Americas Users Conference (SAUC) 2025 | Slide decks

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Day 1 - April 29

Advanced Seminars

Topic Sessions & Descriptions 
Structures  
Electromagnetics  
Multibody System Dynamics / Motion 

Automation & Optimization

Fluids

Fatigue

Deep Dive on TCD (Theory of Critical Distance):  fe-safe provides various fatigue analysis methods, algorithms, and built-in material properties. We have introduced these different methods and algorithms in detail for many years. In 2024, we compared the characteristics and performances of all strain-based and stress-based algorithms implemented in fe-safe by comparing the results for the same problem. TCD (Theory of Critical Distance) and DTMF (Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue) were also introduced. 

This year, we will introduce TCD methods and algorithms available in fe-safe, mesh correlation, and TCD Best Practices through TCD Deep Dive. With this, we expect that users will be able to apply more sophisticated and practical fatigue life prediction to a component design by judging whether the generated crack propagates or not. TCD will provide an additional powerful tool to the existing crack initiation fatigue life prediction technique in fatigue analysis.

Manufacturing Process Simulation

Multiphysics Manufacturing Process SimulationModern manufacturing processes are complex, with even minor variances capable of leading to significant challenges, costly delays, and excessive scrap. This seminar will showcase various workflows for simulating manufacturing across three key industries: 

  • Transportation & Mobility
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • High-Tech Semiconductors.


Batteries

In this three-part session, we present our advanced multiscale simulation technologies to systematically address and overcome these challenges in battery development:

 

Day 2 - April 30

Welcome & Opening Remarks: Shashank Aggarwal, Dassault Systèmes

 SIMULIA Brand Insights: Sebastien Gautier, Dassault Systèmes
Keynote Presentation: What Side of V Flow Are You on? A Journey from Simulating Performance to Model-Based Decision MakingCharles Gagliano, Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, LLC
📽️ SIMULIA AI/ML Video - 2025 | Let's team up!
MODSIM: The Importance of Being UnifiedRamji Kamakoti, Dassault Systèmes

GoEngineer: Platinum Sponsor Presentation

The Critical Role of the Analyst in the Evolution of FEA in Industry, Joe Formicola, GoEngineer

 

Sponsor sessions

 

Structures - Transportation & Mobility

Simulation of Z-Folding Process in Prismatic Lithium-Ion Battery Assembly Using Abaqus Explicit

Purushotham Kunduru, General Motors

Fatigue Strength Assessment of Injection Molded Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Components for Electric Vehicles

 Sascha Pazour, PART Engineering, on behalf of Ascend 

Challenges of Modeling Fatigue in Magnesium Casting Alloys

Yi Liu, General Motors

 

Structures - Infrastructure, Energy & Materials

Body Lock Ring Systems: A Case Study Integrating Analytical Calculations and Finite Element Analysis for Predictive Performance Assessment

Christopher Cookston, Baker Hughes

Fracture Mechanics Analysis Comparison Using Abaqus Progressive Damage and 3-D Crack Meshes of a Downhole Tool 
 Greg Thorwald, Quest Integrity USA LLC, a Baker Hughes Company

Accelerating Product Development of Gore High-Temperature Capacitors Using Abaqus CAE 

Venkateswaran Santhanam, WL Gore

 

Multibody System Dynamics

Body Structure Influence on Vehicle Handling Performance 

Hisham Sawan, Honda

MBD-FEM Co-simulation Approach to Assess Strength Performance Of Automotive Chassis Components

Fan Li, General Motors

Simpack Application in Driveline Control Integration

Xing Xing, General Motors

 

Modeling & Simulation

 

Electromagnetics

5G/mmWave Material Development at 3M

Jaewon Kim, 3M

 Bulk Current Injection Assessment of Automotive Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

 Matt Gee, Robert Bosch

CST's TLM and Hybrid Solver Technology Help Tackle Electrically Large Problems

Yushi Tan, VIAS3D, on behalf of Antenna Research

 

Fluids

Advancing the Aerospace and Energy Industries with PowerFLOW

Matthew Langford, Techsburg

 Aeroacoustic Simulations of a Commercial Air Handler System 

 Gang Wang, Trane

A Correlation of Soiling between Road Test and PowerFLOW Analysis for a Camera Monitor System

Wei He, Volvo Trucks

 Aeroacoustic Simulations of a Commercial Air Handler System 

 Ryan Ferris, Dassault Systèmes, on behalf of Gang Wang, Trane

 

Vibro-Acoustics

Validation of wave6 Model of Vehicle Audio System Across Full Audible Frequency Range

Suresh Patra & Wenlong Yang,General Motors

 Adding Detail to Interior Windnoise Models using wave6 Together with PowerFLOW

Aaron Rinehimer & ChongWang, General Motors

Wave6 Simulation Aided Launch Vibration Mitigation of Lunar Trailblazer Spacecraft 

Indranil Dandaroy, DassaultSystèmes, on behalf of Eric Jacobs & Michael Reindl, Lockheed Martin

Using Wave6 and PowerFLOW to predict underbody contributions to vehicle wind-noise

Dassault Systèmes on behalf of Philippe Mordillat, Mehdi Zerrad, Renault

 

SIMULIA Updates

Structures

  • Abaqus – Introduction, CAE, Cloud, & HPC, Ross McLendon, Dassault Systèmes
  • Abaqus Nonlinear Mechanics , Kingshuk Bose, Dassault Systèmes
  • Abaqus Contact & Constraints, Harry Harkness, Dassault Systèmes

 3DEXPERIENCE Test Management Introduction

 An Implementation of Digital Continuity Within Concept Structures with Systems Engineering

Raphael Bois, Dassault Systèmes

Multibody Systems Dynamics

  • Simpack Update
  • Motion Update 

Vinay Khemka & Binu Jose Kochucheruvil, Dassault Systèmes

 Leveraging Nonlinear Multiphysics MODSIM to Ensure Robust Designs

 Sri Paranjothy, Dassault Systèmes

 Streamlining Aerospace & Defense Model-Based Certification Through MODSIM

 Hunter Norrgard, Dassault Systèmes

Electromagnetics

  • Electromagnetics 2025 Update
  • AMCAD & EOMYS: Two Recent Additions to the SIMULIA Portfolio

Frank Scharf & Tyler Dodge,Dassault Systèmes

SIMULIA Fluids: Advanced Simulation for Real-World Impact

Kevin Carvalho & Justin Sacco, Dassault Systèmes

 3DEXPERIENCE Process Automation and Design Exploration Update

Christina Feist, Dassault Systèmes

Vibro-Acoustics

Phil Shorter, Dassault Systèmes

 

Day 3 - May 1

Welcome & Opening Remarks 

Shashank Aggarwal, Dassault Systèmes

Smarter Testing – Virtual + Real Hybrid Testing 

Tony Goff, Dassault Systèmes

Keynote Presentation: Interfaces and Fractures in Advanced Microelectronics Packaging 

Ganesh Subbarayan, Purdue University 

SIMULIA Fluids: Advanced Simulation for Real-World Impact 

Rick Shock and Alain Belanger, Dassault Systèmes

SIMULIA Executive Roundtable & Wrap-up 

Shashank Aggarwal, Mark Bohm, Sebastien Gautier, Chris Whiting, Dassault Systèmes

 

Structures - Multi-Industry

Structural Validation of an Electric Drive Unit Inverter Cover and Correlation with Test Results

Naresh Oza, Rivian Automotive

 Translating Material Properties from Third-Party Explicit/FEA Codes to Abaqus/Explicit 

 Chunfu Lin, General Motors

Accelerating Composite Material Design through Integration of Large Language Models with Multiscale Mechanics 

Haodong Du, Purdue University

 

Battery/Electric Vehicle

Simpack Application in Driveline Control Integration

Xing, General Motors

 Coupled Thermal Electric Simulation of an Orthotropic Equivalent Battery Management System

 Martin Bridge, Navitas Systems

Design of electric single-seater type Electrathon America

Vignaud Granados Alejo,  Alejandra Guzman & Frollan Marguez, Universidad Politecnica de Guanajuato

 Simpack Continuous Integration Pipeline

 Hunter Poole, General Motors

 

Modeling & Simulation

Building a Material Library in the 3DEXPERIENCE Material Calibration App: Enhancing Non-Linear Finite Element Modeling for Mounts and Bushings

James Swayze, Ford Motor Co. 

 Considering Buckling in Topology Optimization for Aerospace Applications

 Jason Action & Clay McElwain, Lockheed Martin

OPTIMA: The Collaborative Development of OptiAssist Composite Optimization with Red Bull Advanced Technologies

Martin Gambling, Trimech, on behalf of Red Bull

 

Structures - Industrial Equipment

Automation of Preprocessing Tasks in Abaqus/CAE Using Python

Jeevaratnam Myla, The Raymond Corporation

 Fatigue Strength Assessment of Injection-Molded Plastic Components for Electric Vehicles 

 Sascha Pazour, PART Engineering GmbH, presenting on behalf of Ascend Performance Materials

Design Exploration Study of Vehicle Cab Floor Under Extreme Loading Conditions using Advanced Simulations

Akshay Dandekar & Arindam Chakraborty, VIAS3D, presenting on behalf of Motiv

 

Structures - Life Sciences

In Silico Tools for Prediction and Rehabilitation of Knee Osteoarthritis 

Amir Esrafilian, Stanford University

 Developing an Organ- and Tissue-Level Calibrated Human Lung Model: Preliminary Findings & Future Directions

 Arif Badrou, University of California

NiTiNol Implementation and Calibration in 3DEXPERIENCE

Nuno Rebelo & Paul Jermihov, Nuno Rebelo Associates & Trimech

 

Vibro-Acoustics

 Optimized Notch Design to Minimize Electric Motor Cogging Noise

 Song He, General Motors

 

SIMULIA Updates

Structures

  • Abaqus Linear Dynamics & Equation solvers

Mikhail Belyi, Dassault Systèmes

 3DEXPERIENCE Structures 

Adarsh Bavani Shankar, Dassault Systèmes

Automotive Body Systems NVH Analysis 

John Huber, Dassault Systèmes

 Scaling Simulation Adoption with 3DEXPERIENCE MODSIM Democratization Solution & Best Practice to Automate & Drive EV’s Battery Pack Structure Design 

Dassault Systèmes

3DEXPERIENCE Multiphysics 2025 

Victor Oancea, Dassault Systèmes

An Implementation of Digital Continuity Within Concept Structures with Systems Engineering 

Swati Umamaheshwaran, Dassault Systèmes