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CORPORATION Corporation: CDH AG is an expanding engineering consultancy with offices in Germany, Japan and the USA. As specialists in applied finite element analysis, CDH combines many years of structural analysis know-how with the latest in computer technology. CDH AG proprietary software is used in the vibration analysis departments of most leading international automotive manufacturers. With over 50 engineers in our offices in Germany, Japan and USA, CDH supports virtual vehicle developments with respect to passive safety (e.g. occupant safety and pedestrian safety), strength and stiffness, vehicle comfort and acoustic.    Profile We view ourselves as strategic partners in the virtual development process from concept to final design. In this role, understanding of joint strategy and targets is of utmost importance. We take on the responsibility for the analysis activities, thus providing our clients with valuable assistance in the development process. Reliability is the basis for a successful enterprise. Through the use of advanced CAE analysis methodologies, a higher level of product reliability can be achieved than that obtainable through traditional limited testing procedures. New product developments and product updates are essential to exist in today's competitive international markets. The use of our engineering competence and technology leads to significant reduction in design cycle times, with the associated benefit to our clients of faster response to market demands.    Philosophy Optimal solutions arise from a combination of competence, experience and creativity. We support our clients with complete CAE analysis capabilities and provide accurate, reliable results to guide the critical design phase of the product life cycle. We combine our analysis competence with engineering judgement, experience and an understanding of the total design process. Our goal is to support the goal of our client - an optimal and cost efficient product.    History CDH Gesellschaft für angewandte Strukturmechanik mbH was founded in year 1989 by Mladen Chargin Dr Leo W. Dunne and Dave Herting Today, the CDH objective remains the provision of high quality and high level support for finite element applications in the automotive and aerospace industries. The CDH founders are internationally recognized experts in the development and application of FEM methods. CDH has sustained steady and continuous growth. Our applications team comprises some 50 highly qualified engineers, technicians and designers with international experience. To enhance support for its international clients, CDH offices were established in the USA and in Japan in the year 2000. Important milestones in CDH company history: 1990 Founding of CDH Gesellschaft für angewandte Strukturmechanik mbH 2000 Change of corporate form to Aktiengesellschaft 2000 Opening of Nihon CDH located in Shin-Yokohama, Japan 2004 Opening of CDH Detroit, Inc. in Detroit, USA 2004 Opening of CDH Software Development Center near Freiburg, Germany 2008 Opening of CDH office Stuttgart, Germany    Structure Divisions Vehicle Engineering Advanced Engineering 3rd Party Software & Services Locations - Germany Ingolstadt Herbolzheim Stuttgart - USA Detroit - Japan Shin-Yokohama Affiliated Companies CDH Japan, Ltd. CDH Detroit, Inc.