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STC Perspectives
Discover Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices, innovative approaches, and the latest industry trends. Learn how MBSE transforms system design, development, and integration, driving efficiency and improving outcomes in complex engineering projects. Stay updated on the transformative potential of MBSE in modern engineering solutions through STC's blog, Perspectives.


AI for DE: A Transformation Imperative
Lead the future or be left behind… Eric Alexander, Director of MBSE Services We all recognize that modern systems are growing in complexity at a pace that traditional engineering methods simply cannot keep up with. Document-heavy processes have already given way to model-based systems engineering (MBSE), but even MBSE alone is reaching its glass ceiling. Without transformational technology, engineers risk becoming bogged down in manual bottlenecks, inconsistent models, and s
Eric Alexander
6 hours ago


Dissolving Silos: Unlocking the Real Value of MBSE
Connecting people and data into a living innovation hub Eric Alexander, Director of MBSE Services Engineering programs have long struggled with functional silos. Systems engineers model requirements. Software teams track code. Safety, reliability and test specialists manage their own datasets. Cybersecurity often shows up last, when design changes are most expensive. Each discipline is vital, but too often their work only converges late in the lifecycle, when integration iss
Eric Alexander
Nov 17


Unlocking the Win–Win of MOSA
From mandates to momentum Eric Alexander, Director of MBSE Services For too long, the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) has been viewed as a compliance exercise. A box to check in a contract response. But MOSA is about more than mandates—it’s about momentum. By enabling modularity and openness, MOSA unlocks the innovation needed to outpace fast-moving adversaries, shifting markets and emerging technologies. It is the foundation for maintaining adaptive overmatch in both mi
Eric Alexander
Nov 3


Innovation in Motion: An 8-Week Blog Series
Innovation isn’t a milestone. It’s in motion. Eric Alexander, Director of MBSE Services Too often, organizations treat engineering innovation as static – a stack of documents, a siloed model, or a one-time review. But like a concrete truck, if the engine stops turning, the mix hardens and becomes unusable. To stay relevant, engineering must remain in motion: continuously adapting, integrating, and pouring out the foundations of future capability. Over the next eight weeks
Eric Alexander
Oct 21


Now a necessity -- Accelerating defense readiness through AI-enabled systems engineering
Katie Fisher, Chief Engineer The next generation of defense systems will not excel in modern warfare through hardware alone, but rather by how quickly and confidently we can design, validate, and deploy it. As mission complexity increases and multidomain coordination becomes the norm, traditional engineering approaches are unable to support today’s complex system of systems. The conflict in Ukraine has shown that using artificial intelligence (AI) in unmanned systems is a via
Katie Fisher
Sep 8


Moving Beyond Diagrams: How MBSE Enables Scalable Systems Thinking Across the Lifecycle
Daniel Reineke, President + GM For engineers working on large, complex projects, model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is more than just a different way to work—it’s a smarter way to manage the growing intricacy of systems design and the increasing complexity of modern systems. Many systems engineers are familiar with MBSE as an alternative to document-based processes. The real power of MBSE, however, comes from helping teams work together better, track changes more easily,
Daniel Reineke
May 23


Beyond Tools: The True Impact of Choosing an Experienced Team for MBSE Implementation
Eli Wilson, VP of Growth In an era where Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is becoming increasingly prevalent, companies are keen to capitalize on its benefits. MBSE offers a systematic approach to designing and managing complex systems, promising enhanced efficiency, improved communication, and reduced errors throughout the product lifecycle. Amidst the surge in demand for MBSE expertise, it is critical to ensure organizations are choosing MBSE partners that are not onl
Eli Wilson
Feb 24


Embracing the Evolution: The Rise of Model-Based Systems Engineering
Daniel Reineke, President + GM In the realm of systems engineering, the emergence of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) has sparked a profound transformation. This shift represents a departure from traditional methods, ushering in a new era of efficiency, collaboration, and innovation. Amid this dynamic period, it’s imperative to compare it with past evolutions, acknowledge the challenges such revolutionary change presents, and underscore the myriad of benefits MBSE bring
Daniel Reineke
Jan 16
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