| Monday, June 2nd, in Linköping | ||
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| Tuesday, June 3rd, in Copenhagen | ||
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| Wednesday, June 4th, in Hamburg | ||
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Arrival – Networking | |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Tim Weilkiens, Philipp Helle | Welcome, Introductions |
| 09:15 – 10:00 | Tim Weilkiens (oose) | The Next Generation Systems Modeling Language SysML v2 |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Coffee Break and Networking | |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Adel Taghiyar (Dassault Systèmes) and Sven Lammers (Dassault Systèmes) | Unlocking Future-Ready Defense Systems: The Role of MOSA and UAF |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Juan Llorens (The REUSE Company) | The concept of Complete Digital Engineering thread → fundamentals for its implementation. |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch and Networking | |
| 13:00 – 13:45 | Marco Bimbi (MathWorks), Giovanni Miraglia (MathWorks) and Mahesh Nanjundappa (MathWorks) | Combining Safety and Model-Based Design: Simulation-Driven Model-Based Safety Analysis of a Warehouse Robot |
| 13:45 – 14:30 | Hubertus Tummescheit (Model Based Innovation) | Systems Engineering and System Simulation: Should we talk? |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Coffee Break and Networking | |
| 15:00 – 15:45 | Harmen Kooiker (Unity) and Jesper Thyssen (Grundfos) | System engineering role deployment in multi-team multi-disciplinary product development projects |
| 15:45 – 16:30 | Francesco Torrigiani (DLR) and Luca Boggero (DLR) | Accelerating Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft Development: The ODE4HER Project |
| 16:30 | Tim Weilkiens | Adjourn – Networking |
Tour Speakers
Tim Weilkiens (oose): The Next Generation Systems Modeling Language SysML v2
SysML v2 has just been adopted by the Object Management Group (OMG), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of model-based systems engineering (MBSE). In this talk, I provide an overview of the new standard, highlighting its core concepts, the motivation behind its development, and how it addresses the limitations of SysML v1. We will also explore the current state of the tool landscape, including early implementations and ecosystem support. After this high-level introduction, we descend to a more detailed perspective showing some concrete examples.
Juan Llorens (The REUSE Company): The concept of Complete Digital Engineering tread -> fundamentals for its implementation.
According to INCOSE (www.incose.org) “Systems Engineering is a transdisciplinary and integrative approach to enable the successful realization, use, and retirement of engineered systems, using systems principles and concepts, and scientific, technological, and management methods.”
The systems engineering discipline, as understood by INCOSE, has become more mature and professional as the practitioners and researchers have embodied the experience and lessons learned of its practice. Systems principles are now clearer and more explicit (whole vs parts, interconnectedness of parts, hierarchy of elements, boundaries of the system and context modelling, emergence of characteristics and properties, optimization of system’s performance, separation of concerns, etc. etc.)
Among the most modern methods to professionalize the discipline, the systems engineers conceive the full support of a Digital Thread along the system’s life cycle, the enforcement of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), the enabling of a Digital Twin approach to design, operation and support of the system, the integration of the modern Artificial Intelligence capabilities along the different processes in the ISO 15288 (including modern IoT information), etc.
All the previous (and more) trends are leading to a modern concept of System Lifecycle Management. One of the proposers of this evolving concept (Martin Eigner) states that: “System Lifecycle Management (SysLM) is an advanced information management solution that builds on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). SysLM extends the traditional PLM approach by incorporating early-phase considerations and managing all system disciplines throughout the lifecycle.“
The conceptual intention of the Systems Lifecycle Management approach is to set the focus on full system lifecycle coverage by suggesting the integration of all the digital solutions of the Organization’s tools ecosystem, integrating everything (data, information, knowledge, functions, processes automation) in an engineering backbone, where PLM is one more of the digital systems to integrate (a really important one, but one more).
Even if PLMs cover and offer multiple necessary capabilities, the complete digital thread approach demands to integrate those capabilities inside the full system lifecycle support, covering the integration of hundreds of different digital tools (already existing and completely necessary) confirming the actual TOOLS ECOSYSTEM of any professional engineering organization.
To sum up, The System Lifecycle management notion is the conceptual framework to enable a full digital thread support, where organizations federate and integrate the PLM as the engineering management environment with the ERPs as the resources management environment, and with the hundreds of engineering production, system operation and support environments used to “perform-the work”.
This presentation will dig a little bit on how this concept can be understood and the theoretical needs for its implementation.
Hubertus Tummescheit (Model Based Innovation): Systems Engineering and System Simulation: Should we talk?
Systems Engineering (SE) and System Modeling and Simulation are obviously related, but in terms of standards and tools they could currently just as well be from different planets.
In this talk we will look at the status, the gaps, and the opportunities to achieve a coherent digital thread bridging System Simulation with SE. This will be from the perspective of the Modelica Association that develops and publishes freely available standards for system simulation, some of which have found a very broad adoption among tool vendors. Recent standards developments in the Modelica Association, and with SysML v2 by the OMG, show at least a “convergence of concern” between both communities. The SSP 2.0 standard made progress towards supporting the development of SE-inspired formal interface definitions and supporting a collaborative process between OEM and suppliers. The SSP-Traceability standard brings a core concept of a digital thread to the simulation world and offers a flexible and extensible data standard for capturing traceability in simulation processes. The presentation will present the standards in a digital thread context.
With these new standards there is a real and current opportunity to improve the interoperability between the SysML v2 standard, and the Modelica Association Standards. The talk concludes with exploring these opportunities.
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Adel Taghiyar (Dassault Systèmes) and Sven Lammers (Dassault Systèmes): Unlocking Future-Ready Defense Systems: The Role of MOSA and UAF
Modern defense systems are becoming increasingly complex, driven by rapid technological advancements and the growing need for interoperability, scalability, and adaptability. Military forces worldwide are facing the challenge of keeping their systems flexible and upgradable while avoiding vendor lock-in and outdated proprietary technologies. Seamlessly integrating new capabilities, modernizing existing systems, and ensuring collaboration across different branches and allied forces is no longer just an advantage—it’s a strategic necessity.
To tackle these challenges, the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) offers a structured way to design defense systems that are modular, open, and interoperable. Instead of being locked into closed, vendor-specific architectures, MOSA promotes open standards, standardized interfaces, and modular components that can be easily updated and integrated as military needs evolve. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has already mandated MOSA for major acquisition programs, and now European NATO countries, including Germany, are recognizing its importance and actively working towards its implementation.
For NATO, seamless interoperability across multinational forces is essential for effective joint operations. However, legacy systems and proprietary technologies have long made cross-force collaboration difficult. A clear example of this challenge is Germany’s ongoing struggle with interoperability in military communication systems, where incompatibilities have complicated joint missions with NATO allies. Addressing these issues requires more than just high-level principles—it demands a structured, systematic approach to implementation.
This is where the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) comes in. UAF provides a model-based approach to planning, assessing, and implementing MOSA at the system-of-systems level. It enables defense organizations to evaluate their current MOSA alignment, identify gaps, and develop a structured roadmap for transitioning toward a modular and open architecture. By translating strategic MOSA goals into concrete system requirements, UAF ensures that defense systems are built with open interfaces and standardized architectures, making them more adaptable and future-proof. Additionally, its built-in dependency analysis and optimization tools help ensure that systems not only function cohesively but also have the flexibility to evolve over time.
By embedding MOSA principles through UAF from the very beginning, rather than applying them as an afterthought, defense organizations can establish a strong foundation for long-term interoperability, flexibility, and modernization. As more European NATO countries move toward MOSA adoption, leveraging a structured enterprise framework like UAF will be key to ensuring a smooth and effective transition to modular, interoperable, and mission-ready defense ecosystems.
In our talk, we’ll introduce MOSA and its crucial role in shaping modern defense systems, particularly in multinational contexts like NATO. We’ll also demonstrate how UAF can be used to integrate MOSA principles throughout the entire development lifecycle, showcasing a real-world defense use case to illustrate its practical application.
Marco Bimbi (MathWorks), Giovanni Miraglia (MathWorks) and Mahesh Nanjundappa (MathWorks): Combining Safety and Model-Based Design: Simulation-Driven Model-Based Safety Analysis of a Warehouse Robot
Recent advancements in multiple robotics domains have paved the way for the widespread deployment of autonomous mobile robots. In industrial environments, for example, these robots autonomously transport goods, while in residential settings, robotic vacuums are increasingly common. Despite the rapid progress in technologies enabling these advancements, the development of tools and workflows for the verification and validation of autonomous operations has lagged. One of the most significant challenges is integrating safety analysis early in the development process, often leading to safety assessments being conducted late in the development life cycle. This delay increases the risk of finding safety relevant issues late in the development life cycle, leading to scrap and re-work and high cost to fix these issues. This paper introduces an innovative approach to assess the safety of mobile robots through a comprehensive Model-based Safety Analysis (MBSA) method. This method seamlessly integrates safety analysis early into the design process, improving consistency and automation, reducing manual tasks and minimizing errors.
Moreover, simulation data is utilized to confirm the assumptions that underlie the safety analysis, ensuring their validity. The approach is demonstrated through the modeling and simulation of a warehouse robot system. The paper details the methodology as well as its practical application, and concludes with insights gained from the implementation.
Francesco Torrigiani (DLR) and Luca Boggero (DLR): Accelerating Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft Development: The ODE4HER Project
The presentation will introduce the Clean Aviation ODE4HERA project. The objective of the Open Digital Environment for Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft (ODE4HERA) project is to enable and accelerate the development of Hybrid-Electric Regional (HER) aircraft by providing improved tools and techniques implemented in a transferable and Open Digital Platform (ODP).
HER configurations involve significantly higher complexity than conventional aircraft designs, as they incorporate new technologies and require broader collaboration across the value/supply chain. Current state-of-the-art digitalization techniques may hinder the achievement of the 2035 HER Entry-Into-Service (EIS) target. To address these challenges, the ODP developed in ODE4HERA will combine Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO), System Design Methodology (SDM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technologies, extending them with novel open interfaces, formats, and smart model and data transformation technologies. These will efficiently manage the complexity of HER configurations, including front-loading verification at the design stage and virtualizing validation for improved virtual certification.
The high-level objective can be further specified through the following points:
- Define an open and formal description of the open digital platform and methodology, enabling adoption across the HER value/supply chain.
- Develop an open digital platform with the following features:
- Covering the entire development process: functional, logical, and behavioral modeling.
- Allowing Integrated Verification and Validation (IV&V) throughout different phases of the development process: functional, logical, and behavioral.
- Being a neutral platform compatible with both commercial and non-commercial solutions.
- Supporting transparent integration of knowledge across the different phases and tools/solutions.
- Fostering collaboration among all stakeholders throughout the development process.
- Apply the open digital framework to a relevant HER application case.
The 3-year project started in January 2024 and involves partners from research centers (e.g., the coordinator DLR, INTA, and IRT), aeronautical industries (e.g., Airbus Defense and Space and Leonardo), software industries (e.g., Siemens), small/medium enterprises (e.g., Enginesoft, Aeromechs, Skylife, and Esploro), and universities (e.g., the University of Naples). In addition to the main motivation and objectives, the presentation will highlight key results achieved during the first half of the project and outline next steps and open challenges.
The ODE4HERA project is expected to accelerate the development of future HER aircraft, facilitate collaboration within the aeronautical supply chain, contribute to the digitalization of the entire aircraft design and certification process, and foster the development of new, more sustainable aircraft solutions.
Harmen Kooiker (Unity) and Jesper Thyssen (Grundfos): System engineering role deployment in multi-team multi-disciplinary product development projects
As organizations tackle increasingly complex and multidisciplinary development projects, defining clear Systems Engineering (SE) roles and responsibilities becomes a key challenge. Without a structured approach, teams struggle with unclear ownership, inefficient collaboration, and gaps in system integration. In this presentation, we introduce a set of guiding principles designed to help organizations systematically allocate SE roles. At every step of allocation, we take a holistic approach focused on cross-domain collaboration for successful delivery of the system.
Drawing from real-world application, we present a structured approach that enables organizations to scale SE practices effectively while ensuring alignment across teams. Our methodology addresses key questions such as:
- Who is responsible for which SE task?
- How do we ensure seamless collaboration across disciplines?
- What is the right level of SE governance to balance flexibility and control?
A critical step in our deployment methodology is the identification of an aligned view on the logical architecture of the system-to-be, which allows for clear and transparent allocation of resources. This step ensures that all teams work with a shared understanding of the system’s structure, facilitating efficient development and integration. Additionally, we perform a holistic complexity assessment to evaluate whether the identified systems can still be managed by the SE manager of the super-system. If not, we appoint a new SE manager. Complexity increase can stem from multiple sources, including the number of disciplines involved, novelty, organizational complexity, and other factors.
These guiding principles have been successfully implemented, leading to improved cross-functional collaboration, teams with a clearer development scope, better interface management, and more efficient development cycles. We will present the methodology using a practical example, but also lessons learned during our implementation of the framework, further practical insights, and key takeaways that can be applied in any industry dealing with complex systems.