European HyperWorks Technology Conference 2007

List of presentations

Day 1			Day 2
Keynotes			Keynotes
Session 1: Optimization	Session 2: Safety	Session 3: Development Process	Session 7: Optimization	Session 8: Aerospace	Session 9: Biomechanics
Session 4: Optimization	Session 5: Safety	Session 6: Development Process	Session 10: Optimization	Session 11: Safety	Session 12: Development Process

Keynote Speakers October 23rd
Tjark Siefkes, Bombardier	“Upfront CAE in the Rail Industry – Promises, Challenges and Lessons Learnt”
Marcus Theman, Nokia	“Nokia's Vision for Accelerating Product Innovation”
Christoph Gümbel, Porsche	“Digital Prototypes for Virtual Testing in Porsche's Development Process”
Udo Jankowski, Tecosim GmbH	“15 Years Best Partner for Simulation with Altair’s HyperWorks”
James Scapa, Altair	”Altair's Company Vision”

Keynote Presentations October 24th
James P. Dagg, Altair	“Altair’s Product Direction User Experience”
Uwe Schramm, Altair	“Altair’s Product Direction Solver Technologies”
Francesco Torricelli, AMD	"AMD's Roadmap and strategy in HCPC"
Lothar Teske, GM Europe	"Virtual Development Process of GME"

Technical session 1: Optimization October 23rd
Dr. Rainer Meyer-Prüßner, Volkswagen AG	“Significant Weight Reduction by Using Topology Optimization in Volkswagen Design Development”
Axel Werkshausen, MAGNA Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr GmBH & Co KG	“Shape and Parameter Optimization considering Fatigue”
Dr. Lothar Harzheim, GM Europe	“Panel Bead Optimization, Methods and Applications”
Dr. Dirk Sprengel, Ford Werke GmbH	“Topology Optimization of Engine Mount Brackets”
Joris Poort, Boeing, Jeff Brennan, Altair	“Optimization of the 787 Dreamliner Horizontal Stabilizer CFRP Composite Main Box”

Technical session 2: Safety October 23rd
Bernhard Fellner, Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG	“FEM barriers for crash development – a new modelling approach”
Thomas Heubrandner, VIF - The Virtual Vehicle Competence Center	“Advanced Spotwelds for Crash Simulations”
Jörg Rossow, DaimlerChrysler AG	“Automatic Reports for Efficient Crash Test Analyses”
Stefan Eberhard, Altair/BMW AG	“Automated evaluation of crash barrier tests with HyperWorks”
Gerard Winkelmüller, Altair	“New material and failure models in RADIOSS”

Technical session 3: Development Process October 23rd
Dr. Ulf Weerts, Leichtwerk Ingenieurbüro Dr. Kickert	“Modeling of Fiber Reinforced Structures in HyperMesh”
Guillaume Minault, PSA Peugeot Citroën	“Batch Meshing for Car Crash Test Simulations: Dream or Reality?”
Marcin Debniak, Faurecia	“Modern Seat Development Process in Faurecia Supported by HyperWorks Products”
Dave Peberdy, Unilever	“Design Development of a New Consumer Personal Care Product Pack Driven by Optimization”
Nico Morawitz, Takata-Petri AG	“Identification of Airbag Shapes with HyperMorph”

Technical session 4: Optimization October 23rd
Andrea Avaldi, Luna Rossa Challenge 2007	“Structural Optimization for an American's Cup boat and for a Volvo Ocean Race boat.”
Nicolas Kawski, Sogeti High Tech	“Innovative aircraft architecture using design optimisation”
Simone di Piazza, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.a.	“Structural Optimization of the rear swing arm of Ducati HyperMotard”
Luigi Mauro, Engines Engineering Spa	“Rear Swing Arm Optimization”
Thomas Kloppenburg, University Dortmund	“Application of Simulation and Numerical Optimization in Composite Extrusion Processes”

Technical session 5: Safety October 23rd
Fabien Breda, PSA Peugeot Citroën	“Repeatability of high velocity crash tests”
Jérôme Lagrut, AB Volvo - Volvo 3P	“Analysis and modeling of GS50 ductile cast iron brackets in crash conditions using RADIOSS”
Didier Leveque, SNCF - EMA	“Numerical assessment of the impact on structure during an explosion inside or outside of a railway vehicle”
Yves Godio, LBA Inrets	“Modeling physiological features of Human body behavior in car crash simulations”
Francis Arnaudeau, Altair	“Airbag modelling with RADIOSS”

Technical session 6: Development Process October 23rd
Robert Raulf, HBPO GmbH	“HyperWorks as central CAE platform at HBPO”
Dr. Axel Hänschke, Ford Werke GmbH	“CAE driven Vehicle Structure Layout Process”
Philip Salomon, Tenneco Automotive Europe	“Process automation and optimization within a FEA department using lean methodology”
Dr. Joachim Liebers, Manfred Saul, GM Europe	“Development of Virtual Closure Slam Test”
Christian Klimmek, SimuForm GmbH	“Development of an Ultra Fast Tool for Feasibility Study in Sheet Metal Applications”

Technical session 7: Optimization October 24th
Stuart J. Bates, Jaguar Land Rover and Altair Engineering	“Signpost the Future: Simultaneous Robust and Design Optimization of a Knee Bolster”
Niclas Stromberg, Jönköping University	“Conceptual design of a hub by using topology optimization and residual stress simulations”
Dr. Burkhard Göttlicher, EMCON Technologies	“Optimization Challenges in Exhaust System Development”
Angela Sachse, J. Eberspächer GmbH & Co KG	“Load transition in exhaust system durability validation to gain sub-models for optimization and testing”
Roberto Vadori, Centro Ricerche ISDG	“Structural Form Topology Optimization in Architecture”

Technical session 8: Aerospace October 24th
Michael Gräber, Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG	“Topology Optimisation in the Design Process of Structural Components for Aeroengines”
Gunnar Clemen, EADS Military Air Systems	“HyperWorks Applications in Aerospace”
Harald Segelke, OHB-System AG	“Structural Verification of Fly Wheel Exercise Device”
Bernard Troclet, EADS Astrium ST	“Mid and High Frequency Vibroacoustic Prediction by Energetic Method”
Erwan Beauchesne, Altair/Airbus France	“Sheet Metal Forming Process Optimization with a Response Surface Interpolation Method”

Technical session 9: Biomechanics October 24th
Annette Geltmeier, ASD GmbH	“Efficient model generation and simulation of treatment planning in patients with brain aneurysms”
Emmanuel Rixrath, LAMB	“Wear Particles Formation Model Based on Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics in Total Hip Arthroplastys”
El Rich, LBA Inrets	“Advanced Modeling of Lumbar Motion Segment for Trauma Applications”
Alice Labe, LBA Inrets	“Numerical Simulation Applied to the Pelvis and the Abdomen: a Tool to Describe Injury Mechanisms"
Virginie Astier, LBA Inrets	“A Finite Element Model of the Shoulder for Many Applications: Trauma and Orthopaedics”

Technical session 10: Optimization October 24th
Dr. Thorsten Unger, Porsche AG	“Optimisation of transient charge motion in Si engines.”
Henrik Bisgaard Clausen, MAN Diesel A/S	“Topology Optimization of Components for Large Diesel Engines”
Henrik Andersson, MAN Diesel A/S	“Structural design of a two-stroke ship diesel engine”

Technical session 11: Safety October 24th
Harald Schluder, VIF	“Engineering Automation - numerical methods for pedestrian protection simulation”
Marcelo Fonseca Barbosa, Valeo	“A plastic absorber structure optimisation for lower leg protection application”
Andreas Wüst, BASF AG	“Optimization Techniques in the development of a Lower Bumper Stiffener for Pedestrian Protection”

Technical session 12: Development Process October 24th
Jürgen Diehm, Wagon Automotive GmbH	“Usage of integrated simulation in Crash-design”
Marco Fenoglio, Motorola Electronics spa	“Kinematic analysis and tactile feeling evaluation of a slider phone during the opening phase optimization”
Volker van Aken, Continental Teves AG&Co.oHG	“Simulation of a con-rod with Altair MotionSolve”