We are pleased to announce the release of the 2025/2026 edition of the AUTOMOTIVE CAE COMPANION, a comprehensive and freely available handbook dedicated to the advancement of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) in the automotive industry. This updated edition provides a wealth of in-depth knowledge, case studies, and methodologies that reflect the evolving challenges and innovations in automotive engineering. It serves as a valuable reference for professionals, researchers, and students engaged in simulation-driven development.

Among the newly featured contributions is the article: “Reshaping Automotive Components with Advanced RBF Mesh Morphing” by Marco Evangelos Biancolini (p. 57). This article presents a rigorous exploration of Radial Basis Function (RBF) mesh morphing, a powerful technique that enables high-fidelity shape modification directly within existing FEA and CFD models. Biancolini discusses its application to:

• Structural and fluid dynamic optimization

• Robust design processes

• Parametric and parameter-free shape control

• Integration with digital twin technologies

• Applications across crashworthiness, aerodynamics, and powertrain durability

Case studies featured in the article include morphing-based optimizations of a car bonnet for crash performance, drag reduction in Formula 3 aerodynamics, stress mitigation in internal combustion and electric motors, and aerodynamic/structural improvements in MotoGP motorbike components.

Published by carhs.training, the CAE Companion brings together leading experts and contributors from academia and industry to provide practical, up-to-date information for simulation professionals. Covering topics from structural mechanics to advanced optimization, the handbook continues to support the development of safer, greener, and more efficient automotive systems through simulation-led engineering.

You can read the full article here.