KC 2026-08-24

The 2026 SIMULIA Americas Users Conference (SAUC) took place in Novi, Michigan, on May 13-14, 2026.

This free, in-person event gathered engineers from various industries for two days filled with insights, innovation, and inspiration.

Below are the presentations we are permitted to share.

👉 The post will be updated as and when new presentations become available.

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Day 1 - May 13

Advanced Seminars

Topic	Sessions & Descriptions
Structures	Session 1: Practical Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis with Abaqus Session 2: A General Review of Fatigue Assessments, Including the Recent Trends of AI/ML Adoption on Fatigue
Electromagnetics	Session 1: Electromagnetic Simulations for the T&M Industry: An Overview Session 2: Electromagnetics Focus Application: EMC/EMI Session 3: Electromagnetics Focus Application: Motor Design and Acoustic Noise Control Session 4: Electromagnetics Focus Application: Electro-Thermal Co-Simulation
Multibody System Dynamics / Motion	Session 1: Multibody and Motion Technology: Current State and Motion Roles on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Session 2: SIMPACK Realtime and ADAS applications
Fluids	Session 1: PowerFLOW Native Thermal Solver Session 2: PowerFLOW Advanced Common Model on 3DEXPERIENCE Session 3: Modeling and Simulation (MODSIM) of Heat Exchangers Session 4: PowerFLOW Multiphase, Multispecies and Erosion Capabilities
Multiphysics	Session 1: SIMULIA Multiphysics Simulation Framework Session 2: Electromechanical Systems Modeling Session 3: Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) in 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Session 4: 3D Multiphysics-Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of Battery Cells and Packs
Manufacturing Process Simulation	Session 1: SIMULIA Manufacturing Process Simulation Overview Session 2: Drilling Process Optimization Using Parametric Design Study Session 3: Welding Simulation Using Abaqus Session 4: Composite Curing Simulation Session 5: Semiconductor Manufacturing Process
Modeling and Simulation	Session 1: MODSIM Foundations Part 1 - MODSIM Live! (Interoperability, Parametric Design study) Part 2 - Process automation and Democratization of simulation Part 3 - MODSIM enabled Verification and Validation Part 4 - MODSIM AI/ML Session 2: MODSIM Advanced Part 1 - Multidisciplinary Optimization using Generative Engineering: Brake Design Use-Case Part 2 - Multibody Dynamics with MODSIM Part 3 - Form to Perform: Enhancing Stamping Efficiency with MODSIM

Topic	Presenter	Company
SIMULIA Brand Insights 2026	Michelle Ash	Dassault Systèmes
Keynote Presentation: Learning the Physical World: Neural Models for Simulation and Design	Professor Hadi Meidani	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Electromagnetic Simulations: Enabling Critical Applications Across Industries	Frank Scharf	Dassault Systèmes

SIMULIA Updates

Topic	Presenter	Company
SIMULIA R&D Abaqus Structures Technology Update	Ross Mclendon, Mikhail Belyi, Prashanth Vijalapura & Sandeep Kulathu	Dassault Systèmes
Multibody System Dynamics Update	Armin Veitl	Dassault Systèmes
Fluids Portfolio R&D Update R&D Update on AI/ML for Fluids	Nicolas Fougere	Dassault Systèmes
Vibro-Acoustics Update	Phil Shorter	Dassault Systèmes
Electromagnetic Technology Updates 2026	Sebastian Kizewski, Scott Piper & Frank Scharf	Dassault Systèmes
Modeling & Simulation R&D Updates	Abelardo Garza & Christina Feist	Dassault Systèmes
Session I: 3DEXPERIENCE Multiphysics 2026	Victor Oancea	Dassault Systèmes
Session II: Integrating AI into Physics-Based Modeling: Hybrid, Reduced-Order, & Generative Approaches in Dymola	Jyothi Matam	Dassault Systèmes

Day 2 - May 14

Topic	Presenter	Company
Modeling & Simulation ( +AI ) – Enabling Transformation from Sequential to Concurrent Engineering	Ramji Kamakoti	Dassault Systèmes
Keynote Presentation: Why 3DEXPERIENCE Has Become a Transformative Experience for the Ford Chassis CAE Engineering Team	Satyendra Savanur	Ford Motor Co.
Electromagnetic Simulations: Enabling Critical Applications Across Industries	Frank Scharf	Dassault Systèmes
Keynote Presentation: Advancing Generative Design and Optimization with Modeling & Simulation	Jason Action	Lockheed Martin

Sponsor Sessions

Topic	Presenter	Company
An Investigation into Multispecies Fluid Flow (free surface) Utilizing High Performance Computing and Cloud Solve	Robert Warren	GoEngineer
Enabling Agile Design Reviews for Abaqus users: Transitioning from Static Reports to Interactive 3D Slides / Workflows	Prasad Mandava	VCollab
Multiphysics of Oxidation and Fatigue in Elastomer Automotive Applications	William Mars	Endurica LLC
A Concept Model for Voltage Drop Simulation in Wire Harness Crimping	Ankur Kumar	Tata Technologies
TotalCAE HPC Technology Choices for Accelerating the SIMULIA Portfolio	Rod Mach	TotalCAE
Load Reconstruction with Wolf Star Technologies’ True-Load	Tim Hunter	Wolf Star Technologies
Become a Simulation Olympian: The Analyst’s Journey on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform	Benjamin Beckelynch	Technia
Driving Customer Success with Abaqus and VIAS3D	Shawn Freeman	VIAS3D
Automated Polymer Material Characterization for Abaqus Using VALIMAT®-AUTOFIT Workflow	Arjun Balagopal Menon	4aEngineering GmbH
Introducing Coreform IGA for Abaqus - Empowering Meshing-free Workflows for Abaqus Simulations	Gregory Vernon	Coreform
Same Goals, Different Rules: FEA Automation Then and Now	Tom Feister,	TriMech Solutions

Customer Technical Breakout Sessions

Structures

Topic	Presenter	Company
Advanced Electronic Packaging System Level Modeling: PCB Voxelization and Submodeling	Shams Arifeen & Aiman Shibli	Google
Prismatic Cell Enclosure Analysis Using Ductile Damage Model	Arturo Sanchez & Alec Husemeier	General Motors
Progressive Failure Simulation of Both Polymer- and Ceramic-Matrix Composites Performed Using Abaqus	Dr. Jim Roach	RTX – Pratt & Whitney
Motor Laminate Stack Interlocking & Dismantle Simulation	Marcus Chen	General Motors
Rotordynamics Design Analysis of a High-Speed Composite Flywheel: Key Challenges & Solutions	Joshua Gorfain	Quartus Engineering
From Abaqus Simulation to Real-Time Structural Integrity Using Physics-Informed AI	Benedikt Engel	MatAlytics Ltd
Residual Strength of Notched Composite Test Coupons using Abaqus Mean Field Homogenization	Jonathan Lusk	Boeing
Automating Results Extraction for Families of Products	Henry Hojnacki	Engineering Strategies
Nonlocal Drucker-Prager Plasticity: A VUMAT Implementation, Verification, and Application	Timmy Ngo	Purdue University
Predictive Analysis and Simulation-driven Design for Structural Sealant Glazing Under Seismic Loading	Hang Shu	The Dow Chemical Company

Multidiscipline

Topic	Presenter	Company
Predictive Simulation and Virtual Twin Framework for Material and Design Optimization in Comfort-Focused Products	Arindam Chakraborty	VIAS3D, on behalf of Purple Innovations
MOBI-LAB: A Multibody-Driven Load Intelligence Framework for Vehicle Performance	Paul Lucas	Daimler Truck North America
Optimization Process Applied to Agricultural Tires	Victor Messias	Titan Tire & Thomas Schlitt, GoEngineer
FEA Approach for Equivalent Static Modes	Tim Hunter	Wolf Star Technologies
Non-Pneumatic Tire Design and Validation	Thomas Feister	TriMech Solutions on behalf of A3T LLC

Modeling & Simulation

Topic	Presenter	Company
Medical Device Product Development – Ensuring Success amidst Uncertainty	Kyle Johnson	NeoCoil & Chris Schaefar, GSC
Differences in Transverse Shear Plate Stiffness Formulations in Commercial FEM Solvers: Theory and Composite Wing Applications	Olaf Weckner	Boeing
Ultra-Optimized Packaging Design	Brad Philip	Amcor Rigid Packaging

Electromagnetics

Topic	Presenter	Company
Efficient Gap Modeling in CST Studio Suite for Early Prediction of EMC Failures in Automotive Shielded Interconnects	Abbas Alwishah	Molex
Non-Parametric Optimization to Reduce Electric Motor Noise	Song He	General Motors
Investigation of Electromagnetic Emissions from Automotive DC-DC Converters	Matthew Gee	Robert Bosch
Compact High-Performance Circularly Polarized Dish Feed for 1296 MHz	Bill Siino & Clint Patton	Curious Communications, GoEngineer

Fluids

Topic	Presenter	Company
Introduction and Execution of Advance Common Model at General Motors for PowerFLOW Simulations	Antonino Destasi & Brian Schroll	General Motors
High-Fidelity Computational Approach to Study sUAS Aerodynamic Degradation in Rime Ice Conditions	Edwin Daniel	NIAR - Wichita State University
Flow Driven Generative Design and Parametric Optimization Case Studies	Prashanth (Pat) Pai	Ford Motor Co.
Computational Framework for Designing and Testing Novel Open Rotors Propeller	Barry Lim	NIAR - Wichita State University
PowerINSIGHT VR Enabling Real Time Collaboration for Flow Field Understanding	Fernando Saito	General Motors

Vibro-Acoustics

Topic	Presenter	Company
Selection of Induction Motor Stator and Rotor Slot Number Combination for Optimal NVH	Jing Ba	Dauch, formerly AAM
Using wave6 AI/ML Algorithms to Automate Detection and Localization of Squeak and Rattle Events in Vehicle Cabins	Wenlong Yang	General Motors
Adding Vibro-Acoustic Detail to Interior Windnoise Models by Combining wave6 with PowerFLOW	Ricardo De Alba Alvarez	Ford Motor Co.
Flight Test Reduction via Vibroacoustic Analysis	Gary Simpson	Lockheed Martin
Simulation of Multi-Zone Direct Field Acoustic Noise (DFAN) Test of Orion Spacecraft Using wave6	Dr. Indranil Dandaroy	Dassault Systèmes on behalf of Lockheed Martin