Cloud-Based ICME Software Training

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Abstract

Hands-on type training of Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) is characterized by assisted application and combination of multiple simulation software tools and data. In this paper, we present recent experiences in establishing a cloud-based infrastructure to enable remote use of dedicated commercial and open access simulation tools during an interactive on-line training event. In the first part, we summarize the hardware and software requirements and illustrate how these have been met using cloud hardware services, a simulation platform environment, a suitable communication channel, common workspaces and more. The second part of the article focuses (i) on the requirements for suitable on-line hands-on training material and (ii) on details of some of the approaches taken. Eventually, the practical experiences made during three consecutive on-line training courses held in September 2020 with 35 nominal participants each, are discussed in detail.

Authors 5

1. Lukas Koschmieder Aachen Access e.V

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   ACCESS e.V. , Intzestr. 5 , D-52072 Aachen , Germany;

   ACCESS e.V., Intzestr. 5, D-52072 Aachen, Germany;

2. Ralph Altenfeld Aachen Access e.V

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   ACCESS e.V., Intzestr. 5, D-52072 Aachen, Germany;

3. Janin Eiken Aachen Access e.V

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   ACCESS e.V. , Intzestr. 5 , D-52072 Aachen , Germany;

   ACCESS e.V., Intzestr. 5, D-52072 Aachen, Germany;

4. Bernd Böttger Aachen Access e.V

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   ACCESS e.V. , Intzestr. 5 , D-52072 Aachen , Germany;

   ACCESS e.V., Intzestr. 5, D-52072 Aachen, Germany;

5. Georg J. Schmitz corresponding Aachen Access e.V

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   ACCESS e.V. , Intzestr. 5 , D-52072 Aachen , Germany;

   ACCESS e.V., Intzestr. 5, D-52072 Aachen, Germany;