--- title: CADFEM Industry Symposium Electronics Reliabilty description: "Exclusive Industry Symposium on electronics reliability: accelerate virtual validation, enhance collaboration, and protect IP. 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Speakers from OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and leading research institutions will address one of the most pressing challenges in automotive electronics: #### How to significantly accelerate development cycles while ensuring model trust, reliability, and IP protection. ![CADFEM World Conference\_ECU\_Symposium\_03](https://resources.cadfem.net/hs-fs/hubfs/events/2026/CADFEM%20World%20Conference/CADFEM%20World%20Conference_ECU_Symposium_03.png?width=500&height=384&name=CADFEM%20World%20Conference_ECU_Symposium_03.png)   ## Schedule, Oct 22, 2026 Room xenon Preliminary agenda ##### 09:00-09:30 ##### Jürgen Leib Fraunhofer IISB PhyLiPin - Physics-based lifetime prediction: Why chronology matters. Background: Limits of rainflow counting. ##### 09:30-10:00 ##### Mike Feuchter CADFEM Germany GmbH Nonlinear encrypted structural ROM technology ##### 10:00-10:30 Coffee Break ##### 10:30-11:00 ##### Klaus Neumeier Onsemi tbd ##### 11:00-11:30 ##### Michael Schreittmiller Webasto Roof & Components SE Automation of PCB Reliability Assessment Using Ansys Sherlock and Python ##### 11:30-12:00 ##### Michiel van Soestbergen and Craig Hillman Synopsys / NXP S3 Workflow: Scanned Geometry, Superelements And Nonlinear Damage Accumulation With Simpleware and Sherlock ##### 12:00-13:00 Shared lunch ##### 13:00-13:30 ##### Cynthia Michalkowski Robert Bosch GmbH e²LEAD: Towards Highly Integrated Automotive Electronics With Chiplet Technology and Digital Twin Integration ##### 13:30-14:30 ##### All Speakers Plenary discussion ## What to Expect #### Join a highly focused, peer-level exchange on: Virtual validation and verification aligned with automotive testing standards (e.g., LV124, VW 80000, GMW 3172) Simulation-driven reliability engineering and non-linear behavior modeling Secure model exchange across the value chain using standards such as FMU Protection of intellectual property through encrypted models and advanced ROM technologies Model credibility and governance, including model warehousing concepts An interactive panel discussion addressing key challenges and future directions for accelerating automotive electronics development ## Schedule, Oct 22, 2026 Room xenon Preliminary agenda ## About Gain access to a focused, peer-level exchange designed to accelerate progress in automotive electronics development. As part of the CADFEM World Conference, this symposium connects you with a carefully selected circle of experts and decision-makers—enabling meaningful discussions, practical insights, and valuable connections beyond the session itself. Participation is available with a full conference pass (EUR 1,200). In addition, participants are warmly invited to extend their experience by joining: - “Meet the Developers” sessions on Oct 20 for direct exchange with technology experts - physics-based sessions on Oct 21, offering deeper technical insights and Extended networking opportunities. 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