and several alternative hotels located near the congress venue.

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To benefit from these special ratesplease visit:www.eurobrake.net/registration/accommodation

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