1. The MSC.Software Simulation Data Management Initiative
Boma Koko
Senior Director

2. Introduction What our customers are saying
They have defined a requirement for simulation data management (Business Problem Statement)
PDM and other solutions do not address these requirements by themselves
MSC.Software has a unique understanding of simulation tools and processes
MSC.Software has established the SDM initiative to address these issues

3. Need for SDM 1960 2000 Years Data per Simulation Number of CAE
Simulations
Cost of Physical
Prototyping
1960
2000
Years
Workstations
and Servers
Mainframes
Cost of CAE
Simulation

4. Business Problem Statement
CAE simulation needs correct, auditable input data - and generates copious output data.
Accessing and compiling simulation information from disparate sources incurs substantial time (cost) penalties, and is fraught with inaccuracies.
Design knowledge must be captured and managed for re-use.
Knowledge needs to be accessible globally via the web. (‘Design anywhere, build anywhere’.)

5. Value of SDM Increased efficiency  simulation process improvement
Improved access to appropriate source data
Higher simulation throughput
More time for engineering/innovating, less time for “bookkeeping”
Repeatable and consistent simulation methods
More reliable simulations because the process is less error prone
Increased effectiveness  impact on PLM process
Enhanced visibility and easy access to simulation results
Enhanced collaboration, engineering decision and risk assessment support
Simulation-based product development (driven by product performance and function)

6. The Role of SDM SCM PLM is the whole picture. CRM
Each of PDM, ERP, SCM, CRM and SDM
help facilitate this.

7. Simulation Data Management
Virtual Product Definition
Geometry Verification
Technology Verification
Physical Verification
Geometric
Verification
Computer
Aided
Design
CAD
PLM/PDM
Product Lifecycle Management
CAD Data Management
Configuration Management
Component Management
Logistics
Internet / Intranet
Knowledge
Cooperation
Simulation Data Managemant
CAE Data Management
Technology Definition
CAD & CAT Data Integration
SDM
Computer
Aided
Engineering
Computer
Aided
Testing
CAE
CAT
Technology
Verification
Physical
Verification

8. Strategic Objectives of Initiative
Provide CAE information corporate wide
(Easy web-based access and results publishing)
Support process integration
(ERP, PDM, functional data management, other enterprise systems, …)
Enable simulation information re-use (Consistent definitions, Sharing, …)

9. Why MSC? World-class Simulation Expertise
Unique context-management technology
World-class PDM expertise
Established provider of simulation- specific content/knowledge management (materials, loads, test, …)
Our Vision!

10. Simulation Based Product Development
Product Development Process
Parameters:
Geometry
Materials
Loads
Product Function:
Performance
Cost
Durability
BIW
Doors
Drive Line
Engine
others
‘Clean’
Assembled
model
Nastran
Input
file
Output
File
(Nastran-DB)
Curves
Images
X-sections
Values
Report
(pdf-document)
Comparison
Meshed part
SDM Knowledge Base
Simulation Processes
MSC.Patran
MSC.Marc
MSC.Nastran
SDM enhances Product
Development Process:
Tighter integration
Faster, easier access to simulation results
Function-driven product development
SDM enhances
Simulation Process:
Consistent data management
Process integration

11. MSC.Software SDM Offerings
SDM is comprised of software, systems and services
Software:
MSC.CPD Environment for concept design
MSC.Virtual Insight for managing crash and NVH processes
MSC.Mvision for managing materials data
Systems:
Server hardware and software for turnkey solutions
Services:
Implementation and deployment
Customization

12. Managing the Simulation Process
Models
Meshes
Loadcases
Pre-processing
Applications
Plots
Cross sections
Movies
Images
Values
Individual files
Compute
Applications:
MSC.Nastran,
Third Party, …
Post-processing
Solving
Output
decks
Input

13. Referred to Design States
SDM Knowledge-Base
Assembled
Models
Simulation Model
Derive
Key Results
Meshes
Analysis
Variants, ‘what-if’, optimizations
Geometry
Configuration
All simulation data
SDM Knowledge Base
BIW
Doors
Drive Line
Engine
others
‘Clean’
Assembled
model
Nastran
Input
file
Output
File
(Nastran-DB)
Curves
Images
X-sections
Values
Report
(pdf-document)
Comparison
Meshed part
PDM
Database
Condensed Key Results
Design Proposals
Referred to Design States

14. MSC.Mvision Product Family
The standard for materials data management for CAE
Global materials data access from a standard Web browser
New releases of MSC.Mvision Builder and MSC.Enterprise Mvision due in Q2
Come to the Users Forum this afternoon!

15. Server-Based Simulation Portal

16. Boma Koko Senior Director
Thank you
Boma Koko
Senior Director