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VR (Virtual Reality) has already entered the "implementation" phase after going through the "expectation-driven" phase of emerging technology, and its utilization in the product development process of the manufacturing industry is progressing. Additionally, with the advancement of remote meetings due to the "new normal" and "work style reform," communication tends to become "sparse." Here, too, by utilizing VR and participating in a real-time immersive space from a remote location, we can expect "dense" communication instead. At the ESI LIVE XR Event 2021 held on October 6, 2021, Volvo Group Trucks showcased a case study of reforming the product development process aimed at zero prototypes using the VR solution IC.IDO provided by ESI Group in a collaborative virtual workspace, including demonstrations. If you are engaged in design or manufacturing, responsible for DX, or have an interest in industrial VR, we encourage you to take this opportunity to watch. We sincerely look forward to your participation.

It has been a long time since casting simulation appeared on the market, and it has gained high trust in defect prediction such as flow and solidification. However, thermal stress is a very important issue in the consideration of manufacturing processes, yet it is still rare to see simulation tools that actively approach this problem. Cases of dimensional non-conformance due to deformation often cannot be resolved with simple design considerations, and in the worst case, it can lead to significant setbacks such as remaking molds, which is a challenge that troubles designers. Furthermore, the recent trend towards lightweight products due to CO2 emission regulations has led to thinner and less rigid components, making stress-induced deformation even more difficult to control than before. The ProCAST, which will be introduced in this seminar, is a total solution for solving casting problems and has received very high evaluations, especially in stress analysis. This time, based on the numerous experiences gained with ProCAST, we will introduce "the outputs and benefits obtained from stress analysis" and "key points to focus on when mastering stress analysis," through user case studies. The content will also be useful for those who do not currently use ProCAST.