Welcome Address: Digital Testing in the Context of Digital Engineering - B. Ryan, MDI

ADAMS Development Directions - P. Emery, MDI

ADAMS Simulation of a Prototype Car for LeMans Race - Dr. M. Muehlmeier, Audi Sport & D. Minen, MD s.r.l.

VEHICLE DYNAMICS
Optimising the Handling Behaviour of a Vehicle with McPherson Front Suspension and Twist Beam Rear Suspension Using ADAMS/Car - G. Travaglio & M. Lanzavecchia, Alfa Romeo

Verification of Vehicle Dynamics CAE Methods on System and Vehicle Level - E. Halfmann, Ford Werke

Integrated Generation of Full Vehicle Models - M. Kieltsch, Volkswagen

Development of Vehicle Handling Performance Prediction System Using ADAMS/Car - A. Takagi, Nissan Motor

GENERAL MECHANICS
Virtual Prototyping Major Appliances - S. Mornelli, MDI

The Simulation of a Labelling Block: The Pallet Cam Synthesis - S. Grassi, Kosme Labelling Machines - Roverbella

Design and Development of a Hydraulic Manipulator with M/Pro - U. Gnasa, FH Koblenz & K. Thielecke MD GmbH

Design Optimization Technique for Mechanical System - K. Motoyama, MD Japan

Comparison of Gradient Search with Genetic Algorithms for Nose Landing Gear - P. McNally, MDI

TIRE
Ride Comfort Simulations and Steps Toward Life Time Calculations RMOD-K Tyre Model and ADAMS - Prof. Dr. Oertel & A. Fandre, Universität Anhalt

Pirelli Dynamic Analysis including Tyres in ADAMS - F. Mancosu, D. Da Re & C. Sav, Pirelli Tyres

DELFT-TYRE: High Frequency Tyre Modelling Using SWIFT-Tyre - J. J. M. van Oosten & S. T. H. Jansen, TNO Automotive

FTire, a New Fast Tire Model for Ride Comfort Simulations - M. Gipser, FH Esslingen

RAIL
Numerical Simulation of Drive Performance of a Locomotive on Straight Track and in Curves - S. Müller, ABB Corp. Research Center

Comparison of the Influence of Standard UIC Profiles and Special Profiles (Asym- metric on Wear and Running Behaviour of a Metro System) - A. Mahr, TU Berlin

An Application of the ADAMS/Rail Module to Modelling and Examination of the Bimodal Train - Dr. J. Pietrowsky & J. Matej, TU Warschau

Modelling of Energy Absorbing Devices in Railway Vehicles with ADAMS - S. Sohr, TU Berlin

GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE
New Methodology to Measure the Road Roughness Sensitivity of the Steering System - A.Volpe, V. Bisogno, Elasis

Analysis and Control of Vehicle Steering Wheel Vibrations - V. Gillet, Auto Chassis International

ADAMS as a Tool for Analysis of Bus Behaviour during the Test Procedure "Braking in a Turn" according to ISO 7975 - Prof. Dr. M. Kosevski, Prof. Dr. D. Danev, University of Skopje

GENERAL MECHANICS
Automatic Implementation of the Kinematic Constraints - M. Lidberg, Chalmers University of Technology

Virtual Prototyping of a Climbing Electric Wheelchair - R. de Klerk, Ingenieurbüro für technische Kybernetik, ITK

Design of a Hover-Axis for a High Dynamic Machine Tool - R. Kaak, University Hannover, IFW

ADAMS NEWS
ADAMS/Hydraulics - an Embedded Hydraulics Environment - M. Vesimaki, MBS Models

ADAMS/Engine - MDI´s New Development Tool for ValveTrain Dynamics, Timing Chain and Belt Drive - C. Ortmann, MDI

Accurate Models for Bushings and Dampers Using the Empirical Dynamics Method - A. Barber, MTS

Hardware in the Loop - The Technology for Development and Test of Vehicle Control Systems - C. Reitze, F. Pfiste & A. Schmidt, IPG

VEHICLE DYNAMICS
Integration of Digital Mockup and Multibody Simulation in the Product Development Process - J. Hudi, Audi

Studying the Influence of Active Systems on the Dynamic Behaviour of the Vehicle Using ADAMS/Car and ADAMS/Controls - R. Gianoglio & S. Frediani, Fiat Research; G. Bairati, MD s.r.l.

Prediction of Steering Efforts During Stationary Parking Maneuvers - P. van der Jagt, Ford Forschungszentrum Aachen

Steerability under Straight Braking with Trucks and Vans: a Simulation Approach - A. Catala & J. Arbiol, IDIADA

FLEXIBLE BODIES
Automated Coupling of MDI ADAMS and MSC.Construct for the Topology and Shape - O. Müller, University Karlsruhe

Nonlinear Vibration Analysis of FIAT Brava Chassis with 3-Cylinder DI Diesel Engine by Elastic Multibody Simulation - Dr. Fischer, D. Witteveen & D. Premstaller, Steyr-Daimler-Puch, Steyr

Load Determination in Small Urban Bus using a Combined Finite Element and Multibody System Approach - J. Pasquini, Debis Humaita

Modeling a Nonlinear Flexible Mechanism Using ADAMS/Flex and Nonlinear Co-rotational FE-Techniques - Mr. Clerici, ETH-Zürich & M. Brandenberger, CADFEM

POWERTRAIN
The Planned Use of ADAMS/Engine in the Development of Valve Trains at Audi - D. Steinborn, AUDI

Engine Dynamic and NVH Simulation in ADAMS - Y. Lin, Ford Motor Company

MBS-simulations in the Engineering Process at Steyr-Daimler-Puch with Focus on Powertrain Applications - Dr. Riepl & S. Hofbauer, Steyr-Daimler-Puch, Graz

Strategies for Mechanical Engine Simulations - M. Rebbert & P. Kley, FEV

GENERAL ADAMS
Design of a Hydro-Strut Suspension in a Tracked Vehicle to Maximize Rider Comfort at High Speeds on Cross Country Terrain - P. K. Sinha, NIIT

Techniques for Using ADAMS in Spacecraft Applications - W. K. Daniel, MDI

Useful Techniques for Complex Models with Many Parts - J. Park, MDI

An ADAMS Model of a Motor Vehicle Front Suspension and Its Applications - H. Zhu, Y. Zhang & M. Liu, Changchun Automotive Research Institute

POWERTRAIN
Modelling of Snap Start Behaviour in an Automotive Driveline - N. Powell, Ricardo Consulting Engineers

An Adaptive Optimal Process Control on Automatic Clutch for AMT with the Use of ADAMS - C. Li & Z. Jianwu, Shanghai Jiatong University

CVT Behavior Analysis with ADAMS - J. Park & T. Meehan, MDI

Unilateral Contact Modeling with ADAMS - C. Bottasso, P. Citelli, & A. Taldo, Politecno di Milano; C. G. Franchi & F. Montalaghi, ABB Ricerca Spa

Implementation of Multiple Thermodynamic Airspring Systems in ADAMS - R. Ahrens, Alsthom LHB & R. van Marrewijk, E. de Jong, NedTrain Consulting