Software-Defined Products Demand New Systems Engineering Approach
The engineering landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as software plays an increasingly crucial role in product development. To harness this power, companies must evolve their methods and processes to deliver differentiating value through software.
According to Hans-Juergen Mantsch of Siemens Digital Industries Software and Moshe Cohen of IBM Engineering, the traditional approach to systems engineering is no longer sufficient for the complexities of software-defined products. They point out that while engineers have become adept at creating system models, these models are rarely used past the concept phase.
This 'model-usage problem' represents a significant missed opportunity, especially in industries like automotive where software content is skyrocketing and vehicles now evolve continuously through over-the-air updates. To address this challenge, Siemens and IBM have developed third-generation MBSE tools that are web-native and cloud-native, offering flexibility, scalability, and collaboration capabilities.