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Letter from the Board
Dear Modelica, FMI, SSP, DCP, eFMI interested,
the following decisions have been made at the annual Modelica Association meeting:
- The Modelica Association board was elected (this election takes place every two years). All previous board members were re-elected
with the following exceptions:
- The previous FMI project leader Andreas Junghanns (Synopsys) and the FMI deputy Torsten Blochwitz (ESI Group) resigned. We want to thank them for leading this very successful project from the beginning until the release of FMI 3.0! The FMI group has elected Christian Bertsch (BOSCH) as the new FMI project leader and Torsten Sommer (Dassault Systèmes) as the new FMI deputy. The Modelica Association members ratified this election.
- The SSP group elected Pierre Mai (PMSF) for the new SSP deputy position and the Modelica Association members ratified this election.
- The new Compliance and Antitrust Guidelines of the Modelica Association were accepted by the Modelica Association members.
- The FMI 3.0 release with its many new features was released by the FMI group and ratified by the Modelica Association members.
The American Modelica Conference 2022 will take place in Dallas, U.S.A., Oct. 26-28, 2022 as a hybrid conference event.
The Asian Modelica Conference 2022 was planned as online conference but was recently changed to a hybrid conference event. It will take place on Nov. 24-25, 2022 at Sophia University Tokyo, Japan.
The next International Modelica Conference will most likely take place in Aachen in Sept. or Oct. 2023. We inform you when more details are available.
If you have interesting news for the Modelica, FMI, SSP, DCP, eFMI communities, please follow the submission guidelines. The deadline for articles for the next newsletter is Friday, November 18, 2022.
Martin Otter on August 2, 2022
Chairperson of the Modelica Association
This article is provided by Martin Otter (Modelica Association)
Modelica Association
FMI 3.0 and 2.0.4 RC1 released, new FMI project leader and deputy
FMI 3.0 release
The FMI 3.0 standard has been released on May 10th 2022 with many improvements and extensions compared to FMI 2.0. For more information see the press release https://fmi-standard.org/news/2022/05/10/fmi-3.0-release.html.
FMI 2.0.4 Release Candidate 1
We would like to ask you for a final review of the FMI 2.0.4 Release Candidate 1. You can find the document and a summary of changes here: https://github.com/modelica/fmi-standard/releases/tag/v2.0.4-rc.1. In case of findings, please open issues on https://github.com/modelica/fmi-standard/issues.
Besides smaller fixes, this maintenance release contains two backports of FMI 3.0 features:
- Terminals and Icons https://fmi-standard.org/docs/3.0/#fmiTerminalsAndIcons, and
- Build Configuration https://fmi-standard.org/docs/3.0/#BuildConfiguration.
They are “orthogonal” to the existing FMI 2.0.x features: The API and modelDescription.xml will not be touched; only two new .xml files will be added that provide new functionality for “terminals and icons” and “build configuration”. Our intention is to speed up adoption of these FMI 3.0 features by backporting them to FMI 2.0.
New FMI Project Leader and Deputy
On May 5, 2022 the FMI Steering Committee has unanimously elected Christian Bertsch, BOSCH, as the new project leader and Torsten Sommer, Dassault Systèmes, as the new deputy.
The FMI Steering Committee wants to thank the outgoing project leader Andreas Junghanns, Synopsys, and deputy Torsten Blochwitz, ESI Group, for their longstanding leadership of the FMI Project and great merits to the development of the FMI standard - from the beginning until the recent release of FMI 3.0!
This article is provided by MAP FMI
Conferences and user meetings
American Modelica Conference 2022
We would like to invite you to the American Modelica Conference 2022, which will take place at the University of Texas in Dallas at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center from October 26–28, 2022. It is organized by NAMUG, the North American Modelica Users Group, in cooperation with the Modelica Association. We are excited about this first opportunity since 2019 to meet our Modelica colleagues in person; if you are unable to attend physically, we will also provide the ability to watch streamed talks from the conference virtually for a reduced virtual conference admission fee.
We will present two conference tracks with presentations of peer-reviewed papers as all Modelica conferences on a wide range of topics and applications, from aerospace to robotics to power systems to building systems, as well as a track of industrial user-oriented presentations with peer-reviewed abstracts that are not accompanied by a full scientific paper. The conference keynotes and presentations will be presented on October 26-27, and we will also host an additional set of free workshops on a range of topics on October 28. Remaining deadlines for publications are as follows:
- September 1st, 2022: Submission of final papers and one-page abstracts
- October 7th, 2022: Submission of final presentations
More information about the conference can be found in this announcement.
Early bird registration is currently open on our EventBrite page, and the deadline for this reduced registration fee has been extended to August 22, 2022. This year’s Platinum Sponsor is Ricardo Software, but Gold and Silver sponsorships are also still available.
We look forward to seeing you in Texas!
This article is provided by Chris Laughman
Asian Modelica Conference 2022
We are happy to announce that The Asian Modelica Conference 2022 will be held as a hybrid event on November 24–25, 2022. It is organized by Modelica Association in cooperation with Sophia University and Modelon. The conference venue is inside the Yotsuya campus of Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan. With this change, we are able to provide physical booth to sponsors and arrange conference dinner for on-site participants.
The Modelica Conference will cover modeling of complex physical and cyber-physical systems as well as tools, for a wide range of research and industrial applications. The Modelica Conference is the main event for users, library developers, tool vendors and language designers to share their knowledge and learn about the latest scientific and industrial progress related to Modelica and to the Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI).
Important dates information is listed below,
- Full papers submission: August 21, 2022
- Notification of acceptance: September 30, 2022
- Final papers submission: October 15, 2022
More details about the “call for papers” can be found in the conference site or directly at EasyChair AsianModelicaConference 2022.
Tielong Shen, Yutaka Hirano, Rui Gao
The Organizers
This article is provided by Rui Gao, Organizer of the Asian Modelica Conference 2022
Vendor news
orchideo | easySSP V1.1 now available
orchideo | easySSP v1.1 is now available, offering improved simulation component integration and process traceability based on open standards like FMI, SSP and SSP Traceability.
Easy FMI component integration and validation
orchideo | easySSP v1.1 provides extended FMI support.
A dedicated FMI component view shows details about an FMI component, its variables and existing mappings.
The new synchronization view lets you compare, validate and sync FMI components with component hulls on system architecture level, which reduces integration, update and validation of FMI components to just a few clicks.
SSP Traceability and Metadata
orchideo | easySSP supports the open SSP Traceability layer built on top of SSP to exchange important process information with stakeholders and collaborators.
orchideo | easySSP v1.1 now adds metadata support. You can edit and view metadata and attach it to all resources, phases and steps in the process. Everything is based on the open SRMD format that is part of the SSP Traceability standard.
All new features are available in the Pro-Edition of orchideo | easySSP. Check out easy-ssp.com for more information!
This article is provided by Gregor Hermann, Peter Lobner eXXcellent solutions
Wolfram Technology Conference 2022
Participate and meet us in person during the Wolfram Technology Conference.
Join the Wolfram Technology Conference to explore how System Modeler as well as Wolfram’s technology stack can empower your organization’s research, development and deployment. In this conference new Modelica libraries will be presented. Furthermore, you will learn how to easily combine neural networks, MPC controllers and interactive dashboards with your Modelica models.
Learn from users, presenters and developers. Schedule a one-on-one meeting with our experts to get your questions answered.
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Dates: October 18–21
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Location: Champaign, Illinois, United States
Click here to read more about the conference.
This article is provided by Ankit Naik Wolfram
Just Launched - System Modeler 13.1!
System Modeler 13.1 was released last month.
The latest version of System Modeler contains many new features. Some of the significant features are:
- Integrated Machine Learning Workflows: Train neural nets and use them to accelerate models, connect to external systems using OPC servers or integrate them with your system models.
- Task-Oriented Documentation: Browse through the help documents faster with the new task-oriented documentation. Advanced users can understand Modelica language syntax and features using the in-product quick reference and language specifications.
- Hydraulic and OPC Libraries Now Free: Extend your modeling capabilities with the Hydraulic and OPC libraries, which are now free for System Modeler users. The library components can be used to model hydraulic systems and connect to real-world applications.
Click here to read the latest System Modeler news.
This article is provided by Ankit Naik Wolfram
Modelica Editor’s What’s New - Since April 2022
Siemens Digital Industries Software is proud to announce that Simcenter Amesim 2022.1 is available since April 2022, as part of its system simulation solutions. Among the key features introduced in this release, we can highlight the Modelica related improvements below.
Modelica Editor 2022.1
Modelica Editor is an integrated development application dedicated to editing Modelica code. More than a tool to be used during the design and modeling phase of a Modelica model, Modelica Editor allows you to generate bridges between the acausal world of Modelica and the causal environment of Amesim.
The improvements introduced in Modelica Editor 2022.1 are the following:
- Modelica Compiler (Modelon’s Optimica Compiler Toolkit) upgraded to version 1.32.
- The Modelica Standard Library 4.0.0 in now supported, with an exception for the Clocked package.
- The standardized SimcenterAmesim Modelica library has been upgraded to the version 1.1, containing now the array interfaces, Thermal Hydraulic interfaces and new demos to show how to connect these two worlds via standardized physical interfaces.
- A new filter button in the toolbar helping the user to expose only the parameters and variables of the model top layers.
- Improved translation logs that now provide clearer messages with hyperlinks for easy diagnosis.
And thanks to the Media Properties Assistant provided in the Thermal Hydraulic Amesim Library, the media can be adjusted according to the properties described in the Modelica code, thus obtaining continuous thermodynamic properties between both worlds.
For more information on Simcenter Amesim, please visit our website.
Modelon Updates
Modelon is revolutionizing the engineering design industry by offering technologies and services that enable customers to leverage system simulation. Modelon’s flagship product, Modelon Impact, is a cloud system simulation platform that helps engineers virtually design, analyze, and simulate physical systems.
Visit https://modelon.com for more information.
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Modelon Innovate 2022: Mark Your Calendars!
Join us in Stockholm on October 19-20 at Modelon Innovate 2022 - a free, two-day conference for simulation engineering professionals and Modelon customers around the globe. Discover how you can better leverage system simulation to produce innovative technology. Register here.
New Website Launch: modelon.com
We’ve just launched a new website! It’s now easier to learn about system simulation applications within your industry and how Modelon can help you achieve accurate simulations and make better product decisions. Take a look around at modelon.com!
Modelon Help Center Updates
From getting started to how-to guides and step-by-step tutorials, access comprehensive support resources through the Modelon Help Center. View the Modelon Help Center here.
This article is provided by Kenzie Maurice, Modelon (https://modelon.com)
Education news
Modelon Blog
New Case Study: Fast-Tracking All-Electric Solar Driving With System Simulation
To build an innovative all-electric solar vehicle from scratch and launch it on time, Lightyear turned to Modelon’s system simulation technology to make the right product development decisions. Read more here.
Modelon Blog: Trends in Energy Technologies for 2022
Are you up to date with the energy trends of today? In this blog, Modelon’s Industry Director for Energy and Process shares his observations and insights on energy technology trends for 2022. Read more here.
Modelon Blog: What is Physical System Simulation?
In the first blog of the Success with Simulation series, learn what physical system simulation is, what it is not, and what it can do for your organization. Read more here.
Modelon Blog: Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems: Modeling the Backbone of Electric Aircraft
The first installation of our Sustainable Aviation blog series focuses on modeling and simulating fuel savings and increased flight range, powered by hybrid electric propulsion systems. Read more here.
This article is provided by Kenzie Maurice, Modelon (https://modelon.com)
Claytex technical blog
Claytex publishes a technical blog covering all things Modelica and Dymola.
The MultiRun tool – localized regression testing made simple
Read the complete article here
Using global connectors
Watch the video here or read the complete article here
FMI basics Co-simulation vs. Model Exchange
Watch the video here or read the complete article here
Dymola Workshop - Online
This article is provided by Mahdieh Mehrabi (Claytex)