MSUG 24th Annual Conference

1 MSUG 24th Annual Conference October 18, 2018 2018 Conference Sponsor Page 1 of 22 Conference Sponsor Keynote Multi-Agent System Modeling in FlexSim Bill Nordgren President/CEO - FlexSim Software Products, Inc. Abstract FlexSim s People Module is a powerful multi-agent system modeling tool. It allows you to quickly model groups of people (or even single individuals) and how they interact with their environment using simple process flows. This presentation will explore multi-agent modeling and when combined with FlexSim s A* (AStar) navigation system demonstrate how you can effectively model these complex situations. Other topics covered include recent updates to FlexSim s bone animations, which add a level of realism to the People Module visualization, as well as new features added to the A* navigation system.

2 Bio Bill Nordgren is President/CEO of FlexSim Software Products. He was a co-founder of ProModel Corporation in 1988 and was Vice President until 1992. In 1993 Bill founded F&H Simulations, Inc. (now FlexSim Software Products Inc.) and introduced Taylor II, Taylor ED, and FlexSim into the market. Bill is an adjunct professor in Brigham Young University s College of Engineering and has authored several papers dealing with simulation project management and queuing theory. He is also a co-author of Applied simulation : Modeling and analysis using FlexSim . In 2018, Bill was recognized with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award for his accomplishments in the advancement of simulation technology.

3 Bill received a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and a Master of Science in CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) from Brigham Young University. MSUG 24th Annual Conference October 18, 2018 2018 Conference Sponsor Page 2 of 22 Speakers 2018 Theme: simulation & Digital Twins The Digital Thread how does digital manufacturing fit in? Kevin Power Business Development Manager, TATA Technologies Abstract One of the latest innovations in manufacturing is the concept of a digital thread and the associated idea of a digital twin. A parallel innovation is the constant improvement in the capability and depth of digital manufacturing technologies which allow for simulation of manufacturing processes.

4 So, how do these two innovations fit together? How does an overall digital twin / digital thread strategy incorporate a digital manufacturing initiative? The presentation will focus on a description of a possible digital twin strategy and how the technology available in digital manufacturing incorporated into that strategy. Included will be some examples of how the digital manufacturing and actual operations can be mirrored in the virtual and actual worlds. Does your company have a strategy to use digital manufacturing in an overall digital thread project? Bio Kevin Power has worked as a solution architect, account executive and electrical engineer with Tata Technologies over the last seventeen years.

5 During this time, he was involved with the implementation of various CATIA V5 and Teamcenter deployments for customers in the automotive and aerospace industries. He has taught CATIA and PLM topics to a wide range of students and authored many methodologies and best practices for clients. After been involved with CATIA, he held the position of PLM Services Manager in Tata Technologies and was responsible for developing and deploying service offerings to various clients along with providing pre-sales support. Recently, Power has expanded his scope to other offering from Tata Technologies, including MOM systems. Power also held the position of Lead Electrical Engineer at Tata Technologies and has been responsible for the design of electrical systems for automotive programs and BEV powertrains.

6 Power holds a bachelor s degree in electrical engineering along with various professional qualifications. MSUG 24th Annual Conference October 18, 2018 2018 Conference Sponsor Page 3 of 22 How IIoT Could Elevate simulation from a Tactical Tool to a Strategic Decision Ian McGregor Director, Emulate3D Abstract It's often said that a simulation model is only as good as the data driving it. Assuming that's at least partially true, what opportunities does the IIoT offer simulation analysts and users? With greater access to high-quality real-time data and faster and cheaper processing to make use of it, how should we modify our approach to take advantage of this?

7 This presentation shows how the elements are in place to take simulation to a higher level, where the ability to create and drive reliable Dynamic Digital Twins will increase the value of their output and make them a standard part of critical manufacturing and production processes. Bio Ian McGregor is a co-founder of Emulate3D and has been one of the three Director-owners since the company's creation in 2005. Emulate3D develops a range of engineering software designed to assist with off-line virtual commissioning (Emulate3D Controls Testing), data-driven throughput simulation and analysis (Sim3D), and demonstration, prototyping and layout software, (Demo3D and Layout3D).

8 In 2014 Emulate3D was awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, for which Ian was presented to Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II. Prior to creating Emulate3D Ian worked extensively with various simulation products worldwide; living and working as an engineer in the US for four years, Japan for one year, Singapore for eighteen months, and France for ten years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, and Production Engineering, a Diplome d'Ingenieur in Applied Computing, a Master of Science degree in Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. MSUG 24th Annual Conference October 18, 2018 2018 Conference Sponsor Page 4 of 22 Improve Your Product's Quality using the Digital Twin Curtis DeSaele, Director of Technology, Waltonen Abstract Most quality improvements are made on the plant floor, once a quality issue is identified.

9 Being reactive to quality will allow openings for your competition to leap frog you and win business. Use the digital twin to peer into the crystal ball of your product launch. Create a digital twin of your product s dimensional quality using 3D Tolerance Analysis to simulating part tolerances AND variation introduced by manufacturing and assembly processes. These digital twin tools predict amounts of variation, and identifies what causes them. Use the digital twin to fix issues before product release, and improve your product s quality. What three questions will be answered by this session? 1. How you can use the digital twin to evaluate product quality? 2. How the digital twin will allow you to optimize your design before product release?

10 3. How the digital twin saves time and money, and frequently reduces engineering changes by 30% Bio Curtis DeSaele has more than 30 years experience in manufacturing and product and engineering. Since 1984 he has been in the forefront of Digital simulation , specifically related to virtual prototyping and dimensional quality. Curtis is recognized internationally as an expert in Digital simulation using 3D Tolerance Analysis simulation tools. Having worked for companies like EDS, GM, Siemens, UGS, PLM Software, and various engineering service companies, Curtis understands strategic and tactical business implementation of Digital simulation tools. At these companies, he gained experience as a software programmer, corporate instructor/mentor, and user of multiple 3D Tolerance Analysis simulation tools.