Episodes

  • Optimizing Systems Engineering Begins with Digital Transformation – The Future of Systems Engineering Ep. 4

    Optimizing Systems Engineering Begins with Digital Transformation – The Future of Systems Engineering Ep. 4
    Sep 12 2025
    Thanks to the introduction of new technologies and tools, paths to make systems engineering in aerospace and beyond more holistic are now open. Yet, some companies are still slow to adopt these kinds of approaches to systems engineering. Why is that, and what do companies need to ensure they get their return-on-investment? In this episode of Taking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is back with Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy for Siemens, to conclude their exploration of the future of systems engineering. The key to building holistic systems engineering strategies, they say, lies in building a strong foundation in digital transformation. In this episode, you will learn: Why some companies struggle to adopt systems engineering strategies The risks of not optimizing systems engineering across the product lifecycle How the comprehensive digital twin provides the foundation for holistic systems engineering How systems engineering affects all engineers in a project Learn how Siemens technology can help your organization improve cross domain collaboration, visibility and integration here. Connect with Todd Tuthill: LinkedIn Connect with Dale Tutt: LinkedIn Connect with Patty Russo: LinkedIn Resources: Siemens Aerospace & Defense website
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    19 mins
  • Upgrading Aerospace System Architectures with AI and SysML v2 – The Future of Systems Engineering Ep. 3

    Upgrading Aerospace System Architectures with AI and SysML v2 – The Future of Systems Engineering Ep. 3
    Aug 29 2025
    To tackle rising complexity and keep new aircraft and spacecraft safe to fly, systems engineering strategies aerospace and defense needs to evolve. To ensure the successful integration of new software and electronics, they need to enable more cross-domain integration and collaboration between engineering domains. Fortunately, artificial intelligence and SysML v2 are the technologies that can bring this goal to fruition. In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine, is joined again by Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy for Siemens, to continue their discussion of the future of systems engineering in A&D. Together, they hone in on the role of AI and SysML v2 in updating systems engineering and companies’ system architectures to meet the challenges facing the industry today. In this episode, you will learn: The importance of systems engineering to ensuring product safety Where AI can improve systems engineering and engineers’ workflows How SysML v2 is different from SysML v1 The benefits SysML v2 brings to A&D companies and their system architectures Connect with Todd Tuthill: LinkedIn Connect with Dale Tutt: LinkedIn Connect with Patty Russo: LinkedIn Resources: Siemens Aerospace & Defense website
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    14 mins
  • The Rise of Software-Defined Aerospace – The Future of Systems Engineering Ep. 2

    The Rise of Software-Defined Aerospace – The Future of Systems Engineering Ep. 2
    Aug 15 2025
    Software-defined products have been on the rise across industries, and aerospace and defense is no exception. Aircraft, rockets, and satellites today are integrated with cutting edge electronics and software, introducing a multitude of new functions and considerations. To account for them all, systems engineering in aerospace must become more holistic and allow for more interoperability between domains. 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 Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy for Siemens. They continue their conversation from last time, discussing how new software-defined aircraft and spacecraft drive the need for holistic systems engineering, as well as what other industries can learn from the A&D industry’s experiences with systems engineering. In this episode, you will learn: Why systems engineering must change to accommodate software-defined aerospace products Other factors in the space sector that necessitate holistic systems engineering The merits of Tang What systems engineering can look like in other industries and how they can learn from aerospace Learn how Siemens technology can help your organization improve cross-domain collaboration, visibility and integration here. Talking Aerospace Today would also like express condolences for the recent passing of Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which is heavily discussed in this series of episodes, and acknowledge his many contributions to manned spaceflight. Connect with Todd Tuthill: LinkedIn Connect with Dale Tutt: LinkedIn Connect with Patty Russo: LinkedIn Resources: Siemens Aerospace & Defense website
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    20 mins
  • Evolving Beyond MBSE to Tackle Aerospace Complexity – The Future of Systems Engineering Ep. 1

    Evolving Beyond MBSE to Tackle Aerospace Complexity – The Future of Systems Engineering Ep. 1
    Aug 1 2025
    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. Connect with Todd Tuthill: LinkedIn Connect with Dale Tutt: LinkedIn Connect with Patty Russo: LinkedIn Resources: Siemens Aerospace & Defense website
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    17 mins
  • The Future of Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion with Siemens and Dovetail

    The Future of Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion with Siemens and Dovetail
    Jul 1 2025
    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
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    44 mins
  • The Full Potential of Digital Transformation in Aerospace Factories – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 7

    The Full Potential of Digital Transformation in Aerospace Factories – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 7
    Jun 13 2025
    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
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    17 mins
  • Harnessing the Production Digital Twin for Aerospace – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 6

    Harnessing the Production Digital Twin for Aerospace – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 6
    May 30 2025
    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
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    16 mins
  • How to Optimize Automation to its Fullest – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 5

    How to Optimize Automation to its Fullest – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 5
    May 16 2025
    Any aerospace manufacturer looking to transform its production processes is going to see automation as a critical component. Still, how much automation is enough, and how can manufacturers best align automation strategies with their goals? 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 Suresh Rama, Portfolio Development Executive in digital manufacturing for Siemens. They conclude their discussion on automation in A&D by looking at how companies can optimize automation and smart manufacturing for their individual needs. In this episode, you will learn: The key indicators companies should consider when implementing automation What automation looks like in greenfield and brownfield factories Where to start when beginning to implement automation strategies
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    14 mins