Apply & Innovate – The international technology conference
Get ready for Apply & Innovate 2024
This year’s Apply & Innovate will take place at the Gartenhalle in Karlsruhe from September 11–12.
On both days, you can look forward to a varied presentation program, an accompanying trade exhibition and plenty of time to meet people and network.
Furthermore, the evening event at the end of the first conference day will also be the opportunity for us to celebrate our company anniversary with you.
We look forward to your registration as participants of Apply & Innovate 2024, and to welcome you in Karlsruhe soon!
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Apply & Innovate 2024 program
Discover the event program for Apply & Innovate 2024 here!
During two days, 36 inspiring presentations and keynotes from our customers and partners covering a wide range of topics await you.
| Time | |
|---|---|
08:00–09:00 a.m. | Registration and breakfast |
09:00–09:15 a.m. | Welcome and opening of Apply & Innovate |
09:15–10:00 a.m. | Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Policy Standards and Testing Evaluation in China China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co.,Ltd. |
10:00–10:30 a.m. | Coffee break and exhibition |
| Time | ADAS/AD: Test Scenarios | X-in-the-Loop |
|---|---|---|
10:30–11:00 a.m. | Accelerating the Scenario Loop DeepScenario GmbH | Leveraging Virtual Testing from Algorithm to Vehicle Level in Series Application Projects at Continental Engineering Services Continental Engineering Services GmbH |
11:00–11:30 a.m. | Scenario Generation for CarMaker Simulation with Drones Unbiased perspective expansion through time and location pooling of multi-drone recording Automatum Data GmbH | Virtual ADAS Testing with Real Vehicles Pulling the test track into the lab and your vehicle never feels a difference - Setting up a VIL test lab for ADAS testing Keysight Technologies Deutschland GmbH & Audi AG |
11:30 a.m.–12:00 | IAV Mela: Innovative AI-Powered Automatic Scenario Creation and Modification for ADAS/AD Virtual Validation IAV GmbH |
12:00–01:30 p.m. | Lunch break and exhibition |
| Time | Powertrain | Test Processes: Test Benches |
|---|---|---|
01:30–02:00 p.m. | Realizing Shift Performance Evaluation through Transmission-HiLS Toyota Motor Corporation | Tire-in-the-Loop – Test Method Proof of concept at internal drum test bench Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) |
02:00–02:30 p.m. | Dynamic Route Switching in CarMaker Volkswagen AG & Kristl, Seibt & Co Ges.m.b.H. | Vehicle-in-the-Loop Testbed and Motion Laboratory Testing ADAS in a virtual environment with realistic pedestrian interactions Technische Universität Berlin |
02:30–03:00 p.m. | Complete Vehicle Testing on an Engine Test Bench Impact of different vehicle operating strategies on the combustion engine AUDI AG | Consistency of the Development Tool Chain through Combined Test Environments and Virtual Simulations From base calibration to type approval with a consistent tool chain APL Automobil Prüftechnik Landau GmbH |
03:00–04:00 p.m. | Coffee break and exhibition |
| Time | Test Automation | Virtual Reality & Driving Simulators |
|---|---|---|
04:00–04:30 p.m. | Advanced Continuous Integration / Continuous Testing A toolchain as a standardized prerequisite for virtual testing Continental Engineering Services GmbH | Weather-Aware XiL Systems Insights from the ROADVIEW project CARISSMA - Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt |
04:30–05:00 p.m. | Adaptive Test Automation Framework Using TCL Scripting for Validation KPIT Technologies Ltd. | CarMaker@AUDEx Unity-based integration of CarMaker into the AUDEx project for the operation of a driving simulator Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) |
From 06:30 p.m. | Evening event |
| Time | |
|---|---|
08:45–09:00 a.m. | Start of day 2 |
09:00–09:45 a.m. | System Virtualization for Evaluating Safety Critical Functions Using Credible Simulation Approach Robert Bosch GmbH |
09:45–10:00 a.m. | Coffee break and exhibition |
| Time | Simulation Credibility | Vehicle-in-the-Loop & Euro NCAP |
|---|---|---|
10:00–10:30 a.m. | Building Credibility Together Cross-company collaboration for credible simulation standards Robert Bosch GmbH | VIL Method Based on an AEB Maneuver Objectification of the emergency brake assistant with real and virtual targets based on the Vehicle-in-the-Loop method Kempten University of Applied Sciences |
10:30–11:00 a.m. | Digital Twin-Based Simulated Automotive Radar for Virtual Testing APTIV / Chalmers University of Technology | Proving Ground Automation for Scenario-Based Validation Tests Linking CarMaker and proving ground DEKRA Automobil GmbH |
11:00–11:15 a.m. | Coffee break and exhibition |
| Time | Control System Calibration Using Driving Simulators | Model-Based Development |
|---|---|---|
11:15–11:45 a.m. | Virtual ECUs on Driving Simulators with CarMaker AUDI AG & Synopsys Inc. | How Do You Measure the Validity of Traffic Models? Comparing the driveBOT driver model with state-of-the-art machine learning approaches using public datasets cogniBIT GmbH |
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | System Integration of 6DOF Motion Platform with Virtual Reality for Scenario-based Testing of Autonomous Electric Vehicle (AEV) Using CarMaker University of Nottingham Malaysia | Scalable Simulation Framework for Synthetic Data Generation to Test Higher Automation Levels Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH |
12:15–01:45 p.m. | Lunch break and exhibition |
| Time | Vehicle Dynamics | ADAS/AD: Accident Prevention |
|---|---|---|
01:45–02:15 p.m. | Simulation Based Pre-Adjustment (SiPA) of Brake System’s Control Functions Connecting simulation and artificial intelligence methods Continental Automotive Technolgies GmbH | A Customized Lidar Sensor Ethernet Interface for the Software Validation in a Closed-Loop Virtual Environment Rear accident prevention for Linde forklift trucks Linde Material Handling GmbH (KION Group AG) |
02:15–02:45 p.m.
| Hardware & Software-in-the-Loop Methodology to Explore Anti Block System by Electric Regenerative Brake for Motorcycles Real time testing and exploration of software integrated electric powertrain for motorcycles: conventional ABS and regenerative braking with E-PT behavior Soluzioni Ingegneria srl & Typhoon HIL | Co-Simulation Framework for Emergency Avoidance Assessment Virtual Validation Integrating scenario-based testing for emergency lane keeping and minimum risk manoeuvres Valeo Mobility Tech Center |
02:45–03:15 p.m. | Context-Based AI Systems for Robust Yaw Rate and Trajectory Predictions in Autonomous Driving Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg | Model Based Development for ADAS Functions Fusing Physical and Virtual World Auto parking system and auto emergency brake system AISIN Corporation |
03:15–03:45 p.m. | Coffee break and exhibition |
| Time | Test Processes | ADAS/AD: Special Applications |
|---|---|---|
03:45–04:15 p.m. | GenericXiL with CarMaker From scenario to driving function testing CARIAD SE | Vineyard Scenario Generation and Optimal Control for Automated Operations in Virtual Environment Co-simulation of vehicle dynamics, environment and in-field sensors according to the latest precision farming technologies Soluzioni Ingegneria srl |
04:15–04:45 p.m. | Standards-Based Co-Simulation of Sensor Models Movie NX and Persival’s lidar sensor simulation with consistent 3D object rendering and motion Persival GmbH | LSTM-Based Virtual Load Sensor for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Mass estimation by using machine learning Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna |
04:45–05:15 p.m. | Test and Release of Autonomous Driving Functions How test workloads can be reduced by automation and intelligent parameterization of scenarios IAV GmbH & tracetronic GmbH |
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05:15–05:30 p.m. | Closing and end of conference |
Exhibitors
Automatum Data: Specialized in scalable, validated data generation for the movement of all traffic objects. Comprehensive flight permission with multi-drone technology produces precise data sets and sortable scenarios for ADAS and AD: Miles long, real-world, searchable. Highly automated cloud pipeline ensures quality and repeatability. Usable in common formats and established software.
b-plus automotive GmbH is a leading provider of solutions and services with a focus on embedded software, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), connectivity and data analysis. The company offers software, complete systems and solution components for a wide range of data-driven development and validation tasks in the fields of autonomous driving and mobility - from the vehicle to the cloud and release. The range of professional engineering services for development, integration, testing and validation for ADAS/AD development completes the portfolio.
Combining class-leading motion bandwidth in all six degrees of freedom and sub-5ms motion latency, Dynisma Motion Generators (DMGs) are widely regarded as 'the most realistic' and responsive driving simulators available.
As a partner of IPG Automotive, Dynisma's F1-born DMGs run the CarMaker software suite, aiding OEMs in virtual development of ride, handling, NVH and ADAS with near-perfect correlation, accelerating car development and saving millions in prototype costs.
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Foretellix is the leading provider of safety-driven verification and validation solutions for Automated Driving Systems & ADAS. Foretellix’s Foretify™️ platform helps automotive, trucking, and mining customers to ensure safety, reduce development costs, and accelerate time-to-market. Foretellix is headquartered in Israel, with offices in the US, Europe, and Asia.
For nearly 30 years, GeneSys develops high-precision and innovative sensor-systems for demanding test and measurement applications. Laser measurement technology and inertial sensors are used to capture precise position and motion data of vehicles. The GNSS-based inertial system ADMA was developed especially for vehicle-dynamics-analysis, ADAS-evaluations in the automotive sector and Virtual Testing solutions such as VIL.
HEAD acoustics GmbH is leading in holistic sound and vibration analysis solutions, hardware and software for measuring, analyzing, and optimizing voice and audio quality, and customer-specific solutions, services, training, and support. The company from Herzogenrath near Aachen has subsidiaries in China, France, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, the UK, the USA, and numerous sales partners worldwide.
IAV is developing the mobility of the future and has become one of the world's leading engineering partners by developing holistic solutions in vehicles and technologies. IAV has been reliably bringing innovations into series production for four decades. Started as a spin-off of the TU Berlin, IAV today combines different worlds: automotive and IT, hardware and software, products and services. IAV's customers receive competent support in the realization of their projects at 24 locations worldwide: From concept to series production, from local special solutions to global large-scale production projects. Hundreds of successful projects have been implemented by IAV to date, always with the aim of improving mobility.
iMAR Navigation GmbH has been known for more than 30 years for the most accurate automotive measurement technology on proving grounds and public roads. iMAR provides comprehensive support for all phases of a project. The devices provide the vehicle trajectory and dynamic with unmatched accuracy and can be configured with various sensor technologies in a modular architecture.
KS ENGINEERS has been offering solutions in the business fields of Automotive Testing, Industrial Automation, Building Facilities and Testing Services for the past 50 years. The optimum use of synergies between the technological fields mechanics, control engineering, data engineering and building facilities ensures that KS is a competent partner in efficiently handling comprehensive turnkey projects.
Portfolio:
Automotive Testing:
- Testing solutions for e-mobility and alternative drive concepts
- Fuel cell test beds
- Application test beds, model-based testing and ADAS testing
- Powertrain test beds
- Chassis dynamometers
- Engine test beds
- Module test beds
- Infrastructure / media supply and conditioning
- Cooling water
- Air conditioning / Exhaust gas
- Fuel supply, etc.
Testing Services:
- Testing center in Graz (Austria)
- Testing center in Friedrichshafen (Germany)
Building Services:
- Process Automation
- Data processing
- Electrical Engineering
- HVAC
As a leading global supplier of test and measurement software, instruments and systems, Rohde & Schwarz applies its market-leading technical expertise to develop innovative solutions through the entire automotive lifecycle from pre-development to production. OEMs, tier1s and chip suppliers around the world rely on the company’s proven test solutions for automotive radar, connectivity, infotainment, high-performance computing and EMC. With innovative solutions for the development, integration and production testing of radar, Rohde & Schwarz act as a trusted partner for customers creating the next generation of ADAS / AD systems. The company’s long-established expertise in wireless technology ensures robust connectivity in all standards from 5G and C-V2X to UWB, WiFi6 and GNSS. In-Vehicle Networks supporting the latest bus speeds and ECUs like high-performance domain controllers can be developed and debugged, complex EMI issues can be solved using the test equipment. With decades of experiencein EMC testing, Rohde & Schwarz offers test and measurement equipment and customizable turnkey test systems for performing EMI and EMS measurements on vehicles and components in line with all major CISPR and OEM specific EMC standards. They support full vehicle antenna testing and also wireless coexistence testing with using own systems and instruments. The company also offers outstanding solutions for board level tests (ICT/FCT/BS) during ECU production. Partners and customers around the world use these test solutions to ensure automotive components and systems function correctly, coexist successfully and communicate with the outside world without errors.
STÄHLE GmbH is a global operating company providing automotive test systems as robot drivers, steering or actuator systems & shift robots. They operate at most automotive companies world-wide for application like emission testing, mileage accumulation, acoustic, climatic, EMC, R&D, etc. STÄHLE GmbH enables the bridge from test-cell tests / applications to proving ground tests / as well as simulation (SIL, HIL, VIL).
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As an S&P 500 company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and offers the industry's broadest portfolio of application security testing tools and services. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing more secure, high-quality code, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative products. Learn more at
tracetronic - a specialist in the field of test automation - supports manufacturers and suppliers in the development of highly complex vehicle software with software products (ecu.test, test.guide) and customized solutions. The company focuses on solutions for an automated test process in all phases of software development - from component tests to in-vehicle integrations tests.
Ticket price
| Two-day ticket (Sept. 11+12) | One-day ticket (Sept. 11) | One-day ticket (Sept. 12) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular | 850 € | 520 € | 520 € |
Student/PhD candidate | 395 € | 295 € | 295 € |
We apply 19 % VAT for invoice recipients from Germany.
For invoice recipients from an EU country or third country we apply 0% VAT
With Apply & Innovate, we organize a two-day international technology conference every two years. In 2022, the Konzerthaus in Karlsruhe hosted Apply & Innovate. At the event, our customers and partners took the stage with fascinating presentations from different fields and provided insights into joint projects as well as their experiences and successes with our solutions. The accompanying trade exhibition as well as the evening event on the first conference day provided additional time and space for networking.
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