Episodios

  • 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 of cross-domain integration and system interoperability that exceeds 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
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    17 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • Why Aerospace Needs Adaptive Production – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 4

    Why Aerospace Needs Adaptive Production – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 4
    May 2 2025
    Automation is a core element of smart manufacturing strategies and has been steadily making its way through the aerospace and defense industry. However, as A&D manufacturers seek to increase their manufacturing processes, more than automation will be required. This is where adaptive production strategies come into play. In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine, for Siemens Digital Industries Software, is once again joined by Suresh Rama, Portfolio Development Executive in digital manufacturing for Siemens. They discuss where automation fits into the wider ecosystem of A&D manufacturing, as well as the definition and role of adaptive production. In this episode, you will learn: How automation benefits A&D supply chains and non-OEMs The path to automation within the digital transformation maturity framework The definition of adaptive production What benefits adaptive production brings to A&D manufacturers
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    16 m
  • Learning from Automotive to Build More Aircraft – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 3

    Learning from Automotive to Build More Aircraft – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 3
    Apr 18 2025
    With the rise of new drones and uncrewed aircraft, the aerospace and defense industry looks to transform their manufacturing processes and produce more aircraft. Fortunately, there is already an industry that has leveraged automation and smart manufacturing to reach similar goals: the automotive industry. In this episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine, is joined by Suresh Rama, Portfolio Development Executive in digital manufacturing for Siemens. Together, they discuss how automated A&D manufacturing is compared to automotive, where automation can expand, and more. In this episode, you will learn: Why automotive is a key industry aerospace can learn from to boost manufacturing The extend of automation in both automotive and aerospace Which areas of A&D manufacturing are most automated Where else automated can be applied in A&D
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    15 m
  • Aerospace Factories of the Future – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 2

    Aerospace Factories of the Future – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 2
    Apr 4 2025
    As the aerospace and defense industry seeks to increase its production volumes, new tools and technologies will be needed. If manufacturers want to build complex, modular aircraft at the numbers they want, factories will need to be updated to be more adaptive and automated. Smart manufacturing technology can be crucial to achieving these goals. In the latest episode of Talking Aerospace Today, Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software, continues the introduction to the digital transformation of A&D manufacturing from the previous episode. Here, he discusses what smart manufacturing is, the role automation plays, the impact on the workforce, and more. In this episode, you will learn: How digital transformation maturity fits with A&D manufacturing What makes a smart factory “smart” How the role of human workers will change What A&D manufacturing could look like in the future
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    16 m