RAMSIS User Conference - North America

Where Design meets Human Comfort and Safety

This year's RAMSIS User Conference will explore essential topics, including the importance of current anthropometric data and recent advancements in RAMSIS software, like the new Seat Belt Module and the Safety-Tool. This conference is a hub for industry experts to share insights and discuss the future of automotive ergonomics.

Event Details

June 3-4, 2026

Automation Alley

2675 Bellingham Rd

Troy, MI, 48083

June 3 | Workshops

Workshop details are still being confirmed. Please check back at a later date.

Workshop I

Automation Intelligence

This workshop explores how automation and intelligent workflows can enhance the use of RAMSIS in digital human modeling and ergonomic design. Participants will learn how to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and accelerate analysis by leveraging RAMSIS automation features and scripting capabilities.

This workshop is full and no longer accepting registrations. Check out Workshop II.

Time	Title, Speaker
8:30 - 9:00	Registration
9:00 - 12:00	Workshop - Part I
12:00 - 1:00	LUNCH BREAK
1:00 - 5:00	Workshop I - Part II

Workshop II

Seat Belt Design Module

This workshop introduces participants to the RAMSIS Seat Belt Design Module, focusing on how digital human modeling supports safer and more effective restraint system design. Attendees will learn how to simulate seat belt fit, routing, and interaction across a wide range of occupant sizes and postures using RAMSIS. The session covers key concepts such as belt geometry, anchorage positioning, comfort considerations, and regulatory requirements.

Time	Title, Speaker
8:30 - 9:00	REGISTRATION
9:00 - 12:00	Workshop
12:00 - 1:00	LUNCH BREAK
1:00 - 5:00	Workshop III

June 4, 2026 | Main Conference Agenda

Time	Title, Speaker
8:30 AM	Registration and Coffee
9:00 AM	Welcome and Official Opening Andre Luebke, Humanetics
9:10 AM	RAMSIS in Curriculum at Purdue University Vincent Duffy, Purdue
9:40 AM	Diversity, Inclusion, Equity: The Triad in Product Development at Scania Paulo E. Fragoso, Scania
10:10 AM	BMW Panoramic IDrive and the Steering Wheel of the New Class: Development Process and use of RAMSIS Stefan Bast, BMW
10:40 AM	COFFEE BREAK
11:00 AM	Digital Factory and Human Work Design with the EMA Software Suite Lars Fritzsche, imk Industrial Intelligence
11:25 AM	Automation Intelligence: The Future of Human Factors Engineering Hans-Joachim Wirsching, Humanetics
11:50 AM	FutureQuest \| Where Human-Centered Immersive Learning Takes Flight: Designing the Future of Human Experience Through Immersive Learning, Robotics, and Interactive Environments Eric Jabocs, TSJF
12:40 PM	LUNCH BREAK
1:40 PM	Advancing Vehicle Entry and Exit Evaluation Through Biomechanical Simulation Bob Dziurda, General Motors
2:05 PM	From Mock-up Design to Motion Capturing: Customer Clinics for Advanced Motion Simulation Norman Hofmann, ICM
2:30 PM	AnyBody and RAMSIS: Connecting Postural Simulation and Biomechanical Analysis Kristoffer Iversen, Anybody
2:55 PM	BREAK
3:15 PM	The RAMSIS Seat Belt Design Module in the Development Process at Ford Ryan Denison, Ford
3:40 PM	Seat Belt Design Pro, Safety Studio, and HBM: Recent Developmens in RAMSIS Martin Pohlmann, Humanetics
4:05 PM	Maternity Study, SizeBrazil, and SizeEurope: New Humanetics Size Studies Around the Globe Andre Luebke, Humanetics
4:15 PM	Closing