12.04.2008
Visteon Shares Technology Expertise at 2008 SAE World CongressCar News /
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 11, 2008 -- Visteon Corporationwill demonstrate its automotive intellect at the 2008 SAE World CongressApril 14-17 at Detroit"s Cobo Center, with experts involved in organizingnine technical sessions, giving five presentations and submitting threetechnical papers. "The SAE World Congress offers an opportunity for those of us in theauto industry to share insights on technological advancements and trendsfor a changing global industry," said Tim Yerdon, director, Visteon globalinnovation. "As a company rich in innovation and thought leadership,Visteon is pleased to share what we"ve learned with our engineeringcolleagues to help move the industry forward, while benefiting from theirknowledge as well. "The number of Visteon employees who have dedicated their time andpassion to this event -- both directly and indirectly -- is impressive andreflects the breadth of our automotive expertise," Yerdon added. Joe LaRussa, a Visteon program manager, is one of nine Visteon expertswho have organized and will lead technical sessions at the SAE WorldCongress. LaRussa, who is organizing the Management and Leadership inEngineering and Manufacturing Organizations session, said he volunteeredfor the role after attending last year"s Congress. He has dedicated aconsiderable amount of time over the past year to ensure the session is asuccess. The responsibilities of a technical session organizer areall-encompassing. The role entails soliciting authors for the papers,establishing a review committee, facilitating feedback to the authors,reviewing presentations and then finally, giving welcoming remarks the dayof the session and introducing the presenters. LaRussa started soliciting abstracts for the session nearly a year ago.He noted that serving as a session chair is not only a great way to makebusiness contacts, but also to expand one"s knowledge base and area ofexpertise -- "especially if you"ve always focused on engineering." The Management and Leadership in Engineering and ManufacturingOrganizations session will take place at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, inroom W1-52. This half-day session will focus on unique circumstances andissues in the automotive industry that can drive leadership development andmanagement skill. Other Visteon organizers include: Neville Bugli, organizer - Total Engine and Exhaust Systems Filtration and Separation (April 14) Chris Shaw, organizer and chairperson - Noise and Vibration (Part 2 of 3) Intake / Exhaust, Chassis NVH and Engine/Powertrain (April 14) Rainer Neumann, chairperson - Automotive Lighting Technology (Part 2 of 3) (April 15) Paul Zalucha, organizer - Integrated Manufacturing - Virtual Engineering (April 15) Ravi Thyagarajan, organizer and chairperson - Advances in Instrument Panels and Interiors (Part 1 of 2) (April 17) Ravi Thyagarajan, organizer and chairperson - Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Methods for Automotive Interiors (Part 2 of 2) (April 17) Igor Belokour, organizer and chairperson - Electromagnetic Compatibility (April 17) Michael Bosley, organizer and chairperson - Electromagnetic Compatibility (April 17) Visteon technical paper authors include: Rainer Neumann, "Glare Free Headlamp - First Approach and System Definition" Rainer Neumann, "Nanotechnology Surface Modifications for Anti-fog Applications in Automotive Lighting and Sensor Serial Production" David Hung, "Gasoline Fuel Injector Spray Measurement and Characterization - A New SAE J2715 Recommended Practice Visteon presenters include: Rainer Neumann, "Glare Free Headlamp - First Approach and System Definition" (April 15) Rainer Neumann, "Nanotechnology Surface Modifications for Anti-fog Applications in Automotive Lighting and Sensor Serial Production" (April 16) David Hung, "Gasoline Fuel Injector Spray Measurement and Characterization - A New SAE J2715 Recommended Practice (April 16) Robert Knoell, panel member, "Robustness Validation - Fad or Wave of the Future?" (April 16) Ravi Thyagarajan, panel member, "Supplier Panel Discussion" (April 17)The SAE World Congress is a forum that brings together vehiclemanufacturers, suppliers, government and academia from around the world forthe exchange of ideas on the state of advanced automotive technology andbusiness. Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier thatdesigns, engineers and manufactures innovative climate, interior,electronic and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers, and alsoprovides a range of products and services to aftermarket customers. Withcorporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; andKerpen, Germany; the company has facilities in 26 countries and employsapproximately 41,500 people.
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