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During October and November Sorion has exhibited at three industry specific seminar / exhibitions.

The 20th October saw Sorion at the AutoLink 2010 conference at Millennium Point Birmingham

From left Rachel Eade (mas-wm auto), Tony Spillane (SAIC), Matt Clive (UKTI), Steve Hayes (Sorion), Rowan Crozier (Brandauer) and Tom McDermott (Birmingham City University)

Automotive dating was top of the agenda recently when ‘Autolinks’ rolled into Birmingham for the seventh year in a row. More than 25 companies from the region’s supply chain showcased their expertise and capabilities during face-to-face meetings with car manufacturers including Aston Martin, SAIC and BMW.
The event, which was backed by the Manufacturing Advisory Service –West Midlands Auto, UKTI and Birmingham City University, also gave firms the opportunity to talk to technology partners and explore the potential of knowledge transfer partnerships for developing new products and meeting the low carbon agenda. It is anticipated that in excess of 100 meetings were held during the day, with early estimates suggesting millions pounds of new work could have been identified for the West Midlands.

Following the success of the inaugural Aerolink Farnborough in 2009, Aerolink returned to Farnborough at a new venue, The Holiday Inn Farnborough, on the 16th November. Bringing together more buyers, more engineers, and more companies from across the aerospace supply chain for you to meet with than ever before.

The key to Aerolink’s success is that it provides a forum for organisations involved in Aerospace & Defence and associated industries to meet and explore business opportunities. Aerolink Farnborough attracted a wide range of delegates interested in purchasing, R&D, collaboration, engineering and innovation.

The 24th November saw Sorion at the 4th Advanced Powertrain Control Symposium, at Millennium Point Birmingham

International experts have gathered at Birmingham City University to discuss what we will be driving on the roads in the future.

On Wednesday 24 November saw the Fourth Advanced Powertrain Control Symposium at Millennium Point. The event brought together engines, hybrid vehicle and alternative fuels experts to share developments in the area of the automotive industry known as powertrain control, which refers to the components that generate power and deliver it to the wheels while optimising fuel economy and emissions.

Major names from the automotive world were present including Jaguar Land Rover, Morgan Motor Company and Ricardo. Delegates from as far a field as Japan and India gave speeches and the keynote address was given by Dr Daryao Khatri, Vice President of SAE India.
The Symposium is held every two years, and this year’s key themes included the latest developments in alternative fuels, hybrid vehicles and safety critical systems (systems whose failure or malfunction may result in serious injury to people or damage to equipment or the environment).
The programme was closed by an address by Charles Morgan, grandson of the Founder of Morgan Motor Cars. Symposium convenor, Dr. Manjit Singh Srai, said: “The automotive industry is facing huge challenges to reduce engine emissions and increase fuel efficiency as global oil production begins to fall. The symposium brings together leading automotive manufacturers and companies developing new tools, technologies and systems to optimise not only conventional petrol and diesel powertrains but also explore emerging trends in alternative fuels and hybrid vehicles”.

Sorion counts among its customers leading manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Lamborghini, Nissan and Toyota. It also works with Tier 1 suppliers such as Denso, Lear and Magna Automotive.