Order the automotive CAE Companion 2019/2020 now!

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caecompanion2019smallThe new automotive CAECompanion 2019/2020 provides comprehensive information on our conferences and seminars in CAE and related areas. In addition, over 50 pages of CAE knowledge provide valuable information on the theory and application of numerical simulation in CAE-based vehicle development.

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Survey to identify the current, critical Challenges of automotive CAE

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grandchallengsurvey2019bigJoin our survey in the internet and help us identifying the current, critical challenges of simulation in the automotive industry. The results of the survey - the current Grand Challenges of automotive CAE - will be published in our automotive CAE News in October.

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ANSYS and LSTC sign Definitive Acquisition Agreement

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ansyslogo200ANSYS has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Livermore Software Technology Corporation (LSTC), developer of the Finite Element code LS-DYNA and other advanced software. The purchase price for the transaction is US $775 million.

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Winners of the Altair Enlighten Award 2019 announced

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altairaward2019smallThe awards for the 7th Altair Enlighten Award were presented during the CAR Management Briefing Seminar (MBS) in Traverse City, Michigan, USA. Ferrari, FCA, Material Science Corporation, ZF, Alba Tooling & Engineering Automotive Management Consulting GmbH, csi development technology GmbH have won various categories.

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Fraunhofer ITWM receives huge Funding for simulation-based Commercial Vehicle Research

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itwmlkwsimulationsmallAt the Fraunhofer ITWM, 710,000 euros will flow into the development of simulation-based innovations for the commercial vehicle industry by the end of 2020. The funds come from the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Economic Affairs and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and strengthen the competence in commercial vehicle technology established in Kaiserslautern.

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Simcenter MADYMO improves Active Human Model for enhanced Vehicle Safety Simulations

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siemensmadymosmallSimcenter MADYMO contains an Active Human Body Model aHBM, which is a digital twin of an average adult male. This model simulates a human body reacting to movements whilst maintaining posture with the use of a unique musculo-skeletal form guided by a control system of sensors and actuators.

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From Research directly into the Application: Project for efficient Data Storage in Autonomous Driving starts

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iesavsmallSafe and reliable data storage for autonomous driving - this is the topic of a new research project, which will be carried out by the Technical University of Kaiserslautern (TUK) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE together with the Research and Advanced Engineering department of Robert Bosch GmbH.

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Monash Motorsport - The Home of Australia's first student-built, fully Autonomous Race Car

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monashrennwagensmallMonash Motorsport students are pushing the boundaries of automotive technology, creating Australia's first student-built driverless race car equipped to compete against the world's best Formula Student teams in the driverless category.

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Optimized Injection Molding Tool produces Short Fiber reinforced Panels for Unidirectional Specimens

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SpritzgusswerkzeuglbfsmallHow can the mechanical properties of a material best be exploited? Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF address this question with a new, optimized injection molding tool.

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TOYOTA Motorsport and 3D Systems announce Partnership

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3dsystemsmotorsportsmall3D Systems and TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH (TMG) are aiming to change the face of automotive engineering through a new collaboration. TMG, a wholly owned subsidiary of TOYOTA Motor Corporation, will work with the 3D printing giant to develop first-to-market manufacturing solutions, including 3D printers, materials and software, with the goal of advancing automotive design and production.

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