December 7th, 2023
9AM ET / 3PM CET

Register today for our free webinar on replacing metal in structural automotive chassis components. NVH (Noise / Vibration / Harshness) experts Gabe Knee and Mattia Sulmoni will highlight recent projects where Celanese enabled the transition from metal to engineered thermoplastics on these components for new BEVs. You will receive an in-depth look at the CAE work involved in these projects as well as the testing we have conducted to prove the efficacy of the thermoplastic components. 

Why consider thermoplastics for these applications? There are many good reasons: lower total cost, parts’ integration, reduced weight, lower tooling costs, plastics’ ability to absorb vibration better than metal…you name it, the transition from metal to thermoplastic is a journey your company will be happy it took. 

In this webinar, we will give special focus to plastic motor mounts, an essential application for managing NVH. Motor mounts are structural components used to attach an electric drive unit to the vehicle’s chassis, and they are key in isolating low to high frequencies, reducing transmission of these to the rest of the vehicle. Now, engineers are transitioning to engine mounts manufactured made of Celanese engineered thermoplastics because of the material’s unique combination of high stiffness and damping compared to traditional metal offerings.

Speakers

Learn from the expert:

 

Gabe Knee

Gabe Knee is Marketing Manager, Automotive Plastics at Celanese. He is responsible for developing and leading the execution of global and regional marketing strategies. Gabe’s focus is on innovation for automotive electrification to support advanced mobility as well as ongoing support for various automotive components including anti-vibration, chassis, constant velocity joint (CVJ) boots, and safety restraint systems.

 

Mattia Sulmoni

Mattia Sulmoni has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and has been working for more than 15 years in the design team at Celanese. Throughout his entire career, he has helped automotive Tiers and OEMs to develop structural and anti-vibrational components with thermoplastic resins. Thanks to his expertise in numerical simulation, combined with his deep know-how of the Celanese product portfolio, part design and material selection, he has been involved in many notable projects. In his position, Mattia has also contributed to the implementation of new material models for structural and dynamic simulations, as well as to the development of innovative thermoplastic products.

 

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