simpulse webinar NCAP 2026 recap
simpulse webinar recap
Leveraging Virtual Testing for NCAP 2026 “Crash Avoidance” and Beyond
The upcoming NCAP 2026 protocols set significantly higher requirements for active safety performance, particularly in the area of Crash Avoidance and Automated Assistance Driving (AAD). Traditional proving ground tests are reaching their limits – they are resource-intensive, costly, and often insufficient to cover the wide range of critical scenarios required for future compliance.
On June 10, 2025, experts from Valeo and Ansys presented how virtual testing can effectively complement physical testing. The session demonstrated how simulation-driven validation enables more efficient, scalable, and robust development processes – supporting the next generation of vehicle safety.
Key Topics Covered
Understanding NCAP 2026 Requirements
An overview of the new crash avoidance criteria and their impact on ADAS and AAD development.
Virtual Testing as a Complement to Physical Testing
How simulation-based approaches allow broader scenario coverage, scalability, and repeatability from concept to validation.
Efficiency, Scalability, Robustness
Using simulation to replicate complex real-world driving scenarios in a safe and cost-effective way.
Industry Use Cases
Insights from Valeo and Ansys showcasing how simulation accelerates ADAS validation.
Expert Contributions
The webinar featured four industry experts who shared their perspectives and best practices:
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Petr Fomin| Ansys
Dr. Petr Fomin serves as an Application Engineering Manager at Ansys, specializing in the AVxcelerate product line. With over ten years of expertise in sensor engineering and autonomous driving, Petr has extensive experience in developing and applying physics-based real-time simulations for virtual testing and validation of autonomous systems. His strong foundation in robotics complements his deep understanding of simulation technologies.
Petr Fomin| Ansys
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Emmanuel Follin | Ansys
Emmanuel Follin is a Senior Product Manager for Autonomous Vehicle Simulation Solutions at Ansys Inc., the world’s largest, independent Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software company (NASDAQ: ANSS). With over 20 years of experience in system simulation covering Automotive and Aeronautic, Emmanuel plays a pivotal role in leading Ansys’ efforts in the ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle simulation domain, managing the AVxcelerate product.
Emmanuel Follin | Ansys
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Jakub Jelinek | Valeo
Dr. Jakub Jelinek holds a Ph.D. in Mechatronics and Statistical Engineering and brings over 15 years of cross-sector experience in simulation, spanning the automotive, aerospace, and nuclear industries. Currently serving as Global Simulation Platform Manager at Valeo, he leads global technical initiatives in simulation, with a strong focus on coordination, education, quality assurance, method standardization, toolchain validation, and strategic innovation. His role supports the digitization of simulation workflows, including the adoption of cloud-based simulations, KPI tracking, and simulation strategy development.
Jakub Jelinek | Valeo
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Hector-Ruben Prada | Valeo
Hector-Ruben Prada is an Electrical Engineer specialized in Digital Systems and Communications, with extensive experience in the automotive industry supporting Tier 1 OEMs. He currently works at Valeo as an R&D Technical Project Manager, where he leads Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulation activities as part of the system validation strategy for ADAS front cameras.
The webinar made one thing clear: virtual testing is essential to meet the growing demands of NCAP 2026. By enabling a wider range of critical driving scenarios, simulation not only ensures compliance but also reduces development time and cost.
If you would like to explore how virtual testing can support your projects, get in touch with our experts.
The recording is now available. If you are interested, please reach out to us at event@asc-s.de.
Autor: Egon Wiedekind
Egon Wiedekind is a distinguished expert in simulation technologies and digital twins — guided by the principle “simulation as a reliable look into the future.” In his role at Game Changer Simulation (GCS) and as Communications Lead for the Automotive Solution Center for Simulation (ASCS), he actively fosters knowledge transfer between research and industry, particularly in the field of AI-driven simulation. Through his communication and event activities, such as the Fireside Talk “Vehicle Interior of the Future,” he also shapes the discourse on mobility innovations and the digital transformation of the automotive industry.
