October 21, 2025
Elsyca Webinar
Navigating the Chromium Transition: Leveraging CAE for Trivalent Chrome Adoption in Automotive Decorative Finishing
Overview
The automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation — the move from hexavalent to trivalent chromium. While this shift is driven by increasing environmental and health regulations such as REACH and OSHA, it also presents complex technical and economic challenges for manufacturers and suppliers active in decorative chrome finishing.
How can companies maintain the same visual appeal, durability, and performance while adopting safer, compliant chemistries?
In this webinar, Elsyca experts will demonstrate how Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) can support this transition through advanced simulation-based process design and optimization. You’ll see how virtual models can help predict plating results, reduce costly trial-and-error, and ensure high-quality finishes that meet both aesthetic and regulatory standards.
Join us to explore real-world case studies and a clear digital roadmap for mastering the chromium transition with confidence.
📅 November 4th at 3:00 PM CET
📍 Virtual – Microsoft Teams Webinar
You’ll Learn
- How CAE supports manufacturers in the shift to trivalent chrome
- Ways to reduce technical and financial risks during process adaptation
- Real case studies showing how digital plating simulations ensure quality and performance
- Practical steps for implementing predictive tools in your workflow
Speaker
Robrecht Belis, Director of Surface Finishing at Elsyca NV, has over 30 years of experience in software engineering, business management, and electrochemical process optimization. Since 2008, he has led Elsyca’s worldwide Surface Finishing & E-Coating Business Unit, helping global manufacturers enhance process efficiency and quality through digital innovation.
Duration
1 hour (including live Q&A)
🔗 Discover how simulation empowers manufacturers to make the chromium transition smarter, faster, and safer. 👉 Save your spot today!