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October 2009	Impact Test Procedures for the Aerospace Industry Cranfield Impact Centre (CIC) held a new short course in Impact Test Procedures for the Aerospace Industry, led by Stephen Soltis, worldwide authority of crash dynamics research and certification matters, and Former FAA Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor for Crash Dynamics. > Read the press release: Worldwide crash dynamics expert to lead new CIC short course

June 2009	*CIC features in Crash Test Technology International* magazine** Keith Read visited CIC to learn more about the latest developments in crash test methodology. > View the article in Crash Test Technology International

May 2009	Cranfield Impact Centre Technical Short Courses A range of 1, 2 and 3 day short courses suitable for professionals employed within the automotive, aviation and rail sectors are available to attend. These courses aim to promote a better understanding of the key parameters in impact analysis, crash safety (structural and biomechanical) and energy management strategies. > Download the CIC Technical Short Course leaflet

April 2009	Cranfield Impact Centre select Altair HyperWorks Enterprise Simulation Suite to enhance their design and analysis capabilities CIC's adoption of HyperWorks’ finite element solver solution and design study technology, RADIOSS and HyperStudyDSS, in conjunction with its finite element modeling software, HyperMesh, will enable widespread improvements to existing design processes, allowing CIC to deliver robust solutions to their clients, faster. In addition, CIC will make use of the HUMOS2 biomedical human model, one of a wide range of virtual dummies for occupant and pedestrian safety available from Altair. > Read the Altair Press Release

March 2009	Cranfield launches new working group to help save lives Cranfield Impact Centre has launched a new working group to help save lives and reduce injuries from road accidents through the introduction of virtual testing techniques in crash safety legislation. Although virtual testing (VT) is currently used by vehicle manufacturers to improve the design process of cars, there are a number of issues yet to be fully developed before it can be integrated in safety system design and regulations. The technology has the capability to save lives and reduce injuries by allowing the rapid analysis of a multitude of accident cases, many of which are beyond the scope of existing legislation. The working group, launched during a VT workshop hosted at Cranfield University, is the final stage of a five-year project into the use of virtual testing methodology in crash safety legislation, one of seven sub-projects of a €30 million project on Advanced PROtection SYSstems (APROSYS) sponsored by the European Commission. > Read the Press Release
	New Cranfield technology focuses on pedestrian and cyclist safety Cranfield Impact Centre has developed an innovative technology that has the potential to significantly reduce fatalities caused by pedestrian impact with car windscreens. Current legislation ignores head impact injury in vehicle design assessment, despite data demonstrating that 30% of fatalities involving pedestrians are caused by head impacts. The technology has been developed during the course of a five-year collaborative research project on pedestrian and cyclist safety, one of seven sub-projects of a €30 million project on Advanced Protection Systems (APROSYS) sponsored by the European Commission. > Read the Press Release
	Register today - Conference: Application of simulation technologies in biosciences - SimBio-M 1-3 July 2009, Juan les Pins, France A new conference on the application of the simulation technologies in the biosciences is born. Apart from the increasing interest and real life applications of these technologies the interdependence of the various domains of application is an important motivation behind the creation of this yearly event. SimBio-M is organised jointly by Cranfield University and INRETS-Université de la Méditerranée. A special exhibition area is designated for companies wishing to exhibit their relevant products, activities and innovations. Interested companies are welcome to apply for a sponsorship either online or by contacting the conference secretary by sending an e-mail. > For further information visit the SimBio-M website
	VT workshop 'How to Implement Virtual Testing Into Regulations' workshop took place on 17 March 2009 at Cranfield University. A variety of topics covering VT were discussed. For further information please contact James Watson, +44 (0)1234 754149 or email. This event was sponsored by EC Integrated Project APROSYS (Advanced Protective Systems)