Americas Users Conference (SAUC) 2026 | Slide Decks

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📄Abstracts Submitted 

Day 1 - May 13

Advanced Seminars

Topic  Sessions & Descriptions 
Structures  
Electromagnetics  
Multibody System Dynamics / Motion 

Fluids

Multiphysics

Manufacturing Process Simulation


Modeling and Simulation

 

Welcome & Opening Remarks, Mark Bohm, Dassault Systèmes

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

 

SIMULIA Updates

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

Welcome & Opening Remarks: Mark Bohm & Peer-Philipp Krambeer, Dassault Systèmes

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 TeamSatyendra Savanur, Ford Motor Co.
Electromagnetic Simulations: Enabling Critical Applications Across Industries, Frank Scharf, Dassault Systèmes
Keynote Presentation: Advancing Generative Design and Optimization with Modeling & SimulationJason Action, Lockheed Martin

 

Sponsor Sessions

 

Customer Technical Breakout Sessions

Structures:

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:

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:

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:

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, Curious Communications & Clint Patton, GoEngineer

 

Fluids:

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, Wichita State University - NIAR

PowerINSIGHT VR Enabling Real Time Collaboration for Flow Field Understanding 

Fernando Saito, General Motors

 

Vibro-Acoustics:

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