The Parallel Evolution of MBSE and CubeSats
Let’s dive into the interplay between CubeSats and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), two innovations that have mutually benefited each other while evolving in tandem.
Month: January 2024
Circular Economy: Manufacturing’s Role in Sustainability
The Circular Economy in the EU is an economic model and policy framework aiming to shift society from linear consumption (take-make-dispose) to a regenerative and restorative approach.
Shifting Gears: Honda’s Pioneering Flexible Manufacturing System
The secret behind the plant’s success? Flexible manufacturing, a revolutionary approach that allows for multiple models to be produced on the same line.
False Start in a Manufacturing Revolution: GM’s Early Struggles Adopting Lean Principles
In the 1980s, General Motors (GM), challenged by the efficiency of Japanese automakers, sought to adopt Toyota’s lean manufacturing principles.
The DoD’s Bold New Digital Engineering Directive: 5000.97
DoDI 5000.97, issued on December 21, 2023, is a significant shift in the DoD’s approach to system development.
Lean Impact: How the Toyota Production System (TPS) Transformed Manufacturing Globally
Toyota’s Production System (TPS), initially developed in the 1940s by Taiichi Ohno, was a closely guarded secret until the late 1970s.
Classic Ad: Honda Carves Its Lane in U.S. Automotive Industry
This 1974 Honda ad is from 50 years ago when the Japanese automaker was carving out its spot in the American automotive landscape.
When Manufacturing Got a Brain: Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe 2011
History was made at the Hannover Messe 2011 in Germany with the public introduction of the term “Industry 4.0.”
The Jeep Effect: Steering PLM into the Future
To boost efficiency, AMC deployed a system that centralized CAD files in a way that enabled engineers to more efficiently communicate during the product development process.
MBRE: Model-Based Requirements Engineering
Model-Based Requirements Engineering (MBRE) emphasizes the use of detailed models to define, analyze, and manage system requirements.