SIMPACK Academy
The SIMPACK Academy was founded in order to refresh and enhance theoretical understanding in multi-body simulation.
A profound understanding of the theoretical background is often necessary to resolve problems arising within the field of simulation engineering.
This required theory will be covered by a series of courses at the SIMPACK Academy. The series of lectures touches on different aspects of multi-body simulation and will convene approximately 4 times a year.
SIMPACK Academy courses - overview
Course | Date | Location | Contributor | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Railway Vehicle System Dynamics | 17th - 18th | Hotel Mercure Château Perrache, Lyon, France | Dr. Lutz Mauer | mechanical engineering graduate, fundamentals of mechanical dynamics |
FEM-MBS Interfacing | 05th - 06th | Kloster Andechs, Andechs | Dr. Stefan Dietz | mechanical engineering graduate, fundamentals of linear structural mechanics and linear differential equations |
MBS Numerics | 14th - 16th | Kloster Andechs, Andechs | Prof. Dr. Martin Arnold, | mechanical engineering graduate, fundamentals of mechanical dynamics |
Wind Turbine Dynamics and Design and | 05th - 07th | Schlossgut Gross Schwansee, | Prof. Martin Kühn, | mechanical engineering graduate, fundamentals of mechanical dynamics |
For more Details please see below:

- Andechs Monastery
SIMPACK Academy MBS Numerics
This 2,5-day event (14-16 September 2010) shows how simulation results do not only depend on modelling, but can also be influenced significantly by solver types and parameters. In the worst case, the computation can even fail because of numerical instability. „Multi-Body Systems Numerics" aims to enable the calculation engineer to understand the capabilities and limits of numerical methods in multibody dynamics. Elaborate presentation of the theoretical background is combined with software issues as well as practical examples and tips.
For detailed information about the course contents and registration please download the PDF-Flyer:
SIMPACK Academy MBS Numerics 2010
Please see here for a list of hotels near to Andechs (courtesy of Andechs Monastery)
When booking your accomodation at Andechs Monastery please mention "SIMPACK Academy MBS Numerics".

- Schlossgut Gross Schwansee
SIMPACK Academy Wind Turbine and Drivetrain
This 3-day event (05-07 October 2010) combines theoretical background with recent industrial experiences giving attendees a thorough fundamental knowledge, necessary for anyone involved in the design or analysis of wind turbines and/or drivetrains. It consists of two parts:
Part 1: Dynamics and System Design of Wind Turbines
Part 2: Design and Analysis of Drivetrains in Wind Turbines and other large Industrial Applications
For detailed information about the course contents and registration please download the PDF-Flyer:
SIMPACK Academy Wind and Drivetrain 2010
For accommodation please contact Schlossgut Gross Schwansee (external Website)
When booking your accomodation please mention the SIMPACK Academy for special rates.