Talking Aerospace Today Optimizing Systems Engineering Begins with Digital Transformation – The Future of Systems Engineering Ep. 4
Sep 12, 2025
Todd Tuthill, VP of Aerospace at Siemens, and Dale Tutt, VP of Industry Strategy, delve into the challenges and triumphs of systems engineering. They discuss why many companies hesitate to embrace new technologies and the pitfalls of not optimizing engineering strategies. The conversation highlights the importance of a comprehensive digital twin for seamless integration across product lifecycles. Both guests advocate for empowering all engineers to adopt holistic systems thinking, ensuring better outcomes and minimizing risks throughout the development process.
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From Cottage Models To Practical Platforms
- SysML v1 created a cottage industry of highly specialized modelers that limited broad ROI.
- SysML v2 aims to be a practical platform that integrates modeling with analysis and reuse across the enterprise.
Modeling Down To Transistors
- Todd recalled engineers using SysML v1 to model down to transistor level, which he called the wrong tool for the job.
- That practice illustrated how models became siloed artifacts only usable by specialists.
Integrate Systems Outputs Into PLM
- Tie systems engineering outputs into PLM so architectures, requirements, and verification drive downstream design and manufacturing.
- Use those linked outputs to speed development and reduce program risk and rework.