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Hyundai Mobis unveils world's first innovative Airbags for PBVs

Hyundai Mobis introduces the world's first airbags specifically designed for Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs). These safety technologies consider the unique characteristics of PBVs, which typically have a spacious interior and versatile design options. With the anticipated commercialization of PBV-based fleet services starting next year, the demand for passenger safety technologies in this sector is expected to increase.

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New Sleepypod Crash Test Dummy Dogs test the Efficacy of Car Safety Restraints

article imageSleepypod announces it has expanded its family of proprietary crash test pets with the addition of two next-generation crash test dogs. DASH 1.0 and DUKE 3.0 join nine crash test dogs and cats designed and built in-house by Sleepypod's research and development team to create safer pet products.

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Groundbreaking Safety Standards for Autonomous Systems

article imageIn a unique collaboration, the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE, the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS, and the University of York with the Assuring Autonomy International Programme (AAIP) have developed new safety standards for autonomous systems - with a focus on autonomous driving - in the research project ICON "LOPAAS" (Layers of Protection Architecture for Autonomous Systems).

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The U.S. Spring 2024 Regulatory Agenda confirms THOR-50M Final Rule to be issued in 2024

article imageWith NHTSA moving towards incorporating the THOR-50M into CFR 49 part 572 before the year is out, the U.S. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has released the Spring 2024 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, confirming the ATD is slated for final rule in November 2024. The THOR-50M ATD is used in Euro NCAP, ANCAP, and C-NCAP regulations. This update is a critical step toward aligning U.S. regulations with international standards to improve vehicle safety assessments.

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CTS Crashtest-Service: Launch of the Biofidelic Dummy Simulation Model

article imageIn June 2024, the FEM simulation model of the biofidelic dummy for sitting and standing applications was presented at the Impetus Conference in Flekkefjord. This innovative model, which was developed in collaboration with CTS, HTWD, EDAG and AFUS, enables realistic simulations to improve safety and ergonomics in different positions. The publication marks a significant step forward in the research and development of biofidelic dummies.

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Oasys LS-DYNA Environment launches a new Side Impact Barrier Shell Model for the C-NCAP Protocol

article imageThe models have been developed to take advantage of the latest developments in the LS-DYNA code and are designed to provide robust and efficient analysis. The specifications for the newest deformable impact barrier: SC-MDB C-NCAP, has been taken from the China-NCAP document C-NCAP Management Rules (2024 edition). The SC-MDB barrier is used in the 2024 China New Car Assessment Programme (C-NCAP) in their Side Impact Testing Protocol.

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Advanced Testing Solutions for Motorcycle Safety

article imageMAGAL Engineering, the leading automotive laboratory in Israel specializing in advanced engineering and testing services for vehicles, aviation and yachting, is utilizing ASC gyroscopes in motorcycle crash tests to help develop a novel motorcycle communication system. MAGAL is the only company in the country capable of conducting high-quality crash and impact tests.

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Cadence completes Acquisition of BETA CAE Systems

article imageCadence Design Systems, Inc. announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of BETA CAE Systems International AG. BETA CAE accelerates Cadence's Intelligent System Design strategy by expanding its multiphysics system analysis suite with highly complementary products, enabling Cadence to offer a more comprehensive portfolio to its customers.

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A better Grip on Road Safety thanks to V4SAFETY

article imageOur vehicles and mobility systems are becoming ever more complex. In addition to physical tests, simulations are increasingly being used to assess the safety of vehicle systems and traffic measures. To harmonise the many different simulation techniques, TNO is leading the widely supported consortium V4SAFETY. Its objective is to develop a broadly applicable framework of requirements for safety tests that should lead to a better grip on road safety.

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New Multi E-Launcher successfully accepted by NAST

article imageAdditium is glad to announce the successful acceptance of our new Multi E-Launcher, equipped with several modules (Pedestrian Head, Pedestrian Legforms, Pedestrian Upper Legform, Misuse, Ejection Mitigation, Body Block and Ultra Low, Low and Medium Linear Guided test modules) and the innovative Automatic Recovery Device (ARD), by Additium's client NAST. Located in central China, NAST is a leading institution with multiple quality inspection and testing centers for automobiles, intelligent connected vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles.

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MGA Research receives Supplier Award from Toyota

article imageMGA Research was recognized with an Excellent award from Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting Dinner and Award Ceremony (ABM) on June 3rd, held at the Resort at St. John in Plymouth, MI, USA.

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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!

Pedestrian Protection - Development Strategies
05.08.2024 - 07.08.2024 Online
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1690
Pedestrian Protection Workshop Vehicle Mark-Up
02.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Pedestrian Protection Workshop Testing
05.09.2024 - 06.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1960
Pedestrian Protection Workshop aPLI
05.09.2024 - 06.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1960
Basics of Homologation - based on the Practical Experience of an Independent Developer
05.09.2024 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 415
Dummy Certification Basics Hybrid III 5%, 50%, 95%, 3y/o, 6y/o
09.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Static and Dynamic Analysis of Long-Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
10.09.2024 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 830
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
10.09.2024 - 11.09.2024 in Alzenau
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Federal Highway Research Institute EUR 1390
Material Models of Composites for Crash Simulation
12.09.2024 - 13.09.2024 Online
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 830
Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors: FMVSS 201 and UN R21
12.09.2024 - 13.09.2024 Online
Valentin Zimmermann - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 830
Simulation of Automated Vehicles - MODULE C: Scenarios & Driving Functions
12.09.2024 - 04.11.2024 Online
Industry Experts EUR 2400
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
16.09.2024 - 17.09.2024 in Alzenau
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1390
Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors: FMVSS 201 and UN R21
16.09.2024 in Alzenau
Valentin Zimmermann - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 830
Pedestrian Protection - Test Procedures
17.09.2024 - 19.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2520
Whiplash Testing and Evaluation in Rear Impacts
18.09.2024 in Alzenau
Thomas Frank - LEAR Corporation GmbH EUR 830
Material Models of Metals for Crash Simulation
18.09.2024 - 19.09.2024 Online
Dr.-Ing. Helmut Gese - MATFEM Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH EUR 830
The ADAS Experience 2024
18.09.2024 - 19.09.2024 in Penzing
Industry Experts EUR 1660
SafetyUpDate Austria 2024
24.09.2024 - 25.09.2024 in Graz, Austria
Industry Experts EUR 1660
Dummy Basics
24.09.2024 - 25.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Workshop Pedestrian Protection and Low Speed Crash
30.09.2024 in Alzenau
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 830
Dummy Training BioRID II
30.09.2024 - 01.10.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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