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EVENT

Report

THE 2 EDITION OF VEHICLE DYNAMICS WORKSHOP
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Organized jointly by NATRAX and SAEINDIA was held on 8 and 9 October 2020
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for the first time as Virtual Workshop considering COVID-19.

The workshop was co-sponsored by ZF India Ltd; DAY 1:
Automotive Test Systems and Altair India. The theme The program started with the Welcome address by
for this year workshop was “Ride and Handling”, but the Dr. N. Karuppaiah, Convener of the Workshop & Site Head,
underlying aspect was to bring a convergence of overall
ecosystem for Vehicle Dynamics in the country, where NATRAX who welcomed the Chief Guest Mrs. Rashmi
the exchange of information and ideas freely happens Urdwareshe, President-Designate, SAEINDIA & Ex.
between various stakeholders, be it OEMS, component Director, ARAI and Guest of Honour Mr. Dinesh Tyagi,
suppliers (both from mechanical and Automotive Director, Director (Technical), NATRIP & Director, ICAT,
Electronics domain), tyre companies, Govt Bodies, the moderators, speakers, participants of the workshop
Test Agencies, and technology companies, for future and briefed about the importance of vehicle dynamics
engagement and collaboration. and theme of the workshop. Mr. Dinesh Tyagi spoke about
the significance and recent developments in the field
The workshop received an overwhelming response with of Vehicle dynamics and how NATRAX with the huge
the participation of 185 members from Industry and infrastructure set up by the Government of India can serve
Academia. The two days’ workshop saw about 8 speakers the Industry for R & D in the field of Vehicle Dynamics.
sharing their updates and experiences in 3 technical
sessions on vehicle dynamics. A unique panel discussion Mrs. Rashmi Urdwareshe spoke about the current
was organized on road safety and the role of vehicle scenario and developments in the certification area
dynamics, which saw participation by eminent speakers and spoke about the unique platform of virtual webinar
from the Central Government, FISITA UK, and Industrial workshop and the need for continued efforts of
delegates. SAEINDIA and NATRAX towards technology knowledge

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