In this presentation, Kei Saito explores material and fracture modeling of aluminum components in crush analysis. The talk covers finite element modeling of thick plates, axial crush analysis of casting structures, and compression analysis of extrusion structures. Challenges related to CAE for battery electric vehicle (BEV) development, material properties, and efficient modeling techniques are discussed. The presentation sheds light on integrating functionality, utilizing casting and extrusion methods, and addressing fracture and anisotropy.