# Event Details - **Event Name**: Forming Technologies and Hot Stamping: Applications and Outlook - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Discover the latest in forming tech and hot stamping, plus where the industry’s headed—live and up close!About this EventJoin Us for Forming Technologies and Hot Stamping!Hosted by the SAE Central Ontario Section and the University of Waterloo, this event features presentations from Magna International, AutoForm Engineering, and the University of Waterloo, covering both academic and industry perspectives on stamping and hot forming. The event also highlights the growing role of simulation in design and optimization of tooling, components, and crash structures, aligning with advances in digital manufacturing. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a guided tour of the Forming & Crash Lab, showcasing the experimental facilities dedicated to metal forming and crashworthiness research that supports broader automotive initiatives at the University of Waterloo, including those associated with the Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research (WatCAR).The event is intended for engineering students, researchers, and industry professionals interested in how sheet metals are formed into desired components, where they are applied, and how the components and tooling are designed and validated using simulation and physical testing for forming and crash performance. It also provides opportunities for technical learning, discussion, and networking.Event Highlights:Guided tour of the University of Waterloo Forming & Crash Lab at 5:30 PM, featuring state‑of‑the‑art experimental facilities for sheet metal forming and crashworthiness researchExpert presentations from Magna, AutoForm Engineering, and the University of WaterlooTechnical insights into metal forming technologies, with emphasis on hot stamping of advanced steels and aluminum alloysNetworking opportunities with industry professionals, researchers, and studentsLight refreshments and snacks providedTime/Agenda:5:00 to 5:30 PM – Meet inside main entrance of Engineering 7/Pearl Sullivan Engineering Building5:30 PM – Guided Tour of Waterloo Forming & Crash Lab6:30 PM – Light Refreshments & Beverages7:00 PM – Opening Remarks and Hot Stamping Production – William Wang, SAE Central Ontario/Magna International7:20 PM – Overview of Stamping and Hot Forming – Prof. Cliff Butcher, University of Waterloo7:35 PM – Graduate Research in Stamping and Hot Forming, University of Waterloo7:45 PM – The Role of Simulation in Tool Design for Hot Stamping Applications – Dr. Kannan Kidambi, AutoForm Engineering8:00 PM – Q&A, NetworkingAbout SAE Central OntarioSAE Central Ontario Section is a non-profit organization committed to advancing mobility engineering through education, collaboration, and innovation. Our events connect professionals, students, and researchers to share ideas that shape the future of transportation technology. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterloo/forming-technologies-and-hot-stamping-applications-and-outlook/100001988052343075 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Waterloo - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: University of Waterloo, Engineering 7/Pearl Sullivan Engineering, E7-3343 (3rd Floor) - **lat**: 43.4682477 - **long**: -80.5433979 - **full address**: University of Waterloo, Engineering 7/Pearl Sullivan Engineering, E7-3343 (3rd Floor), 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Forming Technologies and Hot Stamping: Applications and Outlook - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1fe0772b964aa01aaa5b141e95d6e1874f01f18ee6f57c17d892292437742c75-rimg-w1175-h634-dc2e4364-gmir.jpg?v=1777381467 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Forming Technologies and Hot Stamping: Applications and Outlook being held? - **A:** Forming Technologies and Hot Stamping: Applications and Outlook takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at University of Waterloo, Engineering 7/Pearl Sullivan Engineering, E7-3343 (3rd Floor), 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Forming Technologies and Hot Stamping: Applications and Outlook? - **A:** Forming Technologies and Hot Stamping: Applications and Outlook is organized by SAE Central Ontario. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Forming Technologies and Hot Stamping: Applications and Outlook is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waterloo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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