October 10-11 & 12, 2023 |
National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University |
| REGISTRATION CLOSED - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 |
MTS Systems is pleased to announce the 2023 MTS Aerospace Users Group Meeting, marking the resumption of this highly anticipated event after a long five-year pause. Join us at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University for this complimentary meeting, where you will reconnect with structures and materials testing peers from across the globe to leverage and advance the collective knowledge and expertise of our unique community.
Innovation/Expertise: gain insight into new technologies and methods, and exchange ideas with testing experts and MTS engineers. Attend newly added AeroPro Academy (Oct 12 - optional) for an SIE-guided tour of key features from versions 7.5 and 7.6.
Global Community: network, swap stories, connect with old friends and mentors, and enjoy the company of test engineers from all corners of the aerospace industry and beyond.
Structures Track: learn how fellow users are integrating MTS solutions to increase test accuracy, speed, and safety for test articles ranging from delivery drones to business jets to space launch vehicles.
Materials Track: explore how users are combining MTS solutions with state-of-the-art measurement technologies to study lightweight composites and high-temperature super alloys.
Meeting Agenda - tentative and subject to change
| Monday, October 9, 2023 | |||||
| 17:30 | Pre-meeting Welcome Reception: Wichita Marriott Hotel | ||||
| Tuesday, October 10, 2023 (Day 1) | |||||
| 07:45 | Shuttles depart Wichita Marriott for Rhatigan Student Center | ||||
| 08:15 | Sign-in / Networking | ||||
| 08:30 | Day 1 Welcome | ||||
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Reserved for National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) | ||||
| Structures Track | Materials Track | ||||
| 09:30 | Accelerating Cyclic Rates for Full Scale Testing - Brandon Baier, NIAR | The Challenges of Testing Additively Manufactured Materials - Royal Lovingfoss, NIAR | |||
| 10:00 | Full-Scale Fatigue Test: A Success Story and a Vision for the Future - Alexandre Beaudoin, Bombardier | Cryogenic and High-Pressure Testing Solutions - Andrew Reiner, MTS | |||
| 10:30 | Break / Networking | ||||
| 11:00 | Test Article Safety Innovation - Spencer Neitz, MTS | Strain Sensing Technology Considerations - Erik Schwarzkopf, MTS |
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| 11:30 | Reserved for Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) | Evaluation of Aging & Remaining Life of F/A-18 A-D Composite-Metal Hybrid Wings - Waruna Seneviratne, NIAR | |||
| 12:00 | Lunch | ||||
| 13:00 | Urban Air Mobility Test Solutions - Brian Kornis, MTS | High Temperature Testing for Aerospace Applications - Yunming Hu, MTS | |||
| 13:30 | MTS Evolution and Customer Expectations in the Future - Silvia Belmonte, Airbus Spain | Interfacing with Laboratory Information Management Systems - Erik Schwarzkopf, MTS | |||
| 14:00 | AeroPro Software Update - Mike Arens, MTS | Leap Engine Fan Blade Test Rig Case Study - John Christiansen, MTS |
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| 14:30 | Break / Networking | ||||
| 15:00 | Model-based Systems Engineering - Shawn You, MTS |
Crack Length Measurement in Additive Manufactured Materials - Erik Schwarzkopf, MTS | |||
| 15:30 | FlexTest Controller & FlexDAC Data Acquisition Updates - Jeff VanLangendon, MTS | The role of experimental material and component level data in sophisticated structural numerical analysis - Luis D. Castillo, NIAR | |||
| 16:00 | Presenter Panel / Q&A | Presenter Panel / Q&A | |||
| 16:30 | Day 1 Conclusion | ||||
| 17:00 | Shuttles depart Rhatigan Student Center for Wichita Marriott | ||||
| 18:00 | Shuttles depart Wichita Marriott for restaurant | ||||
| 18:30 | Refreshments / Networking | ||||
| 19:00 | Group Dinner | ||||
| 22:00 | Shuttles depart restaurant for Wichita Marriott | ||||
| Wednesday, October 11, 2023 (Day 2) | |||
| 07:45 | Shuttles depart Wichita Marriott for Rhatigan Student Center | ||
| 08:15 | Networking | ||
| 08:30 | Day 2 Welcome | ||
| 08:45 | Hydromechanical Safety, Efficiency & Longevity - MTS Systems | ||
| 09:45 | Break / Networking | ||
| 10:15 | Structural Testing at Blue - Arlin Nelson, Blue Origin | ||
| 11:15 | Lunch / Closing Remarks | ||
| Wichita State University Tours | |||
| 12:30 | ATLAS |
3DExperience Center | |
| Composites Lab | ATLAS | ||
| ASTEC or 3DExperience Center | Composites Lab | ||
| 16:30 | Shuttles depart ASTEC for Wichita Marriott | Shuttles depart NIAR labs for Wichita Marriott | |
| Thursday, October 12, 2023 (Optional Training Day) |
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| AeroPro Academy: Interactive, SIE-guided tour of advanced AeroPro features from versions 7.5 and 7.6 | |||
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Shuttles depart Wichita Marriott for Rhatigan Student Center | ||
| 09:00 | AeroPro Topics - EtherCAT Integration, Model-Assisted Compensation, Profile Analyzer, Pinning Mode, Safety Management, User-Configurable Test Counters, Configurable Tabs |
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| 12:00 | Lunch | ||
| 13:00 | Data Display Topics - Model Display, Video Display, Multiple External Data Lines | ||
| 15:00 | Training Day Conclusion | ||
| 15:15 | Shuttles depart Rhatigan Student Center for Wichita Marriott | ||
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Accommodations & Daily Transportation 2023 meeting attendees are responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodations and travel to and from the Wichita metro area. |
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MTS-recommended Hotel: For your convenience, MTS has reserved a block of rooms at the Wichita Marriott Hotel for the nights of October 8-12, 2023 at a special group rate of 143 USD per night. Use the link below to reserve one of these affordably priced rooms - the last day to book your room is Friday, September 15, 2023. BOOK YOUR ROOM |
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Daily Transportation: Free daily shuttles will be provided for travel between the Wichita Marriott and all scheduled users group meeting activities. |
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Questions? If you have questions or require assistance in planning your meeting attendance, please contact: |
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Karen Skauge Sr. Global Events Manager karen.skauge@mts.com |
Paul Lehman Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist paul.lehman@mts.com |