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Ansys Innovation Conference, Germany

October 16-17, 2024 I Stuttgart 

Now including the LS-DYNA Forum and Digital Safety Conference

 

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Become part of a European network of engineers developing innovative approaches and solutions shaping the future.

 

The Ansys Innovation Conference, Germany brings together the renowned LS-DYNA forum and Digital Safety Conference into a larger cross- functional event. It is free to attend offers leading keynotes, customer-led technical sessions on the first conference day and technical hands-on workshops on Digital Safety, and Embedded Software on the following workshop day. 

 

Conference Day I October 16, 2024 | 08:00-17:00 CEST

Day one will feature top-class keynote talks from distinguished experts, technical presentations on the latest topics such as virtual testing, failure modelling, optimization, simulation data management, and HPC. 

Location: FILDERHALLE · Bahnhofstraße 61 · 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen 

We kindly ask you to indicate your primary interest when registering.

 

Workshop Day I October 17, 2024 | 08:30-17:30 CEST

Day two at our local Ansys/DYNAmore office in Stuttgart we will feature technical hands-on workshops focusing on MBSE workflow, digital safety and security, and embedded software. Limited registration is available.

Location: Ansys office · Industriestraße 2 · 70565 Stuttgart

There’s a limited number of seats available to the workshops. First come, first serve policy.

Why attend?

We are offering technical sessions presented by leading engineers and Ansys application experts. Don´t miss this opportunity to meet and network with peers and partners and share best practices.

 

Ansys Engaging Presentations

Engaging Presentations

Hear from speakers representing the most prominent automotive and transportation enterprises and beyond.

Ansys Networking

Networking Opportunities

Meet and network with colleagues, peers and technology partners at our exhibition and during our planned networking event.

Ansys Technical Insights

Technical Insights

Attend engaging technical sessions that will enable you and your teams to network and learn about additional solutions outside your expertise.

Discover the 2024 Innovation Conference, Germany

Conference  Agenda I Day 1 I October 16, 2024

Location: Filderhalle · Bahnhofstraße 61 · 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

Registration opens at 07:45am

TIMEKeynote Sessions I “Großer Saal” (Plenary) 
08:30 - 08:45Ansys Welcome Note I U. Franz and W. Marsden, Ansys 
08:45 - 09:15Recent Developments in LS-DYNA I T. Erhart, Ansys
09:15 - 09:45BMW Keynote: Hybrid ECE homologation - a concept for passive safety regulations I F. Bauer, BMW
09:45 - 10:00Morning Break & Exhibition Open
10:00 - 10:20Leveraging AI for Engineering Simulation I I. Tolchinsky, Ansys
10:20 - 10:40Simulate, Innovate, Accelerate: Digital Engineering Unleashed I W. Marsden, Ansys
10:40 - 11:15Break & Exhibition Open
 LS-DYNA Break-outDigital Safety Break-out
 Future Virtual Testing
Kleiner Saal		Optimization & AI
Studio VI  		Simulation & Material Data Management
Studio V		Aerospace & Defense 
Studio IV 		AI + Cloud 
Studio II 		Digital Safety Conference
Studio  I
11:15 - 11:35Wide range of applications for virtual human body models (HBMs) to optimize occupant safety 
M. Rees, BMW		LS-OPT and MFGenYld+CrachFEM as Integrative CAE Standard for Seat Track Profiles
S. Sinne, Brose 		Simulation-Ready Materials Data in Granta MI
H. Tankasala, Ansys		Drone and bird strike on a polycarbonate helicopter windshield
L. Bühler, DLR

Applications and Demonstration of SimAI, ML platform for simulation

M. El Hout, Ansys

Holistic Safety approach @ Bosch                     

P. Vonhoff, Bosch

11:35 - 11:55Sensitivity of hardware testing variability on injury outcomes of THOR-50M in frontal impact
D. Furukawa, Toyota  		AI-Based Parameterization of Full Vehicle Models for Crash Simulations
I. Lepenies, SCALE 		Materials Selection & Sustainability for Automotive
Kai Messer, Ansys		High-fidelity modelling of composite specimens manufactured with the automated fibre placement technique
M. Vinot, DLR 

Introduction to TwinAI, AI-driven digital twin

M. Aghsaee, Ansys

Hardware Element Evaluation Process

Priti Kumari, Volkswagen

11:55 - 12:15Application and Evaluation of IGA Technology in the Context of Crash Simulations
V. Iacob, Mercedes-Benz 		Application of machine learning techniques to automatically compare sets of crash simulation results
S. Müller, Sidact		Driving Innovation in the Automotive Industry with Simulation Process & Data Management (SPDM)
Milan Seiler, Ansys		Improving the Ballistic Performance of an Armored Military Vehicle
S. Yilmaz, Anadolu Isuzu

Deploying on AWS and Azure with Ansys’ Bring-Your-Own-Cloud solutions

Dr. J. Baker, Ansys

Component Fault Tree Analysis

Marian Kuban, Onsemi

12:15 - 12:35 Facilitating Virtual Testing at an Industrial Level by Simulation Data Management
Prof. A. Haufe, Ansys		 LS-OPT Pro: Status and Outlook
K. Liebold, Ansys		Increasing efficiency in product development using Ansys Minerva
C. Woll, GNS Systems		 

On-demand simulation with Ansys Software-as-a-Service

Dr. J. Baker, Ansys

SCADE Usage for Wind Turbine                         

Claudia Abreu, Safety Software Engineer, Vestas

12:35 - 13:45Lunch & Exhibition Open + DSC Demo @studio 1 (Safety by design and safety by virtual validation for an ALKS system. B. Kaiser, Ansys)
 Failure Modeling 
Kleiner Saal 		Material Modeling 
Studio VI		Simulation Misc. I
Studio V		Simulation Misc. II
Studio IV		Optimization
Studio II		Digital Safety Conference
Studio I
13:45 - 14:05Utilizing a validated laminated glass model to simulate pedestrian head impact on a windshield
J. Kwong, Arup 		A performance comparison between a recycled PC-ABS and a virgin grade in an impact load case on an instrument panel bezel
F. Schüssler, LG Chem 		Virtual Testing Protocols and LS-DYNA – Pre and Post Processing Solutions in the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment
R. Bradshaw, Arup 		More than 40% cost reduction through drop test simulation with Ansys LS-DYNA
M. Maurer, CADFEM		Introduction to Design Optimization  & Process Integration
Dr. D. Schneider, Ansys

Ansys SCADE academic program as an ecosystem for safety-critical system development 

J. Czarnigowski, Lublin University of Technology

14:05 - 14:25An overview of particle methods in LS-DYNA using *MAT_024 and GISSMO
S. Mohseni-Mofidi, Ansys		A comparative analysis of the improved stress prediction of higher-order 3D-shell finite elements for laminated structures
M. Schilling, University of Stuttgart)		Ensuring conformity and high level productivity between ANSA and LS-DYNA during model and load case development
T. Lioras, BETA CAE Systems 		Hans - Human Body Model: EnHansments
A. Gromer, DYNAmore, an Ansys Company		Optimizing Sustainable Product Designs with Material Intelligence
B. Duerbeck, Ansys

Model-Based Solution for Embedded Controls of the Future

C. Schrader, Ansys

14:25 - 14:45New LS-DYNA Keyword *LOAD_EXTERNAL_VARIABLE and its application to case-hardening
T. Klöppel, Ansys 		Full-field calibration from DIC: a way to analyze fibre orientation deviations in composites?
C. Witzgall, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg		Integrated Electrical-Thermal-Structural Analysis in High-Frequency AC Systems Using LS-DYNA
M. Sreejith, Mercedes-Benz

Ansys Forming

V. Steininger, Tiwaquest 

Next-Gen Predictive Automotive Crashworthiness Optimization: A Holistic Approach

T. Tryfonidis, BETA CAE Systems


An Enhanced Modular Approach to Reusable and Quantitative Hazard Analysis 

J. Birch, Principal Consultant, UL Solutions

14:45 - 15:05A new basic incremental failure model in LS-DYNA
F. Andrade, Ansys  		Investigating Modeling Techniques and Simulation Parameters for Microscale Lithium-14 Battery Cell Simulation in LS-DYNA
R. Heiniger, Ansys 		A Pragmatic Approach to Modeling Friction-Stir Welded Joints in Forming Applications

C. Karadogan, Ansys		A force based failure criteria for *CONSTRAINED_
INTERPOLATION_
SPOTWELD
M. Hübner, Ansys 

Overview of LS-TaSC and New Feature Highlights

K. Liebold, DYNAmore an Ansys Company


Autonomy Use Case for Safety Analysis of Complex Models

Z. MOLNAR, Hexagon

15:05 - 15:45Afternoon break
 Keynote Sessions II “Großer Saal” (Plenary) 
15:45 - 16:15Ansys Journey Towards Digital Engineering I O. Kath, Ansys
16:15 - 16:45Recent Developments in LS-DYNA II I S. Hartmann, DYNAmore, an Ansys Company
16:45- 17:00Farewell  & Conference Close
17:00End of Conference 

Discover the 2024 Ansys Digital Safety Workshop Program

Workshop Agenda I Day 2 I October 17, 2024

Location: Ansys office  · Pullman Fontana Stuttgart, Vollmoellerstr. 5, Stuttgart, 70563

Join us for an in-person hands-on workshop as we aim to explore solutions for digital transformation initiatives.

Digital Safety Workshop - Stuttgart
TimeTopicDescription
09:00-09:15Welcome/Opening Welcome the participants
Introduce the Ansys team
Set the goals of the workshop
Introduce the agenda 
09:15-10:30Safety Collaboration PlatformThe collaboration team server and collaborative workflows using 2024 R2
Outlook on roadmap
10:30-11:00BreakNetwork with Colleagues.  Coffee/Tea
11:00-12:30DSM and Safety CasesThe new DSM: use cases incl. safety case and SOTIF
DSM future plans
12:30-13:30Lunch & Closing 
13:30-14:30Digital Engineering at AnsysAnsys MBSE and System Architecture Modeler (SysML v2)
State of the Art and Outlook on roadmap
14:30-15:30AI for safety and cybersecurity analysisAI@Ansys / AnsysGPT / Use cases for AI in safety products
15:30-16:00BreakNetwork with Colleagues.  Coffee/Tea
16:00 - 17:00Safety of AIWhat is required on the safety analysis side if software contains AI?
New trends in analysis methods related to the usage of AI
Building up the safety case 
17:00-17:20Wrap Up & Closing 

Event Venues

Conference Day 1  I  October 16 

Location: 

Filderhalle Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Bahnhofstraße 61
70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

How to get there:

By car: The A8 and the B27 cross at the legendary “Echterdiner Ei” (enter navigation system: Bahnhofstrabe 61, 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen or POI FILDERHAL LE).

By public transport: The S2, S3, and U5, as well as several bus lines, stop regularly at Leinfelden train station.

By train: From ICE HbF Stuttgart with S2 and S3 in 21 minutes to FILDERHALLE

 

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Workshop Day 2  I  October 17 

Location:

Hotel Pullman Stuttgart Fontana 
Vollmoellerstraße 5
70565 Stuttgart

 

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Hotel

Require hotel accommodation? There are many hotels within the area. We’ve secured a reduced rate for delegates at the Parkhotel Stuttgart, from 144.00 EUR per night. To secure the discounted delegate rate, please email info@parkhotel-stuttgart.de and state ‘AnsysInnovationConference’ when booking.