It can be difficult to anticipate which emerging technology trends will shape business strategies in the new year, but the act of thinking through future possibilities has value. A forward-looking mindset can help you react more quickly – and decisively – to changing conditions. With that principle in mind, let’s explore what 2023 may mean for the practice of model based definition (MBD).

Digital twin technology has been growing in popularity within the engineering and IT community over the past several years. The concept originated in the early 2000s, but today, digital twin is one of the most talked about and innovative forms of emerging technology.

MBD has gained significant traction within the engineering community. It has moved from being a topic of conversation to a product definition approach that is under consideration and adoption by many organizations. For the supply base to leverage MBD, suppliers may need to change the way they operate to be able to consume data in a new format. In this article learn why some suppliers may not be equipped to adopt MBD and if the supply base should have to change to accommodate model based practices.

Systems engineering is a complex, multilayered field that continues to grow in importance across industries. To help illustrate the significance and complexity of systems engineering, we will discuss what systems engineering is, why it touches all of today’s engineering disciplines, and which skills are needed to become an effective systems engineer.

Data interoperability is crucial to Model Based Definition (MBD) processes. Without interoperability, 3D models – and the digital solutions they support – become disconnected and perpetuate the silos of information and duplicative processes that they could be resolving. While interoperability is necessary for full value realization, there are challenges to achieving it.

Agile is a mindset and approach to project management that supports high performing cross functional teams in working as efficiently as possible. Agile frameworks are generally very segmented and consist of multiple phases. This structured strategy helps teams with project planning and allows for more quantifiable progress tracking. Additionally, Agile practices address common issues that take place within collaborative assignments, offering strategies that work to mitigate these issues while simultaneously helping unlock a team’s full potential.

Model based everything is the future of engineering. As technology advances and the industry digitizes, legacy engineering drawings will be overtaken by 3D models. Figuring out how to incorporate ‘model based everything’ is a looming concern—especially when complex implementation of new hardware and alterations to longstanding production processes are involved. How to Get New Model Based Parts and Manufacturing Processes Certified Evaluating technology or hardware can be a long and grueling process. Incorporating new tools into the design and manufacturing process requires careful consideration of a range of factors, including how potential alterations...