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

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

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

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’.)

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)

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

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

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, …)

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

Server-Based Simulation Portal

Boma Koko Senior Director Thank you Boma Koko Senior Director