NAFEMS The International Association for the Engineering

Modelling, Analysis & Simulation Community

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NAFEMS

Not-for-profit

Membership association

Independent

International

Engineering Simulation

Effective Use

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Principal Aims of NAFEMS

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Improve the professional status of all persons engaged in the use of engineering simulation

Establish best practice in engineering simulation

Provide a focal point for the dissemination and exchange of information and knowledge relating to engineering simulation

Promote collaboration and communication

Act as an advocate for the deployment of simulation

Continuously improve the education and training in the use of simulation techniques

Be recognised as a valued independent authority that operates with neutrality and integrity

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Members

More than 1300 companies worldwide are members of

NAFEMS, encompassing industrial practitioners, vendors

and academic institutions.

why join?

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Our members benefit from:

• Better collaboration

• Enhanced innovation

• Increased productivity

• Improved quality

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Membership

Breakdown

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1300 companies in total 23 in East Europe:

Czech Republic 10 Poland 7 Hungary 3 Bulgaria 2 Slovenia 1

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NAFEMS Events

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We host over 60 independent events every year focused on the issues

and trends in engineering simulation

World Congress NAFEMS World Congress is a biennial global conference which has been a fixture on the simulation calendar for 30 years.

Bringing together the international community in a neutral forum the last Congress in Stockholm attracted over 600 attendees including industrial users, software vendors and academics.

Conferences Throughout the year, NAFEMS holds a number of conferences including dedicated regional and specific events across the globe.

Seminars Several seminars are hosted every year focusing on current areas of interest as well as emerging topic areas.

Webinars Online webinars take place frequently allowing members to attend our events, no matter where in the world they are.

NAFEMS members benefit from seminar credits enabling many events to be attended inclusive of membership. Members also receive significant discounts on our World Congress and Training.

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NAFEMS Publications

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NAFEMS has published over 200 analysis and simulation publications. We are widely acknowledged as the premier source for analysis and simulation information. Every year we produce approximately 8-10 new publications including textbooks, reports, benchmarks and journals.

NAFEMS members receive a library of their chosen publications when they join. Discounts are also available on additional publications.

In addition, members receive copies of all new publications as and when they are produced.

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Benchmark Magazine

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NAFEMS’ wealth of experience in analysis and simulation uniquely places

us as a provider of high-quality and worthwhile training.

Dedicated to promoting the best use of simulation and analysis, NAFEMS Training offers

classroom based courses, e-learning and bespoke training solutions.

Quality • All courses are fully NAFEMS accredited • Courses led by industry-respected and experienced tutors

Variety • FEA and CFD • Basic to Advanced • Courses added regularly

Flexibility • Classroom training • e-Learning

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Composites CFD SDM Stochastics Analysis

Management

Systems Modelling

Multi-Body Dynamics

Geotechnics Optimisation Dynamics &

Testing

MultiPhysics HPC Education &

Training

Computational Structural Mechanics

Manufacturing Process

Technical Working Groups

NAFEMS Working Groups drive our technical activities

Drawn from our international membership, the working groups identify areas of interest to the simulation community which require

educational materials.

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Regional Groups NAFEMS Regional Groups drive our global exchanges

Unbiased multi-disciplinary engineering expertise that facilitates international industry, academia and government collaboration

with the aim of improving product and process simulation, and enhancing quality, profitability, schedules and safety standards.

NAFEMS Regional Groups currently include:

• UK

• Americas

• DACH

• France

• Iberia

• India

• Italy

• Nordic

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NAFEMS East Europe 1st Summit

• Exploratory meeting 26 April 2017

• Hosted in Budapest by Knorr-Bremse

• 65 attendees from industry, academia

and technology providers

• Strong support for concept of forming

a NAFEMS Regional Group

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Benefits and Goals of

NAFEMS East Europe

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• Economic benefits of simulation technology

• Skilled workforce • Improve the ability to compete with

other regions • Database of the industry • Learn from international activities • Bring international events and experts to

the region • Gain a reputation for involvement with

advanced technology

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Economical Environment and

Future Trends

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• „Global computer aided engineering market is expected to reach USD 5,863.36 million in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 11.10% between 2016 and 2021.” (https://www.zionmarketresearch.com/report/computer-aided-engineering-market)

• „The demand for model-based software tools for analysis, systems engineering, and simulation is exploding” (http://www.assessinitiative.com/)

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Next event in Budapest Early November 2017

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• Focus on Automotive industry • Establishment of steering committee (you can join) • Governmental support • Free of charge • Meet others from the industry • In case of interest E-Mail: easteurope@nafems.org

You are highly Welcome!

PSE Competencies – A New Standard

PSE (Professional Simulation Engineer) competencies define the

competencies that good simulation engineers should possess.

Incorporating thousands of individual competency statements

across 26 technical areas

Peer-reviewed over several years by NAFEMS technical working

groups and external experts as part of EASIT2 project

These competencies are the foundation for the PSE

Competency Tracker and PSE Certification.

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The Basics

26 Technical Areas

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Core Finite Element Analysis

Core Computational Fluid Dynamics

Mechanics, Elasticity & Strength of Materials

Materials for Analysis & Simulation

Fatigue

Flaw Assessment & Fracture Mechanics

Nonlinear Geometric Effects & Contact

Beams, Membranes, Plates & Shells

Dynamics & Vibration

Fundamentals of Flow, Mass & Heat Transfer

Thermo-Mechanical Behaviour

PLM Integration & CAD-CAE Collaboration

Simulation Process & Data Management

Buckling & Instability

Multi-physics Analysis

Composite Materials & Structures

Creep and Time-Dependency

Multi-Scale Analysis

Probabilistic Analysis

Noise, Acoustics & Vibro-Acoustics

Electromagnetics

Multi-body Dynamics

General Analysis Management

Verification & Validation

Optimisation

Plasticity

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The Basics

Competence Statements

•Define the meaning of a degree of freedom

•Sketch problems showing various forms of

symmetry

•Discuss checks that may be used post-solution to

check for the presence of inaccuracy

Core Finite

Element

Analysis

•Explain the terms isotropic hardening, kinematic

hardening and rate independency

•Sketch a stress-strain curve for an elastic-perfectly

plastic and bi-linear hardening material.

Plasticity

•Contrast the Newton-Raphson method and the Riks

arc-length method

•Discuss the limitations of contact algorithms

available in a finite element system

Nonlinear

Geometry

and Contact

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Multi-Level

Certification Scheme

Online Competency Framework &

Management System

Plan, Track & Manage

Competency

Gain recognition for achievement of

competency

• Access PSE Competencies

• Browse Educational Resources

• Track & Manage Competency

• Recognition of high-level PSE

Competencies

Multi-Level Competencies can be claimed at Entry, Standard and Advanced Level

Entry

• Employs available software tools in

an effective manner

• Able to work in a supervised capacity

when provided with clear guidelines

• Doesn't take on general tasks

without supervision

• Typically applies to trainees and/or

technician level staff working under

the supervision of a person(s) with

appropriate competence who will

sign off the results

Standard

• Has sufficient knowledge and

comprehension of theory to

employ available software tools

in a safe and effective manner

• Able to work in an independent

manner without supervision

• Conducts appropriate checks on

results

• Is aware of their own limitations

when faced with new or novel

problems

• Observes professional practices

Advanced

• Can take on a range of complex,

novel tasks without supervision

• Plans analysis strategies and

validation studies

• Provides effective advice and

guidance

Applicants advance to the next PSE level as their competency develops

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Find out more at

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