Hexagon Hosts the MSC Software Global User’s Conference at HxGN LIVE

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the 2019 MSC Software Global User’s Conference will be held at HxGN LIVE, Hexagon's digital solutions conference, June 11-14 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. During this event, the Manufacturing Intelligence track will highlight data-driven manufacturing techniques and technologies.

The MSC Software Global User's Conference will be hosted in the CAE and simulation-focused Design and Engineering subtrack. Acquired by Hexagon in 2017, MSC Software helps product manufacturers to advance their engineering methods with simulation software and services. 

The MSC Software Global User’s Conference will offer educational content for novice and expert users of MSC Software's product portfolio. The conference program features topical expert presentations, interactive training and sessions and networking. Conference attendees will learn about simulation methodologies, best practices and MSC's vision for virtualization of the manufacturing process.  

On Tuesday June 11, the MSC Software Global Users’ Conference commences with free training sessions conducted by MSC Software product experts. Training topics include: ‘Additive Manufacturing: Optimize Your Print, Not Just Your Parts’ with two separate sessions for plastics and metals, ‘Autonomous Vehicle Development: Virtual Environment for Vehicle Testing Simulator and Scenario Live Definition’, and ‘MSC Apex: Unified CAE Environment for Virtual Product Development’. 

On Wednesday, June 12, MSC Software President Paolo Guglielmini will present MSC’s corporate vision, strategy and roadmap to the future. This session will be followed by a presentation by Luca Castignani, MSC Product Strategist, titled From ADAS to Autonomous: Today and Tomorrow of Mobility. This day will also feature a variety of case study applications and success stories within the autonomous mobility and additive manufacturing fields. Speakers include representatives from companies like Honda, GM, Stratasys and Purdue University.

On Thursday June 13, expert presentations continue with topics such as ‘Accelerate the Additive Manufacturing Design Process’, and ‘Solutions for the Smart Factory’ presented by Brian Shepherd, SVP Software Solutions for Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. The agenda also includes further case study presentations within the aerospace and advanced co-simulation fields, with presenters from Raytheon, Northrop Grumman and Coca-Cola.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.