Wrightspeed, Chrysler, The Hansen Report, Daimler Trucks and Mentor Graphics among the speakers for the for the tenth Integrated Electrical Solutions Forum (IESF) program, a full one-day conference for electrical and electronic systems design, network design, and wire harness engineering, simulation and analysis within the automotive, commercial vehicle and off-highway industries. IESF 2010 takes place on March 18th, 2010 at the Hyatt Dearborn, Michigan. Keynote speaker information is available in the full press release, below.
FULL PRESS RELEASE:
February 12, 2010 09:00 AM Eastern Time
Wrightspeed, Chrysler, The Hansen Report, Daimler Trucks and Mentor Graphics among the speakers at the 10th IESF Conference for the Automotive and Commercial Vehicle Industry
WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ:MENT) today announced the agenda for the tenth Integrated Electrical Solutions Forum (IESF) program. IESF is a full one-day conference that has become one of the leading forums for electrical and electronic systems design, network design, wire harness engineering, simulation and analysis within the automotive, commercial vehicle and off-highway industry. IESF 2010 takes place on March 18th, 2010 at the Hyatt Dearborn, Michigan.
IESF consists of numerous industry presentations, including guest keynote speakers, breakout tracks of specialist topics, an industry roundtable hosted by Daimler Trucks North America, a solutions exposition, demonstrations, and networking events that offer managers and engineers the opportunity to explore issues, examine solutions, and network with peers.
The program includes several keynotes:
* Ten Years’ Worth of Automotive Design Questions Have Answers Today - Walden C. Rhines, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Mentor Graphics
* Challenges of Automotive Electrical Complexity: The OEM Perspective - John Antilla, Operations Program Manager, Systems & Components, Chrysler
* From Pistons and Gears to Electronics and Software: The Coming Transportation Technology Disruption - Ian Wright, Wrightspeed
Other topics and speakers in the program include:
* Delivering Dealers VIN-based Service Documentation Online and On Demand - Ron M. Wadood, Manager - Wiring Diagrams/ Electrical Systems, Dealer Technical Operations, Chrysler
* AUTOSAR and Beyond: Automotive HW/SW Architectures and Processes - Dr. Guenter Reichart, one of the initiators and founders of AUTOSAR
Current Trends and Challenges in the Automotive Wiring Industry - Barry Fason, Independent Consultant
* ECU Software and Conformance Testing Supporting AUTOSAR - Joachim Langenwalter, Mentor Graphics
* Software Support For Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Design - Nick Smith, Mentor Graphics
Also speaking at IESF 2010 is Paul Hansen, founder and editor of The Hansen Report on Automotive Electronics, the leading analyst publication in the global automotive electronics industry. He will discuss electrical and electronics industry trends. All IESF attendees will receive a free three-month subscription to The Hansen Report.
According to leading automotive EE design commentator John Day, “IESF is an exceptionally valuable event for anyone working in electrical and electronic design in the automotive industry. I have attended the event for the past few years and I am always impressed with the quality of speakers and the high level of conference activities—ranging from demonstrations to roundtables and networking events.”
IESF is a free event. For more information or to register, visit www.mentor.com/go/iesf.
Contacts:
Mentor Graphics
James Price, 503-685-1778
james_price@mentor.com
or
Suzanne Graham, 503-685-7789
suzanne_graham@mentor.com
