The car industry is a protagonist with the employment of numerical simulation techniques. For instance, virtual crash tests allow for a significant reduction the costs of experiments on prototypes. The simulation of all steps in the produc- tion chain becomes more and more crucial, especially when the substitution of conventional materials is considered.

Vision:
Simulation of production chains as a basis for virtual product development.

• Crashsimulation
  
• Forming simulation for the optimization of drawing tools
  
• Modelling of the behavior of metal foams