| Tuesday, 23 June, 2026 |
| Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport |
| 11:00-16:30 (Lunch & Refreshments) |
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Join us in Stuttgart on Day 1 of Automotive Testing Expo Europe for a complimentary lunch and seminar exploring new technologies and methods for achieving high-fidelity, high-throughput durability testing while maintaining optimal levels of energy efficiency and safety. Guided by MTS testing experts, attendees will gain insight into the latest MTS test and simulation innovations, including:
- Energy-Efficient Hydraulic Power Generation
- Intelligent Safe-Limited Speed Technology
- Test-Accelerating RPC Connect Features
- State-of-the-Art Hybrid Simulation
- Advanced Setup & Optimization Techniques
Seminar Agenda:
| Tuesday, 23 June, 2026 | Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport |
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| 11:00 |
The Intelligent Testing Ecosystem An exploration of disruptive, next-gen MTS hydraulic power generation and distribution innovations, including new safe-limited speed SafeGuard Servo Valves and highly energy efficient, hybrid SilentFlo Hydraulic Power Units. |
James Hennen, MTS Systems |
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| 12:00 | Free Lunch |
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| 13:00 | Accelerating Non-Linear System Control An introduction to NonLinear Navigator (NLN), a new feature in RPC Connect that enables precise control of multi-dimensional non-linear specimen engagements - speeding convergence, minimizing overload, and reducing operator intervention. |
Hans-Peter Beggel, MTS Systems |
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| 14:00 | Laboratory-Based Road Load Data Generation An overview of Hybrid System Response Convergence (HSRC), which loops physical vehicles or axles, tire models, and scanned roads into RPC iterations to enable more time- and cost-efficient generation of durability road loads. |
Chris Flegel, MTS Systems |
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| 15:00 | Free Coffee |
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| 15.30 | Hydromechanical Mastery Professional tips and techniques for sizing hydraulic systems, estimating energy and power use, selecting the right pump technology, monitoring oil parameters to optimize flow for specific test scenarios, and more. |
Hans-Peter Beggel, MTS Systems |
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| 16:30 | Free Reception | |||||
SEMINAR: Accelerating Vehicle Development - The Intelligent Testing Ecosystem | 23 June, 2026 |
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Seminar Presenters:
James Hennen is a senior business development manager at MTS, focusing on servo hydraulic power solutions and modular test stands. He has 38 years of experience at MTS and degrees in electrical engineering from Southwest University.
Hans-Peter Beggel is a senior systems engineer at MTS, specializing in advanced durability testing solutions and lab optimization. With 25 years of experience at MTS, he has played a key role in bringing the proving ground into the test laboratory.
Chris Flegel is a product manager in charge of MTS ground vehicles applications software. He has worked at MTS for over 10 years, specializing in systems integration for tire and wheel systems, hybrid simulation, and RPC Connect software development.
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Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport
Flughafenstrasse 50 Leinfelden Echterdingen, 70629 Germany |
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Questions? If you have questions or require assistance in planning your seminar attendance, please contact: |
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Sabine Borik-Schroeder
Senior Digital Marketing Specialist
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