Renew Your COE Membership Now for 2002

As of December 31, your 2001 COE membership benefits expired! But it's not too late to renew for 2002. Please contact COE Headquarters at info@coe.org for more information about membership renewal or to join COE for the first time. And congratulations go out to Roine Westlund of Electrolux, located in Orangeburg, SC, who won the drawing for a Compaq iPAQ for renewing his membership prior to December 31.

COE Spring 2002 Conference & TechniFair Update

Head to Palm Springs from April 14-17 for the COE Spring 2002 Conference & TechniFair, the worldwide gathering for users of the Dassault Systemes suite of products. This spring's event theme will be Vision into Practice…Design, Collaborate, and Integrate.

Top speakers in every industry, from both small and large enterprises worldwide will be on-hand, which includes top Dassault Systemes and IBM-PLM developers and executives as well as user experts from Bombardier, Black & Decker, DaimlerChrysler, Electric Boat, Airbus, BMW and Coca-Cola. The curriculum of more than 100 content-rich, skill-building presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and in-depth technical sessions is extensive. See demonstrations of upcoming CATIA releases, visit training clinics, attend Development Planning Council sessions to submit your company's functional enhancement requirements, and meet with your peers from around the world. Between or after sessions, cruise the 50+ exhibitor showcase packed wall-to-wall with the latest products, services, and cutting-edge solutions or take part in some of the many fun, informal networking events.

Bookmark the COE Spring 2002 Conference Page to stay updated on all the latest event details, including breakout session lists, speaker line-ups, online registration, discount travel and hotel info, and all the extra conference features.

COE Education Program in Full Bloom at the COE Spring 2002 Conference

COE membership and attendance at COE conferences provides so many benefits. However, one of our most valued rewards, to both the individual and the enterprise with which they are affiliated, is our education and training programs. Our content will include detailed product information, best practices, and operational process methods. While some classes use live demonstrations, the multiple classroom arrangements, providing excellent hands-on laboratories seem to be the most popular. The "How Do I?" facility provides a venue where you can work with an industry expert in a one-on-one environment to solve your specific problems or questions related to DS technology. The COE commitment to quality of training and education is matched by vendor/sponsor commitment when it comes to supplying hardware, software, and expert speakers. Certification programs are being developed that will give individuals the opportunity to remain fresh in their skills, as well as assist employers in identifying and maintaining their high level expertise in their design staffs.

Learning can be both challenging and fun, as evidenced by the Top Gun competition, which enables conference attendees to compete against each other for best-in-class honors in the use of CATIA - measuring speed, accuracy, and quality of the finished part. In the future, expect to see the Top Gun competition expanded to include several other disciplines, including manufacturing and tool design.

The COE Education Program for the Spring 2002 conference will feature the following hands-on classes:

AC-3: DELMIA V5 Inspect
Speakers: Bill Reiter, Oregon State University; Roy Smolky, DELMIA
Abstract: The purpose of this workshop is to show teachers how to incorporate DELMIA V5 Inspect and offline programming of a CMM. Examples of how V5 Inspect is being used at Oregon State University will be addressed.

AS-2: V5 Stress Analysis for Everyone
Speaker: Brian Barsamian, Ken Dickerson, MSC Software
Abstract: Whether you are a beginner or intermediate I'll show you the basic concepts of stress analysis and how easy it is to do in V5.

AS-4: DELMIA Ergonomic Solutions for Process-Oriented Human Modeling
Speaker: Julie Charland, Yuk Mak, DELMIA
Abstract: This workshop focuses on how users can leverage the advanced functionality of the DELMIA V5 simulation solutions to provide a process-oriented approach to investigating human interaction with a proposed, or existing, system.

DE-2: V5 MultiCad for Everyone (Breakfast & Learn)
Speaker: Brian Barsamian, MSC Software; Fararra, Boeing
Abstract: How to import ProE, UG, Ideas, Solidworks, Solidedge, iges, ascii and lots of other parts and assemblies into the V5 world

IDM-1: DELMIA DPM Powertrain Process Planning Solution Overview
Speaker: Anand Undemane, DELMIA
Abstract: This class will focus on process planning, as in the Powertrain domain, a complex task that requires a high level of manufacturing and engineering expertise. It is the task of determining and specifying the step-by-step sequence of manufacturing operations needed to produce a given part.

KBE-3: Hand's On Workshop - Differentiating Knowledge Engineering Tools
Speaker: Tony Anderson, EADS Matra Datavision
Abstract: This hand's on workshop will feature the "invigorating and refreshing" exercise presented at session KBE-2. Learn how to apply power copy, design tables, rules, checks and macros.

MAN-1: Modeling for Manufacturing using CATIA V5
Speakers: Bert Fitzgibbons, Alain Le Floc'h, Dave Aber, IBM
Abstract: This training session is a first look and beginner hands-on for the NC Programmer that has to work with CATIA V5 geometry. The theme will be basic geometry construction and modification techniques for that may be required for NC Manufacturing.

NC-6: CATIA V5 Lathe Machining Programmer Workshop
Speaker: Larry Jones, IBM Corporation
Abstract: This session is an instructor lead hands-on training opportunity for selected exercises with V5 Machining. The CATIA Manufacturing product Lathe Machining (LMG) will be used for these exercises on the available Windows NT platform.

PD-1: Part Design Fundamentals in V5 (co-chaired by PIC Training Committee)
Speakers: Tom Cisler, David Anderson, EADS Matra Datavision
Abstract: This unique two-hour hands-on training session will cover the fundamentals involved in the designing of solid parts with V5.

PD-3: Assembly Design Fundamentals in V5 (co-chaired by PIC Training Committee)
Speakers: Tom Cisler, David Anderson, EADS Matra Datavision
Abstract: This unique two-hour hands-on training session will cover the fundamentals involved in structuring assemblies with V5.

PD-4: Surface Design Fundamentals in V5 (co-chaired by PIC Training Committee)
Speakers: Tom Cisler, David Anderson, EADS Matra Datavision
Abstract: This unique two-hour hands-on training session will cover the fundamentals involved in the designing of surfaced parts with V5.

VPS-1: DMU Space Analysis in V5
Speakers: David Anderson, Tom Cisler, EADS Matra Datavision
Abstract: This training session, attendees will learn the fundamentals of the DMU Space Analysis workbench in V5.

VPS-2: Soaring with CATIA's V5 DMU Navigator
Speaker: David Anderson, Tom Cisler, EADS Matra Datavision
Abstract: In this session, attendees will learn the fundamentals of the DMU Navigator workbench in V5.

VPS-5: DMU 101
Speaker: Neila Menser, Newport News Shipbuilding
Abstract: This DMU Session will cover the following topics: Basic DMU Functions; Walking mode; Flying mode; Examine mode; Standard Views; Lighting; Mouse commands; and Viewpoints. Also a practice exercise will be shown.

VS-6: NetMeeting for V5 (ouch!) for Dummies (Breakfast & Learn)
Speaker: Brian Barsamian, Fernandez, MSC Software
Abstract: Learn the tricks to getting this to work. Learn how to get through firewalls, deal with security, and I'll make it easy to understand. I'll even show you the STAR system (kind of like NetMeeting on steroids).

Complete abstracts for each training session are available at www.coe.org. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to upgrade and hone your skills in these technologies. See you at the COE Spring Conference, April 15 - 17, 2002 in Palm Springs, California.