Challenges, failures and lessons in MBSE

05/03/2025 10 min Episodio 3

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Episode Synopsis

Misaligned teams build misaligned systems. MBSE helps fix that. Dale Goulding interviews Mark Sampson, MBSE evangelist, to explore how model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is transforming collaboration in complex industries such as aerospace. They discuss Conway’s Law, integrated development, and the cascading impact of design decisions, highlighting a case study on a speaker wire failure. The conversation makes a strong case for MBSE as a vital solution to today’s engineering challenges. Takeaways Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is essential for modern engineering.Conway's Law illustrates how organizational structures affect product design. The aerospace industry faces significant challenges in affordability. Integration must occur continuously throughout the engineering process. A parallel development approach enhances efficiency and speed. Communication across engineering disciplines is critical for success. Design decisions can have unforeseen secondary effects. Insane design behavior can lead to repeated mistakes in engineering. Understanding functions in design helps prevent costly errors. MBSE can help address complex integration problems in engineering. Show links Mark Sampson's LinkedInShow slides

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