Introduction Historically, the product lifecycle had a “blind spot.” Once a product left the shipping dock, engineers lost visibility into its actual performance, environmental stressors, and failure modes. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) managed the “intent,” but the “reality” stayed in the field. The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) with PLM changes this equation […]
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Introduction While the consumer Internet of Things (IoT) focuses on convenience—like smart thermostats or wearable fitness trackers—the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) focuses on something much more critical: the operational integrity and efficiency of global industry. IIoT refers to the network of interconnected sensors, instruments, and autonomous devices integrated with industrial applications. In the context […]
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Introduction In the world of Industry 4.0 and advanced Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), two terms dominate the conversation: Digital Twin and Digital Thread. While they are often used in the same breath, they represent distinct concepts with different objectives, technologies, and outcomes. Misunderstanding the difference between them can lead to fragmented digital strategies. If a […]
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Introduction For decades, engineers have used 3D models and simulations to visualize products before they were built. However, these were often “frozen” representations of a design intent. The Digital Twin represents an evolutionary leap: it is not just a 3D model, but a dynamic, living virtual counterpart of a physical asset that persists throughout its […]
Introduction In the traditional manufacturing paradigm, information was often treated as a relay race: Requirements were handed off to Design, Design to Manufacturing, and Manufacturing to Service. Each hand-off occurred across a chasm of disconnected tools—spreadsheets, PDFs, and isolated databases. This “document-centric” approach created gaps where critical data was lost, leading to costly reworks and […]
Introduction In the traditional engineering model, data was a series of disconnected snapshots: a PDF for requirements, a CAD file for design, and an Excel sheet for testing. As products become “smarter” and more complex, these silos lead to catastrophic information gaps. The Digital Thread is the architectural solution to this fragmentation. The Digital Thread […]
Introduction: The Governance of Technical Integrity In high-stakes engineering, a single undocumented change in a sub-system can lead to a cascade of failures in the final product. The Configuration Control Board (CCB), often referred to as the Change Control Board, is the formal authority established to ensure that every modification to a product’s configuration is […]
Introduction In the modern industrial landscape, the paradigm has shifted from mass production to mass customisation. Customers in the aerospace, automotive, and medical device sectors no longer demand “off-the-shelf” products; they require highly specific, mission-critical configurations tailored to unique operational needs. This shift has introduced a level of complexity that traditional engineering processes can no […]
Introduction In today’s engineering landscape—where products are no longer mere mechanical assemblies but complex cyber-physical systems—the ability to maintain data integrity is the decisive factor between commercial success and catastrophic failure. Configuration Management (CM) is the systems engineering discipline that ensures a product’s physical and functional state remains consistent with its design requirements throughout the […]
Introduction In the development of complex, high-integrity systems, information management is just as critical as product engineering itself. Product Configuration Management (PCM) is the discipline that ensures that, at any point in the lifecycle, the product configuration is known, verified, and fully documented. Without robust PCM, organizations in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical […]
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