The 8th Altair Technology Conference 2013 The UK’s Leading Virtual Design Conference Showcasing Innovation in Virtual Design Free, one day event - 10th September 2013 - Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon 4 Visionary Keynote Speakers & 11 Cutting Edge Technical Papers The UK’s Leading Virtual Design Conference Returns in 2013 The Altair Technology Conference is the UK’s leading virtual design event. This FREE, one day event brings together companies which have benefited significantly by integrating the latest computer aided engineering (CAE) technology into their design processes. The conference will demonstrate how leading UK companies are using virtual design to gain a competitive edge, successfully meeting engineering and business challenges in the current global environment. Secure Your FREE Place Why Should You Attend? Register today by calling us on 01926 468 600 or reserve your place online at: Learn - the latest developments in virtual design technology and see firsthand how www.altairhtc.com/uk industry leading companies are applying the solutions to meet real world design challenges. Apply - these best practices to improve your own virtual design performance. Network - with prominent individuals in the UK engineering community and discuss key points of interest. Attendance is free and includes refreshments, all conference materials and copies of all technical papers in full. Visionary Keynote Speakers Each of our keynote addresses will be delivered by a prominent leader from the design and engineering community. They will discuss their visions for the industry, including the role of the UK, adding value in a global supply chain and the importance of technology in supporting innovation. ‘What Makes an Inspirational Design?’ ‘F-type Design Story’ Deyan Sudjic OBE Alister Whelan Director Jaguar Chief Designer Design Museum Jaguar Cars ‘The Airbus A380 - The ‘Altair’s Product First Six Years in Service’ Development Strategies’ John Roberts Michael Hoffmann Chief Engineer A380 VP European Operations Airbus Altair Register NOW at www.altairhtc.com/uk to avoid missing out! Cutting Edge Technical Papers Our unrivalled selection of technical papers will demonstrate first-hand how the latest virtual design technologies are improving their design processes and shortening product time to market. ‘The HMT MK2, CAE Led Vehicle ‘Simulation Driven Development Programme’ Structural Design in Ship Jonathan Farley, Supacat Building’ Alan Dodkins, BAE Systems ‘Development of a CAE Method to Predict the Fatigue Life of ‘Simulation Data Management Aluminium Panels Joined by Using HyperWorks Self Pierced Rivet’ Collaboration Tools’ Andrew Blows, Jaguar Land Rover Andrew Ibbotson, Airbus ‘Innovate with CFD using Revolutionary Finite Element ‘Improving the Efficiency of Based CFD Solver’ Modelling Spacecraft Panels Farzin Shakib, Altair and Joints using HyperMesh’ David Costello, SSTL ‘Automation of Coach Rollover Simulation’ ‘The Automatic Creation and Laurence Wood, Plaxton Optimisation of Structural Fixings using HyperWorks’ ‘Weld Distortion Optimisation’ Darren Ashby, Jaguar Land Rover James Garry, Gestamp ‘Multidisciplinary Optimisation ‘Lightweight Composite of Business Jet MED Hinge Seat Development’ for Production by Additive in Collaboration with Gordon Murray Design Manufacturing’ Presented by Peter Benzie, Altair Martin Muir, EADS Agenda is subject to change Exhibition Zone Adjacent to the conference hall, the Exhibition Zone will include physical examples of products which have benefited from Altair’s virtual design process. This will include components from the automotive, aerospace and consumer goods industries. It provides a historical perspective of how virtual design technologies increasingly deliver world class products. Exhibition Zone at previous conferences Gold Sponsors Event Partners Secure your FREE place at www.altairhtc.com/uk Comments From Previous Altair Technology Conferences “Excellent seminar full of excellent presentations” Jaguar Land Rover “Very enjoyable event. Lots of opportunity to network” Airbus UK “It gets better every year” IPECO Secure your FREE place at www.altairhtc.com/uk.