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All Rights Reserved. # Altair Technology Conference (ATCx) Heavy Equipment ## Using Simulation to Maximize Equipment Performance, Innovate, and Stay Competitive **Presentations are now available on-demand !** **Scroll down to the [Agenda](https://web.altair.com/en/atcx-heavy-equipment-2021#Agenda) to start watching.** Altair is pleased to host a virtual Technology Conference (ATCx) dedicated to the Heavy Equipment industry. This event is aimed at equipment manufacturers across a range of industries including agricultural, construction, mining, on and off-highway, rail, and more. Join us for a half-day of presentations and discussions to explore how simulation and data-driven design can help address common challenges, with a focus on the following: • How to maximize equipment productivity, reliability, safety, and comfort • How to drive innovation and stay competitive  You will hear from industry leaders and experts on how they use Altair’s solutions for efficient development and operation. ![Featured_speakers_ATCxHeavy_eq2](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Featured_speakers_ATCxHeavy_eq2.png?width=1075&name=Featured_speakers_ATCxHeavy_eq2.png) ## AGENDA Click on a presentation title to watch the recording of the presentation.   | SESSION | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [**Welcome: Pushing the boundaries of Heavy Equipment Design**](https://www.altair.com/resource/pushing-the-boundaries-of-heavy-equipment-design) Richard Yen **Altair** | | | | | **[Keynote: Autonomous driving testing in agriculture](https://www.altair.com/resource/autonomous-driving-testing-in-agriculture) **Gennaro Monacelli** CNH ** | | | | | **[Partner Spotlight: A flexible tire model for accurate prediction of off-road vehicle dynamics on soft soils](https://www.altair.com/resource/a-flexible-tire-model-for-accurate-prediction-of-off-road-vehicle-dynamics-on-soft-soils) **Jesper Slattengren** Pratt Miller ** | | | | | ** Parallel Technical Sessions** | | | | | **TRACK 1 : **Value engineering, reliability & life prediction | **TRACK 2: **Machine dynamics,  concept design, noise compliance | **TRACK 3: **Machine-soil interactions & granular materials handling | **TRACK 4: **Equipment Connectivity & Engineering Data Science** ** | | [Less Weight, More Freight](https://www.altair.com/resource/less-weight-more-freight) Anja Schmid & Andreas Tomschi TransAnt | **[Creation of a street sweeper multibody dynamics (MBD) model and verification by field tests](https://www.altair.com/resource/creation-of-a-street-sweeper-multibody-dynamics-mbd-model-and-verification-by-field-tests) **Thijs Romans **VIRO** | **[Optimizing threshing system of a combine harvester using the Discrete Element Method](https://www.altair.com/resource/optimizing-threshing-system-of-a-combine-harvester-using-the-discrete-element-method) **Syed Hussain **Zoomlion Heavy Industry NA ** | **[ Data Science for Engineers:](https://www.altair.com/resource/engineers-will-make-ai-work) [How to empower engineers to make data & AI work](https://www.altair.com/resource/engineers-will-make-ai-work) **Anthony Mc Loughlin** Altair** | | [**Using FEA for train homologation - modeling bolted assemblies, composites parts, and topology optimization **](https://www.altair.com/resource/using-fea-for-train-homologation-modeling-bolted-assemblies-composites-parts-and-topology-optimization)Derik Joël Kengne Tapchom & Karim Slimani Patrick Jumin** SNCF** | **[Developing highly customized truck trailers with intelligent simulation technologies](https://www.altair.com/resource/atcx-concept-design-developing-highly-customised-truck-trailers-with-intelligent-simulation-technologies) **Richard Owens **Don Bur** | **[Using granular material simulation in the digital prototyping of commodity processing and handling equipment](https://www.altair.com/resource/using-granular-material-simulation-in-the-digital-prototyping-of-commodity-processing-and-handling-equipment) **Ian Paulson **Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI)** | **[Optimizing heavy equipment product performance combining system modeling and data](https://www.altair.com/resource/optimizing-heavy-equipment-product-performance-combining-system-modeling-and-data) **Keshav Sundaresh** Altair** | | **[Reducing Risk of Failure of noise compliance with direct fan noise simulation](https://www.altair.com/resource/reducing-risk-of-failure-of-noise-compliance-with-direct-fan-noise-simulation) **Andy Fine** Altair** | **[Connectivity solutions for Industrial Internet of Things in the heavy equipment industry](https://www.altair.com/resource/connectivity-solutions-for-industrial-internet-of-things-in-the-heavy-equipment-industry) **CJ Reddy** Altair** | | | | **[Solving heavy industry challenges with Altair's next generation simulation suite](https://www.altair.com/resource/solving-heavy-industry-challenges-with-altairs-next-generation-simulation-suite) **Alexander Gnech** Altair** | | | |   ## PARTNERS  ![APA_partners_logos](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/APA_partners_logos.png?width=797&name=APA_partners_logos.png)   --- --- ## REQUEST A MEETING WITH OUR EXPERTS