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We invite you to the2014 PACE Annual Forum!

Location: Politecnico di Torino, Turin, ItalyDates: July 28 – August 1Theme: Smart in the City – Sustainable and Interconnected Mobility

The 2014 PACE Global Annual Forum is hosted by Politecnico di Torino and GMPowertrain Italy during the week of July 28 – August 1.

The PACE Annual Forum brings together industry representatives with faculty andstudents from all 64 PACE Institutions in 12 countries around the world for face-to-facecollaboration, networking and innovation. Delegates report progress, share curriculumadvancements and development, and discuss new technologies.

Session presentations by industry and university representatives encompass a varietyof topics relevant to the PACE mission and conference theme, including globalchallenges, the latest industry trends, new technologies, PACE projects, andcurriculum advancements.

About Politecnico di Torino:For information about Politecnico di Torino, visit http://www.polito.it/?lang=en.

About PACE:PACE, Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education, is an alliance between Partnercompanies General Motors (GM), Siemens PLM Software, Autodesk, Hewlett Packard (HP), and Oracle; 16 othersoftware and hardware Contributor companies; and 64 strategically selected higher-education institutions located intwelve countries. The PACE mission is to develop the automotive Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) team of thefuture, and close the gap between engineering education and practice. For more, visit www.pacepartners.org.

2014 PACE Annual ForumDelegate Information Guide

Revised 18 June 2014

2014 PACE Annual Forum

Delegate Information Guide

Conference Theme: “Smart in the City – Sustainable and Interconnected Mobility”

Conference Dates: Sunday July 27 – Friday August 1Pre-Conference Training: Monday July 21 – Friday July 25

Conference Location: Politecnico di TorinoCorso Duca Degli Abruzzi

Daily conference sessions (Mon.-Thurs.) will be located in the Aula Magnaauditorium at Politecnico di Torino.

Welcome Reception: The Welcome Reception is Sunday, July 27th, tentative start time 19:00, withconference check-in table available starting at 18:30; location to beannounced. All delegates are invited! The Welcome Reception is anopportunity to meet the faculty and students from the other PACE Institutions,meet your PAMD Teammates, and reconnect with old friends.

Conference Itinerary: Page 5 provides an overview of the conference itinerary. A detailed itinerarywill be available online at a later date.Delegates will receive a detailed program booklet at the Welcome Receptionor the first day of the conference.

Conference Registration:

Online registration for the PACE Annual Forum will be available from June 2through June 25 at: http://www.regonline.com/2014-PACE-ForumThere is no conference fee for PACE Institution faculty, staff, and students.The event invitation code to register is: Torino2014

About Turin: The city of Turin, or Torino, is an important business and cultural center innorthwest Italy, and capital of the Piedmont region. It is located betweenthe Alps to the west and the Po River to the east. The city has a rich cultureand history, and is known for its numerous art galleries, churches,restaurants, palaces, piazzas, parks, theatres, museums and other venues.Turin is well known for its baroque, rococo, neo-classical, and Art Nouveauarchitecture. It is known as "the Capital of the Alps" and "the AutomobileCapital of Italy," and was host for the 2006 Winter Olympics.

Visitor Information: The Turin tourism website provides a wealth of useful information at:http://www.turismotorino.org/index.aspx

Climate:Turin is located in a humid subtropical climate zone. The average daily hightemperature for July is 29°C (84°F), and the low 18°C (64°F). For dailyweather forecast go to: http://www.ilmeteo.it/meteo/Torino

Maps: A map of the Politecnico di Torino area for the PACE Forum is provided onPage 6. Maps of Turin are available online, including:http://www.comune.torino.it/canaleturismo/pdf/atlante.pdf

Visas/Invitation Letters Please contact Nancy Neikirk ([email protected]) to request aninvitation letter that may be used for visa requests.

Electricity Electricity in Italy is 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current. Visitors may needto bring a plug adapter (http://www.summerinitaly.com/traveltips/electricity-in-italy ).



AirportAirport: The Turin Caselle International Airport (TRN) is within easy reach of the city both by

car and by public transport on Sadem buses or the GTT train.

The airport lies 16 kilometers (10 miles) from the city center, and connects withnational and international destinations. Please refer to the airport web site:http://www.aeroportoditorino.it/en/hp_en.html

Taxi: The easiest way to get to Politecnico di Torino from the S. Pertini Airport isby taxi. The public taxi rank is located on the left of the exit on the Arrivals level.The taxi fare is about 40/45€ to reach downtown Turin, and the travel time isapproximately 30 minutes.Shuttle buses (Sadem) are available from the airport to the city centre everyday. Shuttle buses travel between the airport (domestic arrivals on ground floor-level-zero) and the Porta Nuova main railway station at the corner of via Sacchi 8and via Assietta. Tickets may be purchased at the news-stand in the departureslounge, or from the tourist bureau, ticket office, ticket machines on the arrivalslevel. Fare is 6.50€ one-way. The journey lasts 45/50 minutes. Buses run every30-45 minutes, depending on time of day.The closest bus station to Politecnico di Torino is the Porta Susa station. TheResidence Borsellino or the hotel NH Ambasciatori are a short walk from thePorta Susa bus station.From the Porta Nuova station in the city center, take the bus 68 or tramway 9(west direction) outside Porta Nuova Station, get off at stop '558 - Palagiustizia',then walk for five minutes following the via Paolo Borsellino to the ResidenceBorsellino. A map is available at: http://g.co/maps/5pd4dTrain: A railway links the airport to a small, peripheral station Turin GTT DoraRailway Station. From this station, the city centre is reached by bus. Theairport railway station is located a few metres from the air terminal. Traindepartures are every 30 minutes: from 5:03am to 23:08pm to the airportand from 5:04am to 21:03pm to Turin. The train ride takes 19 minutes. Ticketsare sold at the ticket office (Ricevitoria) in the Arrival lounge, the fare isBIGLIETTO INTEGRATO B at 3 €.

Public Transportation

GTT:Public transportation in Turin – The local transport company GTT (Gruppo TorineseTrasporti) provides bus, train, and metro urban and suburban transport services inTurin and neighboring towns. http://www.gtt.to.it/en/

GTT provides a free app for smartphones: GTT Mobile is the only official app fromGTT - Gruppo Torinese Trasporti - dedicated to Turin public transport and itsprovince: bus, trams and metro in your Smartphone. GTT Mobile provides all theavailable real-time information about bus arrivals, schedules, stops, routes, etc. TheGTT Mobile app is available from the Google Play store and the Apple iTunes store.



AccommodationsThese dormitory and hotel options are recommended for the convenience of PACE Delegates.

Option #1 – Residence Hall: Residence Borsellinovia Paolo Borsellino 42 - 10138 TorinoTel: 011/4308758 - 011/4474001 - 011/43403135-minute walk from Politecnico di TorinoBooking is available AFTER June 2nd -- To book your room at EDISUUniversity Residences you must register online per the step-by-step guide:http://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/content/download/9312/102819/version/1/file/PACE+booking+procedure.pdf . After you register, EDISU will email thebooking quote. You must then send the signed copy of the booking quoteand a copy of the bank transfer receipt. Payment is by advance bank pay-ment only. After EDISU receives the signed document and bank paymentreceipt, they will send the final confirmation email. No refunds.The online booking site is setup for reservations between 21 July and 1August. To reserve a room before 21 July or after 1 August, please emailyour request to [email protected]. Payment for the additionaldays must be made at check-in, either with cash or credit card.Booking: http://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/Macroaree/Living/Congress-Accomodation/PACE-2014/Booking-PACE-2014Payment Info: http://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/Macroaree/Living/Congress-Accomodation/PACE-2014/Payments-PACE-2014PACE Rates: http://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/Macroaree/Living/Congress-Accomodation/PACE-2014/Rates-PACE-2014Faculty Rate:Single occupancy: 43 Euros/night for first 5 nights; 24 Euros/night afterDouble occupancy: 30 Euros/night for first 5 nights; 20 Euros/night afterRates are per person. Rates include breakfast. Rates do NOT include house-keeping option or taxes.Student Rate:Single occupancy: 31 Euros/night for first 5 nights; 20 Euros/night afterDouble occupancy: 27 Euros/night for first 5 nights; 16 Euros/night afterRates are per person. Rates include breakfast. Rates do NOT include house-keeping option.Extra Services: Housekeeping options are available for additional cost.Residence Borsellino website: http://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/Main-Contents/Sedi-e-Contatti/Ricerca-per-servizio-di-interesse/Residenze-universitarie/Torino/Hall-of-residence-BORSELLINO

Option #2 – Residence Hall Residence Cappel VerdeVia Cappel Verde, 5 - 10122 TorinoTelephone 011/ 65319005 bus stops to PoliTo (Bus line 58/)100 beds are ensured at Residence Borsellino; all others will be assigned toCappel Verde dormitory in city center 5 bus stops from Politecnico – thesewill be moved to the closer dormitory before the Forum start, pending avail-ability (communication from EDISU will follow). Same rates and bookinginstructions as Borsellino dormitory (see above).Residence Cappel Verde website: http://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/Main-Contents/Sedi-e-Contatti/Ricerca-per-servizio-di-interesse/Residenze-universitarie/Torino/Hall-of-residence-CAPPEL-VERDE



Option #3 - Hotel: NH AmbasciatoriCorso Vittorio Emanuele II, 10410121 Turin (Italy)Tel: +39 011 57521 Reservations: +34 91 398 46 64Hotel email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/italy/turin/nh-ambasciatori.html?nhagentid=10169&nhsubagentid=101690000000&oodc=29_13473&source=adwords&gclid=CIzknceAl7wCFYZa3godh1QAiQ

Room Rates: ~ 60-100 Euros/night (includes breakfast & internet)

It is recommended that Delegates negotiate best rate with hotels on yourown. There is no special code for PACE delegates or Politecnico di Torino.

Option #4 - Hotel: Hotel MontevecchioVia Montevecchio 13 bis10128 Torino (Italy)Tel: +39 011 5620023Hotel email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hotelmontevecchio.com/en/

Room Rates: ~ 54-90 Euros/night (includes breakfast)

It is recommended that Delegates negotiate best rate with hotels on yourown. There is no special code for PACE delegates or Politecnico di Torino.

Additional Hotels: Also within walking distance from Politecnico (see map page 7):Boston Hotel Sas di Franci G. C.Via Andrea Massena, 70, 10128 Torino011 500359http://www.hotelbostontorino.it/eng/benvenuti.html

Hotel DiplomaticVia Cernaia, 42, 10122 Torino011 561 2444http://www.hotel-diplomatic.it/en/index.html

Hotel ItaliaCorso Stati Uniti, 9/bis, Torino011 562 0402http://www.hotelitaliatorino.it/default.aspx

Best Western Hotel LuxorCorso Stati Uniti, 7, 10128 Torino011 562 0777http://www.hoteluxor.it/en/home-page.aspx



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PRE-Conference TrainingTraining seats are limited and pre-registration is required. Please register for training sessions between June 3and June 23rd using the PACE Annual Forum online registration. Selecting a training session in the onlineregistration does NOT guarantee you a place in that class. Confirmation of your successful enrollment in therequested training sessions will be emailed by July 10th. Attendees must arrange their own transportation and mealsduring training. Training classes are located at the Politecnico di Torino campus unless otherwise noted.

Training Option 1: Basic & Intermediate NX Design Including Assemblies with NX 8.5for PACE InstitutionsJuly 21-25 (Monday – Friday) 4.5 days Instructor: Bob ChalouCourse Description: The first 1 ½ days are designed to give an entry level user anoverview of NX modeling. This class, through instruction related to product design andmaster model concepts, allows the PACE faculty or student to transfer NX modelinginstruction to in-class productivity. At the completion of the Basic Design portion of theclass, the PACE attendee will be able to develop basic solid models as well as drawingsusing the master model concept. These concepts can be applied to product developmentand collaboration. The NX Basic Design class is designed to increase the productivity ofthe PACE faculty and student, teaching the necessary skills to accomplish the following:Open and examine NX models, create and edit parametric solid models, create andmodify simple drawings. The last 3 days of the class build on the tools learned in the NXBasic portion of the course. Productive modeling techniques will be taught that helpcapture design intent. This course will include advanced sketching, face and edgeoperations, expressions, design logic, top-down assembly modeling, assembly functionsand inter-part modeling. Topics included in this 4.5 day class include the NX UserInterface, Direct Sketching, Expressions, Swept Features, Primitives, Reference Objects,Boolean Operations, Feature Modeling, Face Operations, Edge Operations, EditingFeatures, Drafting and Assembly Modeling.

Certification Exam: NX 8.5 Certification ExamFriday July 25 1:15-5:00 pm Instructor: Bob ChalouNote: Students / Faculty MUST bring picture ID to the test.Exam Description: Are you interested in being certified in NX 8.5 Siemens PLMSoftware? GO PLM offers an NX certification test on Friday, July 25th at the Politecnico diTorino. This test is offered to interested attendees of the 2014 PACE Forum.The test will consist of a 3 ½ hour exam. The tests will begin at 13:30 and will conclude at17:00. Attendees interested in taking the test will pre-register during on-line forumregistration. Attendees who attend the Basic and Intermediate NX 4.5 day trainingsession should be adequately prepared for this test. Exam begins promptly at 13:30 -Plan to arrive by 13:15.

Training Option 2: Using Teamcenter V9July 21-23 (Monday–Wednesday) 3 days Instructor: Demarcus AgostinoCourse Description: Overview of Teamcenter terms and concepts. Use rich clientuser interface to perform basic tasks. Locate, view, and report on product data. CreateTeamcenter items and update properties. Protect and access product data . Work inprojects . View, build, and edit product structure. Use standard product data in productstructures. Configure product structure with variants. Locate and view visualization dataand perform basic markup and measurement functions. Assign tasks, perform tasks, andtrack the completion of tasks in a workflow process. Find, interrogate, and create changeobjects. Verify the change configuration. Create, edit and analyze data using MicrosoftOffice integration. Overview of thin client.



Training Option 3: Tecnomatix: Process Designer, Process Simulate, PlantSimulationJuly 21-24 (Monday–Thursday) 4 days Instructors: Nadia Galaske & André PicardCourse Description:.Module 1 - 3D Digital Factory Planning and Simulation with Tecnomatix ProcessDesigner & Process Simulate 10: Tecnomatix Process Designer and Process Simulateare digital manufacturing tools that enable collaborative project for planning, designing,simulating, and optimizing production processes. Process Designer provides a 3Denvironment for users to model production processes and develop a digital factory. Usingthe factory models created in Process Designer, Process Simulate allows users tovalidate manufacturing and assembly processes through 3D simulation of robotic andhuman operations. This course will introduce users to the basics of Tecnomatix ProcessDesigner & Process Simulate. After completing this course, users should be able to planand design a digital factory with 3D models using Process Designer as well as to createand perform simulations of robotic and human operations using Process Simulate.Module 2 - Simulation of production systems and processes using TecnomatixPlant Simulation 10: Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is a discrete-event simulation tool forthe planning, realisation and establishment of production systems and processes, the flowof materials and logistic operations. It is used for the exploration and optimization ofsystems' characteristics for all levels of plant planning from workplaces at shop floor level,through local plants, to worldwide distributed production facilities.This course will introduce users to the basics of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation. They areable to plan and perform material flow, information flow and logistics operations, tovisualize statistics and reports, and to automate elementary tasks.

Training Option 4: MSC ADAMS - Multidiscipline (Multibody, Structure and Controls)Modelization and Dynamic Analysis of full Car vehicleJuly 21-23 (Monday – Wednesday) 3 days Instructor: Paolo GervasioCourse Description: Discover how to develop a multi body full vehicle model inAdams/Car by creating your suspension templates, validating their subsystem outputsusing experimental data and finally by assembling the complete virtual vehicle. Thereafteryou will enhance the model by transforming one of the rigid body component of thesuspension in a flexible one to evaluate directly his dynamic load conditions. In the endyou will integrate the multi body model with a control system for a further step in theaccuracy of the outputs of your Adams/Car assembly.

Training Option 5: STAR-CCM+ for External AerodynamicsJuly 24-25 (Thursday – Friday) 2 days Instructor: Maxwell StarrCourse Description: This two day course will introduce users to our state-of-the-artCFD tool, STAR-CCM+. The training will take the user from complex geometry import,geometry remediation, preparation, meshing, physics models to post processing ofresults. Training will provide the attendee with a clear picture of the rapid simulationprocess integrated within STAR-CCM+. This course will also include an introduction toour new Virtual Product Development (VPD) tool, OpenRoad™. OpenRoad™ providesstudents with both an interactive GUI-driven and batch driven process to calculate theAerodynamic and/or Thermal Performance of ground vehicles in wind tunnels and theopen road. This tool is free for academics and is perfect for the classroom and studentdesign competition teams (Formula Student, FSAE, etc.).

Training Option 6: Using MATLAB and Simulink for Analysis, System Modeling, CodeGeneration, and VerificationJuly 24 (Thursday) 1 dayCourse Description: This one-day training course will familiarize attendees withpowerful capabilities that are widely used in automotive systems development in industry:

MATLAB for algorithm development, data analysis, and system designSimulink for multi-domain system simulation, control system design, automatic codegeneration for embedded systems, and model-based and code-based verification.

The training will be conducted through a combination of demos and hands-on exercises.



Training Option 7: Oracle Social Relationship Management for Market Driven InnovationJuly 25 (Friday) 1 day Instructor: Michael GerCourse Description: The Oracle Social Relationship Management (SRM) training willprovide an understanding of key SRM concepts. Key topics include:

1. Creating topics to capture the “voice of the marketplace” from Social Media, usercommunities or any other sources of Web information, insuring a deep understandingof market likes, dislikes, needs, etc.2. Viewing aggregated Social Media and Web message responses and “drilling down”on individual messages, probing for more detailed insights3. Leveraging analytics to provide a wide range of market insights (messageresponses per demographic segment, sentiment analysis per segment, etc.)4. Easily creating project Facebook pages, providing the ability to extend a SocialMedia presence for product development purposes (customer surveys, focus groups,concept/product previews, etc.)

Training Option 8: Altair Training - CANCELLED

Training Option 9: Introduction to ANSYS FluentJuly 25 (Friday) 1 day Instructor: ANSYS Italy Support EngineerCourse Description: This 1-day class aims to teach the basics to set up a CFDsimulation done through practical examples. Topics will include boundary conditions,solver settings, turbulence, heat transfer, and post-processing. Class includes fourworkshops titled “Mixing-T,” “Airfoil,” “Electronics Cooling,” and “Tank Flushing.”

***DO NOT BE A "NO SHOW" for training classes!! Only sign up for the training class that you definitely willattend. Seating is limited; “no shows” prevent others from benefiting from the training. Changes you make to yourtraining selection after June 23rd will NOT be recognized in the class rosters. To change or cancel your trainingselection after June 23rd, you MUST email the PACE Office no later than July 10th.

Our sincere thanks to the PACE Companies listed above for providingthe training sessions for the 2014 PACE Annual Forum!

The PACE Companies listed above provide this convenient opportunity for the PACE Faculty and Studentsto attend these training sessions with no tuition fees.

Many thanks to Politecnico di Torino for providing the training facilities!



Cultural & Technical Tour Options

Technical Tour Options for Monday 28 July & Wednesday 30 JulyThe Forum Hosts have arranged for guided tours of their facilities for a limited number of attendees.Sign-up for each tour at the registration table to guarantee your place.

Technical Tour of GM Powertrain Italy FacilitiesTime 18:00 - 19:30 pm Cost: No chargeA private tour of the GM Powertrain Italy test facilities is available for a limited number ofparticipants. Sign-up for the tour at the registration table to guarantee your place.

TENTATIVE: Technical Tour of Politecnico di Torino LabsTime 18:00 - 19:30 pm Cost: No chargeA private tour of the Politecnico di Torino facilities is available for a limited number of participants.Sign-up for the tour at the registration table to guarantee your place.

Dinner Option for Tuesday 29 JulyThis special dinner option is available for a limited number of participants with required pre-payment(cash only) due at the Information Desk by noon on Monday July 28 to guarantee your place.

Enjoy Piedmont wines at the Circolo dei Lettori, Via Bogino, 9 – TorinoTime 20:00 - 22:00 pm Cost: 55EURNOTE: Meet at the restaurant promptly at 20:00 pm, take public transportation (bus) as per map below.Pre-paid dinner includes selection of local DOC wines (Note – Fixed menu shown below, no substitutions).For more information about Circolo dei Lettori go to http://www.circololettori.it/englishpresentation/



Cultural & Technical Tour Options (continued)

Tour Options for Friday 1 AugustA variety of guided tours have been arranged for Friday August 1st for PACE Cultural Day. Forumdelegates may choose from any of the tours listed. Pre-payment payment (cash only) is required forTour Option #3, due at the Information Desk by noon on Monday July 28th. Please note that sometours may require a minimum number of attendees.

Option 1: Technical Tour of PININFARINA S.p.ATime 14:30 - 17:30 pm Cost: No chargeTour includes presentation of technical activities + visit to the showroom. For more information, please go tohttp://www.pininfarina.com/en/homepage/homepage.htm.NOTE: Private tour bus departs Borsellino Hall of Residence (Via Boggio, Torino) promptly at 14:30 pm.

Option 2: Technical Tour of IREN Cogeneration Power Supply FacilityTime 9:00 - 12:00 pm Cost: No chargeTour includes presentation of the site + visit to the plant facilities. IREN is a multi-utility company thatprovides electricity, thermal energy, gas, water services, and environmental services to Torino andsurrounding areas.NOTE: Private tour bus departs Borsellino Hall of Residence (Via Boggio, Torino) promptly at 09:00 am.

Option 3: City Sightseeing and Cinema Museum (Mole Antonelliana)Time 9:00 - 12:30 pm Cost: ~30 Euros PAID in ADVANCE (cash only) by Monday July 28See the best of what Turin has to offer via a double-decker bus, take the elevator to the top of the MoleAntonelliana for a 360-degree bird’s–eye view of Torino, and tour the Museo Nazionale Del Cinema. Formore information go to http://www.torino.city-sightseeing.it/eng/index.htm# andhttp://www.museocinema.it/index.php?l=enNOTE: Meet at the Borsellino Hall of Residence (Via Boggio, Torino) promptly at 09:00 am.Pre-payment is required for this tour, please pay at the registration table by noon onMonday July 28th to guarantee your reservation.

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Our sincere thanks to the sponsors of the 2014 PACE Annual Forum!Due to the generous sponsorship of the PACE Annual Forum by these PACE companies and local organizations,there is no conference fee for PACE institution faculty and student attendees. Company sponsorships fund theconference breaks, lunches, welcome reception, and awards dinner.

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