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Alternative Joining Techniques for Advanced High-Strength Steels
Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP) is investigating alternative sustainable joining techniques to resistance spot welding (RSW) for automotive applications. RSW is a mature, high-volume process for joining steel, however the industry is seeking more efficient and...
Auto/Steel Partnership Releases 2023-24 Annual Report: A Comprehensive Insight into Automotive Research Excellence
The Auto/Steel Partnership is pleased to announce the release of its first Annual Report, now available for download. The A/SP 2023-24 Annual Report offers a detailed overview of A/SP’s mission, values, leadership, and key achievements in automotive research and...
Magna and Metalsa Join Auto/Steel Partnership
Ann Arbor, Mich., January 9, 2024 – Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP) today announces the addition of two prestigious Tier One automotive suppliers to its membership, Magna International Inc., and Metalsa. “To say we are proud to make this announcement is an...
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Auto/Steel Partnership Announces Awards of Excellence Winners
Award Recipients Recognized for Contributions to Industrial Solutions ANN ARBOR, Mich., October 24, 2023 – Auto/Steel Partnership today recognizes 21 recipients of the Partnership’s Awards of Excellence as part of the Technology Day 2023 member event at Lauren Manor...
Career Management Concepts for Design Engineers and Technical Leaders
Tailor-made for design engineers and technical leaders, this free webinar provides a comprehensive understanding of key career management principles specifically tailored to their roles, enabling them to enhance their skill sets, navigate the transition from academia...
Bake Hardenability Index: A New Laboratory Test Procedure
Project Objective Most steels display hardening behavior when they undergo a pre-straining and bake treatment. The objective of A/SP Steel Testing and Harmonization Team's Project #06 – STRAIN & BAKE BEHAVIOR OF AHSS reevaluated the current ASTM strain and bake...
Liquid Metal Embrittlement Test Procedures
In the early days of the commercial introduction of 3rd Gen AHSS, concerns with liquid metal embrittlement (LME) susceptibility emerged as the primary concern inhibiting the selection and use of these steels in automotive applications. In response, the Auto/Steel...
Auto/Steel Partnership and Michigan Technological University Given Honorable Mention for the 2023 Altair Enlighten Award Future of Lightweighting Category
Traverse City, Mich. – August 1, 2023 – Auto/Steel Partnership and Michigan Technological University (MTU) have been given an Honorable Mention in the 11th annual Altair Enlighten Award, Future of Lightweighting Award category, for MTU’s senior capstone project work...
Click to Watch 2023 Training Courses
See and register for the 2024 Training Schedule here! Note: Click to watch for the 2023 Training season will be removed on December 20, 2023 Read course descriptions and learn about suggested learning paths on our Training main page here. Overview Level (O-Level)...
Martinrea Chief Technology Officer Ganesh Iyer Joins Auto/Steel Partnership Board of Directors
As of the start of 2023, Ganesh Iyer, Martinrea International Inc. Chief Technology Officer joins Auto/Steel Partnership’s (A/SP) prestigious Board of Directors. A/SP’s Board of Directors includes top management from member automakers, steel manufacturers and now adds...
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The Auto/Steel Partnership Foundation (A/SP) is a pre-competitive research consortium of automakers, sheet steel producers and affiliate tier suppliers. For more than 35 years, A/SP members work to drive improvements from concept through realization in vehicles on the...
5 Resources Engineers Should Have in Their Toolboxes
For the past several months, we’ve been asking hundreds of engineers at Auto/Steel Partnership’s AHSS Formability 101 and AHSS Metallurgy 101 webinars a question: If they could only have one resource to help them with their work, what would that be—what’s their go-to...
Winning in Times of Big Change
The past two years have taught us all how to become experts in adapting to big changes. One thing I am always intrigued with is that, out of big changes, there are always those who rise to be big winners. Let me give you an example. Every year the Society of...
Automotive Steel Industry Experts Honored By Auto/Steel Partnership
Award Recipients Recognized for Contributions to Industrial Solutions SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Twenty-one individuals, representing steel-producing companies and automakers, were recognized today during the Award of Excellence virtual presentation as part of the Tech Day...
Toyota Joins Auto/Steel Partnership
SOUTHFIELD, MI. – Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP) is pleased to announce today the addition of Toyota Motor North America to the partnership. Formed in 1987, A/SP leverages the resources of the automotive and steel industries to pursue research, validation and education...