About Us
WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association, is comprised of 18 major global steel producers from around the world. Our mission is to advance and communicate steel’s unique ability to meet the automotive industry’s needs and challenges in a sustainable and environmentally responsible way.
The AHSS Application Guidelines are a flagship initiative of WorldAutoSteel and its membership. This online database marks the 7th edition of the Guidelines, which is regularly updated to reflect the newest information available. It is the most comprehensive resource for the metallurgy, forming and joining of advanced steels.
WorldAutoSteel operates in strict adherence with antitrust guidelines, a copy of which can be found on the World Steel Association website.
WorldAutoSteel Member Companies
The AHSS Application Guidelines are brought to you by 18 of the largest automotive steel suppliers in the world. Special thanks and recognition is given to our AHSS Guidelines Working Group, made up of our member company subject matter experts, who support the Guidelines with their world-class knowledge and input.
Meet the Guidelines Team
Max Biegler
Technical Author/Editor
Guidelines Joining Topics University Ohio State
Bio
Max Biegler currently serves as Group Lead Joining and Coating Technology at Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK. He finished his studies in mechanical engineering at Technical University of Munich. He then pursued his doctorate, focused on numerical modelling of welding processes, including resistance spot welding and additive manufacturing.
Daniel Schaeffler
Technical Author/Editor
Guidelines Metallurgy & Forming Topics
Bio
Daniel J. Schaeffler, Ph.D., is passionate about training the metal stamping community on sheet formability and how to make the best use out of their chosen sheet metal grades. Danny is responsible for the Metallurgy and Forming sections of these AHSS Applications Guidelines. Danny is President, Engineering Quality Solutions, Inc., and Chief Content Officer, 4M Partners, LLC
Cees ten Broek
Director
WorldAutoSteel
Bio
Cees ten Broek provides direction, facilitates steel member participation, and oversees all facets of the WorldAutoSteel Consortium. He leads the Team to identify and implement planning for value-added research and development programs.
Dean Kanelos
(Nucor)
Chairman, WorldAutoSteel
Bio
Along with WorldAutoSteel’s director, the leadership team, for which Dean Kanelos is Chairman, plays an important role in overseeing the program contents and progress to ensure alignment with the objectives of the greater membership.
Akira Usami
(Nippon Steel)
Vice Chairman, WorldAutoSteel
Bio
Along with WorldAutoSteel’s director, the leadership team, vice-chaired by Akira Usami, plays an important role in overseeing the program contents and progress to ensure alignment with the objectives of the greater membership.
Enno Arenholz
(voestalpine)
Vice Chairman, WorldAutoSteel
Bio
Along with WorldAutoSteel’s director, the leadership team, for which Enno Arenholz is a Vice Chair, plays an important role in overseeing the program contents and progress to ensure alignment with the objectives of the greater membership.