EUROPEAN HYPERWORKS TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2009

2009 INVITATION LUDWIGSBURG, Germany November 2nd - 4th, 2009 General Information

Welcome Reception, Exhibition start and Pre-registration: November 2nd, 6:00 pm, Forum am Schlosspark

Conference dates: November 2nd - 4th, 2009

November 2nd Workshops, EDU-Meeting, solidThinking Meeting November 3rd and 4th Conference Days

Conference organisation: Altair Engineering GmbH European Operations Calwer Straße 7 71034 Böblingen Germany Email: [email protected]

Contact: [email protected]

Attendees registration: Online at www.altairhtc.com/europe

Location Information

The City: This year’s conference location Ludwigsburg is situated in Baden-Württemberg – not far from Stuttgart. Baden-Württemberg is one of the largest tourist states in Germany. It is located in the very heart of Europe and is just as famous for its delicious cooking as for being the industrial home of globally renowned companies such as Daimler, Bosch, Porsche, Boss, SAP, and Zeiss.

Duke Eberhard Ludwig, who founded Ludwigsburg in 1709, once said: “There are already more than enough boring towns.” With Ludwigsburg he wanted to create a completely new town – and so he did. Ludwigsburg has a lot to offer.

Ludwigsburg can be reached by car and train, the closest airport is the international airport of Stuttgart, which can be reached via the S-Bahn. If you are arriving by car please note that Ludwigsburg is an environmental zone, which requires the environmental badge in green or yellow.

The Congress Center - Forum am Schlosspark: The conference center is in the heart of Ludwigsburg and offers many suitable session rooms and a large foyer for our partner exhibition. For more information about the “Forum am Schlosspark” please visit: www.forum.ludwigsburg.de.

Address: Forum am Schlosspark Stuttgarter Straße 33 71638 Ludwigsburg

More information about Ludwigsburg and the Forum am Schlosspark can be found at: www.forum.ludwigsburg.de

Pictures Ludwigsburg and Forum am Schlosspark with courtesy of Forum am Schlosspark, Ludwigsburg Invitation

To Altair’s 3rd European HYPERWORKS TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2009

Dear Customer and valued Partner,

I am pleased to invite you to the 3rd European HyperWorks Technology Conference (EHTC), which will take place in Ludwigsburg, Germany from November 2nd - 4th, 2009.

The highly successful European HTC events have shown us that we have to further build on the

tradition of Enterprise Simulation events in Europe. We have seen that due to the demand for CO2 reduction, lightweight design resonates very well with our customers. In addition, there is a gro- wing need to cut CAE expenditure, a challenge which can be met by harmonizing the preferred software toolset with HyperWorks' flexible licensing system in conjunction with our partner program.

HyperMesh and our EPM services remain highly attractive to increase productivity and Altair's "With the EHTC’07 Altair had solvers, which are delivering more robust results, receive growing attention. In consideration of already set a high quality standard the difficult economic climate and to enable more simulation experts from all over Europe to for conferences, especially participate, the conference will be free of charge this year. regarding technical interest and organization. The EHTC’08 more We are expecting more than 90 informative and inspirational presentations, which we will than confirmed our expectations. divide into numerous parallel technical and keynote sessions designed to deliver exceptional It offered major opportunities to value to all delegates. discuss and interact with other renowned experts in the field of With Ludwigsburg we chose a location, which can be easily reached from over all Europe and simulation, optimization and which is located close to many of our German customers. The conferences will bring together product design. I am definitely leading engineers and engineering managers from various industries with a common interest in looking forward to participating in engineering simulation and innovation. Altair and our large partner community, many of which next year's EHTC." will exhibit their solutions at our Technical Showcase, will make sure that the EHTC in Ludwigsburg will again be an unforgettable event for all attendees. Anthony Hähnel, Renault

I look forward to seeing you in Ludwigsburg

Dr. Michael Hoffmann Vice President European Operations

Agenda Monday 2nd 11:00- Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Workshop 3 17:00 Parallel Pre-Conference Events 18:00 Welcome Reception in the exhibition area of the conference center Tuesday 3rd 09:00-12:15 Keynote Presentations 13:30-17:40 Several parallel technical sessions 19:30 Conference Dinner Wednesday 4th 09:00-10:45 Keynote Presentations 11:15-16:30 Several parallel technical sessions 16:30-16:45 Close up

The agenda maybe subject to change. Please look for updates at: www.altairhtc.com/europe

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Workshops November 2nd, 2009

The 2009 conference workshops will cover relevant industry topics and highlight customer case studies in each area. The workshop sessions will be given by Altair experts and the case studies will be presented by Altair's industry customers.

Workshop 1: Robust Crash Analysis Virtual crash testing has become an integral part of the vehicle development process. Since critical design decisions rely on these crash analyses it is essential that the simulation results are available on- time and are robust with respect to the simulation model, different versions of the crash software, and the compute environment (number of cores, hardware type). This workshop will summarize Altair’s experience in this field supplemented by contributions from industry experts. "The European HyperWorks Tech- nology Conference was very Workshop topics: valuable for FLUIDON . We could • Crash robustness – Sensibility analysis on crash boxes and full car models exhibit our solutions to the right • Guidelines to build robust crash models audience, made interesting new • PSA validation process applied to new releases of RADIOSS (quality ranging) contacts and had lively • Scalability and performance covering AMS, Dynamic compensation, Hybrid version discussions with the attendees. • Industrial application of the multi-domain at Ford Germany We are already planning our • Frontal crash simulation in less than 5 minutes exhibition at next year's EHTC in Ludwigsburg." The main presenter will be Francis Arnaudeau, Altair’s CTO FE-Solvers, who has more than 25 years experience in robust crash analysis. Heiko Baum, Managing Director, FLUIDON GmbH Workshop 2: Best Practice in Switching FE-Solvers Although RADIOSS is offering clear financial and technical advantages, some companies still hesitate to replace their legacy FE-solver referring to difficulties in changing existing processes and unknown transition efforts. In this workshop you will learn how companies like Bombardier Transportation, Fiat Powertrain, and General Motors replaced their legacy FE-solver, what obstacles they had to overcome, and the benefits they obtained.

Workshop topics: • Overview of RADIOSS capabilities for implicit analysis • How to run a Solver benchmark? • How to switch to RADIOSS? • Application examples

The main presenter will be Dennis Schwerzler, who initiated and managed the Nastran Replacement with RADIOSS at General Motors. In order to adjust the presentation to the particular needs of the workshop participants, attendees are invited to submit their Nastran models prior to the workshop.

Workshop 3: Accelerating Turbo Machinery Development Turbo machinery industry is one of the fastest growing markets for Altair. Due to the potential of drasti- cally reducing development cycles, companies such as General Electric and Pratt&Witney are increa- singly adopting HyperWorks and in particular HyperMesh.

Workshop topics: • Efficient generation and parameterization of complex 3D-FE models through advanced meshing and morphing technology • Common platform for structures and aerodynamics including seamless mapping of loads • Customizable environment to build complete CAE processes integrating different commercial solvers with in-house codes • Applications of optimization technologies

Professor JS Rao, Altair's Chief Science Officer, will be the main presenter. He will combine his lifelong experience in the turbo machinery industry with examples of jet engines and power generation turbines from companies like General Electric, Siemens and others.

Workshop fee 200 Euro pp. Sign up for the workshops at www.altairhtc.com/europe. 4 HYPERWORKS TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2009 Invitation

To Altair’s 3rd European HYPERWORKS TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2009 List of Keynote Speakers

James R. Scapa, Altair “Altair’s Company Vision” Uwe Schramm, Altair “Altair’s Product Direction” Massimo Fariello, Altair “HyperWorks Enterprise”

Aristotelis Vissaridis, Transnational Head of Operational Support & Services FE Modelling and Numerical Simulation “Shaping Efficiency: A350 XWB” Airbus

Gennaro Monacelli, Design Analysis and Simulation Director “Virtual Product Development at Case New Holland” CNH 90% of last year’s attendees would recommend the EHTC conference to their colleagues.

Manfred Seiler, Senior Manager Technical Systems “CAE Solutions as Central Strategic IM Service in Eurocopter Group” Eurocopter

Christoph Gümbel, Head of Development Innovation Virtual Vehicle “The Use of CAE in the Development of the Porsche Panamera” Porsche AG

Laurent di Valentin, Senior Simulation Expert “Development Process to Assure Five Star Crash Ratings” PSA Peugeot Citröen

Steffen Bobsien, Head of Development Nürnberg “Development Process of Railway Carbody Structures Using Modern Optimization Methods” Siemens Transportation Systems

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To Altair’s 3rd European HYPERWORKSFor Altair’s 1st European TECHNOLOGY HTC 2007 CONFERENCE 2009 List of Technical Presentations

Aarhus School of Topology Optimized Concrete Structures Architecture AB Structures Efficient Carbon Composite Design for Sailing Boat Structures with Innovative Optimization Procedure ACENTISS GmbH Structural Development and Optimization of Wind Power Plants Rotor Blades – Learning from the Aerospace Industry ACUSIM AcuSolveTM: High Fidelity CFD Solutions and Fluid Structure Interaction Simulation for Altair HWEC Users Altair Engineering Airbag Folding Using RADIOSS Pre-simulation AgustaWestland Bird Strike Simulations with RADIOSS on AW Helicopter Blade and Rotor Controls Alcan ALCAN Experience with HyperXtrude 9.0 and 10.0 ATR Ingénierie Drop Test Behavior of a Low Radioactive Waste Package in Concrete. Comparison of Several Designs: Reinforced Concrete, Fiber Concretes Audi AG Topology Optimization of Engine and Gearbox Mount Castings Avio Aeroengine's Component Optimization Through Mesh Morphing Approach BOSAL Research CFD Analysis and Optimization of an Exhaust Component Using HyperWorks and its Partner Solutions Bottero Mould Opening and Closing Mechanism Development Using HyperWorks BPO Development/Optimization of Plastic Products CEDREM 3D Fabric Modelling with HyperWorks for Impact Field CeramTec AG CAE Based Development Methods for Thermal Management of LEDs CETIM / Valeo Customer Usage Tracking in a Shared Simulation Infrastructure Code Product Development Process for Glass Fiber Reinforced Structural Components Solutions BV for a Group 1 Child Seat Continental Teves Optimization of Passenger Car Brake Systems by Stress Analysis Cosin Scientific New High Performance Stiff and Deformable Digital Roads for FTire Software Daimler AG From Drawings to Topology Optimization - Evolution of the Development Process at Daimler Commercial Vehicles Illustrated by the Introduction of HyperShape/Catia Emcon Technologies Automated Report Generation for Frequency Response Analysis of GmbH Exhaust Systems Ensieta Numerical Simulation of Edge Effects of Gas Gun Experiments Eurocopter/Altair Optimization Driven Design Process of a Composite Helicopter Structure Evonik FEM-Applications in Nuclear Engineering: Container Drop Test Simulations e-xstream Multi-Scale Modeling of Reinforced Plastic Parts with Digimat to RADIOSS Flender Optimization of a Planet Carrier FLUIDON Virtual Development of Forging Presses Ford The CAE Driven Safety Development Process of the New Ford Fiesta Ford Research and Multi-Domain Approach – Efficient Coupling of Refined and Standard Advanced Engineering Meshes in Full Vehicle Crash Simulations FRATTINI Cone Forming Process Simulation Through HyperForm Incremental RADIOSS Process Automation and Solver FTSS Update of the FTSS RADIOSS Dummy Model Development Program HBM Customisation of nCode DesignLife to Model Fatigue of Engineered Polymers HBPO Nonlinear Optimization of a Child Head Impact Using HyperStudy Hopital Nord AP-HM Advanced Numerical Tools and Methodologies Dedicated to Biomedical Applications and Virtual Traumatology. 85% of last year’s attendees were HME Efficient Work with Code Astair – Symbiotic Combination of HyperWorks with a Non Commercial Code pleased or very pleased with the Hochschule der Künste 3D Ornaments Form Finding Strategies agenda of the event. Bremen Hyundai Improved Development Approach Using Fast Concept Modeling and Optimization Methods Hyundai Assessment of Full Width Deformable Barrier Test and CAE Simulations for Vehicle Compatibility Imperia Appliance of Topology Optimization for the Dimensioning of a Steel- Aluminium-Hybrid for an Automotive Body Structure IHF Simulation of Containment-Tests of Fast-Spinning Rotors With RADIOSS Inprosim Material Model for Deformation and Failure of Cast Iron for High-Speed Impacts

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List of Technical Presentations (continued)

Inrets Development of Pregnant Woman Model to Understand Injury Mechanisms in Case of Frontal Impact Inrets Head Impacts of Standing Passengers in Rail Transports Isringhausen Use of One Step Forming Simulation in Early Development Phases Johnson Controls GmbH Use of HyperWorks to Develop and Test Mechanisms and Kinematics at Johnson Controls Karl Mayer Optimization of Fast-Moving, Highly Precise Mechanisms with the Equivalent Static Load Method Kirchhoff Optimization of Typical Kirchhoff Automotive Parts with OptiStruct L&L Products Europe Coupling of Digimat to RADIOSS: Improved Physical Property Prediction of Short Fiber Reinforced Polyamide by Utilizing Fiber Orientation Magna Powertrain Latest Improvements in FEMFAT to Simulate Reality MAN Diesel Oil Bearing Calculations in Ship Diesel Engines Using MotionSolve Mannesmann Salzgitter Identification of a GTN Damage Model Parameter Set Using HyperStudy Mecaplast Local Pedestrian Head Impact Simulation on a Cowl Grill Set with RADIOSS MERIDIAN MAGNESIUM Cost Savings on Magnesium Die-Casting Concept Using OptiStruct FOUNDRIES NECS Diagnonsis of Civil Engineering Structures Under Severe Accidental Loading Pierburg GmbH Introduction and First Experiences with Optimization Tools Within the Pierburg DRIVE Product Development Process Politecnico di Torino Dynamic Response of Structures with Viscoelastic Cover "The 2008 Altair Technology Confe- PRIMA INDUSTRIE Topological Optimization for a Laser Cut Machine – Movable Arm Stiffness rence was well worth the visit. It Increase and Weight Reduction through OptiStruct gave me the opportunity to catch PROTOMED Study of the Interaction Between a Stent and its Dilation Balloon: Use of up on the latest simulation techno- Airbag Modelling to Cardiovascular Development logies, to renew old acquaintances PSA Peugeot Citroën Reduction of Finite Element Models for Explicit Car Crash Simulations and to make new ones." Renault Early Stage Design Optimization of an Automotive Crankshaft Renault Feedback and Lessons Learned from Deploying Optimization Tools and Methodologies for Different Operational Units of Renault Powertrain Division David J. Fothergill, ARRK Technical RWTH Aachen - IfK Application of Results from CFD-Simulations on a Race Car Services Ltd SACMI IMOLA Topological, Shape and Multidisciplinary Combined Optimization for Fixed Crossbeam in Hydraulic Press through OptiStruct/HyperStudy Utilization Swerea Topology Optimization of Castings Siemens Transportation Advanced Pre-processing for Weld Fatigue Analysis Software Cradle Applications of CFD Using SC/Tetra in the Engineering Industries Sogeti Process & Data Management in a Structural Sizing Procedure Sogeti HyperWorks in the Analysis and Optimization of Composite Structures Sogeti Topological Optimization of Satellites Structures SOKARIS Development of a Sequential Shifter for a Racing Automotive Gearbox SUN Sun Business Ready Solution for HyperWorks Synopsis Consulting Product Cost Tracking and Analysis TASS MADYMO and RADIOSS, The Strength of a Combined Approach TECOSIM Effective CAE Process Using HyperWorks and TECOSIM Tools TECOSIM Modeling of Laminated Glass for Safety Simulation in RADIOSS Tedrive Optimization Within the Product Development Process at Tedrive Temsa AR-GE Citybus Engine Compartment FRF Based Size Optimization to Overcome Idle Vibration Problem Thales Alenia Space A Tool for a Quick Evaluation of Tank Domes Behavior and for Their Optimization Using HyperStudy ThyssenKrupp Sofedit Evaluation and Optimization Tool for Rear Twist Beam Axle Using HyperWorks 9.0 and TCL Macros ThyssenKrupp Tallent Evolutionary Design in Chassis Technology Universite d. Technologie Influence of Mesh Density on a Finite Element Model Submitted to Belfort Montbeliard Dynamic Loading Valeo Fan System Design and Performances Prediction (Aerolic and Acoustic) Through Optimization Process Volkswagen AG Topology Optimization of a Concept Car Body in the Early Design Phase Volkswagen Group Future Model Generation – Volkswagen's Needs for Future FE Model Creation Strategies for NVH and Crash Applications Volkswagen Group Optimization of a Fiber Composite B-Pillar Research/Altair Volkswagen Motorsport Vertical Dynamics of an Offroad Racecar Virtual Vehicle Development of a MotionSolve Integrated Driver Model Using Simulink- MotionSolve Co-Simulation ZF Friedrichshafen AG Topology Optimization of a Ship Gearbox Housing for Catamarans with a Solution Approach to Validate the Quality of a Topology Optimization Regarding the Applied Optimization Potential

This list might be subject to change. It includes all confirmed presentations at the date of print. For updates please refer to www.altairhtc.com/Europe. HYPERWORKS TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2009 7 The 3rd European HyperWorks Technology Conference is sponsored by:

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