Brain-on-Chip Technology Evolution
As brain-on-chip technology evolves rapidly, let’s look back at its origins and where it could be headed. We often think of medicine and physics as belonging to quite separate fields.
Systems Thinking
Systems thinking looks at how parts connect and work together to solve complex problems and improve decision-making.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Space Race’s Impact on PLM
Intense competition to reach the moon led to rapid advancements in technology, underscoring the need for more structured product development and lifecycle management processes.