Overview - Simulation of sheet metal forming

After a brief review of the early development of sheet forming simulation, we discuss some of the more recent work. In particular, we consider how it has developed over the years since the NUMISHEET Conferences have been held. The aim here is to give a broad overview of the development of current capabilities in simulating sheet metal forming, not to explore any specific research topic. It is hoped that this short report will help set the stage for the more detailed lectures and papers to follow in this Conference.