Every decision has consequences. When leaders don’t think them through, the results can be downright devastating. By focusing on the unexpected, often negative, implications of decisions, impact analysis can identify the potential consequences of a change and help organizations make informed decisions This article explains what impact analysis is, how it can be applied in […]
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Software Regardless of the industry, problems and defects are always expensive, and there are many high-profile examples of manufacturers, software developers, and service providers that were forced to close their doors because they were not able to detect problems and defects early enough. Those who implement a reliable method […]
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Introduction In the final stages of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), there is a definitive boundary between a product that is “ready” and a product that is “authorized.” Certification Testing is the formal, often third-party, validation process required to obtain an official certificate of conformity. Whether it is an airworthiness certificate from the FAA, a 510(k) […]
Introduction In industries where safety is paramount, a product is not “finished” when it works; it is finished when it is proven to be compliant. Compliance Testing is the rigorous process of verifying that a product meets the specific requirements of external regulatory bodies, industry standards, and legal mandates. Unlike standard functional testing, which focuses […]
Introduction In the complex journey of bringing a product to market, two fundamental questions must be answered: “Did we build the product right?” and “Did we build the right product?” These questions represent Design Verification and Design Validation, respectively. Within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) framework, V&V are not mere checkboxes at the end of […]
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Introduction In the lifecycle of any physical product—from a surgical instrument to an aircraft wing—mechanical integrity is non-negotiable. Traditionally, mechanical testing has been the most “analog” part of the engineering process, involving heavy machinery, manual strain gauge placements, and destructive tests that required constant human supervision. However, as product complexity increases and time-to-market shrinks, manual […]
Introduction In the development of complex systems—from medical devices to electric vehicles—the hardware remains the ultimate “reality check.” Traditionally, hardware testing has been a manual, labor-intensive process involving physical rigs, manual measurements, and handwritten logs. This manual approach creates a significant bottleneck in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process, often delaying product launches and leaving […]
Introduction In traditional product development, testing only happened once a design was “frozen” and a physical part was manufactured. This led to a “fix-on-failure” mentality. Using modeling and simulation to test designs flips this logic: it allows engineers to validate the behavior and logic of a system while the design is still fluid and purely […]
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Introduction In the modern industrial landscape, testing and simulation are no longer isolated departmental tasks; they are the heart of a comprehensive Quality Governance strategy. An Overview of Testing and Simulation in PLM reveals a shift from fragmented validation to an integrated approach where data flows seamlessly between the digital model and the physical prototype. […]
Introduction In the traditional engineering era, the only way to verify a product’s integrity was through the “build and break” cycle: creating expensive physical prototypes and testing them until they failed. This approach was slow, costly, and limited by the number of physical variables one could realistically replicate. Today, Virtual Testing and Simulation have transformed […]
Introduction As products evolve into “Software-Defined Machines” (like autonomous vehicles or smart medical devices), the volume of code to be verified grows exponentially. Traditional manual testing is no longer sustainable; it creates a bottleneck that stifles innovation and increases the risk of human error. Automated Software Testing within the PLM framework is the practice of […]
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Introduction In the traditional engineering mindset, testing was often relegated to the final stage of development—a “gate” to pass before shipping. However, in the context of modern Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), this reactive approach is both risky and prohibitively expensive. The cost of fixing a defect increases exponentially as it moves further down the lifecycle; […]
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