Talking Aerospace Today

The aerospace and defense industry has a deep relationship with systems engineering. From all the way back to the Apollo program to now, systems engineering has helped deliver numerous complex aircraft and spacecraft, often in the form of model-based systems engineering (MBSE). However, the integration of new electronics, software, autonomous control, and other technologies in today’s aerospace products requires levels of cross-domain integration and system interoperability that exceed MBSE’s initial promise. In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is joined by Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy for Siemens. Together, they begin exploring the need for the digital transformation of systems engineering and how to evolve it to meet the demands of A&D companies today. In this episode, you will learn: Recent trends in aerospace and defense,particularly the space sector The history of systems engineering in A&D Why systems engineering approaches in A&D need change The benefits of holistic systems engineering across the product lifecycle Learn how Siemens technology can help your organization improve cross-domain collaboration, visibility and integration here.

Join Siemens VP Aerospace, Defense, and Marine Industry, Todd Tuthill, and Dovetail CEO, David Doral, and as they discuss the development of hydrogen-electric aircraft propulsion systems. This episode examines how Dovetail is converting existing aircraft to zero-emission vehicles and explores their approach to reducing operational costs. The conversation covers the technical aspects of aircraft retrofitting and the practical implementation of sustainable aviation solutions. In this episode, you will learn:• Dovetail's approach to retrofitting aircraft, including their work toward reducing operational costs• The role of digital solutions in sustainable aviation development and the implementation of standardized systems• Recent hydrogen-electric flight demonstrations in Spain and Australia, and what they mean for regional air travel Todd Tuthill – Speaker Todd Tuthill is the Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software. Connect with Todd on LinkedIn David Doral is a the CEO of Dovetail Electric Aviation. Connect with David on LinkedIn Patty Russo is Global Marketing Manager for Siemens Digital Industries Software. Connect with Patty on LinkedIn

The production digital twin offers many ways for aerospace manufacturers to improve their manufacturing processes, from simulating plans before building them physically to optimizing them with real-time operational data. Yet it is just one component in a variety of strategies that leverage digital technology to transform production processes. How does the production digital twin relate to these strategies, and how can they benefit each other? In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is joined again by Sunil Chhabra from Portfolio Development in manufacturing engineering for Siemens. They dive deep into how the production digital twin relates to the product digital twin, and where the production digital twin can be taken in the future of aerospace manufacturing.   In this episode, you will learn: The relationship between the production digital twin and the product digital twin What developing technologies can enhance the production digital twin in the future How collaboration across the ecosystem can be improved through the combination of these technologies Why the production digital twin and digital transformation are the key to the future of aerospace manufacturing

Smart manufacturing, adaptive production, and automation will be vital strategies as the aerospace and defense industry transforms its manufacturing processes. However, implementing those strategies can be expensive, and manufacturers will want to make sure they avoid issues during the process. To ensure they receive the full return on investment from transforming their processes, A&D manufacturers should leverage the production digital twin. In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is joined by Sunil Chhabra, from Portfolio Development in manufacturing engineering for Siemens. Together, they explore what a production digital twin is and how A&D manufacturers can use it to optimize their production processes.   In this episode, you will learn: The definition of a production digital twin What benefits the production digital twin can bring to manufacturing processes How detailed simulations from the production digital twin can be The role of the production digital twin across the production lifecycle

In this insightful discussion, Suresh Rama, a Portfolio Development Executive at Siemens specializing in digital manufacturing, delves into the pivotal role of automation in aerospace. He shares key indicators for effective automation implementation and outlines strategies for both greenfield and brownfield factories. Rama emphasizes the necessity of aligning automation with business goals and navigating investments wisely amid labor shortages. Listeners gain valuable insights on how to measure success and optimize their manufacturing processes through thoughtful automation.

Suresh Rama, a digital manufacturing expert at Siemens, dives into the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing. He discusses the critical role of automation and how it's evolving beyond traditional methods. The conversation highlights adaptive production, emphasizing its importance for flexibility and efficiency in manufacturing. Rama also outlines the benefits of these strategies for supply chains and smaller manufacturers, pushing for a gradual embrace of digital transformation in the industry.

In a riveting discussion, Suresh Rama, a Portfolio Development Executive at Siemens with expertise in digital manufacturing, shares insights on the aerospace and defense industry's shift towards smart manufacturing. He emphasizes the lessons aerospace can learn from the highly automated automotive sector, particularly in enhancing production for uncrewed aircraft. Topics include current automation levels in aerospace, key areas like CNC machining and 3D printing, and the potential for AI and robotics to further revolutionize manufacturing processes. A must-listen for tech enthusiasts!

Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, dives into the future of aerospace manufacturing. He explains how smart manufacturing and automation are revolutionizing production processes, allowing factories to be more adaptive and efficient. Todd also discusses the changing role of human workers in an increasingly automated landscape and emphasizes the need for workforce upskilling. Finally, he shares exciting visions of what the aerospace factories of tomorrow could look like.

Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, discusses the exciting transformation in aerospace manufacturing. He highlights the demand for higher production volumes, particularly with the rise of drones. The conversation covers the challenges the industry faces, from design complexities to adapting manufacturing processes. Todd also explores how automation is revolutionizing production efficiency and cost reduction, paving the way for a new era in aerospace and defense.

Batteries are being presented as the power source for many designs of advanced air mobility vehicles being developed, and improving the effectiveness of those batteries is key to increasing AAM range. Yet batteries have their own design complexities that only add more to the complexity of AAM vehicles. Navigating them quick enough to bring AAM to market will require digital transformation.In this episode, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of A&D for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is joined again by Puneet Sinha, Global Head of the Battery Industry for Siemens Digital Industries Software. In addition to exploring more unique design considerations for improving AAM safety, they dive deep into how digital transformation and tools like the digital twin are key to creating safe, optimized, long-ranged AAM vehicles. In this episode, you will learn: Unique design considerations for AAM safety The role of the digital twin in optimizing AAM designs How digital transformation keeps battery design from being siloed Other potential ways to increase AAM range Connect with Todd Tuthill:LinkedInConnect with Puneet Sinha:LinkedInConnect with Patty Russo:LinkedInResources:Siemens Aerospace & Defense website