Dynamics Conference Archive ​ Discover our past conferences Explore all Dynamics Conferences of the last years. If you need any help or further information, please feel free to contact the MAMBA-Support ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​. Magna ECS Simulation Conference Log in is required to download the presentations and view the pictures and video. Magna ECS Simulation Conference 2025 | Das Schloss an der Eisenstrasse ECS Simulation Conference 2023 | ​​​​​​​voestalpine Stahlwelt ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ECS Simulation Conference 2021 | ​​​​​​​Online ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Dynamics Conferences 2018 Dynamic Conference 2018 01_Energy harvesting from a vehicle suspension system Download Valerio Siciliano, Magna Steyr Engineering ​​​​​​​Giulio Reina, Università del Salento English, 1 MB 02_Virtual road load for misuse and drivability Download Willem van Hal, ESI Group English, 1 MB 03_Control design and performance evaluation of a new steering concept based on a custom multibody vehicle model Download Márton Kuslits, Dieter Bestle English, 5 MB 04_Parameter Identification of a Torsional Vibration Damper in Frequency Domain Using Adjoint Fourier Coefficients Download Thomas Lauss, FH Oberösterreich S. Oberpeilsteiner, FH Oberösterreich W. Steiner, FH Oberösterreich K. Nachbagauer, FH Oberösterreich S. Reichl, ​​​​​​​ FH Oberösterreich 1 MB 05_A coupled simulation approach to assess the NVH impact of cylinder de-activationMagnus Download Magnus Olsson ,Volvo cars English, 2 MB 06_Use of FRF-Substructures in NVH Analysis of Powertrains in Full-Vehicle Analysis Download UweFiedler, CDH AG Mladen Chargin, CDH AG Volker Kreissig, Daimler AG English, 2 MB 07_Test Bench Design for a Truck Front-end Module using Virtual Iteration Download Vaas, Penkert, Daimler Trucks Dr. Oexl, Daimler Trucks Dr. Götz, Daimler Trucks English, 9 MB 08_Automated model improvement in dynamic simulation based on road load data measurements Download Otmar Gattringer, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr 2 MB 09_Optimizing the intercooler connection design of a heavy commercial vehicle by transforming the intercooler bracket into the loadcell based on the d-optimal design Download Mustafa Kutlu, Ford Otosan English, 2 MB 10_Mechatronic modelling, simulation, and optimization in the cloud Download Dr. Markus Schörgenhumer, Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH English, 3 MB 11_Torque estimation in hybrid vehicle drivetrains by means of virtual sensors and unknown input Kalman filters Download Robert Kalcher, AMSDAdvanced Mechatronic System Development KG Dr. Gerald Kelz, AMSDAdvanced Mechatronic System Development KG English, 2 MB 12_Off-Road Truck Development based on Virtual Load Matrix Download Dr. Thomas Mrazek, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr English, 3 MB 13_Virtual fatigue analysis -considering dynamic effects and the Influence of mean values Download Lars Teiwes, BMW Group English, 2 MB 14_MBS Simulation of an Electrical Driven Truck Rear Axle Download G. Pauschenwein, AVL List GmbH, Steyr Office W. Fuchs, AVL List GmbH, Steyr Office E-Axle Design: J. Tochtermann, AVL CDTE B. Breinesberger, AVL CDTE R. Domni, AVL CDTE M. Huber, AVL CDTE H. Liebl, AVL CDTE 7 MB 15_A flexible leaf spring multi-body model and validation of vertical behavior with tests Download Y. Emre Erginsoy, Daimler Trucks English, 2 MB 2016 Dynamic Conference 2016 01_Vehicle dynamics simulation - status quo and new challenges Download Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Hirschberg, TU Graz English, 1 MB 02_Engine Start/Stop simulations - a systems engineering approach Download Hannes Furuholm – Volvo cars English, 13 MB 03_New dynamic CAE methods in the BMW diesel engine development. Download M. Kuchler, BMW Motoren GMBH, Diesel Engine development center, Austria B. Sieghartsleitner, BMW Motoren GMBH, Diesel Engine development center, Austria S. Fratti, BMW Motoren GMBH, Diesel Engine development center, Austria J. Dworschak. BMW Motoren GMBH, Diesel Engine development center, Austria English, 7 MB 04_Tractor & implement optimization by combined vehicle and powertrain consideration Download Ing. Johann Krammer, AVL List GmbH DI Gerhard Putz, AVL List GmbH English, 2 MB 05_Causality of Frequency Domain Damping Models in the Time Domain Download M. Siegert, Universität der Bundeswehr München A. Lion, Universität der Bundeswehr München 4 MB 06_Simulation of buffeting-induced vibrations using CFD grid to grid technology Download Amir M Horr, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology English, 2 MB 07_Efficient Numerical Treatment of Unilateral Contacts and Set-Valued Force Laws in Vehicle Drivetrain Simulation Download Robert Kalcher, AMSD Advanced Mechatronic System Development KG, Graz, Austria Dr. Gerald Kelz,AMSD Advanced Mechatronic System Development KG, Graz, Austria 6 MB 10_Automated design modification in the crankshaft validation process Download Dr. Benjamin Schläpfer, BMW Group Christian Vogl, Master student English, 4 MB 11_ Acoustic trim in full vehicle simulation: Achievements and challenges ahead Download Willem van Hal, ESI Group English, 4 MB 12_Harmonic response_A practical approach using simple assumptions Download Nörning, Claas English, 127 MB 13_Dynamic Load Spectra Methodology for Durabilityof Leaf Springs with Testing and Simulation Download Sunay Güneş, Daimler Trucks İsmail Oğuz Er, Daimler Trucks Murat Sıktaş, Daimler Trucks English, 2 MB 14_Fatigue Analysis of Vibrating Attachment Parts Considering Contact Download Dr. Oliver Grieshofer, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr Markus Breitfuss, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr Wolfgang Hübsch, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr Otmar Gattringer, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr 2 MB 15_Dry-clutch frictional behavior: measurements and models for engagement control and vibration analysis Download Adolfo Senatore, University of Salerno, Italy 10 MB 16_Design Exploration and Design Optimization to Improve Brake NVH Comfort Download Sergio Carvajal, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Daniel Wallner, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Reinhard Helfrich, INTES GmbH Michael Klein, INTES GmbH English, 3 MB 17_The Role of Customized Multibody Simulation in Vehicle Dynamics Download A. Müller, Institute of Robotics, Johannes Kepler University H. Freudenberg, Institut für Mechatronik e.V. A. Keil, Institut für Mechatronik e.V. U. Luther, Institut für Mechatronik e.V. English, 928 KB 2014 Dynamic Conference 2014 01_High-frequency dynamics of engineering structures Download Alexander K. Belyaev, St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University, English, 381 KB 02_Simulation of Collective Load Data for Integrated Design and Testing of Vehicle Transmissions Download Andreas Schmidt, Audi AG English, 929 KB 03_Predicting global vehicle behavior of mobile machines using automated simulation Download Dipl.-Ing. Manuel Bös, Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH English, 4 MB 04_Tasks of complete vehicle simulation to ensure future CO2 regulations Download Michael Martin, MAGNA STEYR Engineering Austria English, 2 MB 05_Einstein-­Hopf Approach to Road Surface Modelling with Applications to Powertrain and Vehicle Testing Download Stefan Jakubek, TU Vienna Clemens Reitze, Fakultät für Technik Hochschule Baden-­Württemberg Felix Pfister, AVL List GmbH English, 5 MB 06_Dynamic Simulation and Fatigue Analysis of an Automated People Mover (APM) Download Dipl.-Ing. Patrick Casagrande, Doppelmayr Cable Car GmbH & Co KG Dr. Stefan Waser, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr Dipl.-Ing. Klaus Puchner, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr English, 2 MB 07_Multibody and structural dynamic simulations in the development of new BMW 3- and 4-cylinder diesel engines Download Dr. Stefan Reichl, BMW Steyr Diesel Engine Development Center Dr. Martin Kuchler, BMW Steyr Diesel Engine Development Center Mario Prandstötter, BMW Steyr Diesel Engine Development Center Günther Pessl, BMW Steyr Diesel Engine Development Center English, 5 MB 09_An Advanced Solution Strategy for Inverse Problems in Multibody Dynamics Download Wolfgang Steiner, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria English, 2 MB 10_Advanced Condensation for Dynamic Substructuring of Vehicles Download Reinhard Helfrich, INTES GmbH 1 MB 11_Simulation and Postprocessing of Powertrain Run-up Acoustics Download Dr.-Ing. Andreas Franck, Dassault Systemes Deutschland GmbH English, 498 KB 12_Novel Frequency-Domain Damped Spectral Method for Vibration Simulation Download Amir M Horr, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology English, 2 MB 13_Application of a new reduction method for contact problems Download Markus Breitfuss, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr English, 1 MB 14_Methods of Modeling Damping in Flexible Structures Download Michael Siegert, Universität der Bundeswehr München Alexander Lion, Universität der Bundeswehr München Yu Du, Universität der Bundeswehr München English, 1 MB 15_Load generation and durability assessment of leaf springs with CAE methods Download Mehmet Bakır, Mercedes-Benz Türk TP/EVT Murat Sıktaş, Mercedes-Benz Türk TP/EVT Serter Atamer, Mercedes-Benz Türk TP/EVT English, 1 MB 16_Booming Noise Optimization on an All Wheel Drive Vehicle Download Dr. Thomas Mrazek, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr English, 983 KB 17_Fatigue Analysis of Flexible Bodies with AVL EXCITE, FEMFAT and ABAQUS using Modal Data Recovery Download Peter Van Wieren, AVL PEI English, 2 MB 18_Realtime Simulation of Vehicles Containing Detailed Components Download Steve Mulski, SIMPACK AG English, 2 MB

​​​​​​​ Applications Passenger Car Development Discover our exemplary applications Car Body Car bodies are complex structures with a high number of contact interfaces. A typical approach for a durability analysis is to apply external loads on a linear inertia relief calculation. With this method contact stresses and resonances within the structure are neglected. In a more advanced approach the car body is included as a flexible structure in a multibody system and contact interaction is accounted with MAMBA. For a local durability analysis, as in the depicted example of a rear battery carrier, the user can select contacts in the area of interest. With MAMBA the fatigue results for the typically highly loaded spot welds show improved correlation to physical testing. If the complete car body shall be assessed, then MAMBA can automatically identify all relevant contacts based on reference simulations. This simulation approach allows an accurate durability analysis considering structural vibrations and nonlinear contacts. Benefits Automated detection of relevant contacts in complex elastic structures Influence of structural vibrations considered Improved fatigue analysis process for car bodies Powertrain Powertrain components, like engines and gearboxes, usually have a high number of bolted contact surfaces. These non-linear interactions between parts influence the stresses under load as well as the vibration behavior. The depicted example of a transfer case shows the stress distribution on the housing flange in assembled state. By including this housing as a flexible structure in a powertrain dynamic simulation, the time-dependent stresses within the housing and contact stresses can be evaluated. Based on these results, the durability of the housing and the leak-tightness can be analyzed. A torsional damper bolted on a crank shaft is highly dynamically loaded. In areas where the contact pressure is reduced during peak-loads, fretting corrosion can be observed. For the depicted investigation a full load run-up simulation was carried out with a crank train model including MAMBA for the contact interface between crankshaft and visco-damper. Based on the obtained results critical speeds, where the contact pressure reduces in the areas of the wear pattern, were identified. Benefits Analysis of leak-tightness of bolted housings Evaluation of fretting corrosion due to dynamic loads Evaluation of full rpm range to include possible resonance effects Battery Bracket The battery of a passenger car is vibrating due to the road excitation. Because of the mass of the battery these vibrations lead to high structural loads within the supporting structure. Thus a correct dynamic model including the nonlinear contact interactions at the spot welded flanges becomes necessary for a reliable durability analysis. In this example model of a battery bracket the contact interactions within the spot welded flanges of the battery bracket and the surrounding area were included with MAMBA. In the linear model the loads are only transferred via the spot models leading to unrealistically high damage values in several locations. The supporting effect of contacts results in a different load path which leads to reduced damage values in several spot welds and increased damage values in some spot welds. Benefits Realistic vibration response due to correct load path Realistic damage evaluation of spot welded structures Door Slam The slam of a car door is a dynamic process which influences the durability of the door structure. In this simulation example the flexible door was accelerated to reach a defined impact speed. A correct modelling of the sealing stiffness and the latch mechanism is necessary to reproduce the peak loading. The analysis of the linear model without contact interfaces indicated unrealistic penetration of some metal sheets in the area of the latch. By simulating the door slam with activated MAMBA contacts, a realistic loading could be reproduced. Both simulation results were utilized as input for a subsequent fatigue assessment. A comparison of the highest damaged spot welds emphasizes the necessity of including contacts for a door slam simulation. Benefits Realistic loading of door structure for fatigue analysis Reduced simulation time compared to explicit finite element solvers Commercial Vehicle Development Discover our exemplary applications Door Slam The slam of a truck door is a dynamic process which influences the durability of the door. In this simulation example the flexible door was accelerated to reach a defined impact speed. A correct modelling of the sealing stiffness and the latch mechanism is necessary to reproduce the peak loading. The analysis of the linear model without contact interfaces indicated unrealistic penetrations of the stiffeners in the hinge area. By simulating the door slam with activated MAMBA contacts, a realistic loading could be reproduced. Both simulation results were utilized as input for a subsequent fatigue assessment. A comparison of the highest damaged locations emphasizes the necessity of including contacts for a door slam simulation. Benefits Realistic loading of door structure for fatigue analysis Reduced simulation time compared to explicit finite element solvers Side Rail Attachment Attachment parts connected to the truck frame are vibrating due to road or powertrain excitations. Because of the mass of the attached parts these vibrations lead to high structural loads within the area of the bolted flange between frame and attachment part. Thus a correct dynamic model including the nonlinear contact interactions is necessary for a reliable durability analysis. In this example model of a side rail attachment the contact interaction between the side rail and the bracket was included with MAMBA. The dynamic response analysis results indicate a shift of the natural frequencies due to a stiffer coupling. In the linear model the loads are only transferred via the bolt models, which causes unrealistically high local damage. The supporting effect of contacts with MAMBA results in a distribution of the loads and thus the damage is reduced significantly. Benefits Improved vibration response of attachment parts Realistic damage evaluation of bolted structures Truck Frame During the development process of a truck frame, the global stiffness and the durability performance are important design requirements. Commercial vehicle frames typically have a high number of bolted contact areas. Utilizing linear FE methods is convenient, but does not correctly reproduce the local loading in certain areas of the contacting flanges. This may lead to unrealistic fatigue assessment results. For a novel lightweight frame segment concept the contact interfaces were detected and the important contact areas identified. The load simulation results including contact analysis with MAMBA provided the input for the subsequent fatigue assessment. A comparison of the results stemming from a linear FE analysis and the results obtained utilizing the MAMBA simulation process shows significant differences in the predicted damage distributions. Benefits Improved accuracy of fatigue assessment results Durability performance evaluation of bolted contact areas Leaf Spring During driving the suspensions multi-leaf spring is a dynamically loaded component. The sliding friction interaction between each leaf is a relevant damping mechanism for the vehicle. By utilizing MAMBA it is possible to model e.g. trunnion springs that reproduce the correct nonlinear static and dynamic characteristics. Measurements on a typical spring type proved the high accuracy and predictability of this model. Finally the spring model was integrated into a full vehicle to facilitate ride and handling simulations with improved result quality. Benefits Accurate consideration of the interaction between the leafs of trunnion springs Improved dynamic full vehicle simulation

Working Students, Internships & Thesis ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ Working Students & Thesis The ECS offers pupils and students the opportunity to gain initial professional experience during their education as working students or interns as well as it offers support for diploma, bachelor or master thesis. You work independently on tasks together with your internal contact and benefit from the know-how of our experts. We offer a qualified support and the opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Specific topics from the departments are advertised on our career portal. You can also upload an unsolicited application, stating your personal focus and areas of interest. THESIS STUDENT JOBS & INTERNSHIPS Summer Internship We offer internships during the summer months in our various engineering departments for HTL pupils (3 rd grade must be completed/3 rd grade and up) as well as for students from technical degrees.​​​​​​​ Include your CV with important knowledge and reports in your application Internship duration: at least 4 weeks Application mode: via our career portal ​​​​​​​ Important Information CONTACT ​​​​​​​Our recruiting team is available for questions about the application process Theresa Rittenschober Recruiting & Students +43 7435 501 3711 ​​​​​​​ LinkedIn | XING ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ Stefanie Dorfer Summer Internships +43 7435 501 2710 ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ MAMBA ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​MAMBA at a Glance In the development phase of complex mechanical and mechatronic systems reliable dynamic simulation results are of highest importance. A meaningful fatigue assessment of jointed structures like car bodies, truck frames or bolted housings of electronic devices often requires consideration of the occurring contact stresses. However, the underlying nonlinear contact conditions have the potential to increase the computational effort tremendously. Thus, accurate but still fast numerical models become necessary. MAMBA is a tailored software solution for this type of analysis. To achieve feasible simulation throughput the contact analysis is performed in two steps. The first one is the identification of the contact interfaces as well as the creation of a reduced order model out of a finite element model for the respective jointed structures. The second step is the contact simulation based on this streamlined model. Based on MAMBA the CAE engineer is ready for the dynamic analysis of jointed structures, either for evaluation of the vibrational behavior or for improved fatigue assessment. The next picture illustrates the fatigue assessment results for the battery bracket of a passenger car as an exemplary use case. Applications​​​​​​ Structural Dynamics of Jointed Structures The MAMBA simulation process for the dynamics of jointed structures consists of two major steps. The preprocessing step provides an automated contact interface detection and a nonlinear model order reduction method where MAMBA computes an extended reduction basis. The actual computation of the reduced structural model is carried out by a commercial finite element solver. The second step is the contact simulation where MAMBA computes the contact stresses. The quasi-static or dynamic analysis of the resulting nonlinear model is either carried out by a commercial multibody system solver or by the internal MAMBA solver. Preprocessing Contact Interface Detection The MAMBA model order reduction is a modal approach utilizing an extended reduction basis capable of capturing the occurring contact stresses. This functionality is accessible within a preprocessing module that interacts with commercial FEM solvers and offers the following benefits. Automated detection of contact interfaces Contact ready model reduction Pretension of bolted connections The total deformation is described as superposition of selected trial vectors. Exemplary constraint modes accorting to Craig and Bampton. Exemplary normal modes according to Craig and Bampton. Exemplary contact modes computed during the MAMBA preprocessing step. Model Reduction The MAMBA model order reduction is capable of preserving the nonlinear behavior stemming from the contact interfaces of jointed structures. While the contact interfaces introduce local nonlinearities into a jointed structure the components of the jointed structure can still be assumed as linear elastic. Therefore it is possible to utilize the superposition principle to describe the total deformation of the involved components. A reduction basis constructed according to Craig and Bampton ensures very good result quality in case of linear elastic structures. This is achieved by the so called constrained modes, which represent static displacement shapes, and boundary fixed normal modes, which represent the internal dynamics of the linear elastic structure. In case of jointed structures it is also essential that the reduction basis is capable to accurately capture the local displacements due to the occurring contact stresses. This is achieved by an additional set of trial vectors. These so called joint interface or contact modes are formulated to reproduce the local deformations due to the contact stresses. As the structure is capable to deform in a physical meaningful way the computed contact stresses are meaningful as well. Contact Simulation The MAMBA contact simulation relies on the streamlined model for the jointed structure. This model then is analyzed either as part of a multibody dynamics model or as a free body with imposed interface loads. The first analysis setting is denoted as “Multibody Solution” while the second is denoted as “Standalone Solution”. Contact stress component in normal direction within normal contact interfaces. Additional shear stresses within frictional contact interfaces. Hysteresis curve obtained from a pretensioned contact interface. Contact Models First are contact interfaces where the contact stresses in surface normal direction are the dominating quantity. This is e.g. the case in many areas of spot welded structures. In MAMBA these contact interfaces are denoted as “Normal Contact”. Second are contact interfaces where also shear stresses due to friction are occurring. This is e.g. the case for areas where the external loading would lead to tangential relative movement within the contact interface. In MAMBA these contact interfaces are denoted as “Frictional Contact” and comprise the “Normal Contact” as well. Third are contact interfaces where high contact pressures values occur due to e.g. pretension of the structure. This is the case for bolted connections which are thoroughly tightened. In MAMBA these contact interfaces are denoted as “Pretensioned Contact” and comprise the “Frictional Contact” as well. Software Packages Multibody Solution The jointed structure is analysed as part of a multibody dynamics model. This is the preferred option in case the contact stresses within the jointed structure influence the global behavior of the multibody system. Seamless integration into flexible multibody dynamic models Capture contact within flexible bodies Standalone Solution The jointed structure is analysed as free body with imposed forces. This is the optimal choice in case the interface loads are independent from the contact stresses and available in advance Wizard for fast setup of the simulation model Tailored solver for short contact analysis time Parallel simulation of maneuvers Interested in more? Downloads ​​​​​​​ Applications ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ MAMBA ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​MAMBA at a Glance In the development phase of complex mechanical and mechatronic systems reliable dynamic simulation results are of highest importance. A meaningful fatigue assessment of jointed structures like car bodies, truck frames or bolted housings of electronic devices often requires consideration of the occurring contact stresses. However, the underlying nonlinear contact conditions have the potential to increase the computational effort tremendously. Thus, accurate but still fast numerical models become necessary. MAMBA is a tailored software solution for this type of analysis. To achieve feasible simulation throughput the contact analysis is performed in two steps. The first one is the identification of the contact interfaces as well as the creation of a reduced order model out of a finite element model for the respective jointed structures. The second step is the contact simulation based on this streamlined model. Based on MAMBA the CAE engineer is ready for the dynamic analysis of jointed structures, either for evaluation of the vibrational behavior or for improved fatigue assessment. The next picture illustrates the fatigue assessment results for the battery bracket of a passenger car as an exemplary use case. Applications​​​​​​ Structural Dynamics of Jointed Structures The MAMBA simulation process for the dynamics of jointed structures consists of two major steps. The preprocessing step provides an automated contact interface detection and a nonlinear model order reduction method where MAMBA computes an extended reduction basis. The actual computation of the reduced structural model is carried out by a commercial finite element solver. The second step is the contact simulation where MAMBA computes the contact stresses. The quasi-static or dynamic analysis of the resulting nonlinear model is either carried out by a commercial multibody system solver or by the internal MAMBA solver. Preprocessing Contact Interface Detection The MAMBA model order reduction is a modal approach utilizing an extended reduction basis capable of capturing the occurring contact stresses. This functionality is accessible within a preprocessing module that interacts with commercial FEM solvers and offers the following benefits. Automated detection of contact interfaces Contact ready model reduction Pretension of bolted connections The total deformation is described as superposition of selected trial vectors. Exemplary constraint modes accorting to Craig and Bampton. Exemplary normal modes according to Craig and Bampton. Exemplary contact modes computed during the MAMBA preprocessing step. Model Reduction The MAMBA model order reduction is capable of preserving the nonlinear behavior stemming from the contact interfaces of jointed structures. While the contact interfaces introduce local nonlinearities into a jointed structure the components of the jointed structure can still be assumed as linear elastic. Therefore it is possible to utilize the superposition principle to describe the total deformation of the involved components. A reduction basis constructed according to Craig and Bampton ensures very good result quality in case of linear elastic structures. This is achieved by the so called constrained modes, which represent static displacement shapes, and boundary fixed normal modes, which represent the internal dynamics of the linear elastic structure. In case of jointed structures it is also essential that the reduction basis is capable to accurately capture the local displacements due to the occurring contact stresses. This is achieved by an additional set of trial vectors. These so called joint interface or contact modes are formulated to reproduce the local deformations due to the contact stresses. As the structure is capable to deform in a physical meaningful way the computed contact stresses are meaningful as well. Contact Simulation The MAMBA contact simulation relies on the streamlined model for the jointed structure. This model then is analyzed either as part of a multibody dynamics model or as a free body with imposed interface loads. The first analysis setting is denoted as “Multibody Solution” while the second is denoted as “Standalone Solution”. Contact stress component in normal direction within normal contact interfaces. Additional shear stresses within frictional contact interfaces. Hysteresis curve obtained from a pretensioned contact interface. Contact Models First are contact interfaces where the contact stresses in surface normal direction are the dominating quantity. This is e.g. the case in many areas of spot welded structures. In MAMBA these contact interfaces are denoted as “Normal Contact”. Second are contact interfaces where also shear stresses due to friction are occurring. This is e.g. the case for areas where the external loading would lead to tangential relative movement within the contact interface. In MAMBA these contact interfaces are denoted as “Frictional Contact” and comprise the “Normal Contact” as well. Third are contact interfaces where high contact pressures values occur due to e.g. pretension of the structure. This is the case for bolted connections which are thoroughly tightened. In MAMBA these contact interfaces are denoted as “Pretensioned Contact” and comprise the “Frictional Contact” as well. Software Packages Multibody Solution The jointed structure is analysed as part of a multibody dynamics model. This is the preferred option in case the contact stresses within the jointed structure influence the global behavior of the multibody system. Seamless integration into flexible multibody dynamic models Capture contact within flexible bodies Standalone Solution The jointed structure is analysed as free body with imposed forces. This is the optimal choice in case the interface loads are independent from the contact stresses and available in advance Wizard for fast setup of the simulation model Tailored solver for short contact analysis time Parallel simulation of maneuvers Interested in more? Downloads ​​​​​​​ Applications ​​​​​​​

Data Privacy Information The protection of your personal data is of special importance to us. Consequently, we process your data exclusively on the basis of the relevant legal provisions, such as the GDPR as well as applicable national data protection regulations, including in particular the EU GDPR, the Indian DPDP and Chinese PIPL. In this data privacy statement we provide you with information on the most important aspects of the data processing which takes place in the context of our website. Contacting us: Engineering Center Steyr GmbH & Co KG Steyrer Strasse 32 4300 Sankt Valentin, Austria Tel.: +43 7435 501 0 You can reach us at the business address above, by email at datenschutz.valentin.mpt(at)magna.com and via the contact form on our website. By using this website, you consent to the procedure for the analysis of the use of this website as described below: Data acquisition when you register on our website You have the opportunity to register on our website for events, such as webinars, events, training sessions and user meetings. Furthermore, there are also documents and materials, such as (white) papers, videos, image material, advertising material and event documentation available for download. For authorized (software) users, there is also the option of downloading software and software updates as well as viewing FAQs, the Online Library, videos and the current status of software licenses / usage. Use of the services described above requires you to register on our website. For the purpose of registration, we need particulars concerning your name, title, gender, email address, business address, business telephone number and country. You have the right at any time to change, edit, or delete the data you provided upon registration. Data processing takes place on the basis of Art 6 point (b) ((Pre)contaractual relationship) of the GDPR. Data acquisition when you subscribe to our newsletter You also have the option of subscribing to our newsletter via our website. This publication conveys to you technical information, information about our events and about the products and services we offer. For this purpose, we require the data previously indicated above, your declaration of consent to receiving the newsletter as well as your indication by simply placing appropriate check marks concerning for which of our main topics ( e.g. Events | Simulation & Software – FEMFAT, MAMBA, MNOISE | Thermal Management & Software – KULI | Engineering Services) you would like to receive the newsletter. Once you have subscribed for the newsletter, we will send you a confirmation email with a link for confirming your subscription. Furthermore, we might send you newsletters with information on similar products, services, events, courses and trainings you have already participated or obtained. Of course, you are free at any time to withdraw the consent to receive the newsletter you have granted and may do so by email to the above-mentioned email address, by post to the above-mentioned postal address or via the unsubscribe link included at the end of every newsletter without providing any justification. We will then promptly erase your data in connection with the sending of the newsletter. Data processing takes place on the basis of Art 6 (1) point (a) (Consent) and for existing customer relationships Art 6(1) point (f) (legitimate interest: direct marketing) of the GDPR. Our interest in terms of the GDPR (Legitimate interest) is the provision of information on similar products, services, events, courses and trainings you have already participated or obtained. Data acquisition when you register for events, courses and training sessions You have the opportunity to register on our website for events, such as training sessions, user meetings, conferences or other events. To register for and participate in our events requires you to register on our website. For the purpose of registration and invoicing, we need particulars concerning your name, title, gender, email address, job title, department, business address, sector, business telephone number and country. As a participant, you receive a name tag for identification at our onsite events which you can wear voluntarily so it is visible. This name tag contains the following data: Name, title, company name, job title and country. For online events your personal data (such as name, title, company name, job title, email address, telephone number and country) you provide when you join the event are available for all participants by default. As participant at an online events you can choose freely whether you use and share audio or video. In case of recording you will be informed upfront about the recording and your options if you don’t want to be recorded. Please have a look on specific data protection information, which might be provided for certain events upfront you join. Data processing takes place on the basis of the legal provisions of Art 6 (1) point (a) (Consent) and Art 6 point (b) (contractual relationship) of the GDPR. Data acquisition for competitions / submission of ideas On our website or on selected events via email, you have the opportunity to submit papers, presentation and other exhibition materials (e.g. photos, videos, documents). Participating in these competitions requires you to register on our website as well as to submit your idea. For the purpose of registration and later contact with you, we need particulars concerning your name, title, gender, email address, business address, business telephone number, country and a description of your idea. Data processing takes place on the basis of the legal provisions of Art 6 (1) point (a) (Consent) of the GDPR. Data acquisition for call for papers, presentations and other exhibition materials On our website, you have the opportunity to submit papers or presentation. For the purpose of submission, we are requesting the following personal data: your name, function, company, contact data, picture and brief biography. Your submissions will be provided together with your personal data to other participants of events in the download area of this website and on the event itself. Please note that you have to ensure compliance with copyright laws and data protection laws for your submissions. Data processing takes place on the basis of the legal provisions of Art 6 (1) point (a) (Consent) of the GDPR. Data acquisition in case of customer relationship, for replying customer inquiries For the purpose of initiating or fulfilling customer order, replying to inquiries or submission of information we process your name, position, email address, phone number, address, language and gender. Data processing takes place on the basis of the legal provisions of Art 6 point (b) (contractual relationship) of the GDPR. Data acquisition when you take part in a survey or poll For the purpose of enhancing our products and services as well as to get feedback from you, you can voluntarily take part in a survey or poll made available by us. In case surveys or polls are not anonymized we process your name, your email address, your company information, language and gender as well as personal information you provide to us in the course of the survey or poll. Data processing takes place on the basis of the legal provisions of Art 6(1) point (a) (Consent) of the GDPR given by taking part in the survey or poll No exchange of information Under no circumstances will ECS permit the transfer, sale or leasing of your data that you have disclosed on this website to third parties, whether free of charge or in return for payment of a fee, without your consent. Legal duties of disclosure are excepted. Principles for the protection of your privacy in connection with the use of our website When you visit our website, we gather information, such as about the type of Internet browser you use, the computer operating system you use, and the domain name of the web page and/or Internet service provider via which you connect to this page. Based on this visitor data, we can sometimes improve the content of this website and determine which features and services are most important to our visitors. The standard technology referred to as cookies is used for this purpose. More information on this is provided below: COOKIES Our website uses what is referred to as cookies so that we can deliver contents that are specially geared towards your interests. These are small text files which are saved on your end device with the help of the browser. They do not cause any harm. We use cookies to arrange our presentation so it is more user friendly. Some cookies are saved on your end device until you erase them. They make it possible for us recognize your browser again the next time you visit. It is generally possible to block, deactivate or erase cookies via the menu settings of the browser you use. More detailed information on this can be found in the Help area of the web browser you use. If you do not want this, you can set up your browser so that it informs you when cookies are about to be set and you can allow this in individual cases. If cookies are disabled, the functionality of our website may be restricted. On this website the following cookies are used to optimise the provision of information: Technical necessary cookies These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled in your system. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies; however, some parts of the website may not function properly then. These cookies do not store personal data. Our website uses the following technical cookies to guarantee the proper functioning of it and the services provided. Technical cookies are used to register and logon to our website, to protect it from bots and to manage your cookie settings chosen: Tarteaucitron (manage your youtube cookie settings) fe_typo_user (used for login at our website) __cf_bm (Bot protection) cf_clearance (stores the proof of challenge passed to check for unwanted access such as Bots) JSESSIONID (session management) The following marketing cookies can be disabled via the cookie banner: Matomo Our website uses Matomo, a web analytics service hosted at our servers supplier SIWA Online GmbH (Data Processor in the meaning of GDPR). Matomo uses “cookies”, which are stored on your device. The information generated by the performance cookies about your use of the Website will transmitted to our servers in the European Union. IP anonymization is activated on this website, so your IP address will be shortened in advance and only processed anonymously. The unabridged IP addresses are not stored or processed. We use Matomo to analyse and regularly improve the use of our Website. The statistics obtained allow us to improve our services and make them more interesting for you as a user. Cookies processing personal data used by Matomo that will only be set based on your consent (otherwise analysis is solely performed in an anonymized form). Following Cookies might be set by Matomo: _pk_id (used to store a few details about the user such as the unique visitor ID) _pk_ses (short lived cookies used to temporarily store data for the visit) _pk_ref (used to store the attribution information, the referrer initially used to visit the website) _pk_cvar (short lived cookies used to temporarily store data for the visit) mtm_consent (to remember that consent was given (or removed) by the user) mtm_consent_removed (to remember that consent was given (or removed) by the user) mtm_cookie_consent (to remember that consent for storing and using cookies was given by the user) Data processing takes place on the basis of the legal provisions of Art 6 (1) point a (consent). If consent is not given we solely process in anonymized form for our legitimate interest which is the improvement of our offer and our web presence. YouTube Our website uses embedded videos of the external service provider YouTube, a video service of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland („Google“). Third-party session cookies are set by YouTube when videos are embedded. We embed videos from YouTube to offer you the possibility of watching a video hosted by a third party via our website directly. Videos will only be embedded, on basis of your consent to the specific terms and conditions of YouTube. Without consent the videos are disabled. For further information on data protection of YouTube we refer to the data controller`s website: https://policies.google.com/privacy Duration of data storage In the event that a contract is concluded, all of the data from the contractual relationship is stored until the expiration of the statutory safekeeping period. Concerning data which we have obtained on the basis of your consent, these are stored for the duration of the validity of your consent until further notice. The user data which are based on consent are stored for a period of five years as of our last contact in case there is no withdrawal. After expiration of the time period, the data are routinely erased provided they are no longer required for contract fulfillment or the initiation of a contract. Data transfer To fulfill customer relationship we use the following data processors: Magna Powertrain (Changzhou) Co., Ltd. Magna International Japan Inc. For the purpose of system maintenance and system development we use the following Data Processors: Magna International (Germany) GmbH Magna Automotive Europe GmbH Avanade Österreich GmbH SIWA Online GmbH Emarsys eMarketing Systems AG No further transfer of data to third parties takes place except if we are legally obligated to do so, the transfer of the data is required for carrying out the contractual relationship or you have previously granted your express consent for the transfer of your data. External service providers and partner firms only receive your data inasmuch as this is required for contract handling or the processing of your order. To the extent that our service providers or partner organizations come into contact with your personal data, we ensure that they comply with the regulations of the data protection laws in the same manner as we do. Agreements according to Art 28 and Art 46 of the GDPR are in place. Your personal data are not sold to third parties or marketed in any other way. Updating of these provisions We reserve the right to change these provisions at any time in correspondence with the requirements of our business. Your rights You have the basic rights to information, correction, erasure, restriction, data portability, revocation and objection. Regarding data processing activities based on your consent you also have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your Personal Data in writing (e.g. letter, email). If you are of the opinion that the processing of your data violates data protection law or your data protection rights have been violated in another manner, then we would request that you contact us to clear up any questions there may be as follows: You can contact us either by means of email at datenschutz.valentin.mpt(at)magna.com ​​​​​​​, in writing to ENGINEERING CENTER STEYR GmbH & Co KG, Steyrer Strasse 32, 4300 St. Valentin, Austria. Moreover, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority ( https://dsb.gv.at/ ). Of course, we are available to you at any time for information concerning data protection on our website. Effective date: January 22, 2026

​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​Support ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Any Questions? ​​​​​​​Get in Touch with us.​​​​​​ Magna Powertrain ​​​​​​​Engineering Center Steyr GmbH & Co KG Steyrer Straße 32 4300 St. Valentin, Austria Tel.: +43 7435 501 0 Email: mamba.support.valentin.mpt(at)magna.com ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Directions International Contact Contact our global team! Austria (St. Valentin) Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr Steyrer Straße 32, 4300 Sankt Valentin, Austria Contact person: Markus Breitfuss Tel.: +43 7435 501 0 E-mail: mamba.support.mpt(at)magna.com ​​​​​​​ www.mamba.magna.com ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ MAPS ​​​​​​​ India (Pune) Magna Steyr India Pvt. Ltd.e 1st Floor, Kapil Zenith, Sr.N.55, Hissa No.-1, Bavdhan Khurd, Tal.: Mulashi, Dist.: Pune-411021, India Contact person: Sitangshu Goswami Tel.: +91 20 6675 1000 E-mail: sitangshu.goswami(at)magna.com ​​​​​​​ or rajeev(at)maxsoft-india.com ​​​​​​​ MAPS ​​​​​​​ China (Shanghai) Magna PT Powertrain (Shanghai ) Co., Ltd. ​​​​​​​ 16F, T2, Ever Bright, 398 Huoshan Road, Yangpu District Shanghai PRC 200120, China Contact person: Aisheng Tang Tel.: +86 21 6165 1662 E-mail: aisheng.tang(at)magna.com ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ MAPS ​​​​ ​​​​​​​ Japan (Nagoya) Magna International Japan Inc. Nihonbashi Plaza Building 6F 2-3-4 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027, Japan Contact person: Kazumasa Kato Tel.: +81 3 3548 0310 E-mail: kazumasa.kato(at)magna.com ​​​​​​​ www.magna.com ​​​​​​​ MAPS ​​​​​​ Please choose... Austria (St. Valentin) India (Pune) China (Shanghai) Japan (Nagoya) Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr Steyrer Straße 32, 4300 Sankt Valentin, Austria Contact person: Markus Breitfuss Tel.: +43 7435 501 0 E-mail: mamba.support.mpt(at)magna.com ​​​​​​​ www.mamba.magna.com ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ MAPS ​​​​​​​ Magna Steyr India Pvt. Ltd.e 1st Floor, Kapil Zenith, Sr.N.55, Hissa No.-1, Bavdhan Khurd, Tal.: Mulashi, Dist.: Pune-411021, India Contact person: Sitangshu Goswami Tel.: +91 20 6675 1000 E-mail: sitangshu.goswami(at)magna.com ​​​​​​​ or rajeev(at)maxsoft-india.com ​​​​​​​ MAPS ​​​​​​​ Magna PT Powertrain (Shanghai ) Co., Ltd. ​​​​​​​ 16F, T2, Ever Bright, 398 Huoshan Road, Yangpu District Shanghai PRC 200120, China Contact person: Aisheng Tang Tel.: +86 21 6165 1662 E-mail: aisheng.tang(at)magna.com ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ MAPS ​​​​ ​​​​​​​ Magna International Japan Inc. Nihonbashi Plaza Building 6F 2-3-4 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027, Japan Contact person: Kazumasa Kato Tel.: +81 3 3548 0310 E-mail: kazumasa.kato(at)magna.com ​​​​​​​ www.magna.com ​​​​​​​ MAPS ​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​Visit our Engineering Services website ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ for more information about the Engineering Center Steyr! Website ​​​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Download Software Log in to download ​​​​​​​ MAMBA Software! Software & Release Notes Previous versions can be found in the ARCHIVE Licensing Mamba Licensing LM-X 4.9.3, WIN 64 Bit 29.08.2023 You do not have permission to dowload this file For MAMBA 2021 and higher 27 MB LM-X 4.9.3, Linux 64 Bit 29.08.2023 You do not have permission to dowload this file For MAMBA 2021 and higher 16 MB Flyer Check out our flyers and learn more about MAMBA. MAMBA Product Flyer​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ Dynamic Simulation Flyer ​​​​​​​ Publications Interested in our academic work? We offer a great variety of papers written by our MAMBA team. These academic papers have been presented at several events. Choose your topic of interest and learn more! MAMBA Papers A tailored solution for non-linear dynamic analysis of body structures 27.05.2022 JSAE 2022 Annual Congress (Spring) May 25th – May 27th in Yokohama Fumio Numata You do not have permission to dowload this file English, 62 KB Effiziente Berechnung der Kontaktspannungen in Fügestellen von dynamisch belasteten Komponenten 22.11.2016 SIMVEC Markus Breitfuss, Otmar Gattringer, Wolfgang Hübsch You do not have permission to dowload this file German, 2 MB Reduced Order Model for the Nonlinearities of Bolted Connections 28.04.2016 Dynamic Simulation in Vehicle Engineering Markus Breitfuss You do not have permission to dowload this file English, 2 MB Advanced Reduced Order Modeling of Jointed Structures 26.11.2013 NAFEMS European Conference Markus Breitfuss You do not have permission to dowload this file English, 1 MB Hocheffiziente Berücksichtigung von Kontakt bei Door Slam Simulationen in Adams MSC Usermeeting 2013 Markus Breitfuss You do not have permission to dowload this file German, 2 MB Load generation and fatigue life analysis taking into account contact effects FEMFAT Usermeeting 2017 Dr. Oliver Grieshofer, Markus Breitfuss You do not have permission to dowload this file English, 3 MB

Software Archive ​​​​​​​​​​​​​ View older versions of our software Log in to download MAMBA Software Archive MAMBA Archive MAMBA 2023 29.05.2024 You do not have permission to dowload this file 90 MB MAMBA 2023 - Multibody Solution Plugin 30.08.2023 You do not have permission to dowload this file 65 MB