5^th Dummy.Crashtest.Conference.

Live-Stream:

Day 1 | 02 July 2025
12:00 - 17:15

Day 2 | 03 July 2025
09:00 - 14:00
Course-Materials
Language: English

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The Dummy.Crashtest.Conference. is the ideal event for professionals working with crash testing, dummies, and measurement technology. It's specifically tailored for employees from the automotive and supplier industries, aerospace, research institutions, military protection system suppliers, metrology specialists, high-speed camera manufacturers, and universities.

Over the course of two days, the conference offers a diverse program of expert presentations on current topics. The technical agenda is complemented by impressive live-crashtests, providing fascinating insights into real-world applications.

12:00 - Welcome by organizers
Dipl.-Ing. Peter Schimmelpfennig (CTS) & Thomas Warkentin (Kistler)
12:40 - tba
Jens Wolking, Kistler
13:00 - Lungs in a biofidelic dummy for blast testing

Benjamin Härtel, HTW Dresden
13:20 - Biofidelic goose (bird strike test)
Jan Bohlen, EDAG
13:40 - Inside a crash test – status of X‑ray crash analysis for deformation and structure examination

Hanna Paul, Mercedes Benz | Dr. Malte Kurfiß, Fraunhofer-Institut für Kurzzeitdynamik, EMI
14:00 - LIVE-Demo*: X‑ray crash test
Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Bührmann, CTS / Dr. Malte Kurfiß, Fraunhofer-Institut für Kurzzeitdynamik, EMI
15:30 - WorldSISD 50, inclusion in EuroNCAP TB 029 Supplier List

Alexander Schmitt, Kistler
15:50 - tba

Kistler
16:10 - Automation of the crash data process

Alexander Putz, Kistler
16:30 - X‑ray crash results

Dr. Malte Kurfiß, Fraunhofer-Institut für Kurzzeitdynamik, EMI
16:45 - LIVE-Demo*: Crash test: rollover after avoidance maneuver
Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Bührmann (CTS)
17:15 - End of Day 1

09:00 - Misuse testing as supplementary to crash test – data generation for algorithm development
Thomas Wild, Conti
09:20 - Use of a full-body dummy to study windshield fracture behavior in pedestrian impact
Dipl.-Ing. Oliver Zander, Bundesanstalt für Straßen- und Verkehrswesen (BASt)
09:30 - Bomb protection suit SPS‑15
Mark O. Milewski, Garant
10:00 - Detonation of improvised explosive devices

Thomas Forster, BKA. Wiesbaden
10:20 - Blast testing of bomb protection suit

Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Bührmann, CTS
11:10 - tba
Andreas Mangold , Photron
11:30 - Exoskeleton
Wandercraft
11:50 - Film Studio
12:10 - Dooring tests: kinematics of different dummies
Dipl.-Ing. Roy Strzeletz, Unfallanalyse Berlin GbR
13:30 - LIVE-Demo*: Battery testing with metrology
Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Bührmann, CTS und Kilster
14:00 - End of the event

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What you can expect from this Seminar

Comprehensive Overview of Euro NCAP

Get a comprehensive overview of al components of the Euro NCAP rating.

How to Calculate the Stars

Understand how the various tests and assessments are combined to determine a star rating.

Work with Euro NCAP Protocols & Bulletins

Learn where and how to find the details of test and assessment prcoedures.

Who should attend this Seminar?

Speakers

Martin Benedikt is affiliated at the Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH since 2008. He studied Telematics and holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering where he investigated numerical algorithms for Co-Simulation. He is certified auditor for quality management systems. At the center he leads the Research Group on “Co-Simulation & Software”, manages developments w.r.t. Virtual Validation and acts as Digital Innovation Manager. Since 2022 he represents the technical coordinator of the center’s subsidiary (SETLabs Research GmbH) located in Munich. In 2023 he initiated a new working group “Modeling & Simulation SPICE” at iNTACS e.v. for development of a process reference and assessment model, in-line with Automotive SPICE.

Andre Eggers is a researcher at BASt (German Federal Highway Research Institute) since 2006 working in the area of biomechanics, evaluation of dummies, human models and virtual testing. He studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Hamburg and Biomedical Engineering at Wayne State University. 2013 he completed his doctorate at the Technical University of Berlin. He contributed to several European research projects like IMVITER, THORAX, ASSESS, SENIORS and OSCCAR. He is representing BASt in Euro NCAP working groups related to injury criteria and virtual testing.

Christer Neimöck is an experienced senior manager with a strong background in physics, computer science, and automotive ICT. Proven expertise in optimizing systems engineering processes, technical simulation and virtual validation, and agile development programs. Demonstrated success in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Autonomous Driving (AD), and Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). Skilled at identifying trends and innovations to derive new business solutions. Currently responsible for business development and solution management for automated and connected mobility at T-Systems.

Valerio Zanetti is System Architect in the Architecture, Portfolio and Strategy Team of T-Systems Cloud Services. He is working on platforms for Data & AI, Analytics, Simulation and AD/ADAS development.

5^th Dummy.Crashtest.Conference.