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ASSESS 2026: Driving Value Through Engineering Simulation

NAFEMS ASSESS conference zeroed in on applying simulation to help companies meet their business goals.
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The Metadata Challenge

In addition to the ASSESS effort, other organizations are working on ways to improve or standardize metadata structures for simulation.

ASSESS 2026: Driving Value Through Engineering Simulation

March 27, 2026 · NAFEMS ASSESS conference zeroed in on applying simulation to help companies meet their business goals.

The Metadata Challenge

November 14, 2025 · In addition to the ASSESS effort, other organizations are working on ways to improve or standardize metadata structures for simulation.

The Mission to Democratize Simulation at Turning Point

May 6, 2025 · ASSESS report indicates growing customer acceptance.

ASSESS Summit 2025: A New Chapter for Simulation Initiative

April 16, 2025 · The ASSESS Initiative looks toward the future while saying goodbye to founder Joe Walsh.

Simulation Tailwinds

August 26, 2024 · We have heard a lot more about marine applications over the past few years, as companies leverage technologies like generative design to create innovative designs and reduce weight.

Keynote Speaker Announced for the ASSESS Summit 2025

August 7, 2024 · The 9th annual ASSESS Summit in Atlanta, GA, will allow attendees to help shape the future of engineering simulation.

For Simulation, the Future is Now

March 22, 2024 · ASSESS Summit provides an overview of the expanding use of simulation, and what the future might hold.

Procter & Gamble, Oden Institute Headline ASSESS Summit 2024

December 14, 2023 · The March 4-6 conference reveals speaker lineup.

ASSESS Summit 2024 Announced

October 3, 2023 · Top-level figures in industry, government and academia will come together at next year's summit in Georgia.

Real-World Application of Simulation Takes Center Stage at NWC 23

June 9, 2023 · Taking a look back at this year’s NAFEMS World Congress meeting highlights.

Simulation at the Crossroads

May 25, 2023 · Based on the discussions at the ASSESS conference, there will be a lot to talk about for the next several years.

Grading the Trinity of Simulation-Driven Design

May 12, 2023 · How hardware access, ease of use and user adoption affect upfront use of simulation.

ASSESS Expands its Mission

April 10, 2023 · Simulation industry initiative provides updates on market conditions, use cases, and begins work on simulation for autonomous systems.

ASSESS Congress 2023 to Drive Engineering Simulation Into the Future

January 24, 2023 · The 8th ASSESS Annual Congress in Atlanta to invite attendees to help shape the future of engineering simulation.

ASSESS Initiative Gathering Input via Survey

October 10, 2022 · The groups are seeking input to know what interested parties think about ASSESS activities, as well as the future direction of the initiative.

NAFEMS Acquires ASSESS

June 21, 2022 · In the opening introductions of the NRC22 conference in Indianapolis, NAFEMS announces the acquisition of ASSESS Initiatives.

Meet Your New Design Consultant: Generative Design

April 5, 2022 · Designers discover and learn generative design on YouTube; find AM to be complementary.

Medtronic Leader of Scientific Operations to Headline ASSESS 2022

March 23, 2022 · Dr. Palmer’s keynote presentation’s title is “The Role of Computer Modelling and Simulation of Digital Transformation in Healthcare.”

Troy Peterson of INCOSE to Keynote ASSESS 2022 Congress

January 28, 2022 · Peterson was the driving force behind the MBSE transformation at INCOSE.

Medtronic Leader to Keynote ASSESS 2022 Congress

January 18, 2022 · Dr. Palmer’s keynote presentation’s title is “The Role of Computer Modelling and Simulation of Digital Transformation in Healthcare.”


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