Track Descriptions

Efficient Design Processes
This track features information on optimizing comprehensive product development, including applications and processes. It will also discuss CATIA V4 to V5 and design analysis. 

V6
Preview new technology and learn what you need to know about the upcoming release of V6.

3D Collaboration Solutions
3D data is a powerful tool for collaboration. This track will explore the many ways collaboration based on 3D data can provide value to the product development process.

Working with Knowledgeware
Access to advanced design parameterization, knowledge capture and re-use, optimization tools and define standard rules and checks. This topic will explore the capabilities and how they are used in industry.

Systems Management
OEMs and suppliers alike are challenged with managing multiple, diverse PLM-related systems. Their requirements include: scalable and open platform for collaborative product development, interoperability capabilities & resources, and the ability to handle proprietary data between ENOVIA, CATIA V5 and legacy systems. This track will explore the latest systems management solutions & methodologies for the auto industry.

Business Processes
The application of product lifecycle management technology to improve existing business processes (APQP, RFQ response, engineering change, etc) or to create new processes that improved your companies ability to innovate. Scenarios where the application of design automation with Knowledgeware freeing up time for design of alternatives or set based design methodologies would also be included.

Global Collaborate Environment
Many OEMs today are facing tough market challenges. To achieve quality and cost targets, many companies have had to investigate alternate sources, throughout the world, to complete designs and product information in a cost effective manner. Managing all of this data can be a daunting task internal to a company, but becomes extremely more complex as items are outsourced to suppliers, and ultimately international locations. This track will discuss tools, techniques, and best practices to coordinate information across and between global partners.