200 Updates a Year: How Chinese OEMs Are Streamlining Their Architecture
The software's design and a supply chain within a four-hour radius explain the pace at which Chinese OEMs operate.
From Mercedes to NIO: What Defines Modern Engineering Toolchains
Dr. Yousef Hooshmand has worked in both the German and Chinese automotive sectors and shares his perspective.
Startups and Systems Engineering: The Record That Misses the Mark
In the first half of 2026, more startups were founded in Germany than ever before. We need to put that into perspective.
- Agilität | Automotive | Interview | Menschen
Joe Justice: Conway’s Law, Modules, and Experiments (Part 2)
In this interview, Joe Justice explains the importance of the module and a low-risk way to try out Extreme Hardware (Part 2)
- Agilität | Automotive | Interview | Menschen
Joe Justice: Hardware Can Get Faster (Part 1)
In this interview, Joe Justice explains how hardware development can be accelerated and why so few companies are able to do it. (Part 1)
China Speed and the crisis of traditional systems engineering
Yuchao Luo provides insights into Chinese automotive development, where values, competition and policy lead to successful products.
Keynote Martin Eigner: Developing mechanics, electronics and software together
In this keynote speech, Martin Eigner shows how software, systems and services are changing product development.
Review 2025 and trends for 2026: Who dares to look into the crystal ball?
This 2025 review looks at SysMl v2 and automotive, as well as trends for 2026 such as AI, investments and product velocity.
How to escalate blockers to the board in 60 minutes (and why VW has a real problem)
Removing blockers quickly is an indication that agility is practised in the organization. Saab Aeronautics can do this in an hour.
Prof. Dr. Sören Auer: Why knowledge graphs and AI now belong in engineering
Interview with Prof. Sören Auer on knowledge graphs and AI in systems engineering, and why pilot projects should start now.
Automotive needs systems engineering more than ever
Automotive in Europe is in crisis. It was caused by bad decisions, but systems engineering is part of the solution.
Platform and architecture: Why BYD is faster than VW
With the right platform and architecture, BYD develops new vehicles in just 18 months, much faster than VW and others.
