The DCS Global Technology & User Conference will be held at the Atheneum Suite Hotel situated in the heart of the charming Greektown Dining and Entertainment District in Detroit, Michigan.

This 2-day event on May 22nd & 23^rd, 2012 is a must-attend for current DCS customers and partners.  You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to learn about DCS software technologies and network with your peers - an exclusive group of 3DCS & GDM experts from around the world. You'll meet with other DCS customers who have a wealth of knowledge in advanced “robust” design processes and the integration of tolerance analysis and quality data management into those processes. You'll also meet top DCS technical experts who have developed creative applications of the DCS technologies addressing product development and quality issues.

• By attending the 2012 DCS Global Technology & User Conference you'll have access to a community of DCS users from around the world
• Learn the best practices from community experts for applying DCS technologies
• Be a part of the 'revolution' in thinking that is changing the way products are designed
• Preview leading edge DCS products and services
• Improve your existing infrastructure and processes by hearing about pilot projects and learning different ways of incorporating DCS technologies into your business
• Learn tips and tricks to boost your productivity
• Review your use of Dimensional Management and get the highest return on investment
• Access to DCS management and the development team members
• Join your peers,partners and DCS at this event and walk away with the knowledge you need to succeed

Our schedule of events will focus on best practices, tips and techniques on the use of DCS solutions, as well as presentations from our customers and a focus on industry trends.

DCS-GTC CONFERENCE AGENDA (click here for air, ground & hotel TRAVEL information)

Please check back often as we update our schedule.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND & 23RD

Join us for the following informative presentations, by key industry experts:

• “3DCS Deployment and Industrialization in Bombardier”
• Laurent Renault, DM Engineer at Bombardier Aerospace
• Alex Iliopoulos, DM Engineer at Bombardier Aerospace

• “Optimization of manufacturing/assembly tolerances and processes in ITER Experimental Nuclear Fusion Device”
• F.J. Fuentes, Tolerance Manager at ITER"

• "Visualizing Variation with Contour Plots of Variation Magnitude from 3DCS Monte Carlo Simulations”  
• Mark A. Smith, Senior Researcher General Motors Corporation Research and Development Manufacturing Systems Research Laboratory
• Ronald Lesperance, Staff  Researcher General Motors Corporation Research and Development Manufacturing Systems Research Laboratory

• “Dimensional Specification Development and Documentation for In-Plant Measured Assemblies and Build Objectives using 3DCS at Chrysler LLC”
• Greg Medler, AME Product ToleranceAnalysis Manager at Chrysler LLC

• “Dimensional Management at Embraer”
• Luiz Henrique Marques, Dimensional Engineer at EMBRAER S.A.

• “3DCS - Chaining of Datums Methodology”
• Marcio Fernandes Leroi, Dimensional Engineer at EMBRAER S.A.

•  “Dimensional Data Management - Jaguar Landrover steps up a gear"
• Vince Blake, Manager Jaguar Land Rover
• “Automation and Customization of 3DCS Reports at Boeing”
• Shane Ashby, Dimensional Management& Variation Analysis Lead at Boeing Satellite Development Center

• “Three-dimensional parametric CAT-model for sensitivity analysis of rear axle drives - Daimler AG”
• Stephan Watrin & Martin Gottwald, Group Research & Advanced Engineering at Daimler AG 

• "Assembly and Tolerance Analysis Key elements for a successful aircraft development and production-planning processirbus"
• Axel Siewert and Markus Schrader, Airbus Engineering

DCS Presentations:

• “DCS Product Development Vision – Closed-loop Quality”

• “Simplified modeling for mechanical assemblies – with 3DCS Mechanical, NEW for DCS”

• “A perfect fit - DCS technology integration with  CATIA V6”

• “Tolerance Analysis report creation in half the time – with 3DCS Report Generator”

• “Beauty is more than skin deep – with 3DCS Perceived Quality”

• “End of line Quality Management – How GDM-Web supports final product quality”

DCS Panel Discussion - Q & A

Open forum Q&A with DCS Technical Experts

“Ask the Expert” 

Interact and idea exchange with DCS technical experts for the duration of the conference

Reception following the 2^nd day of the conference

Air travel, Ground Transportation and Hotel Information.

• The closest airport is Detroit Metro (Airport Code "DTW") located about 30 minute drive to the hotel / conference center.
• Ground Transportation Services (Car rental or Taxi)
• Atheneum Suites Hotel 1000 Brush Avenue Detroit MI 48226 - You must call directly to the hotel (1-800-772-2323) to obtain the discounted rates and mention you are attending the "DCS User Conference".  Discount rooms are only guaranteed through April 20, 2012.