Session 1

An insight to applications based on ANSA to the BMW CAE processes
Josef Fuerfanger¹, Marcel Meder¹, David Becherer¹, Michael Tryfonidis^2
1BMW Group, Germany, ²BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

Latest developments in ANSA
K. Kiouptsidis
BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

Session 2A

Session 2B

Spotweld modeling with implemented rupture criteria
Jan Morawski¹, Beate Lauterbach¹, Ilka Schwarzer1, Laia Ramon-Villalonga¹, Michael Tryfonidis^2
1Adam OPEL AG, Germany, ²BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

Mapping of pressure distributions and displacements using ANSA and META
Reinhard Wersching
Audi AG Neckarsulm, Germany

Validate simulation techniques of a mobile explosive containment vessel
David Karlsson
DYNAmore Nordic AB, Sweden

Shape optimization for life cycle increase and weight reduction of engine components using TOSCA Structure and ANSA
Georgi Chakmakov
FE-DESIGN Bulgaria OOD, Bulgaria

Introduction of JNCAP and the comparison with Euro NCAP
Sadayuki Ujihashi
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Research on turbine blade strength and steady state response by Finite Element Method
Jian Sun, Rong Tang, Wei Liu
Beijing FEAonline Engineering Co., Ltd, China

Development of automatic or efficient tool for checking crash analysis models by using ANSA
Yoshikazu Nakagawa
Honda R&D Co., Ltd. Automobile R&D Center, Japan

A light commercial vehicle wheel design optimization for weight, NVH and durability considerations
Muslum Yaman, Burak Yegin
FORD OTOSAN, Turkey

Session 3A

Session 3B

ANSA kinematic tool & morphing - enabling conceptual vehicle frontal design for pedestrian safety
Nick Kalargeros, Jack Perry
Jaguar Land Rover Ltd, UK

Model checks and results evaluation for strength and durability analysis through automated reports with ANSA & META
Ryota Nishioka¹, Antonios Perifanis^2
1HONDA R&D Co., Ltd., Japan, ²BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

Multi-objective optimization in crash safety analysis using modeFRONTIER interfaces for ANSA and META
Alberto Clarich¹, Zhongli Wen¹, Dimitris Georgoulas², George Korbetis^2
1ESTECO SpA, Trieste, Italy, ²BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

Composite model building for automotive CAE
Stuart Davies
Penso Consulting Ltd, UK

Session 4A

Session 4B

Driving multidisciplinary optimization using ANSA - End user case studies
Ravi Nimbalkar¹, Robert Lietz², Christina Nguyen², Rodolfo Palma^2
1BETA CAE Systems USA Inc., USA, ²Ford Motor Company, USA

Concept BiW development using new CAE tools
Wajid Mohammed¹, Trivikram Nanjangud^2
1Satyam Venture Engineering Services India Pvt. Ltd, India
²Xitadel CAE Technologies India Pvt. Ltd, India

Important aspects in parametric shape optimization
Christine Schwarz
ISKO engineers, Germany

Streamlined process for creating a results-based optimised mesh
Emmanouil Kastrinakis
BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

A vacuum vessel's optimization with ANSA and ISIGHT
Rong Tang, Xing Hao (presented by He Gexue)
Beijing FEAonline Engineering Co., Ltd, China

Addressing multiple contact modelling in reducers
A. Mihailidis¹, I. Neratzis², E. Athanasopoulos¹, C. Tegos^1
1Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, ²BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

Session 6A

Virtual Prototyping
Frank Sautter
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft, Germany

Latest developments in META
D. Katramados
BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

SPDRM v1.0: CAE Workflow Management becomes a reality
Irene Makropoulou
BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

Session 7A

Session 7B

Advanced interior head impact analyses at Volvo Cars Safety Centre
Anneli Högberg¹, Choo Yin Khoo^{1 2
1}Volvo Car Corporation, Sweden, ²XDIN, Sweden

Deployment of optimization techniques in the Aero/Thermo development at FORD
Burkhard Hupertz
Ford Werke GmbH, Germany

Positioning of car seat structures with ANSA
S. Sinne, F. Richter
Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg, Germany

VSAERO Implementation within the ANSA Environment
Yash Khandhia1*, Anna Robinson2
1Applied Computing & Engineering Ltd., England
2Stark Aerospace, Inc. Analytical Methods Division, USA

Bird Impact Analysis
Frédérick Jegou
Safran Engineering Services, France

Investigation of mesh influence for heat transfer in pipe flow
Björn Jedvik
Semcon Caran AB, Sweden

R66 ANSA Toolbox for bus body development
Magnus Hult
SCANIA CV AB, Sweden

Applications of ANSA in the Aerodynamic and Aerothermal Development of new models: Experiences at CRF and FGA
Enrico Ribaldone
Centro Ricerche Fiat S.C.p.A., Italy

Session 8A

Session 8B

Safety Model Build Process using Teamcenter-ANSA Integration
Zoran Petrovic¹, Ioannis Charalampidis^2
1SIEMENS PLM, Germany,²BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

The CFD simulation of the flow around the aircraft using OpenFOAM and ANSA
Adam Kosík
Evektor s.r.o., Czech Republic

CAE Data & Process management with ANSA
Srikanth Raghotham
Volvo India Private Limited, Volvo Group Trucks Technology, India

Fluid-solid-heat coupling simulation of a furnace
Zimin Zhan, Rongbo Bai (presented by He Gexue)
Beijing FEAonline Engineering Co., Ltd, China

Session 9A

Session 9B

Creation and evaluation of part envelopes through an automated process
Apostolis Paraschoudis
BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

Adaptive finite element method for Aerospace and Aeroacoustic applications
Rodrigo Vilela de Abreu, Niclas Jansson, Johan Hoffman, Johan Jansson
Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

A pre-processing interface embedded in ANSA for acoustic radiation analyses with RADACT
Chryssa Sferidou, Tassos Sarridis
BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

Numerical simulation of the BETA car cabin thermal comfort achieved by HVAC and/or open windows at cruising speeds
Mahmoud Abokhedr, Nicholas Mitroglou, Manolis Gavaises
School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences City University London, UK

ANSA and META as a CAE software development platform
Michael Giannakidis, Yianni Kolokythas
BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

CFD simulation of a bubbling fluidized bed biomass gasifier using ANSA meshing and ANSYS FLUENT
Dimitrios Mertzis¹, Savvas Savvakis², Zissis Samaras^1
1Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamics, Mechanical Engineering Dpt., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
²BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

Session 11

CAE contribution to the mid-term plan named "NISSAN POWER 88"
Toshihiro Araki
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, Japan

Session 12A

Session 12B

Vehicle dynamics and durability simulations using ANSA and Abaqus
Harish Surendranath
Dassault Systèmes SIMULIA Corp., USA

Modelling and design optimization of a formula student race car
K. Arvanitopoulos-Darginis¹, L. Ntziachristos^{1 2}, A. Pouchias¹, K. Zisis¹, C. Mantelakis¹, K.-E. Karyotakis¹, N. Michailidis^{1 3
1} Aristotle Racing Team
²Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamics, Mechanical Engineering Dpt.
³Physical Metallurgy Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Dpt.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Following nature’s lead for ultimate design efficiency – The ACP process as applied to FSV
Akbar Farahani1*, Jody Shaw2
1 ETA Inc., USA
2 U. S. Steel, USA

New techniques to improve modelling, design and optimization of complex thermoplastic components
Marios Lambi, Daniel Dubiel, Jim McGuire
BASF Engineering Plastics, North America

Session 13A

Session 13B

Recent advances in re-analysis methods for NVH including shape and topology optimization
Zissimos Mourelatos¹, Santosh Patil², John Skarakis^2
1Oakland University, Rochester MI, USA
²BETA CAE Systems USA, Inc., USA

Numerical simulation of blood flow in lad models with different degrees and location of stenosis
Konstantinos Papadopoulos, Nicholas Mitroglou, Manolis Gavaises
School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences City University London, UK

NVH Model integrating and configuration complexity handling tool using ANSA
Sundar Chanduri1, Anil Kumar1, Santosh Patil2*
1Chrysler Group LLC, USA
2BETA CAE Systems USA, Inc., USA

Finite element modelling of a total wrist implant
M. K. Gislason*, D. H. Nash
University of Strathclyde, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Glasgow, UK

Conceptual car design at BMW with focus on NVH performance
M. Kroiss¹, L. Cremers², V. Evangelou^3
1IABG mbH, Strength, Simulation, Method Development, Germany
²BMW Group, Vehicle NVH Department, Germany
³BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece

Finite element based implant optimization and preoperative preparation
Alexander Tsouknidas¹, Savvas Savvakis², Kleovoulos Anagnostidis³, Ioannis Asaniotis², Antonios Londos⁴, Nikolaos Michailidis^1
1Mechanical Engineering Dpt., Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece
²BETA CAE Systems S.A., Greece
³Cardiff Spine Unit, University Hospital of Wales, University Hospital Llandough, UK
⁴Department of Mechanical Engineering, Frederick University, Cyprus

Squeak & Rattle simulation at VOLVO Car Corporation using the
E-LINE™ method
Jens Weber¹, Casper Wickman^2
1ÅF, Technical Analysis, Sweden
²Volvo Car Corporation, Sweden