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Granta Workshops, 2007

Munich, March 29

Full Agenda and Presentations

Note: Presentations are available for download only for meeting attendees. Username and password are available from your Granta contact.

10:15 Welcome and introductions
Introduce workshop participants and establish their priorities.
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10:45 Getting your materials information under control
Why is it important to consolidate and control materials data? What problems limit access to, and use of, this information in engineering enterprises? How can you overcome them?
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11:05

Interactive software demonstration and discussion - how to get the right reference information, combine it with proprietary data, and access this integrated resource in a real engineering environment.

 
11:30 BREAK  
11:45 Managing the materials data lifecycle
Capturing materials data in one place is just the start. You must analyze this data and deploy and maintain the results. Success improves quality, enhances efficiency, and reduces risk in the engineering process. What materials information technology is needed, and how do you implement it?
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12:05 Interactive software demonstration and discussion - a system for integrated materials data management.  
12:30

Case study - restricted substances
Practical experiences of managing and applying materials data relating to restricted substances.

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13:00 LUNCH  
14:00 Applying materials information to optimize materials strategy
A materials strategy is a systematic approach to making the right decisions in your specification and use of materials. New software-based approaches allow you to define and implement strategies that help you to meet environmental regulations, manage cost, and optimize materials performance.
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14:20 Interactive demonstration and discussion - decision-support software that selects and compares materials based on both functional performance and financial or environmental cost.  
14:45 WRAP UP SESSION  
15:00 BREAK  
15:15 Optional technical sessions
An opportunity to discuss specific needs and issues one-on-one with Granta experts and your peers.
 
16:30 CLOSE  

Archive location information

Date & times: Thursday, March 29, 10:15 - 15:00 (open discussion time to 16:30).
Location:

Within the Aerospace Testing Expo at the Messe München International. Access to the Expo and Workshop is free.

Directions: See the Messe München website.
Room details:

Conference room A12.
Access is via Hall A1 (the venue for the Aerospace Testing Expo).
The conference room is on the first floor.