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Simulate to Win Week

Join Ansys’ Simulate to Win Week, a week-long event designed for student competition teams looking to level up their design process and performance using simulation—whether you're building for Formula Student/FSAE, BAJA, Solar Car, STEM Racing, Shell Eco-marathon, or beyond.

Overview

This webinar series is built to help your team go further with simulation. Across two dedicated tracks—Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)—you’ll explore real-world applications used by top-performing teams, including a special session with Red Bull Racing on how the pros interpret simulation results to drive performance decisions. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions directly to Ansys experts, so you can apply what you learn to your own designs and gain a real competitive edge on race day.

General Sessions

September 14, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
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Ansys Student Team Partnership: Licensing, Software Installation, and Learning Resources

Join this kick-off session to learn more about Ansys Student Team Partnership, understand software licensing and Shared Web Licensing access, how to download and install Ansys software, and explore the training and learning resources available to help teams succeed throughout their projects and competitions.

September 14, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
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Ansys Simulation-Driven Design at munichmotorsport

Join this session to learn how munichmotorsport applies simulation-driven engineering and topology optimization in the development of their Formula Student car. Attendees will gain practical insights into the use of structural simulation and FEA for validating critical vehicle components, including rocker arms, bellcranks, steering rack mountings and wheel package components.

Track 1: Computational Fluid Dynamics

September 15, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
CFD Best Practices for Student Teams
Part 1: Computational Fluid Dynamics Tips for Student Teams

Join this webinar to master meshing techniques that improve accuracy, cut computational time, and help you avoid costly solution failures. Discover proven strategies for handling complex geometries, refining mesh quality, and unlocking the full potential of your CFD workflows.

September 16, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
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Part 2: Computational Fluid Dynamics Tips for Student Teams

Join a webinar to enhance your CFD meshing skills. Learn vital techniques for structured and unstructured meshing, improve element quality, and refine boundary layers. This webinar is ideal for beginners and those looking to sharpen their existing skills for better accuracy and efficiency.

September 17, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
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Interpret CFD Results like a Pro: Oracle Red Bull Racing Insights for FSAE and Formula Teams

Get an inside look at how an Oracle Red Bull Racing aerodynamicist interprets CFD simulation results in this live session with HyTech Racing, Georgia Tech’s Formula Student team. If you're part of a student team using Ansys CFD, or want to start, then this is your chance to learn how to extract meaningful insights and improve simulation accuracy from an industry expert.

September 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Optimizing Battery Thermal Management for Student Teams
Optimizing Thermal Battery Management for Student Teams

Learn how simulation tools can optimize battery thermal management systems for electric vehicles. This webinar will help automotive student teams design efficient, high-performance battery systems, improving energy efficiency, longevity, and safety to stay ahead in competitive design challenges.

Track 2: Finite Element Analysis

September 15, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Finite Element Analysis Tips for Student Teams
Finite Element Analysis Tips for Student Teams

This webinar covers key FEA topics like mesh generation, material properties, and validation. Learn the latest tools and best practices to enhance your design and analysis skills and boost your team’s competition performance. Join us to unlock FEA’s full potential.

September 16, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
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Meshing Tips and Tricks for FEA Simulation

This webinar will strengthen your FEA skills, focusing on meshing essentials, best practices, and common pitfalls. Learn about mesh quality, element selection, and refinement techniques to improve accuracy, efficiency, and convergence while balancing computational cost and solution precision.

September 17, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
FEA with Composites for Student Teams
FEA with Composites for Student Teams

Learn how to use Ansys composites pre/post (ACP) in Ansys Mechanical to optimize fiber orientation, lay-up definition, and FEA analysis for fiber-reinforced composites. Improve your design’s strength, stiffness, and weight, and predict performance and reliability in engineering challenges.

September 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Topology Optimization Tips for Student Teams
Topology Optimization Tips for Student Teams

Learn advanced optimization techniques to design lighter, stronger, and more efficient structures. Focus on setting goals, implementing results, and using cutting-edge simulation tools to streamline your process and gain a competitive edge in engineering competitions.