Product and System Optimization (PSO)

The Use of Evolutionary Algorithms

The specific technology examined in depth was the use of Evolutionary Algorithms in the context of Product and System Optimization. Companies who offer this technology or who work with it were invited to present their view in the context of a round-table discussion in order to target the following objectives:

• A general illustration of Evolutionary Algorithms applied to Product and System Optimization.
• The acquisition of requirements and contribution for the preparation of “best practice” document.
• Suggestion from the company/organization which can be regarded as some form of validation that could be adopted as a “benchmark” situation.

Workshop Chairmen

Prof. Grant Steven (University of Durham - United Kingdom)

Prof. Carlo Poloni (Universita de Trieste - Italy)

Presentations for Download

Introductions and Outline of Workshop
G. Steven (Durham University - United Kingdom); C. Poloni (Universita de Trieste - Italy) - Chairs

Topology Optimisation with PERMAS
Reinhard Helfrich (INTES GmbH - Germany)

The TOSCA-Topology Optimisation Environment, Mesh Adaption and Manufacturing Restrictions
Peter Allinger (FE-Design GmbH - Germany)

Industrial Topology Optimization Applications
Hans Sippel (MSC.Software GmbH - Germany)

The EVOLVE Environment for Multi-criteria, Multi-physics Topology Optimization
Grant Steven (Durham University - United Kingdom)

Evolutionary/Genetic Algorithms in OptiSLang
Johannes Will (CAD-FEM GmbH - Germany)

Group Session 1:
To work on theme of what users want from Topology Optimization
(What’s good about Topology Optimization / What’s not-so-good about Topology Optimization / What needs to be done to make it better and more available)

Evolutionary Algorithm in modeFRONTIER
Carlo Poloni (Università di Trieste - Italy)

Blank Optimization in Sheet Metal Forming Process Using Evolutionary Algorithms
Hakim Naceur (Universite de Technologies de Compiegne - France)

Results of the Product and System Optimisation Survey of FENET Members
Grant Steven (Durham University - United Kingdom)

Final Discussion—Open Forum on Themes
- Barriers to more usage of Topology Optimization and

Evolutionary Algorithms
- Documentation needed to facilitate uptake of Topology optimization and Evolutionary Algorithms for PSO
- Topics for future FENET workshops
- Discussion of deliverable from present workshop