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All Rights Reserved. ![1920x450_ATCxSeries](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/1920x450_ATCxSeries.png) # Showcasing the Latest Advancements in Digital Design Innovation ## Fuelled by Intelligent Simulation and Data Analytics Technologies, Enabled by HPC ## The 2nd Altair Northern UK Seminar - Free to Attend | 6th Dec, 2022 | Newcastle, UK Digital technologies are enabling a revolution in the development of innovative, and often electrified products. Simulation and data analytics solutions are combining to create intelligent digital twins, while high performance computing (HPC) advancements are facilitating rapid exploration of designs. Understanding the latest advancements in digital technologies and implementing them effectively is key to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive marketplace. This **free to attend seminar and networking event**, taking place in collaboration with the National Innovation Centre for Data, will showcase innovative applications of digital design, data analytics and HPC technologies across product development and manufacturing processes. From practical applications of data science to improve operational efficiency, to advancements in digital twin solutions to enhance performance of electrified products, [the agenda ](https://web.altair.com/altair-northern-uk-seminar-2022#agenda)covers today’s most high value applications of digital technologies; all delivered through presentations, live demonstrations and interactive panel discussions. --- **Featuring Presentations and Insight from:** ![Northern_UK_Seminar_logos](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Northern_UK_Seminar_logos.png?width=899&height=150&name=Northern_UK_Seminar_logos.png) --- ** Why Should You Attend? **Learn and network with your peers and gain practical insight into the latest advancements in digital design solutions that can be directly applied to your product development processes and manufacturing environment. **Who Should Attend?** This event is ideal for all design, engineering and operation leaders who are involved in the development and manufacture of industry leading products. ## Speakers Include ![Richie Ramsden](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Richie%20Ramsden.png) #### Richie Ramsden Technical Director National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) ![Adam Towse](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Adam%20Towse.png) #### Dr Adam Towse Head of Discipline Assystem Energy and Infrastructure ![Rosemary Francis](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Rosemary%20Francis.png) #### Dr. Rosemary Francis Chief Scientist Altair ![Karan Bedi](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Karan%20Bedi.png) #### Karan Bedi Senior Digital Innovation Lead Avery Dennison ![Greg Shaw 400x400](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Greg%20Shaw%20400x400.png) #### Greg Shaw Data Analyst Mitsubishi Chemical Group ![David White_Danecca](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/David%20White_Danecca.png) #### David White Battery Systems Engineer Danecca ![Kevin_Welch_JLR_400x400](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Kevin_Welch_JLR_400x400.jpg) #### Kevin Welch Chief Engineer, Closures & Exteriors Jaguar Land Rover ![David_Griffith_400x400](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/David_Griffith_400x400.png) #### David Griffith Managing Director AmdoSoft Systems ![Oliver Clark](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Oliver%20Clark.png) #### Oliver Clark Solution Architect Altair ## Agenda | 09:30 | Welcome and Introduction | | --- | --- | |   | **Session I: Keynote Addresses - Chaired by Michael O’Donnell, Account Manager, Altair** | | 09:45 | **Keynote: How Data Can Enable Manufacturers to Become More Productive **Richie Ramsden, Technical Director** National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) ** | | 10:10 | **Keynote: Evolution of HPC and Cloud Computing Enabling a Convergence of Simulation and AI **Dr. Rosemary Francis, Chief Scientist** Altair** | | 10:35 | **Keynote: Enabling Data Science at Avery Dennison to Lower the Cost of Production **Karan Bedi, Senior Digital Innovation Lead** Avery Dennison** | |   | **Session II: Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence - Chaired by Sean Lang, Data Strategist, Altair** | | 11:20 | **Live Demo: Building Predictive Maintenance Models from Scratch **Oliver Clark, Solution Architect **Altair** | | 11:40 | **Opportunities for Data Science in Automotive Engineering **Kevin Welch, Chief Engineer, Closures & Exteriors** Jaguar Land Rover** | | 12:00 | **Predicting Polymer Bead Size Distribution Using Process and Recipe Data Analytics **Greg Shaw, Data Analyst **Mitsubishi Chemical Group ** | | 12:20 | **Supporting North-East Manufacturers with Industry 4.0 Initiatives **Richard Eynon, Project Industry 4.0 and Electronics Specialist & Ian Barrett, CAD and Engineering Specialist **The Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Project (SAM) at University of Sunderland** | | 12:40 | **Improving Manufacturing Efficiencies with Robotic Process Automation **David Griffith, Managing Director **AmdoSoft Systems**** ** | | 13:00  | **Lunch and Networking** | |   | **Session III: Impacting Product Performance with Simulation and Digital Twins - Chaired by Dr. Royston Jones, CTO, Altair** | | 14:00 | **Innovation Showcase in Product Electrification - with Examples from ZF, Alstom, Drive System Design and More** Simon Guicheteau, Senior Applications Engineer **Altair** | | 14:20 | **Predicting Electric Vehicle Range Through Digital Twins** Selçuk Sever, Principal Engineer, Switch Mobility **Switch Mobility** | | 14:40 | **Live Digital Twin Demonstration: Creating an Intelligent Digital Twin to Optimise Battery Performance **David White, Battery Systems Engineer **Danecca** | | 15:05 | **Keynote: A Physics Based Digital Twin for Nuclear** Dr Adam Towse, Head of Discipline **Assystem Energy and Infrastructure** | | 15:30 | **Panel Discussion: How to Accelerate the Adoption of Digital Technologies** | | 16:00 | **Prize Draw & Close /Networking** | ## VENUE ![NICD-newcastle](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/NICD-newcastle.png) ** National Innovation Centre for Data** The Catalyst 3 Science Square Newcastle Helix Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG [Register Now](https://web.altair.com/altair-northern-uk-seminar-2022#stickier-form) ## CONTACT US