Secure Your Simulation Knowledge, Processes, and Data · Steps to implement SLM Design Exploration Decision Support Design to target NAFEMS EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SIMULATION PROCESS

Secure Your Simulation Knowledge, Processes, and Da taSecure Your Simulation Knowledge, Processes, and Da ta

Stefan Schmid, Director SLM, Dassault Systemes Simulia GmbH

• Across Industries, simulation:– Reduces physical prototypes– Provides deeper insight– Evaluate design alternatives– Shortens the design cycle

The Value of SimulationThe Value of Simulation

NAFEMS EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SIMULATION PROCESS AND DATA MANAGEMENT 2010NAFEMS EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SIMULATION PROCESS AND DATA MANAGEMENT 2010

– Shortens the design cycle– Improve product quality

• Simulation IP is a valuable corporate asset

Simulation Lifecycle Management (SLM)Simulation Lifecycle Management (SLM)

Decision Support

-ResultResult


Process & Execution

Management -

ScenarioScenario

Data Management

-ModelModel

CollaborationCollaboration

AgendaAgenda

• Why Process- and Data management is needed

• SLM, a flexible approach

• It works! - Two case studies from the industry.


The problem with data:The problem with data:


CAE CAE –– Data & Methods GrowthData & Methods Growth

Data Volume (Structured / Unstructured)Data Volume (Structured / Unstructured)

App

licat

ion

Mat

urity

App

licat

ion

Mat

urity

Event SimulationEvent Simulation

ElectromagneticElectromagnetic

Fatigue / LifeFatigue / Life

Heat TransferHeat Transfer

Sub

syst

emS

ubsy

stem

Sys

tem

Sys

tem •• 25K25K--48K files per user48K files per user 20122012

•• 2020--30% duplicates30% duplicates•• 5050--60% not touched in 3 yrs60% not touched in 3 yrs>1yr old, 10% chance it will ever be deleted>1yr old, 10% chance it will ever be deleted


FEOB Conceptual Preliminary Detailed Validation

(Test)Mfg In Service

App

licat

ion

Mat

urity

App

licat

ion

Mat

urity

AcousticsAcoustics

Fluid DynamicsFluid Dynamics

Mechanical DynamicsMechanical Dynamics

Structural MechanicsStructural Mechanics

Com

pone

ntC

ompo

nent

Sub

syst

emS

ubsy

stem

1.4 1.4 PetabytesPetabytes20032003



Where does the time go….Where does the time go….

????

??Are process and data Are process and data

current?current?

Who owns the data Who owns the data and has it changed?and has it changed?

Where is the existing Where is the existing data?data?

Best practices / Best practices / Standard Works ?Standard Works ?

DataData

SearchSearch

35%35%

DataData

ManipulationManipulation

28%28%


????

??Do I need toDo I need to

modify the data?modify the data?How are apps run?How are apps run?

Who to contactWho to contactto get permissions?to get permissions?

What applications are What applications are used?used?

30% of an Engineers time is spent searching for data30% of an Engineers time is spent searching for data

DataData

AccessAccess

12%12%

Adjust forAdjust for

QualityQuality

25%25%

What What condition/scenaricondition/scenari oodo I address?do I address?

Who Who createdcreatedme & when?me & when?

What What projectproject

Data 5Data 5

Data 4Data 4Data 3Data 3

Data 2Data 2

Data 1Data 1

What What processprocess waswasused to create me?used to create me?

What What requirementsrequirementscaused my creation?caused my creation?

What What toolstools werewereused to create me?used to create me?

Data 6Data 6

Capture engineering knowledge Capture engineering knowledge -- Data attribution & Data attribution & add metadata add metadata


What What projectprojectcreated me?created me? Data AData A

Data 10Data 10

Data 8Data 8

Data 1Data 1

Data 12Data 12

Data 7Data 7

Data 11Data 11

What other dataWhat other datacomplimentscompliments memeor do I compliment?or do I compliment?

What What conclusion(sconclusion(s ))do I support?do I support?

What is my maturityWhat is my maturityor or validationvalidation state?state?

Do I meet Do I meet qualityqualitystandards?standards?

What What parameterparametersettings define me?settings define me?

What What designdesign configconfig..do I reference?do I reference?

Data 9Data 9

Data context must be captured Data context must be captured

… and the Problem with Processes: … and the Problem with Processes:


Challenge to Capture Experience IP Challenge to Capture Experience IP from from SimulationSimulation


ReRe--usableusableSimulation Simulation IPIP

Existing EnvironmentsExisting Environments

REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

CONFIGURATIONSCONFIGURATIONS

ENG DISCIPLINESENG DISCIPLINES

LOADSLOADS

MATERIALSMATERIALS

CONSTRAINTSCONSTRAINTS STD WORKSSTD WORKS

SIM MODELSSIM MODELS

REPORTSREPORTS

Simulation Simulation IPIP

Solution RequiredSolution Required

PDM/PLMPDM/PLM

ENOVIA, TCENOVIA, TC

SLMSLM


~ 150~ 150AppsApps

Analysis Analysis AppsApps

CADCAD

CATIA, NXCATIA, NX

LetLet´́s structure this:s structure this:


Simulation Process Simulation Process

ManagementManagement

AutomationAutomation

Simulation Data Simulation Data

ManagementManagement

TraceabilityTraceability

Data anywhereData anywhere

Unmanaged filesUnmanaged files

Steps to implement SLMSteps to implement SLM

Design ExplorationDesign Exploration

Decision SupportDecision Support

Design to targetDesign to target


ManagedManagedProcessesProcesses

Formal & adFormal & ad--hochoc

ManagedManagedFiles + MetadataFiles + Metadata

Program & non Program & non program dataprogram data

FilesFiles

Islands of Islands of unconnected unconnected datadata

Managed Managed

AttributesAttributes

Managed Managed Performance Performance AttributesAttributes

Performance Performance Requirement Requirement DrivenDriven

Start with Data Start with Data ManagementManagement

Start with Process Start with Process AutomationAutomation

Simulation Lifecycle Management Simulation Lifecycle Management –– Project ProfilesProject Profiles

I would like also to I would like also to store the process store the process and to execute it and to execute it when possiblewhen possible

My processes My processes may be used by may be used by other persons in other persons in

other other dptsdpts

Pro

cess

Pro

cess


I need only to store I need only to store my data in an my data in an

organized mannerorganized manner

My data need to My data need to be published, they be published, they will be used by a will be used by a

lot of others lot of others personspersons

Dat

aD

ata

DepartmentDepartment EnterpriseEnterprise

Simulation Lifecycle Management Simulation Lifecycle Management –– Project ProfilesProject Profiles

Pro

cess

Pro

cess


Dat

aD

ata

DepartmentDepartment EnterpriseEnterpriseEvolution PathEvolution Path

SLM SLM –– WhatWhat´́s behind the solution?s behind the solution?

• Scenario Editor (SCD)– The platform to manage all

Simulation Data & Processes.– Leverage PLM backbone and

functionality– Designed for Simulation users.– Open platform

• Fiper


• Fiper– Integration/Automation

platform for simulation workflow

– 3rd party application wrapper– Parallel & Distributed

computing.

How does it work?How does it work?


SLM TraceabilitySLM Traceability

• Visually review status and relationships (links) of simulation objects:– Show links between simulation objects– Track data and changes– Display change status– Understand how status of previous work affects future work


SLM Accessibility SLM Accessibility –– Control access to dataControl access to data

• SLM Operations– Lock/Unlock– Promote / Demote– Revision / Version– Grant Access– Change Owner– Show References– Copy/Paste/Delete

NAFEMS EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SIMULATION PROCESS AND DATA MANAGEMENT 2010NAFEMS EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SIMULATION PROCESS AND DATA MANAGEMENT 2010SLM IntroductionSLM Introduction

• Roles and Policies– A set of pre-defined simulation roles are

provided• SLM Administrator• SLM Methods developer• SLM End User• SLM reviewer

– Roles and polices used out of the box or enhanced

This data used as This data used as input for input for following following activitiesactivities

Simulation ActivitySimulation Activity

SLM Simulation ActivitiesSLM Simulation Activities

Simulation activities integration simulation applications. Simulation activities integration simulation applications. Exchanges data with SLM and applicationExchanges data with SLM and applicationExecution can be:Execution can be:

•• Locally or distributedLocally or distributed•• Interactively or batchInteractively or batch

Application agnosticApplication agnostic


Export files Export files from SLMfrom SLM

Execute application Execute application via configured via configured connectorconnector

Import files Import files back to back to SLMSLM

Execution Execution –– Job MonitoringJob Monitoring

• Status of the current Job of each Process and Activity can also be monitored via the remark column of the Explorer’s view.– Job logs can also be accessed by clicking the remark icons.

Icon Remark


Not started

Running

Paused

Completed

Canceled

Failed

Aborted

Automated “Automated “SSimim--flows”flows”

Visual simulation Visual simulation workflow workflow builderbuilder

Parametric data flowParametric data flow

Automates Automates ssimulation imulation PProcessrocess

Hierarchical system Hierarchical system modelingmodeling

Rapid, Automated Process captureRapid, Automated Process capture

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modelingmodeling

Workspace Workspace XXXXXX

FE validation FE validation

Simulation 1Simulation 1

……CFD validationCFD validation

……

Simulation Simulation 22

NVH validationNVH validation

Activity Activity 11

Activity Activity 22……

SLM SLM –– SCESCEPROGRAMPROGRAM

REQUIREMENTREQUIREMENT

LIBRARYLIBRARY

SLM inside PLMSLM inside PLM

BOM/BOM/

Part Part listslists

ProjectsProjects

RequirementsRequirements

MATERIALSMATERIALS

SLM SLM ––

IsightIsight/SEE/SEE


……

Simulation Simulation TemplatesTemplates

SimulationTypeSimulationType 11

CUSTOMER APPLICATIONSCUSTOMER APPLICATIONS

ENGINEERINGENGINEERING

PPRPPRSystem Modeling System Modeling

ProcessesProcesses, ,

ResourcesResourcesCADCAD

Commercial and inCommercial and in--house applications: house applications:

prepre--processingprocessing, , solvingsolving, post, post--processingprocessing, …, …

Two examples:Two examples:


Dana SnapshotDana Snapshot

• Founded in 1904• Based in Maumee, OH• 2009 Sales: $5.2 billion• 21,500 employees• Key Products: axles,


• Key Products: axles, drive shafts, transmissions, sealing & thermal

• Strong Global Brands

Case #1 Case #1 –– DANA: Cylinder Head GasketDANA: Cylinder Head Gasket

• Additional functionality over time– From “just a seal”– To influencing also:

• Emissions• Fuel consumption• Oil consumption

⇒

• Complexity of Product


Development increased, such as:– Bench testing

• Sealability• Fatigue• Metallurgical examinations• Material resistance to different fluids• Load / deformation behavior• Powertrain component distortion

– Dynamometer testing– Field testing

⇒⇒⇒⇒ Increase in Development Time and Costs

Sealing Products for Powertrain ApplicationsSealing Products for Powertrain Applications

Need for new ApproachesNeed for new Approaches

• CAE• System evaluation• Global support • Reduction in time-to-market thru 24x7 approach• Cost control thru utilizing lower cost alternatives⇒


⇒

• Challenge for:– Effective data management– Communication– Decision-making

CAE Sealing SystemCAE Sealing System

Dana’s interest in SLMDana’s interest in SLM

• Tool to capture existing process and best practices– Allows for easy deployment and – Training tool

• Standardized process templates allow for easy automation

• Collaborative environment allows for global resource


• Collaborative environment allows for global resource optimization and asset allocation (24x7)

• Improves consistency and quality of data• Tool for large amount of data and file sizes• Traceability• CAE data linking

Dana BVA Dana BVA –– Top Metrics of SLMTop Metrics of SLM

TIME REDUCTION

Searching For Data 60%

Entering / Re-keying Data / Re-work 72%

Data Manipulation / quality check and clean 27%

Processing Changes / Releases 33%

Creating / recreating data 35%


Creating / recreating data 35%

Import / export / data formatting 40%

PERSONNEL

Staff Avoidance -

Cost of Staffing -

Dana Dana –– Business Value AssessmentBusiness Value Assessment

• Resource flexibility – hand off projects and/or work globally• Standardize simulation methods/processes• Extend CAE to the enterprise• Customer collaboration platform

Strategic

• Support Dana’s various CAE tools (Abaqus, Hypermesh, etc)

Technical


• Support Dana’s various CAE tools (Abaqus, Hypermesh, etc)• Support open (add-hoc) processes. Minimal automation• Methods / templates maintained by engineering• Scalable globally to support international team / global support

requirements

• 4-year ROI – 140%• Payback Period – 1.5 yrs• 4-year IRR – 195%• 12% operational savings

Fiscal

Case #2 Case #2 –– Honda Expand use of Honda Expand use of FiperFiper

• Honda Japan adopts Fiper starting 2008• Current 3 systems installed

– Fuel Cell Design– Engine performance – Styling - CFD (FAST System),


– Styling - CFD (FAST System),

• 2 more systems in process– Honda R&D decided to replicate the WACO system in

the US.– 11G (Powertrain)

• Fiper can emerge as a standard Integration/Automation platform in Honda.

CAE Process Standardization at Honda/Engine (3G4)CAE Process Standardization at Honda/Engine (3G4)

��Target: Engine BlockTarget: Engine Block Simulation ProcessSimulation Process�� Approach: Approach:

Process Integration & Automation by SEEProcess Integration & Automation by SEETight Link between MSTight Link between MS--Project and SEE WorkflowProject and SEE Workflow

Loading Data WorkflowLoading Data Workflow

SEESEE


�� Results:Results:�� Reduction of CAE Cycle: Reduction of CAE Cycle: 13Days 13Days �� 8 Days8 Days�� Process Standardization (Process Standardization (Process/Data/Knowledge Sharing and Web based Portal)Process/Data/Knowledge Sharing and Web based Portal)

Process of Engine Block SimulationProcess of Engine Block Simulation

FEM ModelingFEM Modeling (5days)(5days)Collect Input Collect Input Data (2days)Data (2days)

Set Analysis Cases Set Analysis Cases (3days)(3days)

Analysis Analysis (1day)(1day)

ReportReport 13Days13Days

8Days8DaysFEM ModelingFEM Modeling (5days)(5days)Analysis Analysis (1day)(1day)

ReportReport

Cycle Reduction Target Cycle Reduction Target

SLM SLM -- thethe keykey taketake awaysaways::

• More simulations in a given time• Decisions are documented and are traceable for an infinite

timeframe• Automated report generation• No loss of data as a result of unavailable key personnel• Rapid access to existing CAE data and knowledge• Single Source of Truth (Version control)


• Single Source of Truth (Version control)• Owned or referenced data• Traceability of processes (data pedigree)• Searchable data• Access Controlled• Data and process re-usability = knowledge capturing

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Secure Your Simulation Knowledge, Processes, and Data · Steps to implement SLM Design Exploration Decision Support Design to target NAFEMS EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SIMULATION PROCESS