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We warmly invite our customers to join this workshop, exchange ideas, deepen their expertise, and actively shape the technologies that will drive the mobility of tomorrow.

A Magna colleague will also contribute with a dedicated technical presentation on “Finite Element Based Validation of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies Considering Static-, Vibrational- and Thermal Loads.” The workshop “Fuel Cell, Battery, Electric Drive – Requirements and Validation” brings together experts to discuss current approaches for ensuring system robustness, defining requirements, and integrating new energy technologies into vehicle structures.

The ThermoAnalytics Global User Forum focuses on current challenges and innovations in thermal management and simulation.

As part of the conference program, C. Stroh, Manager KULI Software Methods, will present a technical presentation addressing thermal optimization. Title of the lecture: “Optimization of Cabin Heating and Cooling for Electric Off‑Highway Vehicles.”

We look forward to contributing to the technical exchange at the ThermoAnalytics Global User Forum.

The SIMULIA Regional User Meetings 2026 offer engineers and researchers a platform to exchange knowledge, discover new simulation approaches, and explore the latest advancements across the SIMULIA portfolio, including Abaqus, fe‑safe, Isight, Tosca, and more.

Join the event and attend our colleague’s presentation on “Finite Element Based Validation of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies for Vibrational Loads.”

We look forward to meeting you there!

Automotive Testing Expo Europe brings together top solution providers showcasing the latest technologies in vehicle testing—from NVH tools and test rigs to simulation software and crash testing systems. Discover innovations across all stages of automotive development, including access to advanced testing facilities.

Visit the Magna booth to explore our cutting-edge testing solutions and engineering expertise. As a highlight, we will showcase the test rig from our fatigue laboratory, demonstrating our capabilities in durability testing. This mobile calibration test rig enables fast and adaptive testing of eDrive housings and LV/HV connectors under both static and dynamic loads.

The automotive world meets again in Hannover at IAA Transportation - the world’s leading trade fair for mobility, transportation and logistics.

The event places a strong focus on the future of mobility and logistics — including alternative and sustainable drivetrains such as electric, hybrid, battery‑electric and fuel‑cell systems, autonomous and connected vehicles, intelligent fleet and logistics solutions, as well as the expansion of global charging infrastructure and digitalized transport concepts.

Visit us at IAA Transportation 2026 to explore how Magna is contributing to these future‑driven topics. Discover our latest product innovations & speak directly with our sales team about our wide range of engineering services and collaboration opportunities.

We look forward to welcoming you at IAA Transportation 2026!

We are pleased to contribute to the Technical meeting of AGMA / Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) event, a key forum for experts in gearing and motion technologies. A Magna colleague will deliver the technical presentation “Gear Root Fatigue Analysis using System Approach,” focusing on high‑fidelity durability assessment of gears under high-speed and complex loading conditions. The talk highlights a system-level simulation approach combining Transmission 3D and FEMFAT to accurately predict gear root strength, failure risk, and fatigue life by accounting for material behavior, manufacturing influences, and real operating conditions.

We look forward to meeting you there.

We are pleased to contribute to the SAE Thermal Management Systems Symposium (TMSS) in Dearborn, Michigan, a key forum for experts in automotive thermal management.

A Magna colleague, C. Rathberger, will present “The Battery as a Thermal Component – A Holistic View on how Battery Thermal Management Influences Vehicle KPIs,” highlighting the battery’s role as an active thermal element and demonstrating how thermal management strategies directly impact vehicle performance, efficiency, durability, and overall system KPIs.

On October 14–15, 2026, the 52nd DVM Conference of the Working Group on Structural Durability will bring together leading experts from academia and industry in Steyr, Austria. The event will focus on innovative solutions for reliable, long-lasting and resource-efficient products—from advanced material concepts to digital methods across the entire product lifecycle.

Look forward to inspiring technical presentations, valuable networking opportunities, and practical insights - highlighted by an exclusive guided tour of the Engineering Center Steyr plant in St. Valentin, including a test track experience.

Another highlight of the conference will be the contributions from Magna experts, who will present cutting-edge developments in the field:

• “Operational Fatigue Analysis in the Context of Electric Drive Developments” | Markus Kaltenböck, Manager Strength & Durability analysis
• “Topology-optimized, additively manufactured force application fixtures for improving eDrive environmental testing on shaker test benches” | Roman Aigner, Manager Fatigue Testing Services

Join us and discover how modern structural durability approaches are driving the transition toward sustainable mobility and industry of the future.

The VDI Conference “Electrics/Electronics for Mobile Machines 2026” highlights the latest trends, challenges and innovations in the field of mobile electronics and electrification.

Join the event and gain valuable insights from Magna colleagues through their technical presentations. The title of the lectures are "Finite Element Based Structural Validation of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies under Consideration of Static-, Vibrational- and Thermal Loads” and “Finite Element Based Virtual Validation of Inverter Structures for Vibrational Loads”.

We look forward to meeting you there!

We’re excited to share that Magna ECS will participate in ELIV 2026, the world’s largest congress for automotive electronics, software, and applications. Every year, industry leaders, experts, and innovators gather in Baden‑Baden to explore the latest trends, technologies, and challenges shaping the future of vehicle electronics.

During the two‑day event, OEMs, suppliers, and researchers present cutting‑edge developments and practical insights & Magna will contribute to the program with two technical presentations on “Finite Element based structural validation of printed circuit board assemblies under consideration of static-, vibrational- and thermal loads” & "Finite Element Based Virtual Validation of Inverter Structures for Vibrational Loads".

Join us at ELIV 2026 on October 14–15 in Baden‑Baden and connect with our experts.

The SETC Kyoto provides an international platform to explore the latest developments and research in thermal and fluid engineering, with a strong focus on advanced simulation and engineering applications.

Join the event and visit Magna at our booth to connect with our experts. Don’t miss the presentation on “Prediction of Thermal Fatigue Cracks for Exhaust Manifolds Based on Viscoplastic Analysis”, presented by L. Rinnergschwendtner, Senior Engineer Material Modelling.

We look forward to welcoming you in Kyoto!

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As disciplines in engineering are connected closer than ever and applications require software tools that can combine the strengths of different fields, we gladly invite you to this conference bundling thermal and structural topics.

We hope that you will find touch points not only within the large fields but even in between. Feel free to join the workshops and lectures at your pleasure.