Not the engineers: when the process model becomes a bottleneck
It's not the engineers who make the difference between slow and fast companies—the process model is the bottleneck!
First, we need the problem, not the solution.
Problems must be understood before solutions to avoid unnecessary complexity and find the optimal solution.
Interface modeling with SysML v2 (in SysIDE)
SysML v2 is ideal for interface modeling. However, choosing the right model elements is not easy.
Why interface specifications must be accessible
Good and precise interface specifications can drastically reduce integration problems by bringing stakeholders on board.
How NASA models interfaces with SysML
In the MMOS project, the description of a satellite was modeled with SysML, in particular the interfaces.
The triangle of complexity, quality and productivity
Systems engineering consists of many trade-offs. The triangle shows how we can optimize the interdependencies between complexity, quality and productivity.
API First: Also in systems engineering?
The proven "API First" principle in software development can also be applied to systems engineering.
"Learning aid" for systems engineering with Interface-Component Model (I-CM)
Yordan Tuzsuzov is a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology and conducts research in the field of systems engineering. In this guest article, he presents a pragmatic approach for a lightweight system architecture.
5 approaches to getting to grips with complexity
Anyone developing products today has to master the complexity of modern systems. This article describes 5 approaches.
Forcing open interfaces? Two examples
The Federal Ministry of Health (BGM) has called for open interfaces in medicine - both for software and hardware, such as pacemakers. This is not the first time that openness has been demanded by decree. Another example is the European Train Control System (ETCS), which enables the cross-border movement of high-speed trains. The advantages and disadvantages of...
The 6 problems with standardized interfaces
Standardized interfaces can be a blessing for systems engineers, as they offer many advantages. They allow the purchase of ready-made components, for example a monitor that is connected via an HDMI interface. New technologies can be easily integrated, for example LED technology instead of LCDs. In the event of a problem, the component can be quickly replaced and the defective component...
