CAE Methods / Rear Axle Gearbox
Ralph Burkhart, Transmission Concepts CAE & Innovations, Daimler AG

• Model maturity approach: Enhanced simulation with expertise and mechanical test
• Different development phase, different simulation: The good simulation at the right time

Simulation Strategy for Structural Powertrain Parts
Benoit Hernandez, Technical Leader Powertrain Structure CAE & Optimization, Renault

• Model maturity approach / the right model at the right time
• Optimization and Process automation best practices, lessons learnt and challenges

OptiStruct Driving Powertrain Design
Arnaud Sohier, Powertrain Solution Leader, Altair

• Predictive analysis in OptiStruct. New modeling capabilities and powertrain criteria integration
• Solver performance and scalability. Roadmap and vision

Experiences with Optistruct in Virtual Engine Analysis
Tero Frondelius, Manager Structural Analysis & Dynamics, Engine R&D, Wärtsilä

• SimLab and OptiStruct workflow in charge air system calculations
• OptiStruct together with AVL Excite Power Unit

Oiling Simulation with Complex Geometry & Extremely Complex Free Surface Flow
Milos Stanic, Product Manager for nanoFluidX, FluiDyna

• Meshless, massively parallel SPH-GPU code for maximum performance
• Simplified pre and post-processing for ultra-short turn-around time

Lead Time Reduction with SimLab
Rüdiger Ott, SimLab Business Development, Altair

• How templates can speed up FEM-Modeling
• Potential to automate FEM-Modeling

NVH Simulation at Daimler
Dr. Stefan Bikker, Head of Simulation - Structural Dynamics Powertrain, Daimler AG Benjamin Leblanc Project Manager, Altair

• NVH simulation with plastic materials in powertrain
• Measurement, mapping, simulation