[TALK - 2 CPD] Technical Talk: Development of CAE Applications: Past, Present And Future

BEM Approved
CPD/PDP Hours: 2
Ref. No.: IEM19/PG/149/T

Synopsis
Numerical modeling has existed since decades ago; in the 60s – 70s finite element method was deployed for
structural analysis in the aerospace industry. The advancement in computing hardware and the rapid adoption
of 3D Computer Aided Design (3D CAD) in the late 90s, early 2000s, combined with the ever-demanding
industrial need of producing things at a faster rate and at a lower cost; proved to be a major catalyst in the
development of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE).
General purpose and dedicated solution in the CAE domain flourished; helping companies to perform virtual
test using virtual prototype. For example, a full virtual model of vehicle (car) undergoing rigorous crash tests
within stipulated regulations can be carried out in High Performance Computing (HPC) facility to allow various
iterations to be considered even before a real prototype is crash tested in a lab. This enable early design
optimization; reducing cost and time comparing with doing this entirely using physical models. Various other
dedicated CAE solutions were developed; such as solution that predicts manufacturing defects based on material
and process input, solution that predicts acoustic and noise based on multiple sources, etc.
New challenges emerge in this outcome economy, and we find the role of CAE technology becoming more
diverse yet inclusive. The goal is to share this journey of constant change; how it has impacted in the past and
where it will stand in the future.

Biodata of Speaker
Mr Chan Yin Chau, Regional Manager of ESI Group
Mr Chan Yin Chau is currently holding the position of General Manager of Asia Pacific
region (ex Japan, Korea and China) for ESI Group, a leading innovator in Virtual
Prototyping software and services. Specialist in material physics, ESI has developed
a unique proficiency in helping industrial manufacturers replace physical prototypes
by virtual prototypes, allowing them to virtually manufacture, assemble, test and
pre-certify their future products. In the early days, his role involved developing
expertise and applications know how (Computer Aided Engineering) especially in
the manufacturing domain. His current responsibilities require him to oversee the
business development and overall operation of the entire region, particularly in
ASEAN.
He joined a local SME involving in the area of CAD/CAM application technology after completing his Bachelors
of Engineering (Mechanical) Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2001. This first exposure in the virtual
engineering world developed his interest further specifically in the area of numerical modeling. He joined Lotus
Engineering Malaysia in 2003, as a crash analyst, focusing mainly in numerical analysis of vehicle crash
simulation.
For the past 13 years, he has been travelling extensively especially within ASEAN region, raising the awareness
and the adoption of simulation tools. With the recent advancement in the digital world, he is keen to promote
new understanding of numerical simulation and its role in the product development landscape.

Programme
1800 - 1815 Registration
1815 - 1945 Development of CAE: Past, Present & Future
1945 - 2000 Q & A / END