Conference Agenda

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

8:00-17:00 SBIR Partner Meeting (invite only)
9:00-16:00 AdvantEdge Introductory Workshop (interested attendees only)

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

7:00-8:30 Registration & Beverages
7:30-8:30 Breakfast
8:30-12:00 Morning Presentations

Welcome & Opening Remarks
Kerry Marusich, TWS
GKN Optimization Process Using Production Module
Lynn Maloney & John Shain, GKN
Simulating Steel Machining with AdvantEdge FEM User Defined and User Defined Yield Custom Material Options
Tom H C Childs, University of Leeds
Technology to Reduce Drilling Costs and Development Time
David H. Amirehteshami, PE, The Boeing Company
Reduction of Development Cycle Time Using AdvantEdge FEM
Sung-Chan Jung, Korloy
Machining Optimization using Production Module
Dr. Xiqun Wang, TechSolve
Finite Element Modeling for Broaching Analysis
Cem Sipahioglu, GE MTC

12:00-13:15 Lunch
13:15-16:15 Afternoon Presentations

Future of the Industry
Audience Response
Validation of Micro-scale Machining Optimization using Production Module (Initial Results)
Dr. Deep Mukhopadhyay, Microlution
The Path for Improvement in Third Wave Software
Dr. Troy Marusich, TWS
Management Panel: Implementation of New Technology into Product Development
David H. Amirehteshami, PE, The Boeing Company
Patrick M. Hilber, General Motors Company
T.J. Long, Kennametal

16:30 Dismissal
17:30 Depart for Reception
18:00-21:00 Reception at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium

IMAX Screening of Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag
Take a trip with John "Otter" Stratton on his F-15 fighter aircraft as he takes on the most challenging missions a fighter pilot faces during his career. Red Flag is where pilots and other important team members get their final training before going into real life combat.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

8:00-9:00 Hot Breakfast
9:00-12:00 Morning Presentations

Opening Remarks
Kerry Marusich, TWS
Integrating AdvantEdge FEM with Knowledge & Product Development Process on Microsoft Platform
Magnus Andersson, Sandvik
Advances in Ductile Mode Milling of Optical Materials: An Alvarez Lens Applications
Dr. Matt Davies, UNCC & Dr. Subramaniam Jayanti, TWS
Micromechanical Modeling in Machining: State-of-the-Art and Future Trends in Europe
Dr. Jürgen Leopold
Optimization of F-35 Airframe Component with Production Module
Chris Crews, Nex-Tech Aerospace
GE Machining Optimization using Production Module
Howard Weaver, GE Aviation
Close & Announcement of 2011
Kerry Marusich, TWS

12:00–12:45 Lunch
13:00 Depart for Facility Tour
13:30–14:30 Facility Tour at GKN Aerospace (approved participants only)
13:30-16:30 Distributor Meeting (international distributors only)