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MSC.Software Corporation's 2006 Americas Virtual Product Development Conference: Evolution to Enterprise Simulation


Time Event Location
SUNDAY_JULY 16TH
5:00pm - 7:00pm Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Hewlett Packard
Lighthouse Courtyard
 
MONDAY_JULY 17TH
7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast
Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:30am - 10:45am Keynote Speakers

Welcome Introduction
 
William Weyand
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer - MSC Software Corporation
 
David Fennell
Boeing Vice President, Information Technology - Product Lifecycle Management Systems
 
Charles Foundyller
Chief Executive Officer - Daratech
 
Janette G. Beauchamp
General Manager, Global Automotive Industry - IBM Corporation
 
Dan Burrus
A Look Ahead
 
Salon A
10:45am - 11:15am Break
Sponsored by Microsoft
Grand Ballroom Foyer
11:15am - 12:45pm Technology Session
Advanced Simulation Applications Structures
Session Chair: Marinos Stylianous

[44] High Frequency Simulation in a Sports Car Using MSC Nastran   - Ford Motor Company
[55] External Superelements in MSC Nastran, A Super Tool for Segmented Optics   - Sigmadyne
[85] Development of Blast Protection for Bridges Using MSC Dytran   - University of California, Berkeley
Salon A
  Technology Session
Advanced Simulation Applications - Motion
Session Chair: Patrick O'Heron

[15] THEMIS Separation System Design Validation with MSC Adams   - Swales Aerospace
[19] Dynamic Simulation of a Pacemaker Lead Using MSC Adams   - Guidant Corporation
[53] On MSC Adams Vehicle Modeling and its Applications to Vehicle Dynamics Evaluation   - Nissan Motor Company, Ltd.
[59] Analysis of a Cover Latch Mechanism Using MSC Adams   - General Dynamics Armaments & Technical Products (GDATP)
Salon D
  Management Session
Economic Value of Enterprise Wide Simulation
Session Chair: Ted Pawela

[83] Enterprise Simulation Value Analysis for VPD - Presented by featured speaker: John MacKrell   - CIMdata
[82] ROI for FEA in Composite Aircraft Part Repair   - Federal Engineering Associates
[108] Business case for a single model approach to multi-discipline simulation   - Visteon Corporation
Salon F
12:45pm - 2:00pm Lunch
Sponsored by SGI
Mariners Hall
2:00pm - 3:30pm Technology Session
Integrated Multidiscipline Simulation
Session Chair: Jeff Louie

[12] New Trim Parts Modeling for Mid-Frequency Prediction   - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
[29] Safe Separation Analysis of the Internal GBU-32 JDAM from JSF   - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
[30] Safe Escape for the Army Helicopters   - RDECOM (US Army)
[39] An Alternate Approach to Testing Embedded Real-Time Software   - Draper Laboratory
[96] Acoustics Solutions for Automotive Intake System Design   - Free Field Technologies / Roush Industries, Inc.
Salon A
  Technology Session
Advanced Simulation Applications - Nonlinear
Session Chair: Ed Rezler

[72] World Trade Center Analysis of Impact of Airplanes on the Towers   - University of California Berkeley; University of Tennessee; MSC.Software Corporation
[90] Expanding Into Highly Nonlinear Problems via MSC Nastran's Sol600   - Ellsworth Associates Inc. / MSC.Software Corp.
[94] Simulation of Hand Tool Performance, 3D contact analysis of an adjustable wrench using MSC.Marc   - Danaher Tool Group
[99] Flexible Body Suspension System Modeling and Simulation using MD Nastran SOL700 in VPG Environment   - Engineering Technology Associates, Inc/MSC.Software Corporation
Salon D
  Management Session
Extended Enterprise Collaboration
Session Chair: Ted Pawela

Featured Industry Analyst in the panel discussion: Marc Halpern, Gartner

[92] Aligning Simulation with Business Priorities - Presented by featured speaker Marc Halpern   - Gartner
[26] Building an Offshore VPD Team - Getting It Right the First Time   - Butler International
[46] An Engineering Data Management Framework for Virtual Aircraft   - EADS CCR (Airbus); SNECMA; EPM Technology; MSC.Software Corp.
Salon F
  MSC University
SimDesigner, SimEnterprise, and SimManager
Session Chair: Steven Young, Antoine Reymond, Leslie Rickey

During this session, MSC experts will present detailed product information, deliver demonstrations, and answer questions. Learn how SimDesigner Enterprise can improve a company's ability to create and collaborate on product designs and performance simulations. Discover how companies can better create, manage and re-use their most critical intellectual property, their results - using SimManager.

Shoreline
3:30pm - 4:00pm Break in the Enterprise Pavilion
Sponsored by SGI
Huntington Ballroom
4:00pm - 5:30pm Technology Session
Advanced Simulation Applications: Durability
Session Chair: Patrick O'Heron

[14] MSC Marc Applications for Automotive Safety - Takata
[54] Notch Sensitivity Corrections in MSC Fatigue and FE-Fatigue   - nCode International
Salon A
  Technology Session
Advanced Simulation Applications: Methods Automation
Session Chair: Mike Grossen

[1] Automatic Transmission Modeling for Shift Quality Using Adams/Driveline   - Ford Motor Company
[32] Automatic 2D & 3D Microstructure Model Generation and Micro Stress/Strain Prediction by MSC Patran/MSC Nastran   - Microsimu Corporation
[42] Functional Design Principles Applied to an Amphibious Airplane   - VI Grade
Salon D
  Management Session
Evolving from Physical to Virtual Prototyping
Session Chair: John Janevic

[5] A Holistic Approach to Heavy Truck Suspension Development   - Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems
[25] Role of Structural Analysis for SpaceShipOne and the Ansari X-Prize   - Quartus Engineering, Inc.
[38] Validating Simulation with Physical Test for Faster Design Cycles   - National Instruments
[70] Utilizing MSC VPD to Design a Better Baseball Bat   - ESACORP
Salon F
  MSC University
MD Nastran
Session Chair: Jeff Louie

Attend this MSC University session and discover how MD differs from any other solver in the industry today, why it is important to your organization, and how it can be used to produce more accurate and timely results to help your organization bring new and innovative quality products to market faster.

Shoreline
5:30pm - 7:30pm Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the Enterprise Pavilion
Sponsored by Microsoft
Huntington Ballroom
 
TUESDAY_JULY 18TH
7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast
Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:30am - 10:45am Keynote Speakers

Introduction
 
Glenn Wienkoop
President & Chief Operating Officer - MSC.Software Corporation
 
Ed Miller
President - CIMdata
 
Thomas C. Tecco
Global Director, Computer-Aided Engineering, Electrical and Test Systems - General Motors Corporation
 
Peter Robison
Director of Automotive PLM Solutions, Global Automotive Industry - IBM Corporation
 
Salon A
10:45am - 11:15am Break in the Enterprise Pavilion
Sponsored by Hewlett Packard
Huntington Ballroom
11:15am - 12:45pm Technology Session
Advanced Simulation Applications - Structures
Session Chair: Marinos Stylianous

[24] Finite Element Cornea Model with Different Regional Properties Predicts Keratoconus   - Multicorpos Engenharia; Eyetec Equipamentos Oftalmicos; UNIFESP
[65] Numerical/Experimental Analysis of the Dynamic Behavior of Insulation Multi-Layers Using Poroelastic FE Models   - Rieter Automotive AG
[75] A Time-response Analysis of an Air Distribution Subsystem of an Aircraft Environmental Control System using MSC Easy5   - Gulfstream Aerospace
[102] Overcoming Data Translation Issues Using MSC SimDesigner   - Aircraft Braking Systems
Salon A
  Technology Session
Integrated Multidiscipline Simulation
Session Chair: Jeff Louie

[20] Mech/Pat Integration Software Package   - US Army/MSC.Software Corp.
[35] The Creation of a Fully Functional Virtual Prototype of an Automatic Weapon Using MSC Adams   - MSC.Software Corp.; AAI Corporation
[48] Disconnection Analysis of an Oil Production Adapter Base Using the Computer Fluid Dynamics and Multibody Analysis   - MSC.Software Corporation Brazil; Petrobras S.A.
[95] Drumming Noise Improvement using a Hybrid Approach for Shared Platform Vehicles   - Honda R&D
Salon D
  Management Session
Process Standardization to Maximize Business Enterprise Value and Return
Session Chair: Andy Meyer

[97] Hybrid Vehicle/Advanced Propulsion system development   - Ricardo
[105] Microsoft® Windows® Compute Cluster Server 2003: HPC goes mainstream   - Microsoft
[93] An Intelligent System for Virtual Development of Fuel Systems - TI Automotive
Salon F
12:45pm - 2:00pm Lunch
Mariners Hall
2:00pm - 3:30pm Technology Session
Advanced Simulation Applications - Nonlinear
Session Chair: Ed Rezler

[31] Impact Protection of Personal Life Support System for Extra Vehicular Activities on the Moon and Mars   - Jacobs Sverdrup, NASA Johnson Space Center
[33] MSC Marc High Speed Solution for Engine Block Analysis   - DaimlerChrysler; MSC.Software Corporation
[57] Rapid 3D FEA of Dental Restorative Procedures Using Micro-CT Data   - University of Southern California, School of Dentistry
[63] Virtual Well Bore Construction   - Baker Oil Tools
Salon A
  Technology Session
Advanced Simulation Applications - Composites
Session Chair: Marinos Stylianou

[28] High Performance Composite Automotive Gearbox Support Design   - SRS Engineering Design / Elasis
[79] Thermal Aging Life Prediction of TBC/EBC Coated CMC Combustor Liners in Gas Turbine Engine Application   - Solar Turbines / Clarkson University
[80] On Combined Adhesive Bonding and Bolting of Composite Structures   - ORNL
[103] Probabilistic Damage Progression in Composite Structures for Nuclear Power Plant Using MSC Nastran with GENOA   - Clarkson University
Salon D
  Management Session
Emerging Technology Deployment
Session Chair: Ted Pawela

[86] Optimal Virtual Prototyping for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment   - Novellus
[23] Electronic Software Distribution   - The Boeing Company / MSC.Software Corporation
[34] Optimizing HPC Infrastructure for Enterprise-level Multidisciplinary Simulation of Engineered Systems   - Silicon Graphics Incorporated
[91] CAE Applications on Intel Architecture   - Intel
Salon F
  MSC University
SimDesigner, SimEnterprise, and SimManager
Session Chair: Steven Young, Antoine Reymond, Leslie Rickey

During this session, MSC experts will present detailed product information, deliver demonstrations, and answer questions. Learn how SimDesigner Enterprise can improve a company's ability to create and collaborate on product designs and performance simulations. Discover how companies can better create, manage and re-use their most critical intellectual property, their results – using SimManager.

Shoreline
3:30pm - 4:00pm Break
Sponsored by Sun Microsystems
Enterprise Pavilion
4:00pm - 5:30pm Technology Session
Advanced Simulation Applications - Thermal
Session Chair: Mike Grossen

[7] Modeling a Moving Heat Source on a Wafer   - Axcelis Technologies, Incorporated
[67] The Utilization of MSC Easy5 to Conduct Thermal Analysis of an Aircraft Fuel System   - Gulfstream Aerospace
[69] Modeling of a Liquid Oxygen System Using MSC Software Easy5 Package   - Jacobs Sverdrup / NASA-JSC
Salon A
  Technology Session
Advanced Simulation Applications - Durability
Session Chair: Patrick O'Heron

[76] Delamination, Initiation / Propagation of Shuttle Reinforced Carbon-carbon Plate Specimens   - Alpha Star Corporation
[77] Experimental and Numerical Study on Thermal Aging and Mechanical Properties of Composite for Army Bridges   - University of California, Irvine / Alpha Star Corp / Army Research Office / Army-TARDEC
[78] A Thermodynamic Cumulative Damage Theory for Multi-Stage Fatigue Longevity Prediction   - Delphi Research Labs / Alpha Star Corp.
[66] Accelerating the Fatigue Analysis Process   - nCode International
Salon D
  Technology Session
Advanced Simulation Applications - Optimization & Robust Design
Session Chair: Gene Allen

[8] Car Body Weight Reduction with Changing Section-Shapes of Rib Structures   - Nissan Shatai Co., Ltd. / Nissan Tecno Co., Ltd
[88] Application of MSC Adams For Motorsports Tire/Vehicle Chassis Optimization   - Stackpole Engineering Services
[98] iSIGHT for MD - A Multi-run Tool Suite for Design Improvement and Robustness using MSC Solvers   - Engineous
[101] Robustness Assessment of Vehicle Dynamics Performance of a Tactical Defense Truck   - Advanced Engineering Solutions LLC
Salon F
  MSC University
MD Nastran
Session Chair: Jeff Louie

Attend this MSC University session and discover how MD differs from any other solver in the industry today, why it is important to your organization, and how it can be used to produce more accurate and timely results to help your organization bring new and innovative quality products to market faster.

Shoreline
8:30pm - 10:30pm Monte Carlo Casino
Sponsored by Sun Microsystems
Salon A
 
WEDNESDAY_JULY 19TH
7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast
Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:30am - 10:15am Keynote Speakers

Introduction
 
Reza Sadeghi
Vice President Enterprise Computing - MSC Software Corporation
 
Don Brown
Chairman - Collaborative Product Development Associates
 
Dick Rutan
Commander of the World's First Non-Stop, Unrefueled Flight
 
Salon A-D
10:15am - 10:45am Break
Sponsored by IBM
Grand Ballroom Foyer
10:45am - 12:15pm Technology Session
Advanced Simulation Applications - Motion
Session Chair: Patrick O'Heron

[17] Obstacle Surmounting Simulation of a Tracked Mobile Robot   - University of Toronto
[49] Using Adams/View to Develop a Real Time ROV Simulator   - Multicorpos Engenharia; Petrobras S.A.; MSC.Software Corporation Brazil
[58] Active Human Response to a Vibration Environment   - Biomechanics Research Group, Inc.
[60] Ammunition Dynamics in Rapid Fire Guns Using MSC Adams   - General Dynamics Armaments & Technical Products (GDATP)
[71] Virtual Prototyping of an Active Car Suspension Using Adams/Car and MATLAB   - ITESM
Salon A
  Technology Session
Integrated Multidiscipline Simulation
Session Chair: Ed Rezler

[36] Flexible Multi-Body Modeling and Simulation of Flap Systems in Transport Aircraft - Determination of Dynamics and Failure Loads   - Hamburg University of Technology, Institute of Aircraft Systems Engineering
[45] Time Domain Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis of a Buried Tank Containing Fluid   - M&D Professional Services, Inc.
[68] Modeling of the Shuttle Hydraulics Elevon Actuator   - Jacobs Sverdrup / NASA-JSC
[73] Simulation of Thermo Mechanical Behavior of a Ballistic Missile Model   - Naval Postgraduate School
[106] Integration of Multi-disciplinary Visualization Platform with a Decision Support System for MD Nastran   - Visual Collaboration Technologies/Toyota Technical Center/SGI/Engineous Software, Inc.
Salon D
  Management Session
IT and CAE Integration
Session Chair: Stuart Wright

[10] USS Ronald Reagan: Large Model Optimization with High Power Computing Clusters   - Best Manufacturing Practices Center of Excellence
[51] Clusters - Mainstream Technology for CAE   - Hewlett Packard
[100] A Service Based Option for Multi-Discipline Simulation Using High Performance Computing   - IBM
[107] Industry Transformation: The New Service Orientation   - Intel
Salon F
  MSC University
MD Nastran
Session Chair: Jeff Louie

Attend this MSC University session and discover how MD differs from any other solver in the industry today, why it is important to your organization, and how it can be used to produce more accurate and timely results to help your organization bring new and innovative quality products to market faster.

Shoreline
5:15pm - 6:00pm Cocktails
Sponsored by IBM
Patio outside Salon D
6:00pm - 8:30pm Dinner Celebration and Entertainment
Mariner's Hall

 

 

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