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Survey Identifies the Current, Critical Challenges of Automotive CAE - Call for Papers for the Automotive CAE Grand Challenge 2026

In preparation for the conference, we have identified the current, critical challenges of automotive CAE through a survey of CAE experts in the international automotive industry. At the conference, one session will be dedicated to each of the 7 most critical challenges, the so-called "Grand Challenges".

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Seminar: Introduction to Impact Biomechanics and Human Body Models

article imageTo prevent human injury in traffic accidents it is necessary to understand the biomechanics of impact. This can be achieved through experimental studies with volunteers or post-mortem human subjects. Mechanical anthropometric crash test dummies have been developed to provide tools for the development and assessment of safety systems under specific loading scenarios. With increasing computer capacity, human body models have become popular tools. This course covers the basics of impact biomechanics, such as human anatomy, population variance, mechanical properties of human tissues, and injury criteria. Finally, it focuses on computational models of the human body and their use in developing and evaluating safety systems. Karin Brolin is an internationally renowned expert in impact biomechanics and human modeling.

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AutoForm Group Acquires Stampack GmbH

article imageAutoForm Group has acquired Stampack GmbH, strengthening its position as a global leader in sheet metal forming technologies. Stampack's specialized expertise and software portfolio, most notably in explicit solver technology and solid element simulations, perfectly complement AutoForm's comprehensive range of solutions, creating new opportunities for innovation and customer value.

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Elemance and CDH AG Announce Strategic Partnership

article imageElemance, LLC and CDH AG announce a strategic partnership for GHBMC Virtual Human Body Models in Europe and Japan. Elemance is expanding its global distribution strategy by partnering with CDH AG to support the sales and marketing of the Global Human Body Models Consortium (GHBMC) virtual human body models in Europe and Japan, giving regional customers streamlined access and support for the full model portfolio.

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Micromechanical Material Characterization under High-pressure Hydrogen Atmosphere

article imageFraunhofer IWM has developed and commissioned a micro-tensile testing apparatus with an integrated high pressure hydrogen chamber that can be used to perform mechanical quasi-static or cyclic (fatigue) tests and fracture mechanics investigations on samples measuring just a few millimeters in size. The transferability of the test results from micro to macro samples is guaranteed. Micro sample testing technology opens up new possibilities for efficiently and reliably evaluating the mechanical properties of both small and thin-walled components, as well as local weak points in material structures and weld seams in large components.

Image: Fraunhofer IWM / Kai Wudtke

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Smarter, safer Driving: How Simulation Powers ADAS Innovation

article imageIts late at night on a busy highway. A car veers slightly out of its lane, but before the driver can react, the ADAS lane departure warning system gently corrects the course. What could have been a dangerous moment goes unnoticed thanks to advanced sensor technology and control systems.

Image: Dassault Systèmes

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AVL RACETECH Presents go_RACE, a New Professional Driving Simulator Software Solution

article imageA Tool for Engineering, Not Gaming: go_RACE aims to provide motorsport teams and drivers with accessible, cutting-edge vehicle dynamics simulation. It combines technical precision, realistic vehicle modeling, and racing-specific setups in a solution designed for those who demand more than gaming platforms can offer.

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Effectively Modeling Crack Propagation with Z-set

article imageHow cracks propagate in components is crucial to their safety and reliability. To meet this challenge, researchers have developed various numerical and theoretical approaches. The extended finite element method (XFEM) maps crack discontinuities using localized enrichment functions without recreating the mesh. This effective approach accurately captures local singularities and the branching of complex cracks. In parallel, energy-based criteria based on J and G integrals of linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM) quantify the energy release rate and the toughness of the material under quasi-static elastic conditions. These methods are primarily based on LEFM theory, which has proven itself for brittle materials or small defects. However, they quickly reach their limits with elastoplastic materials.

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Four Myths About Thermal Radiation Simulation with Ansys

article imageAnsys Mechanical can be used to model the three known heat transfer mechanisms in a thermal simulation. In heat conduction, energy is transferred through molecular contact or electron transport, typically in solids. Convection describes heat transfer through the movement of liquids or gases. Radiation transfers heat through electromagnetic waves and does not require a medium.

Image: CADFEM (Suisse) AG / Adobe Stock

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Why High-Fidelity Sensor Simulation Is Critical for AV Development

article imageAutonomous vehicles (AVs) are built on sensors. Cameras, lidar, and radar act as the vehicle's eyes and ears, feeding perception systems with the data they need to understand the environment. If these sensors fail or if the vehicle's software misunderstands them, safety is at risk. Relying only on real-world testing to ensure sensor performance and the (functional) safety of sensor data is cost-intensive. That's why high-fidelity sensor simulation is no longer optional. It has become a cornerstone of how the industry validates AV and ADAS systems.

Image: Foretellix

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Simulating Thermal Fluids: Powering Innovation Through Virtual Design

article imageReal-world thermal-fluid systems are inherently nonlinear and operated dynamically, with temperature, pressure, and flow intricately interdependent. These complex interactions often elude traditional testing methods, which struggle to replicate the full spectrum of operating conditions. While physical testing yields valuable insights, it remains time-intensive, expensive, and constrained in scope limiting its effectiveness for comprehensive system validation.

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DLR Demonstrates Autonomous Driving with Infrastructure Support

article imageAutonomous driving in urban traffic is a challenge. Unlike driving on highways, situations in cities are much more complex and often less clear. People are out and about on foot, by bike, or on e-scooters. They are much less protected in accidents than people in vehicles. At the same time, parked and maneuvering vehicles or intersections are not always completely visible.

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carhs.training publishes the automotive CAE Companion 2025/26

article imageThe new automotive CAE Companion provides comprehensive information on our conferences and seminars in CAE and engineering. On over 100 pages of CAE knowledge, experts provide valuable information on the theory and application of numerical simulation in CAE-based vehicle development.

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carhs.training Customer-specific Seminars On-site or Online

article imagecarhs.training offers all seminars as in-house and as online seminars at attractive conditions. Talk to us!




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Seminars and Events

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carhs.training seminars and events for automotive safety.

All seminars are available as in-house trainings in both German and English!

Introduction to Impact Biomechanics and Human Body Models
20.01.2026 - 29.01.2026 Online
Dr. Karin Brolin - Lightness by Design AB EUR 1450
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
21.01.2026 - 22.01.2026 in Alzenau
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute EUR 1450
Product Liability in the Automobile Industry
02.02.2026 - 05.02.2026 Online
Hans-Georg Lohrmann - Quality-Reliability-Safety Consultant EUR 1450
High Speed Cameras Workshop
05.02.2026 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Weber - Artho GmbH EUR 890
AI-Driven Virtual Testing
05.02.2026 Online
Industry Experts EUR 0
Automated Driving - Safeguarding and Market Introduction
10.02.2026 - 11.02.2026 Online
Udo Steininger - TESACO GmbH EUR 890
Dummy Basics
10.02.2026 - 11.02.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Euro NCAP - Compact
11.02.2026 - 12.02.2026 in Alzenau
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Ralf Reuter, carhs.training gmbh EUR 1450
NVH - Background, Practice and Simulation Methodology
23.02.2026 - 24.02.2026 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Jennewein - Darmstadt UAS, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Zopp - RheinMain UAS EUR 1450
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems meeting Legal and Consumer Protection Requirements
24.02.2026 - 27.02.2026 Online
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 1450
Whiplash Testing and Evaluation in Rear Impacts
24.02.2026 - 25.02.2026 Online
Thomas Frank, LEAR Corporation GmbH EUR 890
Dummy Training Hybrid III 5%, 50%, 95%
24.02.2026 - 25.02.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Dummy Certification Basics Hybrid III 5%, 50%, 95%, 3y/o, 6y/o
26.02.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Dummy Training Hybrid III 3 and 6 y/o
27.02.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Structural Optimization in Automotive Design - Theory and Application
02.03.2026 - 03.03.2026 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Lothar Harzheim - Opel Automobile GmbH EUR 1450
Dummy Training THOR
02.03.2026 - 04.03.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2940
International Safety and Crash-Test Regulations: Current Status and Future Developments
04.03.2026 - 05.03.2026 in Alzenau
Dr. Thomas Kinsky - Humanetics Europe GmbH EUR 1450
Virtual Testing for Vehicle Safety Assessment in Consumer Protection Tests and Regulations
05.03.2026 - 10.03.2026 Online
Dr.-Ing. Andre Eggers - BASt - Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute EUR 1450
Dummy Certification Basics THOR (Draft Procedure)
05.03.2026 - 06.03.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2940
Basics of Homologation
06.03.2026 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 415
Material Models of Metals for Crash Simulation
10.03.2026 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Helmut Gese - MATFEM Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH EUR 890
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems - Advanced
10.03.2026 - 11.03.2026 Online
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 890
Dummy Training ES-2 / ES-2re
10.03.2026 - 11.03.2026 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors: FMVSS 201 and UN R21
11.03.2026 in Alzenau
Thomas Dittus - Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG EUR 890

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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