Organised by the laboratories for Finite Element Methods (FEM) and Multi-Body Simulation (MKS), the event has established itself in recent years as a regular forum for exchange between the university and industry.
Expert presentations from industry and practice
Following a welcome address by the Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Professor Andreas Ellermeier, Bernhard Eberl and David Nguyen from Onshape by PTC opened the programme of presentations. With the title ‘Between Innovation and Efficiency: How cloud-native engineering tools make the difference’, they demonstrated how modern cloud-based CAD and development tools can simplify collaboration between distributed development teams and accelerate development processes.
Martin Biber from Jungheinrich Moosburg AG & Co. KG then presented the use of multi-body simulation in the development of counterbalanced forklift trucks. Using practical examples, he illustrated the contribution that simulation-supported development can make to optimising the handling, stability and efficiency of modern industrial trucks.
In the third presentation, Daniel Fischer from ASMPT AMICRA GmbH gave a talk entitled “Enabling the Digital World with Digital Engineering: CAE and Automation at ASMPT AMICRA”, in which he outlined modern approaches to the digitalisation and automation of development processes. The presentation impressively highlighted the importance of powerful simulation methods for high-precision manufacturing technologies.
The lecture programme concluded with a presentation by Christian Appel from Krones AG. In his talk, ‘Faster Valid Simulation: AI-Supported Slosh and Filling Analyses in the Beverage Industry’, he demonstrated how artificial intelligence methods can accelerate the simulation process whilst simultaneously improving the quality of the results.
Exchange between academia and industry
Following the presentations, the traditional summer party in the courtyard of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering provided an opportunity for personal exchange between the speakers, students and guests from industry and academia. In a relaxed atmosphere, existing contacts were strengthened, new collaborations initiated and the topics discussed continued.
Ten Years of Knowledge and Technology Transfer
With its tenth edition, the CAE Seminar celebrated a minor anniversary. Over the past few years, the series of events has established itself as a platform for knowledge and technology transfer between academia and industrial practice. Topics range from traditional simulation methods and digital twins to the latest developments in the field of artificial intelligence and cloud-based engineering tools.
The CAE working group, comprising Professors Valter Böhm, Florian Nützel, Carsten Schulz, Thomas Schaeffer and Marcus Wagner, would like to extend its sincere thanks to all the speakers, participants and the companies involved for their contribution to the success of the anniversary event and is already looking forward to the 11th CAE Seminar next year.