For the Machining Innovators
THIRD WAVE'S European Users Conference 2026
FEB 25-26, 2026 | Strasbourg, France
Registration is required. Fee is waived for all current Third Wave Systems customers.
See the Business Impact of Material-Intelligent Modeling Technology Directly From Customers
The Third Wave European Users Conference brings together engineering teams from across Europe for customer-led case studies, technical discussions, and peer exchange focused on machining simulation, production workflows, and virtual machining for new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement.
The 2026 User Conference is your chance to:
See More, Know More
Discover how industry frontrunners utilize machining simulation tools to reduce time-to-market.
Stay ahead of the curve
Experience firsthand the cutting-edge techniques turbocharging the New Process Introduction directly from leading experts.
Build Valuable Connections
Join a dynamic network of visionaries and esteemed scholars and delve into groundbreaking discussions.
Conference at a Glance
Two days of customer-led case studies, technical sessions, and peer exchange.
Location – Regent Petite France
Speakers
Agenda
19:00 – 21:00 | Welcome Reception | Régent Petite France Bar
Check-in early, meet attendees, and enjoy drinks & light appetizers
General Session 08:30 – 16:30 | Location: Jean Amos 1 & 2
08:30 – 09:00 | Check In
09:00 – 09:30 | Third Wave Users Conference Welcome
09:30 – 10:00 | Third Wave Breakthroughs & Bold Moves
Nishant Saini, Director of Business Development, Third Wave Systems
10:00 – 10:30 | Digital Tool Development for Heavy-Duty Machining
Tobias Franek, Head of Engineering, Boehlerit
10:30 – 11:00 | Break
11:00 – 11:30 | Automotive Part Machining Improvement Using NXCAM & Production Module
Jonathan Frechard, NX CAM Consultant, Siemens
11:30 – 12:00 | Third Wave Product Innovation Briefing
Homar Lopez-Hawa & Geeta Monpara, Product Managers, Third Wave Systems
12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch
Location: Régent Petite France Restaurant
13:30 – 14:00 | DoE-Driven Simulation and Optimization of Turning Process for a Powertrain Component
Pulkit Rana, Senior Simulation Engineer, Mercedes-Benz
14:00 – 14:30 | Using Third Wave in Development of New Products, Comparison Between Test Results and Simulation
Amin Esmaeili, R&D Engineer, Seco Tools
14:30 – 14:45 | Break
14:45 – 16:30 | Product Breakouts
Homar Lopez-Hawa & Geeta Monpara, Product Managers, Third Wave Systems
18:30 | Depart Hotel for Networking Dinner
19:00 – 21:00 | Networking Dinner
Location: The Gurtlerhoft
General Session 09:00 – 12:15 | Location: Jean Amos 1 & 2
09:00 – 09:30 | Day 2 Welcome
09:30 – 10:00 | Extending the Grooving Insert Range Using AdvantEdge
Baptiste Piret, R&D Project Manager, Ceratizit
10:00 – 10:30 | Simulation Guides Reality
Andreas Finger, Head of Application & Engineering, Blaser Swisslube
10:30 – 10:45 | Break
10:45 – 11:15 | Challenges in 5-Axis Milling of Turbomachinery and How to Solve Them
Claudio Raia, Managing Director and Sales Manager, Concepts NREC
11:15 – 11:45 | Match Made in Heaven – Marrying Tool Selection and Tool Path Strategy
Nishant Saini, Director of Business Development, Third Wave Systems
11:45 – 12:15 | Closing Remarks
12:15 – 13:30 | Lunch
Location: Régent Petite France Restaurant
13:30 – 16:30 | Meet the Engineers
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Registration Fee: $500
While this event is complimentary to current customers, registration is required. Capacity is limited.
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Third Wave Kindly Requests All Guests Stay at Our Official Event Host: the Regent Petite France.