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SPDM Conference Agenda

Please note, this is a preliminary agenda and is subject to change.


Sunday, 9 June

09:30 - 19:00 Short Training Courses

Various short training courses are available to SPDM Conference Delegates on the 9, 10 and 11th.


17:00 - 19:00  Author & Delegate Registration & Exhibitor Set-up

19:00 - 21:00 Cocktail Reception, Concert & Exhibition Opening


Monday, 10 June

07:30   Author & Delegate Registration


08:30   Congress Opening

08:45   Introduction by Tim Morris, NAFEMS CEO

09:00   Keynote: Ralph Sundermeier, Volkswagen (GER)

09:30   Keynote: Frank Popielas, Dana Corporation (USA)


10:00   Break


10:55 - 12:40   Session 1 - Automotive

"SPDM 2.0 Evolution of Solutions and Potential Business Value "
M. Norris (Infosys, GBR)

"Simulation and Testing Data Management at Faurecia Automotive Seating"
C. Lemaitre, M. Debray (Faurecia Automotive Seating, FRA)

"Introduction of Simulation Data Management in a Global Automotive Company"
T. Pohl, U. Warnecke (Adam Opel, GER); Z. Petrovic (Siemens Industry Software, GER)

"Continuous Integration of Simulation Data Management"
M. Hertlein (BMW Group, GER)

"Sources of Value in Simulation Data and Process Management"
N. Kondragunta, S. R. Shankar (Siemens PLM Software, USA)

12:40   Lunch


13:40 - 15:05   Session 2 - Industry & Collaboration

"Multifunction CFD Model Creation: A Step Towards Simulation Data Management (SDM)"
D. Wellman (Jaguar Landrover, GBR)

"Collaboration Strategy for Multidisciplinary Process in R&D Enviroment"
D. Pinna ( Ansaldo Energia, ITA), M. Properzi (Siemens, ITA)

"Managing Simulation Data to Assess Dams’ Safety at Centre d’Expertise Hydrique du Québec (CEHQ)"
L. Degueldre, C. Semler (Le Groupe SimuTech, CAN); E. Auzolles (Centre d'Expertise Hydrique du Québec, CAN); T. Lehnhäuser (ANSYS Germany, GER)

"Standardization of CAE Data Management - Collaborative CAD/CAE Integration with CAE Services" 
J. Boy (Prostep, GER); M. Krastel (:em engineering methods, GER)

15:05   Break

15:45 - 17:30   Session 3 - Vendor

"Using Simulation Process & Data Management to Massively Scale Simulation via Cloud Computing"
L. Kilfoy, D. Hagstrom (MSC Software, USA)

"Managing CAE Data for Effective Decision Making in Product Development Process"
J. Seybold, R. Srivastava (Altair Engineering, GER)

"A Framework for Simulation Process Management and Data Mining"
C. Schöne (GNS, GER); R. Iza-Teran, J. Garcke (Fraunhofer SCAI, GER)

"Executing Optimization Processes in the Extended Enterprise"
H. Wenzel (Dassault Systèmes, GER); R. Parchem (Rolls-Royce, GER)


17:30    Break

17:40   END OF DAY ONE



19:30   Optional Dinner

(to be booked separately, not included in conference fees)


Tuesday, 11 June

08:30   Keynote: Jérôme Buffe, Thales Alenia Space (FRA)

09:00   Keynote: Koichi Ohtomi, Toshiba (JAP)

09:30   PSE Standards Launch

10:00   Break

10:55 - 12:40   Session 4 - Aerospace

"Engineering Value of Simulation Process and Data Management Applied to Aero-Engine Design"
G. Harlin (Rolls-Royce, GBR)

"Collaborative Engineering by Multi-Partner Distributed Simulation for Powerplant Thermal Integration"
Y. Sommerer, Q.H. Nguyen (Airbus Operations, FRA);  G. Dubourg (Siemens PLM Software, FRA)

"Illustration Of Comprehensive Behavioural Digital Aircraft Enablement through Use Cases"
O. Tabaste (MSC Software, FRA); P. Arbez, S. Grihon, T. Laudan, M. Thomas (Airbus, FRA)

"High Lift System Virtual Testing"
T. Ulmer, A. Jaymeen, P. Neuhaus (Airbus Operations, GER)

"Turbofan Simulation Environment for Engine-Aircraft Coupling"
V. Makarov, S. Andreev, E. Pashkevich, J. Fedorchenko (Central Institute of Aviation Motors, RUS


12:40   Lunch

13:40 - 15:05   Session 5 - Automotive

"Three Years of SDM Deployment at PSA Peugeot Citroen"
S. Castellani (PSA Peugeot Citroen, FRA)

Invited Contribution:
"Integrated, Modular Management of CAE Information with the Ford Motor Company CAE PLM Solution"

U. Fox (Ford Motor Company, GER)

"Experience Report on the Application of a Process and Data Management System for CAE at AUDIM"
Thiele, T. Landschoff, H. Müllerschön (DYNAmore, GER); S. Brack, R. Luijkx (AUDI, GER)

"A Smart SDM-Solution for Automotive Suppliers"
G. Staub, A. Mahl (PDTec, GER)

15:05   Break

15:45 - 17:30   Session 6 - Solutions

"Automotive Simulation Process Scenario Implemented in a Simulation Process, Data and Resources Environment"
M. Pappas, M. Stampouli (BETA CAE Systems S.A., GRE)

"SDM for System Simulation - Challenges and Solution Approaches for Process and Data Management"
G. Staub ( PDTec, GER)

"Collaborative Design Optimization with Simulation Workflow Mangagement"
P. Vercesi, M. Nicolich (Esteco, ITA), S. Picinich (Airworks, ITA), G. Cassio, C. Poloni (University of Trieste, ITA)

"From a Stochastic Information Management to a Simulation-Data-Management Oriented “Lastinator” "
B.Giptner, J. Panzer, T. Moshammer, M. Hengsberger (Siemens AG Österreich, AUT)


17:30   Break

17:40 - 18:45   Session 7 - Solutions

An SPDM Solution for Gloablly Sharing Information
T. Lehnhäuser, T. Frank,  (Ansys Germany, GER); M. Wilson, D. Clifton, S. Angadi, S. Bhide, C. Guetari (Ansys, USA); A. Adhiya (Ansys, IND) 

Aero Forming – An Introduction of “Collaborative Engineering” through the implementation of an SDM application
J. Zhang (ESI Group, FRA) 


18:45   END OF DAY TWO


20:00: Congress Banquet


Wednesday, 12 June


08:30   Keynote: Steven Sirman, Tata Steel Automotive (UK)

09:00   Keynote: Harald Hasselblad, Volvo (SWE)

09:30   Keynote: Grant Steven, University of Sydney (AUS)

10:00 Break

10:55 - 12:40   Session 8 - Discussion

Discussion Contribution: "Multi-Tiered Simulation Data Management"
R. Deragisch (Parker Aerospace, USA); R. Dreisbach (Boing, USA); J. Haenisch (Jotne EPM Technology, NOR); J. Walsh, K. Peters (intrinSIM, USA)

Discussion: Will SPDM become a Mainstream in the Engineering Process ?
moderated by the NAFEMS SDM Working Group

12:40   Lunch

13:20 - 14:20   Session 9 - Research

"SimulationDB – Simulation Data Management System"
P. Malinowski, J. Suchy (University of Science and Technology AGH, POL)

"Unified Product Data in the Transmission System Development Process"
H. Bing, L. Geng, Y. Xiaohui, W. Haiwei (Northwestern Polytechnical University, CHN)

"Business-task Coupled Process Management for Complex Product Simulation"
W. Haiwei, L. Geng, Y. Xiaohui, H. Bing, C. Shaolei (Northwestern Polytechnical Technical University, CHN)

14:20   Break

14:50   Best Paper Awards

15:10: Farewell and Close of Congress



Thursday, 13 June

Post-congress outings (tbc)

(to be booked separately, not included in conference fees)



Purchasing Details

Members Price: £761 | $1159 | €900
Non-Members Price: £976 | $1487 | €1155
Order Ref: NWC13-SPDM
Event Type: Congress
Location: Salzburg Austria
Date: June 9, 2013




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