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Terrible Results in Crash Test with Moped Cars and A-tractors

VTI's crash tests with A-tractors and moped cars give a shaking and clear message. Without a seatbelt, even slow-moving vehicles can be at risk. Regardless of car model and speed - not wearing a seatbelt is a danger to life, say the researchers at VTI. In all three crash tests, the driver was belted and the passenger unbelted.

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UN Road Safety Fund launches 2023 Call for Proposals

article imageThe UN Road Safety Fund has issued its 2023 call for proposals, which will disburse USD 4 million to approved projects aimed at reducing road traffic fatalities. The call for proposals is open between 6 February 2023 and 3 April 2023. The duration of submitted projects may be up to a maximum of three years.

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Renovation of the CESVIMAP Crash Test Area

article imageThe CESVIMAP crash test area has been completely renovated, updating with the latest technologies, one of the most relevant and representative areas of CESVIMAP's activity and repairability studies for RCAR. The previous equipment was 30 years old and did not have the electronic controls and precision that current tests require. CESVIMAP has designed its renovation, carried out by the Spanish company ADDITIUM.

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Market Research on Auto Active Safety Functions in China

article imageIn order to understand the situation of active safety devices in vehicles and promote the application of RCAR Parking AEB test procedure in China. CIRI investigated on the active safety functions in Chinese market. Based on this research, the Parking AEB Test Procedure will be launched at the China Insurance Auto Safety Index (C-IASI) in 2024.

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IIHS strengthens Requirements for 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK Awards

article imageThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is strengthening the requirements for its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards in 2023, demanding better side crash protection and improved pedestrian crash prevention systems and eliminating subpar headlights from the field of qualifying vehicles. As a result of the tougher criteria, only 48 models qualify for 2023 awards. Of those, 28 earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ and 20 earn TOP SAFETY PICK

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How DYNAmore will extend Ansys Automotive Simulation advances

article imageMany of us will remember the song "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" by a band called the Crash Test Dummies back in the '90s. Since then, the author becomes a little more familiar with real and simulated crash test dummies, and how their use has radically improved vehicle safety. The recent announcement that Ansys and DYNAmore will become one family is great news. DYNAmore is a very impressive organization, and the author thrilled that the relationship will be even closer.

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Crash Avoidance Features improve Safety but complicate Repairs

article imageCrash avoidance features have proven safety benefits, but some vehicle owners report problems with the technology following repairs. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety surveyed owners of vehicles equipped with front crash prevention, blind spot detection or rearview or other visibility-enhancing cameras. Among those who reported that at least one of those systems had been repaired for any reason, about half said they had issues with the features after the job was completed.

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MicroVision and Ibeo join Forces

article imageMicroVision announcedt the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of certain assets of Hamburg, Germany-based Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH. The acquisition combines MAVIN lidar with Ibeo perception software features into the MicroVision ASIC for automotive OEMs. In addition, this acquisition expands MicroVision's multi-market strategy focusing on industrial, smart infrastructure, robotics, and commercial vehicle segments with Ibeo's flash-based sensor.

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PRIMUS Biofidelic Dummy now also up to 4XL

article imageBased on the 50% validated male dummy, the PRIMUS biofidelic dummy can now also be brought to a body weight of up to 150 kg. A female dummy variant based on the 50% male model is also available.


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LG meets latest global Standard for Vehicle Cybersecurity

article imageLG Electronics has announced that its vehicle components have been verified for complying with ISO/SAE 21434, fundamental for the UN Regulation No. 155. This standard automotive cybersecurity measure requires vehicle and vehicle parts manufacturers to employ certified cybersecurity management systems for protection against hackers and other cybersecurity threats. Meeting the highest standards for digital security, LG's automotive cybersecurity management system has earned the ISO/SAE 21434 certification from leading global testing organization TÜV Rheinland.

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Influence of the Age of the Car Fleet on Accidents, a Study carried out by Fundación Línea Directa in Collaboration with Centro Zaragoza

article imageFundación Línea Directa has carried out a study, in collaboration with Centro Zaragoza, which reveals that 16.2 million vehicles older than 15 years are already circulating in Spain, 44 % of the fleet. According to the study, the Spanish car fleet has become obsolete. It is not a minor detail the fact that the age of the Spanish park has a full impact on road safety, since, in the last decade, almost 2,700 people died in accidents with cars older than 15 years.

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

Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
28.02.2023 - 01.03.2023 in Alzenau
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1650
Pedestrian Protection - Development Strategies
06.03.2023 in Alzenau
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 980
Dummy Training Hybrid III 5%, 50%, 95%
06.03.2023 - 07.03.2023 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
High Speed Cameras Workshop
07.03.2023 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Weber - High Speed Vision GmbH EUR 980
Dummy Certification Basics Hybrid III 5%, 50%, 95%, 3y/o, 6y/o
08.03.2023 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Basics of Occupant Protection in Frontal Crashes: Mechanics, Energy Considerations, Occupant Protection Criteria and Application Examples
09.03.2023 - 10.03.2023 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Burkhard Eickhoff - Autoliv B.V. & Co. KG EUR 1650
Dummy Training Hybrid III 3 and 6 y/o
09.03.2023 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Design and Simulation of Vehicle Vibration
10.03.2023 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Olaf Kolk - BMW Group EUR 980
Modeling of Joints in Crash Simulation
13.03.2023 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Silke Sommer - Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM EUR 980
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Automated Driving Functions
13.03.2023 - 16.03.2023 Online
Dr. Andreas Kuhn - Andata Entwicklungstechnologie GmbH EUR 1650
Material Models of Plastics and Foams for Crash Simulation
14.03.2023 - 15.03.2023 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Stefan Kolling - Technical University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen EUR 1650
Dummy Training BioRID II
14.03.2023 - 15.03.2023 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
NVH - Background, Practice and Simulation Methodology
20.03.2023 - 21.03.2023 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Jennewein - Darmstadt UAS, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Zopp - RheinMain UAS EUR 1650
Static Vehicle Safety Tests in Automotive Development
24.03.2023 in Alzenau
Matthias Kunkel - ACTS GmbH & Co. KG EUR 980
Rear Seat Occupant Protection in Frontal Impact
28.03.2023 - 29.03.2023 Online
Dr.-Ing. Burkhard Eickhoff - Autoliv B.V. & Co. KG EUR 790
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems - Advanced
28.03.2023 - 29.03.2023 Online
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 790
Side Impact - Requirements and Development Strategies
28.03.2023 - 29.03.2023 in Gaimersheim
Stephanie Wolter - BMW Group, Norman Meißner - BMW Group EUR 1340
Robust Design - Vehicle Development under Uncertainty
30.03.2023 - 31.03.2023 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Fabian Duddeck - Technical University Munich EUR 1340
Scenario-, Simulation- and Data-based Development, Validation and Safeguarding of Automated Driving Functions
11.04.2023 - 14.04.2023 Online
Dr. Andreas Kuhn - Andata Entwicklungstechnologie GmbH EUR 1340
International Safety and Crash-Test Regulations: Current Status and Future Developments
17.04.2023 - 18.04.2023 in Alzenau
Dr. Thomas Kinsky - Humanetics Europe GmbH EUR 1340
Introduction to Active Safety of Vehicles
19.04.2023 - 20.04.2023 Online
Dr.-Ing. Gerd Müller - Technical University Berlin EUR 790
Crash Safety of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
19.04.2023 - 20.04.2023 in Alzenau
Rainer Justen - Mercedes-Benz AG EUR 1340
China New Car Assessment Programs - Introduction and UpDate of C-NCAP and C-ICAP
20.04.2023 - 21.04.2023 in Hanau
Industry Experts EUR 790

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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