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The webinar recording can be viewed by clicking this link. The password can be obtained via the member download button. Overview As companies drive towards virtual product development and complete digital descriptions of their products and manufacturing systems, simulation becomes increasingly important. A company’s actual capability to do simulation well, so it is repeatable, reliable, and robust, can become an important factor in quality, cost and time to market, and overall competitiveness. However, research shows that many companies are failing to achieve an effective (optimum) return on their investment in and commitment to simulation. In this opinion piece, Dr. Keith Meintjes of CIMdata—an...more
As part of our focus on Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME), David Quinn spoke with Louise Wright, Head of Science for Data Science and the Head of Digital Metrology at The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), and chair of the NAFEMS Computational Structural Mechanics (CSM) Working Group, to get the low-down on how we can really unlock the potential of ICME. This article appeared in the April 2023 Issue of BENCHMARK ....more
4. FEM vs. Numerical Simulation In the scenario presented in the previous section, the consultants explained the difference between finite element modeling and numerical simulation. The terms “finite element modeling” and “numerical simulation” are essential in the understanding of the role of Simulation Governance. Please watch this 5-minute video addressing the question of why Numerical Simulation is not the same as Finite Element Modeling. Once finished with this video, proceed to the next section which will offer a series of true/false questions to confirm understanding. Quiz What is the Difference Between Finite Element Modeling and Numerical Simulation? This question cannot be answered...more
Presentation made by I. Riaz at the NAFEMS Americas Conference 'New Frontiers in Product Modeling and Simulation' that was held in Seattle, Washington on 7-9 June 2016....more
How is plastic behaviour in metals simulated and used in practical engineering applications? What are potential difficulties and challenges in modelling plasticity problems using FE software? What are the potential errors and limitations of the FE plasticity solutions? This course gives you practical advice with a minimum of theory. Metals Material Modelling: Plasticity The course covers plasticity theories that are widely used to analyse practical engineering applications in metals. Mathematical formulations and equations are intentionally kept to a minimum. Emphasis will be placed on how engineering design incorporates these theories and how the FE method models plasticity. Difficulties encountered...more
This presentation was made at the 2019 NAFEMS World Congress in Quebec Canada Resource Abstract The expansion of the use of simulation across the product lifecycle is critically dependent on full confidence in the veracity of the results of numerical simulations. It’s not sufficient that the results are correct, the process through which the results are obtained to support business or regulatory decisions needs to be transparent, traceable, repeatable and fully documented. Traditional manual documentation methods based on notebooks and shared drives are no longer fit for purpose in a world of simulation data sets of increasing complexity distributed across virtual teams. Free format reporting...more
Presentation made by V. Balabanov, T. Lacaux, S. Georgiadis, D. Trop, M. Schemat, B. Schlaepfer, M. Frenzel, D. Heiserer at the NAFEMS Americas Conference 'New Frontiers in Product Modeling and Simulation' that was held in Seattle, Washington on 7-9 June 2016....more
These slides were presented at the NAFEMS World Congress 2025, held in Salzburg, Austria from May 19–22, 2025. Abstract There is a long history of the use of engineering simulation for design. This virtual approach is typically followed by physical prototyping, testing and refinement to reach a final design, followed in many cases by a physical testing regime to meet regulatory requirements. For many companies, the use of simulation tools has reduced the time and cost associated with getting new products to market due to the ability to explore multiple designs, and has reduced resource usage and improved product quality by enabling exploration of aspects of manufacturability and long term...more
Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) is a term many of us will have come across, but may not be completely familiar with. What is it, and why is it of interest to the simulation community? To find out more, David Quinn spoke with Steve Arnold, Technical Lead for Multiscale Multiphysics Modelling at NASA Glenn Research Centre, and member of the NAFEMS Simulation Data Management Working Group and our Americas Steering Committee. This article appeared in the January 2023 issue of BENCHMARK...more
The "What is..." series of flyers provide an introduction to a specific method or technology and are intended to be read by engineers and scientists with no significant expertise or prior knowledge of the topic that is being discussed. This guide to "What is Verification and Validation?" was produced by the NAFEMS Analysis Managment Working Group which has since been renamed as the NAFEMS Simulation Governance and Management Working Group ....more
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