daratechDPS2005

Conference Registration 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Conference Registration 7:00AM - 5:30PM

MORNING SESSION 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

M1A1 - Leveraging Innovation to Gain Competitive Advantage

Charles Foundyller, CEO, Daratech, Inc.

Faster time-to-money, lower warranty costs, market-dominating products, satisfied customers – all these are CAE’s proven, albeit under-recognized, benefits. Given CAE’s impact on product innovation, these solutions should be an essential, mainstream, in-line tool for product design – yet they aren’t in many companies. This presentation will share Daratech’s latest research on why this deployment is not happening as quickly as it might, and the challenges and obstacles — cultural, organizational and technological — faced by those working towards greater integration of simulation and test technologies into the mainstream of product creation. This session will also examine the main suppliers to this market, their vision for the future, and their outlook for success, stability and growth.

M1A2 - Keynotes: Keys to Winning Product Development in an Uncertain Environment

Nan Mattai, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Technology, Rockwell Collins
Thomas P. Gielda, Ph.D., Global Director of Mechanical Structures and Systems, Whirlpool Corporation
Wu Jieqin, IT Deputy Chief Engineer, First Aircraft Institute

The ability to bring differentiated high-quality products to market faster and more efficiently is a key source of competitive advantage for many companies. Rapid changes in marketplace dynamics, evolving technology, an aging workforce, globalization and other macro conditions are creating new challenges for product development organizations. Senior executives from the world’s leading manufacturers will reveal the basis for the strategic choices they are making to address these opportunities and challenges.

M1A3 - Previews of Supplier Breakout Sessions

Co-Sponsors will preview their breakout presentations. These breakouts will feature new technologies, early looks at new releases, and demonstrations of the latest products. This session is designed to help you decide how to allocate your time during the breakouts.

Network with Co-Sponsors & Breakout Sessions 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Luncheon Sponsored by Cd-adapco 11:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Network with Co-Sponsors & Breakout Sessions 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

AFTERNOON SESSION 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

M1P1 - A Powerful Combination – Maximizing the Value of Digital Simulation Through Successful Integration with PLM

CAE is such a vital element of a successful PLM strategy that one could wonder how PLM could exist without it. Digital simulation provides a wealth of valuable information enabling companies to design and develop products that outlast and outperform any that came before. Manufacturers also have growing confidence in the results generated by CAE, leaving CAE now poised to become the growth engine of PLM. But what challenges do manufacturers face when they integrate CAE with their PLM infrastructure? How do different functional areas work together to provide an integrated view of PLM? Speakers in this session present their views on building a CAE-centric PLM infrastructure and how they have overcome numerous challenges to achieve successful integration.

Phil Oh, Chief Application Architect, General Motors Global CAE/CAT Systems
Nand Kochhar, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Attributes & CAE, Ford Motor Company

T1P1 - Data Migration from Legacy Models to New Models

SESSION LEADER
Todd Rook, Lead Analytical Development Engineer, Goodrich Aerospace

T1P2 - Cutting Costs in Turbulent Times

A critical issue that many companies are dealing with is the daunting task of cutting non-essential costs out of their operations. This discussion group will bring together other attendees who are concerned with this issue to be able to discuss, in an informal setting, how they are dealing with this challenge in this still somewhat volatile economy. People are looking for ways to achieve drastic goals of cost-reduction, and at the same time protect their jobs and those of their valuable staff.

T1P3 - NVH Simulation: Latest Advances

Aspects that have long been considered subjective in the NVH domain – cornering confidence, the sound of a car door closing, how a powerful engine should sound – are becoming increasingly addressable by objective measurement and simulation techniques and methodologies. In this session, leading NVH experts from automotive and off-highway manufacturers will describe how this is being achieved, and discuss the latest technological advances.

M1P2 - Accelerate Product Development through Collaboration and Effective Application of Technology

Virtual product development (VPD) is the coordinated application of people, processes, and technologies to empower product development teams to enhance innovation and accelerate the product development process. VPD leverages a manufacturer's existing investments in design and simulation software, computing hardware, and physical testing to create an enterprise-wide product development environment. The presentations in this session highlight how the efficient application of VPD allows engineering teams to: explore all aspects of the design using digital prototypes; understand the sensitivities of the design with robust design methods; collaborate among the different design and development teams; and continuously improve product performance and the development process.

Gerould Young, Program Manager, Structural Analysis Tools, The Boeing Co.
Jovan Zagajac, Ph.D., Henry Ford Technical Fellow Associate, Virtual Product Creation and Product Lifecycle Management, Ford Motor Company

M1P3 - Design for Success – The Power of Digital Simulation When Incorporated Early in Design

Many of the most important decisions about a product’s design and development are made in the earliest stages of the lifecycle. It is an accepted fact that 80% of the product cost is designed in during the first 20% of the design and development process. Consequently the product development process will be more successful when digital simulation is incorporated from the beginning – and the advantages recognized as early as possible. How are manufacturers reengineering their processes to leverage new tools and methodologies? Speakers in this session will discuss how they have used simulation technology from product inception and how that has made a difference in the overall design process.

David Halt, Senior Technical Fellow, Simulation-based Design, Visteon Corp. & Dr. Bruce E. Webster, Simulation-based Design Specialist,Visteon Corp
Todd Rook, Lead Analytical Development Engineer, Goodrich Aerospace

Network with Co-Sponsors & Breakout Sessions 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Daratech Reception & Working Group 7:30PM

This reception and working group will provide you with a unique opportunity to meet representatives from premier North American and international manufacturers that are responsible for solving many of the same problems you are facing. We have planned the event to facilitate knowledge sharing, and to help you gain insights from your peers, hear about their challenges, best practices and lessons learned. This is a unique opportunity for you to expand your circle of contacts internationally and grow professionally.

MORNING SESSION 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

M2A1 - Transforming Information Management into Knowledge Management

When, where and how information is captured, stored and accessed is critical when launching a digital simulation initiative. Companies can build sophisticated data warehouses, utilize off-the-shelf software solutions but often rely on the expert knowledge of their well-trained engineers. Regardless of how it is stored, companies must understand the importance of having a successful infrastructure in place to manage the information. How do companies manage information while navigating a sea of regulations? How do you prevent loss of valuable intellectual capital should senior team members leave? The speakers in this session will address the complexities involved in managing the information surrounding all digital simulation projects and discuss how they overcame the challenges.

Bala Holalkere, Director, NVH Design, Arctic Cat, Inc.
Alice Popescu-Gatlan, Project Engineer, Deere & Company

T2A1 - Strategies for Outsourcing Engineering

As manufacturers continue to step-up cost-cutting efforts, many have turned to outsourcing for expense reduction. Some are finding big gains and competitive advantage while others are finding gains do not match expectations. The time and cost associated with communicating and managing off-site, and often off-continent work groups, as well as misaligned work approaches, experiences and methods, can lead to lower productivity and eat away at precious savings. When does it make sense to outsource engineering? How are some succeeding? Should internal engineering groups work concurrently with overseas teams or should whole projects be outsourced? What pitfalls should be avoided? This session will invite discussion from all sides of this controversial issue.

SESSION LEADER
Dipankar Ghosh, Chief Engineer, CAE, Truck Development & Technology Center, International Truck & Engine Corporation

T2A2 - Design for Six Sigma Strategies: Enabling High Quality, Low Cost in a Digital Environment

Design-for-Six-Sigma approaches such as robust design, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multi-disciplinary optimization are helping companies transform their approach to product quality – from inspecting defects out, to building quality in. Advanced methods both accelerate product cycles and slash the costs associated with rework, product recalls, field service, warranty payments, guarantee costs, and other liabilities. In this session, discuss Six Sigma advances and challenges as well as pitfalls to avoid.

T2A3 - Budgeting for CAE Software Costs

Making the case for an investment in simulation technologies involves estimating the cost of software. Unexpected costs often arise as a result of expanding the use of software to international locations, prompting additional licensing costs that may not have been included in the original budget. Discuss ways to predict and plan for software costs that could dramatically impact the budget for your CAE implementation.

SESSION LEADER
Dr. Richard Sun, Senior Manager, Aero/Thermal Center of Competence and Core CFD Group, DaimlerChrysler Corporation

M2A2 - Meet and Exceed Evolving Automobile Safety Standards with Digital Simulation Technology

Subject to a growing number of regulations and public interest tests, vehicle safety engineers and analysts effectively use simulation technologies to help design safer vehicles, while still managing design times. Moreover, these simulation technologies enable analysts to theoretically assess new concepts for designs, biomechanics criteria, and so forth. How is digital simulation being incorporated into the design process? Does it eliminate the need for physical testing to analyze safety? Speakers in this session will share their experiences using simulation technologies to test the safety of automobiles. This session includes discussion of advanced automotive systems including electronic controlled systems, by-wire systems, and hybrid systems. Simulation and modeling can help significantly in supporting system safety activities including hazard analysis in identifying safety requirements for these advanced systems.

Tony Laituri, Technical Specialist, Biomechanics and Occupant Simulation, Ford Motor Company
Padma Sundaram, Senior System Safety Engineer, Delphi Corporation & Joseph D'Ambrosio, Ph.D., Manager, Systems & Safety Engineering, Delphi Corporation

M2A3 - Making the Case for CAE: Using Simulation to Achieve Business Goals and Accelerate Competitive Advantage

Securing executive management buy-in for increased investment in digital simulation technologies and collateral product development process changes is an on-going challenge for CAE advocates — for manufacturers and CAE suppliers alike. To help you do so, you can draw management attention to how industry leaders are using CAE to meet aggressive business objectives and gain a competitive edge. What innovative uses of CAE justify major commitments to its technologies and methodologies? What is the full potential of greater commitment and investment in CAE? The speakers in this session share their vision on meeting corporate objectives by understanding and fully utilizing the capabilities of digital simulation technology.

Thomas J. Lange, Director, Modeling & Simulation, Corporate R&D, Procter & Gamble
Dipankar Ghosh, Chief Engineer, CAE, Truck Development & Technology Center, International Truck & Engine Corporation

Network with Co-Sponsors & Breakout Sessions 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Luncheon 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Breakout Sessions 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

AFTERNOON SESSION 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

M2P1 - Performance Matters – Utilize Simulation Technology to Enhance Product Quality, Durability and Functionality

The performance of a product is in many cases the most important factor setting it apart from its competition. Using physical prototypes is costly, time consuming and ineffective when it comes to factoring in unique scenarios that may not be reproducible within a test environment. Digital simulation allows companies to measure performance and product quality like never before while avoiding much of the cost and time involved in physical testing. The speakers in this session showcase how their use of digital simulation technology has led to the development of innovative product enhancements and improved the quality and safety of existing features.

Dr. Richard Sun, Senior Manager, Aero/Thermal Center of Competence and Core CFD Group, DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Danny Milot, Chief Engineer, Chassis Systems, TRW Automotive & Mark Elwell, Ph.D., Engineering Manager, Simulation and Development Tools Group, Slip Controls Systems, TRW Automotive
Kinzy Jones, Principal Staff Scientist, Motorola
Nohoon Ki, Team Leader, Mechanical Systems Simulation, John Deere Product Engineering Center

T2P1 - CFD: Latest Advances

CFD, once a narrowly applied specialty, is now being brought to bear on more and more vehicle systems and attributes. Besides body-in-white and its associated aerodynamic and NVH characteristics, CFD is aiding powertrain combustion optimization, climate control improvements, and much more. Discuss advances in CFD technologies and their application, configuring CFD for maximum impact on adjacent disciplines, high-performance computing requirements for CFD, and other leading-edge technical issues.

T2P2 - Strategies for Simulation of Multi-Domain Systems: Electronics, Mechanics, Hydraulics, Controls

With the growing number of systems coming under electronic control, the need to better integrate simulation of control and electronic systems with mechanical-systems simulation is critical. However, simulation of these so-called "1-dimensional" systems is based not on geometric models but instead on models of performance attributes. How can the two domains be tied together? This session will explore technologies and best practices for modeling, simulating and analyzing dynamic, multi-domain systems, and accurately and efficiently co-simulating analog, digital, mixed-signal electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, controls, and other technologies.

M2P2 - Conference Wrap-up

Conference concludes with a session highlighting the key issues and the lessons learned.

Monica Schnitger, Senior Vice President, Market Analysis, Daratech, Inc.