CADFEM Conference Hanover
Simulation & Systems Engineering with AI
On May 7, 2025, the CADFEM Conference in Hanover focused on the simulation of complex processes, including multiphysics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electrical engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and digital twins. Using practical examples, industry experts presented detailed simulation results and physics-based system simulations in an accessible way. With the help of AI/ML algorithms, Python scripting, and automation, actual customer projects were presented across the entire product development process.
Venue
The full-day event took place at the Hannover Congress Centrum (HCC) and was organized by CADFEM GmbH from Grafing. Nearly 300 participants attended to follow the outstanding presentations and actively participate in the subsequent discussions. This facilitated stimulating exchanges and knowledge transfer among experts from various industries and sectors.
Program
Keynote 1
Pioneering technologies for wind energy generators with direct-drive concept – Matthias Bartsch, ENERCON GmbH
Keynote 2
Unleash the power of Digital Engineering with PyAnsys – David Rivera, ANSYS Iberia, S.L
Keynote 3
AI ML Augmented Digital Engineering – Erke Wang, CADFEM Germany GmbH
Sessions
The insightful keynote speeches were followed by three parallel sessions:
- Fluids & Thermal Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Safe Systems, Digital Twin, Multiphysics, Systemsimulation
We focused on the third session with its highly relevant content:
Safe Systems, Digital Twin, Multiphysics, Systemsimulation
“Product development without physical simulation is unthinkable today. The same applies to functional safety and cybersecurity assessments. In this thematic focus on safe systems, digital twin, multiphysics and system simulation, users and decision-makers from the fields of simulation, functional safety and cybersecurity will learn about the product successes and business models behind digital twins and how functional safety or cybersecurity analyses can iteratively improve your product.”
Safe Systems
Ansys Digital Engineering: MBSE – Olaf Kath, Ansys Germany GmbH
Technologietransfer und Normharmonisierung: Battery Management Systeme zwischen Funktionaler Sicherheit und Cybersecurity – David Pleli, Pulsetrain GmbH
Integrierte Sicherheitsstrategien: Funktionale Sicherheit und Cybersecurity im Produktlebenszyklus – Christian Geiss, clockworkX GmbH
Multiphysics / System
Modellordnungsreduktion für Zuverlässigkeitsuntersuchungen in der Mikroelektronik – Tobias Janßen, Jade Hochschule
Parametrisierbare bewegliche Wärmequelle für gepulste Schweißsimulationen – Piero Favaretti, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
Multiphysics Analysis of Short-Circuit Phenomena in Transformers Utilizing Honeycomb Sandwich Panels – Dawid Weber, Hitachi Energy Ltd.
Virtual Sensors for the Digital Twin
Reduced Order Models für die thermo-elektrische Simulation von Steckverbindern im Kundenservice – Wilhelm Rust,
WAGO GmbH & Co. KG
Product-integrated digital twin enabling non-intrusive temperature measurement in thermal management systems – David Schneider, Norma Group
Alles in einen Topf: von der Multiphysik im Feld zum virtuellen Sensor in der Cloud – Hanna Baumgartl, CADFEM Germany GmbH
Impressions
Matthias Bartsch
David Rivera
Erke Wang
Conclusion
The numerous contributions at the conference showed how AI algorithms can be used to address the new complex challenges in product development. Highly topical issues such as Multiphysics, Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Reduced Order Model (ROM) and digital twins can be examined and resolved in the PLM process with improved quality and significantly faster – in seconds instead of hours of simulation time.
Further information
CADFEM
“CADFEM was founded in Germany in 1985 (40 years ago) and is now one of the largest providers of simulation technology and digital engineering, with more than 600 employees at 35 locations worldwide. As an Ansys Apex Channel Partner, CADFEM relies on the leading technology from ANSYS. In addition to software, CADFEM offers consulting, simulation calculations, automation, and IT solutions, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in product and process optimization. With over 100 training courses, including certificate courses, CADEM is also one of the largest training providers in the technology industry. The company supports almost 6,000 companies, universities, and research institutions in Germany, Europe, and worldwide.“
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Erke Wang and his entire CADFEM team for an exceptional conference covering highly relevant topics such as multiphysics, MBSE, ROM, AI, and digital twins.” ~ Dr. Thomas Fabula
Retrospective