Evolving Beyond MBSE to Tackle Aerospace Complexity – The Future of Systems Engineering Ep. 1
The aerospace and defense industry has a deep relationship with systems engineering. From all the way back to the Apollo program to now, systems engineering has helped deliver numerous complex aircraft and spacecraft, often in the form of model-based systems engineering (MBSE). However, the integration of new electronics, software, autonomous control, and other technologies in today’s aerospace products requires levels of cross-domain integration and system interoperability that exceed MBSE’s initial promise.
In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is joined by Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy for Siemens. Together, they begin exploring the need for the digital transformation of systems engineering and how to evolve it to meet the demands of A&D companies today.
In this episode, you will learn:
Recent trends in aerospace and defense,particularly the space sector
The history of systems engineering in A&D
Why systems engineering approaches in A&D need change
The benefits of holistic systems engineering across the product lifecycle
Learn how Siemens technology can help your organization improve cross-domain collaboration, visibility and integration here.
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The Future of Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion with Siemens and Dovetail
Join Siemens VP Aerospace, Defense, and Marine Industry, Todd Tuthill, and Dovetail CEO, David Doral, and as they discuss the development of hydrogen-electric aircraft propulsion systems. This episode examines how Dovetail is converting existing aircraft to zero-emission vehicles and explores their approach to reducing operational costs. The conversation covers the technical aspects of aircraft retrofitting and the practical implementation of sustainable aviation solutions.
In this episode, you will learn:• Dovetail's approach to retrofitting aircraft, including their work toward reducing operational costs• The role of digital solutions in sustainable aviation development and the implementation of standardized systems• Recent hydrogen-electric flight demonstrations in Spain and Australia, and what they mean for regional air travel
Todd Tuthill – Speaker
Todd Tuthill is the Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software.
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David Doral is a the CEO of Dovetail Electric Aviation.
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Patty Russo is Global Marketing Manager for Siemens Digital Industries Software.
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The Full Potential of Digital Transformation in Aerospace Factories – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 7
The production digital twin offers many ways for aerospace manufacturers to improve their manufacturing processes, from simulating plans before building them physically to optimizing them with real-time operational data. Yet it is just one component in a variety of strategies that leverage digital technology to transform production processes. How does the production digital twin relate to these strategies, and how can they benefit each other?
In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is joined again by Sunil Chhabra from Portfolio Development in manufacturing engineering for Siemens. They dive deep into how the production digital twin relates to the product digital twin, and where the production digital twin can be taken in the future of aerospace manufacturing.
In this episode, you will learn:
The relationship between the production digital twin and the product digital twin
What developing technologies can enhance the production digital twin in the future
How collaboration across the ecosystem can be improved through the combination of these technologies
Why the production digital twin and digital transformation are the key to the future of aerospace manufacturing
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Harnessing the Production Digital Twin for Aerospace – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 6
Smart manufacturing, adaptive production, and automation will be vital strategies as the aerospace and defense industry transforms its manufacturing processes. However, implementing those strategies can be
expensive, and manufacturers will want to make sure they avoid issues during the process. To ensure they receive the full return on investment from
transforming their processes, A&D manufacturers should leverage the
production digital twin.
In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is joined by Sunil Chhabra, from Portfolio Development in manufacturing engineering for Siemens. Together, they explore what a production digital twin is and how A&D manufacturers can use it to optimize their production processes.
In this episode, you will learn:
The definition of a production digital twin
What benefits the production digital twin can bring to manufacturing processes
How detailed simulations from the production digital twin can be
The role of the production digital twin across the production lifecycle
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How to Optimize Automation to its Fullest – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 5
Any aerospace manufacturer looking to transform its production processes is going to see automation as a critical component. Still, how much automation is enough, and how can manufacturers best align automation strategies with their goals?
In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is joined again by Suresh Rama, Portfolio Development Executive in digital manufacturing for Siemens. They conclude their discussion on automation in A&D by looking at how companies can optimize automation and smart manufacturing for their individual needs.
In this episode, you will learn:
The key indicators companies should consider when implementing automation
What automation looks like in greenfield and brownfield factories
Where to start when beginning to implement automation strategies
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