# Whiplash Testing and Evaluation in Rear Impacts

- Dates: 19 October 2026 to 21 October 2026
- Location: Alzenau, Germany
- Organiser: carhs GmbH
- Industry: Automotive

## About

This seminar covers whiplash injuries resulting from rear impacts, focusing on test procedures and assessment criteria for vehicle seat and head restraint design. It addresses accident data, consumer and insurance organization efforts, Euro NCAP assessments, legal regulations, and global consumer requirements. The event is intended for engineers involved in automotive safety and seat design.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.carhs.de/en/seminar/code/50.html)
- [Registration](https://www.carhs.de/en/seminar/code/en/seminar-register/code/50.html?scode=4694)

## Topics

- Introduction into the characteristics of a rear-end impact
- Overview of the most important whiplash requirements
- Injury criteria
- Dummy-technology for rear impacts
- Outlook on possible harmonization-tendencies
- Explanation of the possible design measures in car seats

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