OCTOBER 26 – 27, 2010 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN

Call for Papers The NAFEMS Nordic Regional Summit 2010 will be held at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg on 26th & 27th October 2010. Entitled “Trends and Future Needs in Engineering Simulation”, the Conference will give delegates an unrivalled independent insight into best practices and state-of-the-art which consequently show upcoming trends, tendencies and necessary future needs in FEA, CFD, MBS and associated technologies. The two-day conference aims to increase awareness and provide a discussion forum for topics that are important and relevant to engineering industrialists and academics. With this in mind, an outstanding agenda shall be announced which will enable all who attend to gain an invaluable insight into the trends and future needs in the simulation world. If you are an analyst, engineer, team leader or manager that has a responsibility for ensuring that a fit-for-purpose engineering solution is obtained from the use of modern simulation software, then you should attend. The event is open to both members and non-members of NAFEMS, with members able to attend the event for free, as part of their membership benefits package. More information at www.nafems.org -> events

Contents Page Call for Abstracts & Conference Topics Venue, Location & Accommodation Organizing Committee Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities Registration Fees Accompanying FEA Basic Training Course: From Conventional Stress Calculations to Finite Element Analysis Registration Form 1/8

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Call for Abstracts & Conference Topics Deadline for submitting abstracts: June 18th, 2010!

The regional summit will include keynote speakers, exhibits, and breakout sessions exploring the following subjects: 

Trends and Future Needs in Engineering Simulation Papers from all areas are equally welcome, i.e. Aerospace, Automotive, Biomedical, Civil Engineering, Shipbuilding/Offshore, Consumer Goods, Electronics, Energy, …”

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Robustness and Confidence of Analysis Results

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Optimization / Stochastics

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Multiphysics / Coupled Analysis

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Materials

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Nonlinear Analysis

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Life Predictions, Durability and Life Extension

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Simulation Data Management

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Validation & Verification

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Integration into the Design Process

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Manufacturing Processes

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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

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Multi-Body System Dynamics (MBS)

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Software Development

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High Performance Computing

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Submission of Abstracts & Presentations Abstracts of 300-600 words should be submitted for consideration by June 18th, 2010. Abstracts must be clearly marked with author's name, organization, address, fax, phone numbers and email address. If you intend to submit an abstract, please complete the form below. You may also email your abstract to [email protected]. Authors whose abstracts are accepted will be asked to prepare an extended abstract (typically 1-2 pages) and a PowerPoint presentation. Full written papers will not be required.

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Venue & Accommodation Venue Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Gothenburg within easy reach of the shops, famous sights and the business district. The central station with airport buses, trains and trams is just opposite the hotel and Landvetter airport is only 25 km away. Its central location makes the Scandinavia Hotel one of the most popular meeting venues in Gothenburg. Hotel Accommodation Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel Hotel AB Bastionen Södra Hamngatan 59, P.O. Box 288 401 24 Gothenburg Tel: +46 31 758 5000 Fax: +46 31 758 5001 http://www.gothenburg.radissonsas.com NAFEMS NORDIC Regional Summit registrants can reserve a discounted room at the hotel. The group code is: NAFEMS. The room block is available until September 15th, 2010. -

Organizing Committee 

H. Droege (Medeso, S)

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P. Ekedahl (Volvo Aero Corporation, S)

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H. Ekman (Altair Engineering, S)

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K. Eriksson (Process Flow, FI)

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J. Freund (University of Helsinki, FI)

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J. Granlund (Abaqus Scandinavia, S)

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J. E. Halden (Kongsberg Devotek, N)

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T. Hansen (Novo Nordisk, DK)

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G. Horrigmoe (Norut Technology, N)

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F. M. Jensen (Risoe DTU, DK)

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J. Landergren (MSC.Software Sweden, S)

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M. Oledal (Ansys Sweden, S)

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R. Oswald (NAFEMS)

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L. Rasmussen (Jupiter Plast, DK)

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B. Tollefsen (Engineering Data Resources, N)

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A. Torvund (SimEvolution, N)

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E. Weibust (IBM, S)

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Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities We would like to extend an invitation to your company to be part of the NAFEMS NORDIC Regional Summit. There are several outstanding opportunities available for your company to sponsor or exhibit at the conference, giving you maximum exposure to a highly targeted audience of delegates, who are all directly involved in simulation, analysis, and design. Team with NAFEMS As the only International Association for the Engineering Analysis Community, NAFEMS is widely held to be the leading independent source of information and training for engineering analysts and designers at all levels. Sponsors and exhibitors will have the chance to promote their participation prior to the event through the various sponsorship packages we are offering. Your participation in this conference will provide a positive impression of your company’s commitment to best practices in the area of engineering simulation. THE NAFEMS NORDIC Regional Summit provides an excellent opportunity for promotional and product / project awareness, and direct access to technology leaders. A Unique Opportunity THE NAFEMS NORDIC Regional Summit presents a unique opportunity by providing a forum where all individuals, worldwide, can represent their solutions in a single location to a large number of potential clients, and collaborate with other vendors in this field. What better way to justify your participation at this event! The exhibition area will be central to the conference itself, ensuring that there is a consistent level of traffic at all times, giving you the chance to meet as many of our delegates as possible. Benefits So what are the benefits of sponsoring and exhibiting at the conference? 

Promote your company to a highly focused group of individuals who have a pre-qualified interest in your product

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Establish important contacts within the Industry

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Increase your company’s visibility and standing in the analysis community

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Showcase your latest product releases and service offerings

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Discover exactly what your target market needs from you, and what trends are emerging across the industry.

Opportunities Sponsorship is an excellent way of raising the visibility of your company with the delegates, many of whom are in a position to influence, or approve, the purchase of software, hardware, and consultancy solutions. The different options are outlined below and all provide many benefits to your company. Your presence at the conference will provide you with excellent exposure.

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Packages Principal Sponsor 

Recognized as one of the Principal Sponsors on all marketing materials

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Guaranteed speaking opportunity

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Official sponsor of beverages & snacks in the evening of the first day

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Official sponsor on the event website, with a banner ad and link to your website

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Inclusion in email promotions to delegates in advance of the conference

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Enclose company promotional material in delegate pack

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Contact details of all delegates (subject to opt-in requirements)

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Logo and description included in conference proceedings

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Logo placed on event banner in the exhibition hall

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Recognized during the opening and closing ceremonies as a Principal Sponsor

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Expanded booth size equal to 3m x 2m

Members Price: 30.000 SEK + VAT Non-Members Price: 39.000 SEK + VAT

Event Sponsor 

Official sponsor of the summit

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Inclusion in email promotions to delegates in advance of the conference

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Company logo in prominent position on the event marketing materials

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Enclose company promotional material in delegate pack

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Contact details of all delegates (subject to opt-in requirements)

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Official sponsors on website, with link to your website

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Logo and description included in conference proceedings

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Stand area equal to 2m x 2m

Members Price: 16.000 SEK + VAT Non-Members Price: 20.000 SEK + VAT

Exhibitor 

Listing on event website

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Logo included in conference proceedings

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Stand area equal to 2m x 2m

Members Price: 7.000 SEK + VAT Non-Members Price: 10.000 SEK + VAT

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Registration Fees NAFEMS members: free * * NAFEMS members can apply seminar credits towards free attendance at this event.This event will charge 4 seminar credits per delegate. NAFEMS member, but no more seminar credits available: 4.200 SEK + VAT NAFEMS non-members: 5.800 SEK + VAT All plus VAT Note: These fees include attendance at the conference, one copy of the proceedings, lunch for all two days, break refreshments each day, and beverages & snacks in the evening of the first day. Hotel accommodation is not included.

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Accompanying FEA Basic Training Course: From Conventional Stress Calculations to Finite Element Analysis A three day introductory or refresher course Gothenburg, Sweden, October 25th - 27th, 2010

The use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques and an understanding of the underlying principles are becoming increasingly important. Many CAD tools offer integrated analysis capabilities. For an efficient application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques, however, the basics of engineering mechanics and mechanics of materials, as well as the fundamentals of the simulation method itself, are indispensable. The users of the powerful CAE features should dispose or refresh some essential common know-how, which is completely independent of the specific software code. There are also useful rules and recommendations related to the modelling issues, as well as to the evaluation and interpretation of results. Making use of simple hand calculations can significantly enhance the necessary competence and help to increase the significance and quality of the results obtained. Last but not least, the user should be aware not only of the possibilities but also of the limits and risks inherent to the modern analysis tools. This three day course offers excellent guidance on how to decide which approximations / simplifications are acceptable and appropriate for solving a wide range of practical problems. How to judge the reliability of the results is discussed as well, by means of a large number of selected examples. The participants can bring their particular analysis problems and contribute to the workshop part. Their interaction is encouraged throughout the course, in order to ensure maximum benefit for them. Course Lecturer Dr Yasar Deger is a well-recognised expert in teaching and practical application of Engineering Mechanics in general and Finite Element Method (FEM) in particular. For nearly three decades he has been giving lectures in these areas at the HSR, University of Applied Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering, in Rapperswil, Switzerland. During the same time period he was continuously engaged also in the engineering practice and has accumulated a wide range of industrial experience. In parallel, for over 15 years now he offers short-term courses & workshops addressed to design engineers and analysts involved with structural mechanics or stress analyses. Several of these courses have been organised by NAFEMS – D-A-CH (Germany, Austria & Switzerland). Language: English Notes: Included are comprehensive course notes as well as the NAFEMS book „A Finite Element Primer“. Registration The courses are open to both members and non-members of NAFEMS. Please register either online or by sending the completed feedback form. You will receive a registration confirmation. Fees NAFEMS member 8.000 SEK + VAT not NAFEMS member 12.000 SEK + VAT Included are course notes, lunch, coffee breaks and a certificate.

Further information about the course contents please find at www.nafems.org -> events

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Registration Form First name, last name _______________________________________________________________ Email

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Telephone

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Company ________________________________________________________________________ Address / Country

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( ) I herewith register my attendance for the NAFEMS NORDIC Regional Summit 2010 ( ) I am NAFEMS member using 4 seminar credits (free) ( ) I am NAFEMS member with no credits available (4.200 SEK + VAT) ( ) I am not NAFEMS member (5.800 SEK + VAT) ( ) I will submit an abstract. I will send it to [email protected] ( ) I am interested in the conference. Please put me on the mailing list. ( ) I will sponsor the event (please select option) ( ) Principle Sponsor member 30.000 SEK + VAT ( ) Principle Sponsor non member 39.000 SEK + VAT ( ) Event Sponsor member 16.000 SEK + VAT ( ) Event Sponsor non member 20.000 SEK + VAT ( ) I will exhibit at the event (please select option) ( ) Exhibitor member 7.000 SEK + VAT ( ) Exhibitor non member 10.000 SEK + VAT ( ) I herewith register my attendance for the accompanying FEA Basic training course, October 25th – 27th, 2010. ( ) I am NAFEMS member 8.000 SEK + VAT ( ) I am not NAFEMS member 12.000 SEK + VAT ( ) Please Contact Me. I am interested in ( ) NAFEMS World Congress 2011 ( ) NAFEMS Publications ( ) BENCHmark' Magazine ( ) International Working Groups ( ) EC Projects ( ) NAFEMS Seminars ( ) Registered Analyst Scheme All costs + VAT

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