Structures | EuroCentral RUM 2026

Bolts & Connectors

TopicPresenter
Variant Approval of Connectors (Abstract)    Lars WATTENBERG, PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KG
MagicBOLT – Seamless FEM Bolt Modelling and EvaluationRüdiger FICHTENAU, DI - Die Ingenieure GmbH

Automotive

TopicPresenter
I²t Based Electro Thermal Assessment of an Automotive High Voltage Connector (Abstract) Dominik KAWALEC, Aptiv Services 
Poland S.A.
A Non-Standard FEA Framework for Multi-Load Test Scenarios: Application to an 
Automotive Fan System (Abstract)
Maciej MAJERCZAK, Valeo
From Insertion Force to Operating Force: Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Lever Assisted Automotive Connectors  Bruno BARTH, Aptiv Services Deutschland GmbH

Solver & CAE 

TopicPresenter
Update Structures R&D  Chris WOHLEVER, Dassault Systèmes
Rule-Based Selections in Abaqus/CAE – A Smarter Approach to Geometry Selection  Markus WINKLBERGER, Robert Bosch AG & Kai SCHEIBA, Dassault Systèmes
Advanced Applications in Abaqus/ Explicit with Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics and Coupled Euler Lagrangian Rainer OHLMS & Thomas THIEL, Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH

Material

NVH & Fatigue

Optimization

TopicPresenter
Simulation Process Automation and Design Exploration update  Andras LASZLOFFY, Dassault Systèmes 
Simulation-Driven Design with an experimental material model of a Natural-Fibre Composite Bicycle Frame   Tim ISSELSTEIN, Hochschule Trier 
Numerical investigations on the 
optimization of surface compaction using a vibratory rammer 
Florian NIEßL, TU München

Fracture & Fatigue

Fracture II

TopicPresenter
Microscale Modelling of Paper Hygroexpansion for Packaging Applications (Abstract)  Luis CANAL, Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences
Domain-Independent J-Integral Evaluation for Thermomechanical Loading: Beyond
Standard FEA Limitations 
Nikolaus BECHLER, CENIT AG
A validation of a post-consumer recycled PC-ABS material with triaxial failure criterion for a middle arm rest Frank SCHÜSSLER, LG Chem Europe GmbH