
Light Weighting Technology (LWT) Forum is composed of experts in the field from OEMs, Component Manufacturers, Material Manufacturing Companies, R&D Institutes and Academia, and has been active since its formation in 2011. The objective of this forum is to promote technology, improve fuel efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions while maintaining and improving safety and crashworthiness for next-gen vehicles. The forum has been organising conferences, exhibitions and training programmes, with support from various stakeholders including OEMs, Tier I/II suppliers, R&D Institutes and academia.
LWT - Multi-Material Solutions - Innovations & Integration is a part of MMTS 2019. The main focus of LWT 2019 is on the transport sector. It will have technical and application-driven key areas, and will showcase latest developments in the industry.
Meet The Office Bearers

Shrikant Marathe
CHAIRMAN
Former Director,
ARAI

Mr. A R Arankalle
CONVENOR
Former Dy. Director,
ARAI

Mr. S M Arole
CONVENOR
Director,
School of Automobile Engineering,
SYMBIOSIS SKILLS & OPEN UNIVERSITY

Mr. R T Kulkarni
CO-CONVENOR
Director,
ARKEY CONFERENCE SERVICE CELL

Mr. Jayant Haridas
CHAIRMAN
Technical Papers Committee
Former Head,
Material Engg. ERC
TATA MOTORS LTD.

Mr. Anand Joshi
CHAIRMAN
Exhibition Committee
CONSULTANT
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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A K Agarwal, Consultant (Ex-Tata Technologies)
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Rohit S Sadalge, Director - SolidThinking, ALTAIR Engineering
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Rajeev Basargekar, Director - Technical, APPL Industries Ltd.
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Nilesh Kukalyekar, Director - Research & Technology, DSM Engineering Plastics
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Suraj Narvekar, Country Manager, ING Rauch Fertigungstechnik GES MBH
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Sachin Jain, Director, SKYi Composites
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N V Karanth, Sr. Dy. Director, ARAI
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P K Ajeet Babu, Manager - Technology Group, ARAI
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Shirish Vaidya, Technical Director, TOX Pressotechnik (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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M R Saraf, Sr. Dy. Director, Head - Technology Group, Head - Structural Dynamics & Automotive Materials, ARAI
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Mahadev Shinde, Former COO, MCIE (Composites Division)
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Shripadraj Ponkshe, GM - Materials Engg., TATA Motors
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Kaustubh Bedekar, MD, NETSHAPE Engg. Services Pvt. Ltd.
ADVISORY BOARD
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S Rajagopal, Scientist & Head - Composite Technology Centre, Aeronautical Development Establishment
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Abhay Jere, Chief Innovation Officer, MHRD Innovation Cell, AICTE
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Anand Diwanji, Business Director - India, DSM India Pvt. Ltd.
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Sujoy S Hazra, VP (Technical), Ferro Tech India Pvt. Ltd.
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Raman Nanda, CEO, Gestamp India Pvt. Ltd.
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S M Vaidya, VP & Business Head, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
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Arun Kumar B, Sr. President - Operations & Planning, Hindalco Industries Ltd.
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G Padmanabhan, Associate Director, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials
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Suresh Naik, Former Group Director, ISRO
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Jagadish Hegde, Director & Sr. VP, ISUZU Motors India Pvt. Ltd.
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Harish Lakshman, Rane TRW
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Ramki Subramanian, VP - Head of Business Development, Reliance Industries Ltd.
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Vinay Harne, TVS Motors
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Srinivatsaran, MD, Wheels India
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Dr. V Sumatran, Chairman, Celeris Technologies
CONFERENCE TOPICS
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LWT for Materials-Energy Optimisation - applications and expectations from parts and assemblies
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Designs practices in light-weighting
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Performance Materials - materials used for light-weighting
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Synergising designs with materials for achieving performance
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Manufacturing to attain LWT performance
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Regulations relevant to LWT, Disposal and Recycling, Testing & Validation
EXHIBITOR PROFILE
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Manufacturers and Suppliers of Components to Auto, Defence and Aerospace Industries
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Equipment and Technology Providers
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Materials Suppliers - Al, Mg Alloys, Steel, Carbon FIbres, Polymers, Composite Materials
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R&D Institutions / Organisations
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Service Providers in areas of Design, Rapid Prototyping, Heat Treatment
VISITOR PROFILE
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Lightweight Design & Engineering
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Auto, Aerospace & Defence
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Quality & Reliability
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Testing
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Software
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Safety
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Sourcing
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Regulatory Bodies