Are you interested in ...

  DESIGN ?  FEATURE modelling ? CAD/CAM/CAPP ?
    METHODS and MODELS to validate
     products over their whole LIFE CYCLE ?
       (manufacturing, sale, use, repair, recycling, ...)

  ...  then you are welcome to attend

             FEATS'2001

   International IFIP Conference on
  Feature based modelling in advanced
   design for the life-cycle systems.

            12-14 June 2001
        LAMIH - UMR CNRS n°8530
         Valenciennes, France

  co sponsored by CIRP / IEEE / IFAC
    Program chair: Prof. R. SOENEN
 

***  In a few words ...

In 3 days and 35 conferences of 45 minutes, speakers from 14 countries will present the state-of-the-art and future trends about the use of extended feature models, for better managing design and representing the various facets of the life cycle of products, processes and services. The official language will be English.

Detailed information is available at a clic's distance :
http://www.univ-valenciennes.fr/LGIL/FEATS2001/

Do not delay your pre-registration (reduced fees until 31st May)

We are looking forward to welcoming you soon in Valenciennes,

Prof  R. SOENEN, Program chair
Dr D. DENEUX, Conference chair
 
 

***  Feel concerned ? here are a few more details...
 

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Tuesday 12th June 2001 : Advances in system architectures
 

08:30 - Registration
10:00 - Welcome speeches

10:30 - Session A (plenary) - Global life cycle account (LCA)

  BORG J. (1), GIANNINI F (2).
  University of Malta (1) - CNR Genova (2)
  Exploiting integrated product and life-phase features

11:15 - Industrial I (plenary) - LCA in the AUTOMOTIVE industry

  Two speakers (1), (2)
  PSA Peugeot Citroen (1) – Renault (2)
  CAD and analysis deployment at Renault and PSA Peugeot Citroen

 14:00 - Session B (//) - Feature based design architectures

  VENKATARAMAN S., SHAH J., SUMMERS J.
  Arizona State University
  An investigation of integrating design by features and feature recognition

  BRUNETTI G., RIX J.
  Fraunhofer - Institut (IGD)
  Feature-based virtual engineering

  GIGUERE F.(1), RIVEST L. (2), DESROCHERS A. (1)
  University of Sherbrooke (1) - ETS Montréal (2)
  Improving design productivity and product data consistency.
  From design intent to solid models through technological links

 14:00 - Invited I (//) - Geometry related features

  BRUN J.M.
  University of Aix Marseille (ESIL)
  Viewpoint dependent form features recognition and dimensioning

  BRONSVOORT W.F., NOORT A., VAN DEN BERG J., HOEK G. F.M.
  Technical University of Delft
  Product development with multiple-view feature modelling

  MICHELUCCI D.
  Ecole des Mines in Saint Etienne
  Ellipsoidal skeletons for reconstructing surfaces
  from segmented 3D medical images of organs

 16:30 - Session C (plenary) – Feature based links between life cycle
activities

  HAASIS S. (1), FRANCK D. (1), ROMMEL B. (1), WEYRICH M.(2)
 Daimler Chrysler A.G. R&T Ulm (1) – Daimler Chrysler A.G. IT Stuttgart
(2)
  Feature based integration of product, process and resources

  FICHTNER D., NESTLER A.
  Dresden University of Technology (Institute of Production Engineering)
  Manufacturing features for NC-programming with extended information
management
 

Wednesday 13th June 2001 : Advanced feature models
 

 09:00 - Session D (//) - Dimensions and tolerances

  SERRANO J. (1), CAPUTO F. (2), LANZOTTI A.(2)
  University of Jaume (1) - University of Naples (2)
  A new feature based approach to functional
  dimensioning and optimum tolerancing

  MAZIERO N. (1), FERREIRA J.(2)
  University of Passo Fundo (1) - University of Santa Catarina (2)
  Automatic dimensioning of rotational parts in an intelligent
feature-based design system

 09:00 - Invited II (//) - Use of virtual reality techniques

  COIFFET Ph, GARBAYA S.
  Laboratory of robotics of Paris
  Using VR techniques for product life-cycle evaluation in the design stage

  CHEDMAIL P., MAILLE B.
  Ecole Centrale of Nantes - IRCCyN
  Virtual reality in the design process – An example in the assembly domain

 10:45 - Session E – (plenary) Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE)

  MANDORLI F. (1), RIZZI C. (2), SUSCA L. (2), CUGINI U. (2)
  University of Ancona (1) - University of Parma (2)
  An approach to implement feature-based applications using knowledge aided
engineering technology

 11:30 - Industrial II – (plenary) LCA in the RAILWAY industry

  CHENAIS J.P., PETIT J.M.
  Alstom Transport
  Railway braking systems: life-cycle cost design oriented

 14:00 - Session F (//) - Meaningful geometry

  GAO C. H.(1), CHENG K. (1), WEBB D. (1), HARRISON D.K. (2)
  Leeds Metropolitan University (1) - Glasgow Caledonian University (2)
  An investigation to surface features inspection on complex
  shaped components

  PATALANO S. (1), GERBINO S. (1), DI MARTINO C. (2)
  University of Naples (1) - Systems-Engineering ELASIS SCpA (2)
  Complex product development by parametric-associative CAD Systems.
Modelling car body components by using surface features

  BIANCONI F.
  University of Perugia
  On the geometry and topology recognition in triangulated boundary models

 14:00 - Invited III (//) - Non geometric features

  SEGARRA G. (1), SECHI N. (2)
  Renault SA (1) - Renault DTSI (2)
  From product to service engineering : innovative technology - intensive
services development in auto industry

  DENEUX D.
  University of Valenciennes (LAMIH)
  Life-cycle modelling of an innovation

  AZARIAN A. (1), BUENO R. (2), WARMAN E. (3)
  Institut Ligeron (1), Fatronik systems (2), K-Four (3)
  Machine tool life cycle design process modelling

 16:30 - Session G (//) - Costs features

  HAASIS S., LAYER A., SCHULZE H.
  Daimler Chrysler A.G. R&T Ulm
  Feature technology: added value for the engineering process.
  Cost calculation and experience transfer

  DI STEFANO P.
  University of L'aquila
  A features based representation scheme for design

  H'MIDA F., MARTIN P., VERNADAT F.
  University of Metz (LGIPM)
  Concept of a cost entity for cost estimation in mechanical production

  16:30 - Session H (//) - Manufacturing features

  KO K. (1), KIM B. (1), KIM D. (2), CHOI B. (1)
  Korea Advanced Institute of Science and
  Technology (1) - Wooyoung Co Ltd (2)
  A hierarchical CAPP system architecture for die cavity machining

  BORANGIU Th. (1), DUPAS M. (2), IVANESCU N. (1)
  Polytechnics University of Bucharest (1) - University of Valenciennes (2)
  Feature based modelling in robot vision tasks
 

Thursday 14th June 2001 : Life cycle aware design
 

 Visits (two options)

Option 1: (//) Visit of a car assembly plant : MCA (bus shuttle
available)

MCA (Maubeuge Construction Automobile) is the unique RENAULT plant where the “Kangoo” is manufactured for the whole French and European markets. 1,200 cars are produced everyday.

Option 2: (//) Transportation Transfer Centre of the University : C3T

The C3T is a technical centre dedicated to transfer the competencies of the University to regional SMEs. It has a driving simulator, a catapult for crash tests, a semi anechoic room for acoustic tests, a rapid prototyping chain, and several dedicated equipments permitting life-cycle tests (dynamic analysis, fatique, acoustics, …)

 10:45 - Session I – (plenary) Predicting parts deterioration

  MATSUDA M. (1), SUZUKI H. (2), KIMURA F. (2)
  Kanagawa Institute of Technology (1) - University of Tokyo (2)
  Tolerance modelling using the feature based product model
  for prediction of used parts deterioration

 11:30 - Industrial III – (plenary) LCA in the AEROSPACE industry

  DUREIGNE M.
  EADS CCR (Common Research Centre)
  Features and large civil aircraft development

 14:00 - Session J (//) - Applications of Knowledge Based Engineering

  MANDORLI F., GERMANI M., BERTI S.
  University of Ancona
  A feature-based application based on KAE technology.
  An automatic system for hydraulic cylinders configuration

  EVGENEV G., KUZMIN B., LEBEDEV S., TAGIEV D.
  Bauman Technical University of Moscow
  Multi-agent CASE-technology for development of
  design-for-the-life-cycle systems

  FILIPPI S., BANDERA A., ADAMI C.
  University of Udine (DIEGM)
  Knowledge based engineering framework (KBEF): an integrated environment
  for product development and optimisation

 14:00 - Session K (//) - Life cycle performance indicators

  SEKLOULI A., GIEN D.
  French Institute of Advanced Mechanics (IFMA)
  A new QFD method for manufacturing system improvement. Application in
SMME's

  TODOROV G., TODOROV N., KAMBEROV K., VRABEVSKY B., ROMANOV B.
  Technical University of Sofia
  Reliability analysis approach of high loaded power tool
  construction using finite element analysis

  GIUDICE F., LA ROSA G., RISITANO A.
  University of Catania
  Product recovery-cycles design. Extension of useful life
 

FEES: (reduced before 31st May)

The fees depend on the date of your payment and your  situation. Prices include : unlimited access 3 days, 3 lunches, proceedings on CDROM, cocktail, coffee breaks. The banquet on 13th May is optional.

 PRE-REGISTRATION TO BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEB SITE

 Industrial      350.00 EURO bef. 31 May, 400.00 after
 Academic        300.00 EURO bef. 31 May, 350.00 after
 IFIP member     280.00 EURO bef. 31 May, 330.00 after
 Auditor student 150.00 EURO bef. 31 May, 200.00 after

 Banquet (opt.)   50.00 EURO
 

ACCOMODATION:

On our web site you can find a selection of hotels downtown Valenciennes, with pricing information. A bus shuttle will be provided every morning and evening, between downtown and the conference site. Detailed information will be available at the hotels.
 

CONTACT AND INFORMATION:

mailto:feats2001@univ-valenciennes.fr
http://www.univ-valenciennes.fr/LGIL/FEATS2001/