Navy’s Slow Adoption of Digital Design Tools Hurting Shipbuilding Programs: GAO Report
The US Navy’s slow adoption of digital design tools is impeding its shipbuilding efforts, according to a new report submitted to Congress.
MBSE
MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) uses digital models to design, test, and manage complex systems more efficiently.
CHIPS Act Funding to Go to $285 Million Digital Twin Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing
The Biden administration is planning a special center dedicated to digital twin technology for semiconductor manufacturing.
Ansys Joins BAE Systems on MBSE Mission
Ansys and BAE Systems are on a mission to deepen digital engineering integrations in national defense systems.
Applying Donella Meadows’ 12 Leverage Points in Systems to Industry 4.0
Donella Meadows, an environmental scientist and systems analyst, is recognized as a pioneer in sustainability and systems thinking.
General Systemantics: Everything is a System
Pediatrician John Gall self-published his deep dive into systems theory in 1975 after racking up dozens of rejection letters from publishers.
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.
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.
MBRE: Model-Based Requirements Engineering
Model-Based Requirements Engineering (MBRE) emphasizes the use of detailed models to define, analyze, and manage system requirements.
Ludwig von Bertalanffy on General Systems Theory
Ludwig von Bertalanffy (1901-1972) was an Austrian biologist who is best known for his work developing General Systems Theory.
Expert Predictions for Digital Manufacturing in 2024
The following is an assortment of expert predictions about digital manufacturing in 2024.