Conferencia de NAFEMS en el Reino Unido 2026

De los modelos al impacto: diseñando la próxima generación

Únete a Open iT en la Conferencia NAFEMS del Reino Unido de 2026 y entra en contacto con líderes del sector de la ingeniería comprometidos con convertir la simulación en un impacto real. Vamos a presentaremos nuestra sesión sobre informes de uso de software en entornos de competición de alto rendimiento, en la que explicaremos cómo los equipos operan dentro de límites estrictos sin dejar de ofrecer resultados de ingeniería cuantificables.

19 y 20 de mayo de 2026

MTC – Centro de Tecnología de Fabricación

Coventry, Reino Unido
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Granularidad de las licencias según las posiciones en la parrilla: informes sobre el uso del software en entornos de competición de alto rendimiento

En entornos de competición de alto rendimiento, la simulación se ve muy limitada por las normas y de costes. En esta sesión se analiza cómo los informes detallados sobre el uso del software y la simulación ayudan a los equipos a a trabajar dentro de estos límites, lo que permite tomar mejores decisiones, mejorar la asignación de recursos y hacer un uso más eficaz de la limitada capacidad de ingeniería.

Tema B:4D |Gestión de datos de simulación

Ponente: DavidBoyle — Consultor jefe, Utilización y optimización de software

19 de mayo de 2026 | Martes

16:55–17:20

MTC – Centro de Tecnología de Fabricación

Coventry, Reino Unido
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David Boyle

Consultor principal, Utilización y optimización de software

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Vicepresidente de Ventas Globales

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Presentado por

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David Boyle

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Open iT
David Boyle
Massimo Dal Vecchio

Presidente de la sesión

Andy Richardson, PHRONESIM LTD

Resumen

Formula One teams rely heavily on advanced engineering software (CAD, CFD, FEA, and multi-physics simulation) to deliver performance gains measured in thousandths of a second. Unlike most engineering domains, however, Formula One operates under explicitly defined regulatory constraints that limit how simulation tools may be used. FIA regulations impose strict caps on aerodynamic testing, including limits on wind-tunnel hours, restricted CFD activity, and total allowable computational effort within fixed Aerodynamic Testing Periods. In parallel, a season-wide financial cost cap governs all relevant development expenditure, including software licensing, compute infrastructure, and engineering labor. Within this environment, engineering performance is no longer driven by who can run the most simulations, but by who can extract the greatest insight from a finite and regulated simulation budget. As a result, visibility into how engineering software is actually used becomes a competitive requirement rather than an administrative exercise.

This presentation explores how granular reporting of simulation and license usage enables Formula One teams to operate effectively within these constraints. Rather than focusing on individual tools or solvers, the discussion examines how usage data, covering CFD execution, geometry iteration, solver configuration, and license consumption, can be structured to support informed decision-making across the aerodynamic development process. The emphasis is on understanding where regulated resources are consumed, when they are most valuable, and how they align with performance objectives.

A key challenge lies in managing scarcity. Regulatory limits on CFD compute, geometry iterations, and wind-tunnel activity force teams to make deliberate choices about model fidelity, simulation frequency, and development focus. Without structured reporting, these decisions are often made reactively, increasing the risk of wasted regulatory allowance, duplicated effort, or reduced aerodynamic return. Reporting frameworks introduce transparency by linking simulation activity to design intent and regulated limits, allowing teams to prioritize high-impact analyses while deferring lower-value work.

The session also considers the role of license and compute visibility in a cost-constrained environment. Understanding concurrency, idle capacity, and feature utilization supports better alignment between engineering demand and available resources, particularly when all usage contributes to regulated budgets. When combined with time-based views of activity across Aerodynamic Testing Periods, reporting enables forward planning rather than retrospective correction.

While grounded in the specific context of Formula One, the principles discussed extend far beyond motorsport. Many engineering organizations now face similar constraints driven by compute availability, sustainability objectives, regulatory oversight, or fixed R&D budgets. In these environments, the ability to govern simulation usage without slowing innovation is increasingly critical. By reframing reporting as an enabler of engineering effectiveness, rather than a compliance obligation, constrained environments can turn limitation into advantage, on the grid and beyond.

Biografía

David is actually a Geologist undercover at an Engineering Conference. He has long experience in the upstream Oil & Gas business managing Exploration systems and software including HPC environments. With Open iT he specialises in helping companies optimise their software portfolios with a variety of analytics and actions. The closest he gets to real engineering is renovating a 50 year old vintage Land Rover.

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