Systems Modeling and Simulation and its Relation to MBE

An Overview by the SMSWG

Model-based thinking and related approaches are essential in the modern engineering environments to remain competitive. To properly implement these approaches, a fundamental understanding its definition; the composition of the related ecosystem; and the requirements to deploy is necessary. The Systems Modeling and Simulation Working Group (SMSWG) plays the pivotal role to provide that directional guidance, discuss and share ideas, help to channel the applicable standards environment, establish proper taxonomy, and much more. In this presentation we will provide an overview of our activities, outline the SMS roadmap and discuss the holistic picture of SMS as it relates to MBE and related activities.

In addition, this presentation will highlight the partnership with INCOSE since the SMSWG is a joint working group between NAFEMS and INCOSE. The recent renewal of our MoU for another three years shows the strength of this partnership.

About the Speaker

Mr. Popielas is currently Managing Partner and Co-founder of SMS_ThinkTank. He has over 20 years of global experience in engineering and R&D product and materials development, IP management, as well as testing, with a specific focus on the development and application of simulation tools, and the establishment of the required supporting infrastructure at Dana Holding Corporation. His expertise includes technology exchange and transfer, business assessments in engineering and manufacturing focusing on the virtual aspect, as well as process development and democratization of its application in this area.

In Addition, Frank is a member of the NAFEMS Americas Steering Committee since 2011 and became founding chairman of the joint System Modeling and Simulation Working Group (SMSWG) between NAFEMS and INCOSE in 2013 and continues his leading role in the SMSWG as Co-chair since August 2016. He joined the COE organization as volunteer in 2017 and is section chair within the Engineering, Analysis and Simulation Division responsible for CAE and SPDM (Simulation Process and Data Management). His activities and achievements include over 35 granted patents globally on the areas of sealing, shielding and fuel cells, over 30 publications globally covering all the mentioned areas with the focus on the past decade on virtual engineering, its tools and practices, presentations and speaking engagements at conferences and various companies, interviews, case studies and teaching engagements.

Mr. Popielas received his MSc degree in Engineering, majoring in Theoretical Physics from the Technological University (MIS&A – Institute for Steels and Alloys) in Moscow, Russia. Frank is fluent in English, German and Russian.