1. Introduction to NAFEMS: The International Association for the Engineering Analysis Community Dennis Nagy January 28, 2013 Presented at

2. www.nafems.org Who am I? 2 In other words, I’ve spent 40 years in the M-CAE Old Growth Forest (thanks to Georg Sieb [JPL] for the great analogy!)

3. www.nafems.org Why are We Here? The Mechatronics Convergence 3

4. www.nafems.org Why Are We Here? INCOSE and NAFEMS Forged a Formal Partnership in 2012 August 21, 2012: NAFEMS and INCOSE announce a collaboration to accelerate innovation for engineering simulation and model based systems engineering 4

5. System Part BDD FEM SysML “Domain ML” Google Earth – visual zooming over orders of magnitude Earth Florida Jacksonville Omni Hotel What do we see when we apply this metaphor to the spectrum of Model Based Engineering? A spring meadow - fresh, tender, eager … the juices are flowing What do we see when we look at physics based domains? Old-Growth Forrest - diversity, growth and decay … an established ecosystem In-between is an arid landscape that needs to be cultivated That’s where you come in! MBSE Copyright 2013 California Institute of Technology. Government sponsorship acknowledged. Joint WG to Irrigate Plan Cultivate harvest

6. www.nafems.org ONE Vision NAFEMS is a not-for-profit organisation with one clear vision: the safe and effective use of analysis and simulation technology 6

7. www.nafems.org ONE Community 7 Over 1000 member companies worldwide making a community of thousands of individuals

8. www.nafems.org Strategy: Principal Aims Improve the professional status of all persons who use engineering simulation Establish best practices in engineering simulation Provide a focal point for the exchange of information and knowledge relating to engineering simulation Encourage collaboration and communication Promote the use of simulation Improve the education and training in the use of simulation techniques Be recognised as a valued independent authority that operates with neutrality and integrity 8

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10. www.nafems.org NAFEMS Member Industries 10 Encompassing many industries…

11. www.nafems.org NAFEMS Member Sectors 11 Across four sectors…

12. www.nafems.org NAFEMS Member Regions 12 In over 50 countries…

13. www.nafems.org Steering Groups Regional Steering Groups are regionally based and manage a program of NAFEMS events in their region. The current regional steering groups are: – DACHAustria, Germany, Switzerland – FranceFrance – IberiaPortugal, Spain – IndiaIndia – ItaliaItaly – NordicDenmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden – AmericaNorth and South America – UKUK & Eire (There are no local chapters) (There are no local chapters)

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15. www.nafems.org 15  Education & Training Working Group  Computational Structural Mechanics Working Group  Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Working Group  CAD CAE Integration Working Group  Analysis Management Working Group  MultiPhysics Working Group  Dynamics and Testing Working Group  Stochastics Working Group  Simulation Data Management (SDM) Working Group  Geotechnical Committee  Composites Working Group  High Performance Computing (HPC) Working Group  Multi Body Dynamics (MBD) Working Group  Optimization Working Group Working Groups

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17. www.nafems.org 17 Our Technical Working Groups : 1.Set our technical strategy 2.Develop our publications Publications

18. www.nafems.org Guidelines (Publications) 150+ books published, including: – Benchmarks for software verification – Quality Systems and Procedures – Primers – “Why Do.....” – “How To......”

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20. www.nafems.org How does NAFEMS training fit? 20 Vendor Specific Training University Learning Training

21. www.nafems.org How does NAFEMS training fit? 21 Training Benchmarks, Primers, etc. Training Working Groups Members Knowledge and Experience

22. www.nafems.org E-Learning (globally available) Measured pace – time to do homework and interact over 8 to 12 week period Off-Line discussion, blend in with other training or mentoring activities No travel cost, lower fees Adaptable to your work schedule Physical Training Highly Interactive – Q and A, shared experience etc. Scenarios, Role Playing The course ‘follows its nose’ – wide range of skill levels and requirements can be met E-learning and physical training

23. www.nafems.org e-Learning Courses 23 NAFEMS Training also offers a wide variety of e-Learning courses including: Basic FE Analysis Composite FE Analysis Dynamic FE Analysis Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics in FE Analysis Non-Linear Analysis Structural Optimisation in FE Analysis Introduction to CFD Essential Fluid Dynamics for CFD and more…..

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25. www.nafems.org Events are organised regionally. Each year >50 events, including: – Seminars – Courses – Webinars – Workshops – Conferences Opportunity for exchange of expertise Arranged by Regional Steering Committees Events

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