Conference language: English
The Dummy. Crashtest. Conference. is the ideal event for professionals working with crash testing, dummies, and measurement technology. It's specifically tailored for employees from the automotive and supplier industries, aerospace, research institutions, military protection system suppliers, metrology specialists, high-speed camera manufacturers, and universities.
Over the course of two days, the conference offers a diverse program of expert presentations on current topics. The technical agenda is complemented by impressive live-crashtests, providing fascinating insights into real-world applications.


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Agenda
July 2, 2025 – Wednesday
11:30 Uhr | Participant check-in, quick lunch & exhibitor visits |
12:00 Uhr
| Welcome by organizers Dipl.-Ing. Peter Schimmelpfennig (CTS) und Thomas Warkentin (Kistler) |
12:40 Uhr
| N.N. Jens Wolking, Kistler |
13:00 Uhr
| Lungs in a biofidelic dummy for blast testing Benjamin Härtel, HTW Dresden |
13:20 Uhr
| Development and Validation of an IMPETUS Simulation Model of CTS' Biofidelic Birdstrike Test Surrogate ALPHA® Jan Bohlen, EDAG |
13:40 Uhr
| Inside a crash test – status of X‑ray crash analysis for deformation and structure examination Hanna Paul, Mercedes Benz | Dr. Malte Kurfiß, Fraunhofer-Institut für Kurzzeitdynamik, EMI |
14:00 Uhr
| X‑ray crash test Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Bührmann, CTS / Dr. Malte Kurfiß, Fraunhofer-Institut für Kurzzeitdynamik, EMI |
14:30 Uhr | Coffee break & exhibitor visits |
15:30 Uhr
| WorldSISD 50, inclusion in EuroNCAP TB 029 Supplier List Alexander Schmitt, Kistler |
15:50 Uhr
| N.N. Florian Schmidt, ERNST |
16:10 Uhr
| Automation of the crash data process Alexander Putz, Kistler |
16:30 Uhr
| X‑ray crash results Dr. Malte Kurfiß, Fraunhofer-Institut für Kurzzeitdynamik, EMI |
16:45 Uhr
| Crash test: rollover after avoidance maneuver Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Bührmann (CTS) |
17:15 Uhr | End of Day 1 |
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18:30 Uhr | Reception at Kongresshotel Halle Münsterland |
The program guides you: Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Michael Weyde |
July 3, 2025 – Thursday
08:30 Uhr | Check-in & exhibitor visits |
09:00 Uhr
| Misuse testing as supplementary to crash test – data generation for algorithm development Thomas Wild, Conti |
09:20 Uhr
| Use of a full-body dummy to study windshield fracture behavior in pedestrian impact Dipl.-Ing. Oliver Zander, Bundesanstalt für Straßen- und Verkehrswesen (BASt) |
09:40 Uhr
| Bomb protection suit SPS‑15 Mark O. Milewski, Garant |
10:00 Uhr
| Detonation of improvised explosive devices Thomas Forster, BKA. Wiesbaden |
10:20 Uhr
| Blast testing of bomb protection suit Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Bührmann, CTS |
10:40 Uhr | Coffee break & exhibitor visits |
11:10 Uhr
| N.N. Andreas Mangold , Photron |
11:30 Uhr
| Exoskeleton Wandercraft |
11:50 Uhr | Film studio |
12:10 Uhr
| Dooring tests: kinematics of different dummies Dipl.-Ing. Roy Strzeletz, Unfallanalyse Berlin GbR |
12:30 Uhr | Lunch break & exhibitor visits |
13:30 Uhr
| Battery testing with metrology Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Bührmann, CTS und Kilster |
14:00 Uhr | End of the event |
The program guides you: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lars Hannawald |
Tickets
Sign up here (English registration)
General Information
- Participation fee includes beverages, catering, and evening event at (Münster Kongresscenter).
- Certificate of participation sent by email one week after the event
- Test documentation accessible approximately one month after the event for four weeks via CTS customer login
- Hotel costs not included—participants must arrange and cover lodging themselves
- Ticket prices are net, with VAT added. Free cancellation possible until two weeks before the start date
Venue

Crash test facility of crashtest-service.com GmbH
Amelunxenstr. 30 | 48167 Münster

Crash test facility of crashtest-service.com GmbH
Amelunxenstr. 30 | 48167 Münster
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Evening Program
Joint Dinner at the "Münster Kongresscenter"

After the exciting lecture program, we cordially invite you to the reception on the first day of the event, starting at 6:30 p.m., and a joint dinner at 7:00 p.m. at the "Münster Kongresscenter".

After the exciting lecture program, we cordially invite you to the reception on the first day of the event, starting at 6:30 p.m., and a joint dinner at 7:00 p.m. at the "Münster Kongresscenter".
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