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Altair was recently acquired by Siemens, a global leader in industrial software, to extend its leadership in simulation and industrial artificial intelligence. Altair is now part of Siemens Digital Industries Software, and Altair technology is being integrated into the Siemens Xcelerator platform.

June 2026 Edition

Welcome,

Dear OpenRadioss Community,

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome you here! Whether you've been with us for a long time or are just beginning your journey with OpenRadioss – we are excited to have you as part of our growing, dynamic community.

OpenRadioss is more than just software; it's a collaborative project that thrives on the passion and dedication of each individual. Every simulation, every shared insight, and every contribution move us forward together and shape the future of explicit dynamics.

Also, don’t miss our upcoming 2026 OpenRadioss Users' Day on September 2nd!

We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together, and we look forward with great anticipation to the innovations that still lie ahead. Dive in, discover the possibilities, and get active – because it's your ideas and your expertise that make OpenRadioss so unique.

Here's to an exciting time together, full of discoveries and successes!

With best regards and thank you to all who are making this dream a reality!

- Marian Bulla | OpenRadioss Community Manager

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Dr.-Ing. Axel Hänschke
Spotlight on Our Steering Committee: Axel Haenschke – A Pioneer in Virtual Vehicle Development

We are delighted to introduce you today to an outstanding member of our OpenRadioss Steering Committee: Dr. Axel Haenschke. With over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry and research, Axel is a driving force in the world of CAE simulation and virtual product development. His career first led him to VW Gedas, where he spent five years as a manager for CAE projects. Axel spent the majority of his impressive career at Ford Werke GmbH in Cologne, where he held various management positions for over 25 years. As Manager Analytical Prototypes, he led CAE integration and CAE model building, thus being responsible for all "virtual prototypes".

Axel's current focus is on the development of the ReBar Element, which plays a central role in the simulation and development of tire models.

Register Now for OpenRadioss Users' Day 2026

2026 OpenRadioss Users' Day | September 2nd | In-Person or On-Line

We're excited to announce our OpenRadioss Users' Day hosted at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, UK. This event is free of charge and you can join us online or in person!

(Please, add in the “Comments” field, how you want to attend:”in-person” or “online”)

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors!

Sponsors:

OpenRadioss Documentation

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