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UK Oasys LS-DYNA Conference 2024

13 Jun, 24 Past

Complimentary In-Person Event

The conference took place in Birmingham, United Kingdom

Thank you for joining us at the UK Oasys LS-DYNA Conference 2024 which took place on the 13th of June at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Birmingham, UK.

This annual event was a unique opportunity for simulation experts, industry professionals, and academics to come together and explore the latest advancements in the Oasys and LS-DYNA world.

This year’s conference featured a comprehensive programme designed to provide attendees with the knowledge and skills to unlock the full potential of LS-DYNA and the Oasys Suite. They also had the chance to participate in interactive sessions, share ideas, and learn from our software team about how to address complex engineering challenges.

In addition to gaining valuable insights, the conference was an excellent opportunity to hear from experts, network with fellow professionals, and stay up to date on the latest trends in the industry. Whether attendees were seasoned simulation software users or just starting out, all were welcome to join the conference.

We hope you left the event feeling more knowledgeable, connected, and inspired by the presentations and interactive sessions we prepared, and that you were able to catch up with friends and colleagues from across the Oasys LS-DYNA community in a relaxed and informal setting. Content from the day is available below.

We hope to see you at future events.

 

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Agenda

Content from the day are now available via the links below.

Time (BST) Presentation Speaker
08:45 Networking Breakfast and Registration
09:15 Welcoming Remarks Laura Rovira Crespo, Oasys LS-DYNA team
09:30 LS-DYNA Navigating around Short-Circuits: Exploring Ansys LS-DYNA’s Battery Modelling Capabilities Raphael Heiniger, Ansys
10:00 Oasys Suite 21.0 – Part 1 [YouTube playlist] Gavin Newlands and Miles Thornton Oasys LS-DYNA team
10:30 Morning Networking Break
11:00 Battery System Design with Oasys LS-DYNA Environment Simon Hart, Arup and Sarah Chams Bacha, Oasys LS-DYNA team
11:20 Customer Talk: Lotus Engineering and the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment Matt Smolka, Lotus Cars Limited
11:40 Interactive Session: Learning Labs and Table Discussions
12:45 Networking Lunch
13:50 Customer Talk: Numerical Noise in LS-DYNA Richard Young, Jaguar Land Rover
14:10 Oasys Suite 21.0 – Part 2 [YouTube playlist] Andrew White and Gavin Newlands, Oasys LS-DYNA team
14:40 Interactive Session: Learning Labs and Table Discussions
15:40 Afternoon Networking Break
16:00 Overview of key LS-DYNA new features Katie Lampl, Arup
16:15 Latest trends in LS-DYNA user community Lavendra Singh, Oasys LS-DYNA team
16:25 Closing Remarks Laura Rovira Crespo, Oasys LS-DYNA team
17:00 onwards Complimentary drinks and hot & cold canapes style refreshments

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Learning Lab topics:

  • Beyond the basics in post-processing 
  • Virtual Testing – What challenges is/will Virtual Testing bring to your CAE teams? 
  • LS-DYNA – Battery Modelling  

Table Discussion topics:

  • AI/ML in Oasys LS-DYNA Environment
  • LS-DYNA – what would you like to see next?
  • Oasys PRIMER – what do you want to see next?
  • Oasys D3PLOT/T/HIS/REPORTER – what do you want to see next?
  • Oasys Web Viewers – Communication of results/data? What do you want to see next? Have you tried it?
  • Automation, scripting and Python in the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment

Learning Labs

During one of the two Interactive Session slots of the day, attendees had the opportunity to participate in our Learning Labs. These labs were designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the selected topics.

Conference delegates could attend two Learning Labs out of the three available options, with each lab lasting for 30 minutes. The topics were as follows:

  • Beyond the basics in post-processing
  • Virtual Testing – What challenges is/will Virtual Testing bring to your CAE teams?
  • LS-DYNA – Battery Modelling

Beyond the basics in post-processing – Jac Cross and Jonathan Moxey, Oasys LS-DYNA team

Learn about some of the useful functionality in D3PLOT and T/HIS that can take you beyond the basics of simple contour plotting and animating. We’ll take a look at some of the ways you can use D3PLOT and T/HIS to help with model comparison, linking graphs and model views and using bookmarks in your work. This session will particularly suit those who have less experience in our post-processing software and are interested to find out more about what it can do. If you use PRIMER and not the Oasys post-processing tools this is also for you – the post-processing tools can also be accessed via a PRIMER license.

Virtual Testing – What challenges is/will Virtual Testing bring to your CAE teams? – Rory Bradshaw and Harry Graham, Oasys LS-DYNA team

In this learning lab we will give an overview of the new Workflow tools in Oasys 21 that have been created to help you meet the requirements of the Euro NCAP Virtual Testing Crashworthiness Protocol. You will have an opportunity to ask specific questions about the tools as well as request additional features and tools that will help you overcome any hurdles that you may be facing in your Virtual Testing workflow.

LS-DYNA – Battery Modelling – Raphael Heininger, Ansys and David McLennan, Arup

Discover the intricacies of an electro-thermo-mechanical coupled homogenized cylindrical cell model in this comprehensive deep dive. The model addresses mechanical failure caused by indentation and temperature increases due to short circuits, ultimately leading to thermal events. Gain valuable insights into the modelling strategy and learn about essential LS-DYNA keywords. Get a glimpse of pre- and post-processing LS-DYNA multi-physics battery models through a live demonstration using Oasys PRIMER.

Table Discussions

During one of the two Interactive Session slots of the day, attendees had the chance to participate in our round Table Discussions. The objective of this session was to engage in live discussions with our team and industry colleagues to explore and debate topics that we believe will shape the future of your work. We hope these sessions provided delegates with the opportunity to express their views on the topics that interested them the most. Conference delegates had the opportunity to attend 3 tables, with each table session lasting for 15 minutes. The topics were as follows:

  • AI/ML in Oasys LS-DYNA Environment
  • Oasys PRIMER – what do you want to see next?
  • Oasys D3PLOT/T/HIS/REPORTER – what do you want to see next?
  • Oasys Web Viewers – Communication of results/data? What do you want to see next? Have you tried it?
  • LS-DYNA – what would you like to see next?
  • Automation, scripting and Python in the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment

AI/ML in Oasys LS-DYNA Environment

Artificial Intelligence in Computer-Aided Engineering is a growing area of interest, blending traditional engineering practices with innovative data driven techniques. These can assist in predicting simulation results, streamlining design processes, and improving decision-making efficiency. This round table discussion aims to explore how AI can be used in your simulation workflow and how Oasys can help to support these new techniques in the future.

Example questions to be discussed at this table:

  • Where do you see potential for a data driven solutions to current problems in your simulation workflow?
  • Do Generative AI models such as ChatGPT prove beneficial in your everyday tasks?
  • How can Oasys help you to unleash the power of AI in your projects?

Oasys PRIMER – what do you want to see next?

A forward-looking discussion on the future developments of the Oasys LS-DYNA pre-processing software, Oasys PRIMER. At Arup, we are committed to continuously enhancing our software to meet evolving industry needs and technological advancements. This session provides an opportunity for you to share your valuable insights and contribute to shaping the future direction of Oasys PRIMER.

Example questions to be discussed at this table:

  • What features or functionalities would you like to see incorporated to better support your simulation workflows?
  • Where do you believe improvements can be made to the Oasys pre-processing tools/workflows to improve efficiency?
  • Are there any specific industry trends or emerging technologies that you believe Oasys should align with or leverage in its future development?

Oasys D3PLOT/T/HIS/REPORTER – what do you want to see next?

A forward-looking discussion on the future developments of the Oasys LS-DYNA post-processing tools. At Arup, we are committed to continuously enhancing our software to meet evolving industry needs and technological advancements. Direct feedback from our users is a vital part of this. This session is a forum to discuss how workflows are changing and how the Oasys LS-DYNA development team can provide the best value to our users.

Example questions to be discussed at this table:

  • What changes would you like to see to make your post-processing workflow smoother?
  • What’s the biggest challenge or bugbear you encounter when post-processing your LS-DYNA results?
  • Are there any specific industry trends or emerging technologies that you believe Oasys should align with or leverage in our future development?

Oasys Web Viewers – Communication of results/data? What do you want to see next? Have you tried it?

The Oasys LS-DYNA web viewers (Oasys D3PLOT Viewer and Oasys Report Viewer) have been introduced over the last couple of years. They provide results in 3D for all – designed to be accessible to everyone, without a need for a license, and without prior knowledge of running the desktop versions of our tools. Communication of results can be much more interactive and contain more context than a standard PDF/PPT. Reports can be created automatically after an LS-DYNA analysis has finished, saving time in the processing and communication of results.

Example questions to be discussed at this table:

  • Have you used the web viewers? If yes, what feedback do you have?
  • If you have not used the web viewers, what is preventing you from using them?
  • What would you like to see developed in the viewers in the future?

LS-DYNA – what would you like to see next?

This round table discussion aims to gather insights from participants regarding their experiences with LS-DYNA. We are interested in understanding the various applications users have explored and any specific challenges they have encountered.

Example questions to be discussed at this table:

  • What types of problems do you solve using LS-DYNA?
  • What is your main challenge with using LS-DYNA?
  • What types of problems do you use alternative solvers for and why? What are the obstacles that have prevented you from using LS-DYNA for these types of analysis?
  • Do you use the implicit solver in LS-DYNA?
  • Do you use any of the Multi-Physics solvers in LS-DYNA (fluid flow, electromagnetics, chemistry etc)?
  • What features would you like to see in LS-DYNA in the future?

Automation, scripting and Python in the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment

Python has become a very popular language and lots of Oasys users have requested support for scripting in Python, similar to the traditional JavaScript API. As a consequence, over the past year, a Python API has been developed for all Oasys products and is now fully available in version 21. This session aims to discuss with users why they need to use Python, what they are planning to do now that the Python API is available and what advantages it is going to provide.

Example questions to be discussed at this table:

  • Are you currently using the JavaScript API?
  • Do you need to use Python? If so, why?
  • Is there anything you couldn’t do with JavaScript that you will be able to do with Python?
  • Are you planning to integrate Oasys with other software via Python?
  • Are you planning to use external Python libraries in your scripts?

Speakers

Laura Rovira Crespo
UK Regional Leader for the Oasys LS-DYNA team, Arup
Laura has a background in Aerospace Engineering and has worked at Arup for over 8 years. She has spent most of her time working closely with our clients in her role as an Applications Engineer. She has also been heavily involved in the development of our FE models portfolio. Currently, Laura is the UK Regional Leader for the Oasys LS-DYNA team.
Raphael Heiniger
Senior Application Engineer, Ansys
Raphael is based at Ansys Switzerland GmbH in Zurich, specializing in automotive consulting for single cell and battery pack simulations with LS-DYNA. With expertise in sheet metal forming, electromagnetic simulations, PyAnsys, crash simulations, and ALE methods, he has a comprehensive background in multi-physics simulations. Raphael previously worked at DYNAmore Swiss GmbH and Bühler AG, and holds a master’s in civil engineering from the University of Innsbruck and a bachelor’s from the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland.
Gavin Newlands
Oasys LS-DYNA Environment Product Manager, Arup
Gavin has a background in mechanical engineering and has worked at Arup for over 20 years, using analysis to solve complex engineering problems. He now is the Product Manager for the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment, a tailored suite of complementary tools that give you the power to prepare LS-DYNA models, interpret results and share solutions.
Miles Thornton
Automation and Process Integration Lead of the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment, Arup
Miles has over 25 years’ experience using LS-DYNA and over 20 years’ experience in software development. Miles’ technical background is in mechanical engineering, and he is one of the main developers for the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment software, with responsibility for Automation and Process Integration, contributing to many of the products, with specific expertise in Oasys PRIMER, Oasys REPORTER and JavaScript development.
Simon Hart
Technical Specialist Services Portfolio Director, Arup
Simon leads Arup’s Product Engineering Practice. He has extensive experience in the use of Computer Aided Engineering in vehicle design and manages consultancy projects for Arup’s automotive clients. Simon works closely with the Oasys LS-DYNA team to provide a link between the development of digital products and their application on engineering projects. Simon joined Arup in 1994.
Sarah Chams Bacha
Oasys LS-DYNA Software Developer, Arup
Sarah has background in electrical engineering. Over the last 3 years, she has worked on enhancing existing features in Oasys PRIMER such as the Seatbelt Fitting and Crash Test Setup Tools and implemented the Battery Setup Tool. She has also helped deliver the Seatbelt Fitting training course.
Matt Smolka
Advanced Simulation Principal Engineer, Lotus Cars
Matt specializes in crashworthiness and the application of LS-DYNA for simulation tasks. He graduated from Cranfield University with a focus on Advanced Lightweight Structures and Impact. Matt has a keen interest in artificial intelligence to enhance computer-aided engineering and improve efficiency. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and is a member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Andrew White
Oasys PRIMER Product Manager, Arup
Andrew, a mathematician with over 10 years of experience supporting LS-DYNA, has worked as a programmer enhancing the user interface, output reader, meshing tools, and crash test setup in the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment. Now, as Product Manager for Oasys PRIMER, he focusses on simplifying and accelerating the preparation and modification of LS-DYNA models.
Richard Young
MDO Lead Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover
Richard has more than 20 years of experience at Jaguar Land Rover, specializing in crash load analysis using LS-DYNA software. Renowned for his ability to simplify complex processes, he adeptly extracts crucial objective data for Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) using the Oasys Suite. His unwavering dedication to efficiency and proficiency in delivering effective solutions.
Katie Lampl
Senior Engineer, Arup
Katie is an engineer at Arup with experience using LS-DYNA and the Oasys software for automotive design, as well as for structural and seismic analysis. She has also provided LS-DYNA technical support and delivered training courses.
Lavendra Singh
Associate Director, Arup India
Under Lavendra’s guidance, the Advanced Technology and Research group was formed in Arup’s Hyderabad office in India. Nowadays, this location is one of the main hubs where we develop and sell Oasys software as well as distributing LS-DYNA and other Ansys products.
Now Lavendra is the Global Sales Director for the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment, a tailored suite of complementary tools that give you the power to prepare LS-DYNA models, interpret results and share solutions.

 

The Oasys LS-DYNA Team at Arup is looking forward to seeing you at our next event!

 

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