Since the human body can be considered as a multibody system, MBD can be effectively applied in biomechanics. Hence, MBD are highly suited to model the kinematical behaviour of humans, respective crash dummies, during impact testing. Our simulation experts couple multibody models of crash dummies with impact analyses of child car seats conducted by means of Finite Element Analyses. Compared to finite element dummies, the multi body equivalents offer significantly shorter simulation times which allow to shorten lead times and fasten up the progress of the development process.

MBD is particularly suited to analyse complex systems with multiple degrees of freedom.  Examples are cars, trucks, railways, roller coasters, and household appliances. Using MBD, several aspects of those applications, such as safety, performance, and comfort, can be evaluated and optimised. We apply MBD to model both the kinematics and the dynamics of moving systems. This enables our engineers to calculate and visualise the movements and forces resulting from external excitations. With this information the dynamical behaviour of an application can be optimised effectively.