GM Powertrain's John Givens to Keynote at PLM Road Map
 STAMFORD,
CT, Mar 27, 2009 - Collaborative Product Development Associates (CPDA), a
provider of critical analyses for PLM decisions, announces that John L.
Givens Jr., Director of Engineering Math & Release Processes, GM Powertrain
will join Glenn Mercer, Automotive Consultant and Senior Director at IMVP,
and Dr. Walden Rhines, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mentor
Graphics, as a keynote speaker at its annual
PLM Road Map conference, to be held at The Inn at St. John's, outside of
Detroit, Michigan on September 22 and 23.
In his presentation, Transformation of an Engineering Process – Road to Lab
to Math (RLM) at GM Powertrain, John Givens will share details about the
strategy at GM Powertrain that is transforming the Process of Engineering from a
dependence on physical evaluations to a reliance on engineering design and
analysis, based of physical principles backed by physical confirmation. He will
show how adopting the RLM strategy leads to higher quality design, reduces
structural cost, cuts the reliance on physical test, and improves product
development time.
Now in its 16th year, PLM Road Map 2009 is a strategic conference focused on
the critical tradeoffs that shape product development. PLM Road Map 2009 will
enable attendees to explore first hand the progress, opportunities, and
roadblocks leading-edge end-users are confronting.
More information and updates on PLM Road Map 2009
click here.
About John Givens
John L. Givens, Jr., is the Director of Engineering Math & Release Processes
(EM&RP) at GM Powertrain. The EM&RP organization has the responsibility to
improve and integrate GM Powertrain’s Computer-Aided environment. “Math” has
been synonymous with CAD or 3D Models, and PDM (product data management). At GM,
math extends to Dimensional Engineering, a Virtual Design Review Processes, CAE,
KBE, DFSS or Robust Engineering Processes, CAT, Math-Based Calibration and
Controls, and Release Processes. All these activities in combination support GM
Powertrain’s Road to Lab to Math strategy.
Historically, the disciplines involved in the Computer-Aided environment have
evolved independently. The EM&RP organization drives to integrate these
disciplines to improve Powertrain Engineering processes with the delivery of
higher quality first time capable designs, the reduction in the usage of
development hardware, and much lower reliance on physical testing. The results
of these initiatives slash costs, improve quality, and accelerate design time to
market.
Prior to his current position John was Director of the Synthesis & Analysis
department, a CAE-focused organization within GM Powertrain Engineering
targeting product quality. John’s efforts in developing and implementing CAE
standard work contributed to major cost reductions globally, and led to the
acceptance of proactive CAE usage at GM Powertrain. John was also the first GM
Powertrain Director of Electronic Controls Software Engineering. John led this
group to take advantage of reduced-cost electronic controllers via usage of
common software across multiple controller suppliers.
About CPDA
Collaborative Product Development Associates (CPDA) is a provider of critical
analyses for PLM decisions. CPDA offers the latest in-depth, objective
information for assessing technology and business goals. Coordinated by a group
of experienced analysts, its cohesive suite of collaborative research programs
leverages the efforts of top software designers and leading-edge users. CPDA's
differentiation is its specific, deep, and pragmatic approach to the market, and
a hands-on understanding of the technology required to drive successful
implementations. CPDA’s collaborative research programs include Design Creation
and Validation, Design/Simulation Council, PLM-Integration/Product Definition,
and Product Value Management.
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May 1 - Dr. Hossein Nivi to Keynote PLM Road Map 2009
Mar 27 - GM Powertrain's John Givens to Keynote at PLM Road Map
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