Speakers
Agenda
Session 2: EMEA: 13:00 (London) / 14:00 (Paris) / 15:00 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 9:00 (Los Angeles) / 12:00 (New York) / 13:00 (Sao Paulo)
Beyond the Silos with Altair’s Holistic Electrification Solutions
The agenda will address powertrain optimization extensively for high power density and energy efficiency, by using cutting-edge electrical systems development technologies. We will showcase a diverse range of electrically driven applications from various industries, including automotive, aerospace, mobile and stationary machinery. Each track focuses on different environment-specific requirements – but there is one guiding principle: we all need to understand the system-wide interaction and interdependencies and optimize our powertrain according to that knowledge. This is how we will achieve more ... Read More

Session 2: EMEA: 13:00-13:08 (London) / 14:00-14:08 (Paris) / 15:00-15:08 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 9:00-9:08 (Los Angeles) / 12:00-12:08 (New York) / 13:00-13:08 (Sao Paulo)
Introduction
Vincent Leconte, Senior Director - Electrification Solutions | Altair


Session 2: EMEA: 13:08-13:30 (London) / 14:08-14:30 (Paris) / 15:08-15:30 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 9:08-9:30 (Los Angeles) / 12:08-12:30 (New York) / 13:08 -13:30 (Sao Paulo)
Creating a More Sustainable Electric Mobility Future
Vincent Leconte, Senior Director - Electrification Solutions | Altair
Dr. Lars Fredriksson, Senior Vice President – Strategic Solutions | Altair
The electrification of mobility and actuation systems is accelerating. To reduce carbon emissions and build more sustainable solutions, companies need to acquire new domain expertise and are required to change their design practices and tools. This presentation will show you discoveries on the latest available modeling techniques to shorten the creation of electrified products and to make them energy efficient, safe, durable, and affordable.


Session 2: EMEA: 13:30 -13:50 (London) / 14:30 -14:50 (Paris) / 15:30 -15:50 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 9:30 -9:50 (Los Angeles) / 12:30 -12:50 (New York) / 13:30 -13:50 (Sao Paulo)
A Fireside Chat with Max Szwaj from Lotus
Dr. Royston Jones, Senior Vice President, Automotive | Altair
Maximilian Szwaj, VP Lotus Tech & Managing Director LTIC | Lotus Tech Innovation Centre GmbH
A Fireside Chat with Dr. Royton Jones, Senior Vice President, Automotive at Altair and Maximilian Szwaj, VP Lotus Tech & Managing Director LTIC of Lotus Tech Innovation Centre GmbH where they discuss innovation strategy, the New Lotus Eletre – all-wheel-drive EV SUV, and the future of the automotive industry.

Session 2: EMEA: 13:50 -14:10 (London) / 14:50 -15:10 (Paris) / 15:50 -16:10 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 9:50 - 10:10 (Los Angeles) / 12:50 -13:10 (New York) / 13:50 -14:10 (Sao Paulo)
Panel Discussion: Next Generation of E-Motors
Christian Kehrer | Altair
Letizia Ferrara | Altair
Dr. Miklos Gäbler | Axyal Propulsion
Ahmed Selema, Ghent University | AM4EM
This panel discussion will bring together e-motor experts from various companies who will share their views on the next generation of e-Motors, discuss industry trends and how new tools and approaches like numerical simulation and optimization contribute to the development of innovative and highly efficient electric powertrains.
With the fast move into vehicle electrification, automotive OEMs and traction motor suppliers are pushing the limits of electric machine design. Due to the increasing demand that comes with the trend towards e-mobility, ... Read More
Session 2: EMEA: 14:20 (London) / 15:20 (Paris) / 16:20 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 10:20 (Los Angeles) / 13:20 (New York) / 14:20 (Sao Paulo)
Optimizing Energy Efficiency / The Holistic Electric Approach
The challenges of developing current and future electric drive systems require an optimal match between electric drivetrain efficiency, drive power, battery capacity, and a consideration of component manufacturer issues such as cost and time to market. Especially in the case of selecting and tuning each component specifically for the designed system lies enormous potential for increased overall powertrain efficiency and a high power to weight ratio. But every component comes with domain-specific characteristics and effects, so experts from different fields ... Read More

Session 2: EMEA: 14:20 -14:25 (London) / 15:20 -15:25 (Paris) / 16:20 - 16:25 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 10:20 - 10:25 (Los Angeles) / 13:20 - 13:25 (New York) / 14:20 -14:25 (Sao Paulo)
Introduction
Dr. Royston Jones, Senior Vice President, Automotive | Altair

Session 2: EMEA: 14:25 -14:45 (London) / 15:25 -15:45 (Paris) / 16:25 - 16:45 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 10:25 - 10:45 (Los Angeles) / 13:25 - 13:45 (New York) / 14:25 -14:45 (Sao Paulo)
Enedym PRISM: Platform for Rapid, Integrated Systems Modeling
Dr. Berker Bilgin, Co-Founder and VP of Engineering | Enedym
Electric motor systems are complex design problems. Today’s development relies on analyses across disciplines and platforms, which might increase time and cost due to errors and inadequate feedback loops. Manufacturability considerations and design for rapid prototyping are also essential aspects of electric motor system development to reduce the time-to-market. Enedym PRISM is a unique platform which improves accuracy and speed of motor system development while saving time and engineering resources. This presentation makes an introduction to Enedym PRISM and demonstrates ... Read More


Session 2: EMEA: 14:45 -15:15 (London) / 15:45 -16:15 (Paris) / 16:45 - 17:15 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 10:45 - 11:15 (Los Angeles) / 13:45 - 14:15 (New York) / 14:45 -15:15 (Sao Paulo)
Advanced Simulation for Electric Vehicles: Lightweight Solutions and Thermal Management
Davide Berti Polato, CAE, CFD, & NVH Manager | BEOND s.r.l.
Andrea Carcone, CAE & Performance Engineering Manager | BEOND s.r.l.
There is a global need for reduced energy consumption, and along with the mass electrification of the automotive sector, this necessitates a continual quest for the optimal balance between vehicle mass and performance.
BeonD is a pioneer in this challenge, engaging in the multidisciplinary development of components and solutions with the ultimate goal of maximizing performance. Specifically, BeonD analyzes the methodology for developing composite components, starting from material characterization through final component validation, all while utilizing Altair’s RADIOSS.
... Read More

Session 2: EMEA: 15:15 -15:35 (London) / 16:15 -16:35 (Paris) / 17:15 - 17:35 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 11:15 - 11:35 (Los Angeles) / 14:15 - 14:35 (New York) / 15:15 -15:35 (Sao Paulo)
Paradigm Shift: Predicting Battery Lifetimes with a Visual Approach to Data Science
Oliver Clark, Senior Solution Architect | Altair
In a fast-evolving industry, being able to quickly derive insights from data is more important than it’s ever been. Yet for many data science initiatives, there are technical, organisational and financial obstacles that impede success.
In this practical session you’ll see how with Altair RapidMiner we can create an end-to-end solution for predicting battery lifetimes – using a visual approach that’s designed to empower your teams and accelerate time-to-value for your organisation.


EMEA Session - Live Q&A
Dr. Lars Fredriksson, Senior Vice President – Strategic Solutions | Altair
Chris Penndorf, Business Development Manager - Systems Integration | Altair
Session 2: EMEA: 14:20 (London) / 15:20 (Paris) / 16:20 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 10:20 (Los Angeles) / 13:20 (New York) / 14:20 (Sao Paulo)
Electrifying for More Sustainable Transportation
The power-to-weight ratio of electrified systems is one of the most critical performance indicators. Reducing the weight of moving parts and the powertrain itself is key to energy efficiency. Especially in transportation applications – cars, bikes, buses, ships, aircraft – weight reduction is one of the main design goals because it influences the available range of the vehicle. For achieving a high-power density, the powertrain must be evaluated in the overall system together with the weight reduction of all other ... Read More

Session 2: EMEA: 14:20 -14:25 (London) / 15:20 -15:25 (Paris) / 16:20 - 16:25 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 10:20 - 10:25 (Los Angeles) / 13:20 - 13:25 (New York) / 14:20 -14:25 (Sao Paulo)
Introduction
Paolo Colombo, Global Aerospace and Defense Strategy Director | Altair


Session 2: EMEA: 14:25 -14:45 (London) / 15:25 -15:45 (Paris) / 16:25 - 16:45 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 10:25 - 10:45 (Los Angeles) / 13:25 - 13:45 (New York) / 14:25 -14:45 (Sao Paulo)
“High-Performance Axial Flux Propulsion Unit for Green Aviation” - A Fireside Chat with Dr. Miklos Gäbler from Axyal Propulsion
Christian Kehrer, Business Development Manager - Systems Integration | Altair
Dr. Miklos Gäbler, Program Director Aerospace | Axyal Propulsion
A Fireside Chat with Christian Kehrer, Business Development Director – Systems Integration at Altair and Dr. Miklos Gäbler, Program Director Aerospace at Axyal Propulsion where they discuss e-motor technology for flight application – starting from the main drivers of e-motor development in aviation, they will discuss the necessity of simulation methods, also in the context of collaboration between different development partners before closing with an outlook on green aviation over the next decade.

Session 2: EMEA: 14:45 -15:00 (London) / 15:45 -16:00 (Paris) / 16:45 - 17:00 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 10:45 - 11:00 (Los Angeles) / 13:45 - 14:00 (New York) / 14:45 -15:00 (Sao Paulo)
Designing Innovative Electric Actuation And Sensor Systems for Aero
Valentin Bourgeat, Electromechanical Engineer | Crouzet
Crouzet designs mechatronics components, some of which are electric motors and magnetic circuits for sensors for demanding applications, especially in Aerospace. Therefore, in order to find the best solution to reach high performances while keeping the weight and dimensions as low as possible, we need to simulate electro-magnetic designs and find methods to efficiently optimize the designs.
A configurable model is always necessary to optimize the design, based on geometrical and physical parameters by creating parametric studies, which then allows ... Read More

Session 2: EMEA: 15:00 -15:15 (London) / 16:00 -16:15 (Paris) / 17:00 - 17:15 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 11:00 - 11:15 (Los Angeles) / 14:00 - 14:15 (New York) / 15:00 -15:15 (Sao Paulo)
Numerical Analysis for Sizing Electric Vehicle Batteries Considering Energy Drain Power
Raphael Barbosa Carneiro de Lima, Senior Innovation Engineer | Maxion Structural Components
When developing electric vehicles, it is necessary to evaluate more carefully their practical application compared to combustion vehicles. This stems from the crucial requirement for batteries to endure an entire trajectory until the subsequent recharge opportunity arises. Numerous techniques exist for emulating the dissipation of energy, and within our paper, we aim to elucidate one such approach. We employ a widely recognized vehicle dynamic formulation encapsulated within a script, synergistically interfacing with an optimizer. This combination facilitates the generation of ... Read More


EMEA Session - Live Q&A
Vincent Leconte, Senior Director - Electrification Solutions | Altair
Gildas Guilly, Global Technical Account Manager – Aerospace & Defense | Altair
Session 2: EMEA: 14:20 (London) / 15:20 (Paris) / 16:20 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 10:20 (Los Angeles) / 13:20 (New York) / 14:20 (Sao Paulo)
Electrifying Actuation Systems
In addition to e-propulsion, other systems also require actuation – in transportation, as well as in industrial and mobile machinery, manufacturing, or robotics, to name a few. Engineers who design drive systems face several challenges that can only be solved by looking at the big picture. High performance, limited space, complex motions, and often also environmental conditions require a combination of multiple physical principles. Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electromagnetic and electrical subsystems work together, and their specific characteristics must be taken ... Read More

Session 2: EMEA: 14:20 -14:25 (London) / 15:20 -15:25 (Paris) / 16:20 - 16:25 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 10:20 - 10:25 (Los Angeles) / 13:20 - 13:25 (New York) / 14:20 -14:25 (Sao Paulo)
Introduction
Jim Ryan, VP, Global Academic Programs | Altair


Session 2: EMEA: 14:25 -14:40 (London) / 15:25 -15:40 (Paris) / 16:25 - 16:40 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 10:25 - 10:40 (Los Angeles) / 13:25 - 13:40 (New York) / 14:25 -14:40 (Sao Paulo)
Design and Optimization of Synchronous Motors for Aeronautical Electromechanical Actuators
Marta Ocaña, Senior Multi-Physics Simulation Engineer | Héroux-Devtek
David Camacho Pernil, Junior Electromagnetic Simulation Engineer | Héroux-Devtek
The comprehensive design process of a typical engine for this application developed by Héroux-Devtek Spain will be presented, from the derivation of requirements for the engine from a high-level specification to functional bench testing. Special attention will be paid to the design, development, optimization and verification processes of the functional capabilities of said engine using the Altair tools ‘FluxMotor’, ‘Hyperstudy’ and Flux2D. High temperature environments impact on winding, isolation materials and electronics will be addressed as a starting point of ... Read More

Session 2: EMEA: 14:40 -15:00 (London) / 15:40 -16:00 (Paris) / 16:40 - 17:00 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 10:40 - 11:00 (Los Angeles) / 13:40 - 14:00 (New York) / 14:40 -15:00 (Sao Paulo)
How to Select the Right Electrification System
Ronald Kett, Program Manager Activate | Altair
Electrification is a highly topical issue not only in the automotive sector, but also in the industrial sector. In stationary applications, it has long been developed as an alternative to conventional drives, while in the mobile sector it is gaining more and more momentum due to the rapid development of batteries. The presentation highlights applications from the various fields of hydraulic drives and shows methods and examples of how to select, design and implement electrified systems.

Session 2: EMEA: 15:00 - 15:15 (London) / 16:00 - 16:15 (Paris) / 17:00 - 17:15 (Athens)
Session 3: AMER/LATAM: 11:00 - 11:15 (Los Angeles) / 14:00 - 14:15 (New York) / 15:00 - 15:15 (Sao Paulo)
Metamodel and Machine Learning for Electromechanical Devices: Design and Optimization
Agnese Castellani, R&D Department | Spin Applicazioni Magnetiche Srl
Data, Software and AI are going to be more and more a crucial part of the Engineering world.
Metamodel is a mathematic model made of analytical equations that can replicate and describe the real behavior of a device.

