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Satellite technology is advancing rapidly, leading to a range of innovations that impact numerous sectors. . . . . . #technology #innovation #consulting #digitaltransformation #design #managementconsulting #trending #emergingTechnology #creativeDesign #Crenov8 #SatelliteTechnology

🛰️ Get a behind-the-scenes look with Dario at our ambitious project that you will learn about very soon…   We can't wait to share more with you, but in the meantime, enjoy the video🚀   #SatelliteLaunch #SpaceInnovation #Engineering #Argotec #SpaceTech

📢 Successful collaboration between Qarnot and OceanWings! 🤝 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀? OceanWings is the French industrial start-up that successfully equipped the Canopée vessel with four OceanWings®, making it the first hybrid industrial cargo ship powered by wind. Building on this success, the company recently announces the extension of its wingsails portfolio, which is designed to deliver class-leading payback to shipowners, while adding more flexibility and integration options for newbuilds and retrofit projects. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗙𝗗 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? To enhance the aerodynamic performance of OceanWings®, the company uses CFD (computational fluid dynamics) simulations, which are conducted on Qarnot cloud. CFD simulations are crucial but demand considerable computing resources. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗤𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀’ 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀? Qarnot’s innovative approach uses the excess heat generated from computing to heat industrial sites, heat networks or swimming pools. By partnering with Qarnot, known for its low carbon cloud computing services, OceanWings not only advances maritime decarbonization but also contributes to reducing the carbon footprint of its numerical simulations. This partnership highlights a shared dedication to technological innovation and environmental responsibility. We are delighted to have participated in such a meaningful project. Together, let’s contribute to a more responsible, efficient and environmental-friendly maritime future and digital world. 🌍 Photo credits: Jifmar Group Library | Tom van Oossanen

Values through interoperability Values are created through application, making mistakes and learning, exchange, networking and commitment. LEIxCON invests resources for itself, its employees and its customers to create innovation and value. Sven-Olaf Schulze is involved in the field of #systemsengineering at INCOSE and represents the EMEA members and local chapters as INCOSE Sector Director on the board of the globally active associations. We are even more pleased that Sven-Olaf will give a keynote speech (“Interoperability Demands and Needs from the Systems Engineering Discipline”) on the topic of Systems Engineering and #interoperability in Madrid on November 13 and will thus be able to present the future demands and wishes for the discipline derived from the INCOSE vision. https://lnkd.in/eWU3D6Tu The INCOSE Vision 2035 sees interoperability as an essential building block for the future of Systems Engineering. The ability for systems, technologies, and people to work together efficiently across disciplines, industries, and geographic boundaries is key to meeting the challenges of the coming decades. Interoperability enables the integration of complex systems, fosters innovation, supports sustainability, and lays the foundation for global collaboration in Systems Engineering. The program includes further highlights from #NASA, #ESA, #Airbus, #Boeing, further industry experiences and solutions from tool manufacturers. A broad and intensive program for all those who want to be innovative in the future and are looking for solutions for interoperability. Talk the Change and Walk the Change! 😎 #EngineeringExperience #EngineeringConsulting #Innovation #Transformation 

☘️In the battle for decarbonization, transparency and collaboration are our superpowers. We work hard to develop expertise and to stay ahead of the competition, but some things are more important than competitive advantage. Caoimhe Loftus, Margarida Gonçalves and I joined five of our industry peers to work with #Autodesk and the #WBCSD on some important research. Each firm calculated the Whole Life Carbon for a hypothetical building, transparently sharing our methods and our results. The findings showed that collaboration, consistency and standardization are critical in our collective efforts for decarbonization. 💡 All is revealed in this white paper: https://lnkd.in/esyyRU9M      Roland Hunziker Rama Dunayevich Marta Bouchard Sheena Zhang  #ArcadisNet0 #ImprovingQualityOfLife

🚀 Why Aerospace Companies Should Try to Connect with the General Public and be More Approachable 🛰️ In the aerospace industry, there's a growing need for general public connection and better approachability. Aerospace companies possess incredible stories of innovation and discovery, yet these often remain hidden behind technical jargon and corporate walls. Much worse, they only come to public knowledge when involved in controversy, for example the latest cases surrounding Boeing. But there's much more than that surrounding these companies. These are the innovation powerhouse with a wealth of human stories behind them. The only thing lacking is simple storytelling. Here are the reasons why I think Aerospace companies should try to be more approachable to the general public: 1. 🧒 To Inspire the Next Generation Ignite passion in young minds, fostering future innovators and engineers. 2. 🤝 To Build Public Trust   Enhance transparency and create a positive image for increased support. 3. 💡 Demystify Complex Technology   Break down intricate concepts, making advancements accessible to all. 4. 🤝 Foster Collaboration   Encourage partnerships with other industries for groundbreaking innovations. 5. 📈 Drive Investment   Attract investors by showcasing the potential and impact of aerospace projects. 6. 🌍 Highlight Global Impact   Illustrate how aerospace benefits society, from environmental monitoring to global communication. ______________________________________________ By embracing storytelling, aerospace companies can:  ✅ Bridge the gap between complex technology and public understanding  ✅ Create excitement around aviation, space exploration, and technological breakthroughs ✅ Build a more engaged and supportive community 🔑 Key Takeaway: Approachability and effective communication are crucial for aerospace companies to thrive in this hyper-connected and changing world, where public perception can make or break things. What are your thoughts on this? How can aerospace companies better connect with the public? Share your ideas below! 👇 #Aerospace #Storytelling #PublicEngagement #Innovation

The world’s emerging space manufacturing industry needs somewhere to deliver its orbital products safely, regularly and with ease of access. That’s where Australia’s high standard of regional infrastructure comes back into play. “From an Australian perspective, what this means is we can leverage our wide open spaces to receive the capsules coming back down.” Read more about the engineering behind Australia's first two space launch facilities, Koonibba and Whalers Way on the Eyre Peninsula

Is the engineering you do causal, effectual or both? CAUSAL (not casual!) thinking involves setting rigid goals and objectives and then systematically planning and resourcing to achieve them. > With causal thinking, the future is clear and path to get there is tightly controlled > Design iterations are viewed as a failure to do things right the first time EFFECTUAL thinking starts with a focus on setting fluid and incremental goals and objectives and the acceptance of limited resources. > With effectual thinking, the future is fuzzy and the path to get there is uncertain > Design iterations are viewed as necessary and beneficial With the exception of the last decade or so that I've spent in the software world, causal thinking dominated most of the aerospace engineering projects I have worked. That said, there was always a blend of the two that shifted based on the stage that the project was at. As engineers, I think it’s important to be adaptable. Case in point: the Apollo 13 incident. I think that the program itself was probably a pretty effective blend of causal (rigid, systematic) and effectual (lots of R&D) engineering. After the explosion, the support team quickly morphed into a high performing effectual engineering team. I’m also struck by the contrast between NASA’s Artemis (heavy on the causal) and SpaceX’s Starship (heavy on the effectual). Which has struck the right balance? What IS the right balance? As an engineer, do YOU always strike the right balance between causal and effectual engineering? #engineering #engineeringmanagement #projectmanagement #projectengineering #aerospaceengineering #constructionengineering

The autumn edition of the Nordic Systems Engineering tour is approaching. The autumn tour starts in Helsinki on September 16th and ends in Oslo on September 18th with an intermediate stop in Stockholm on September 17th. We have four really good tour speakers and in this post I would like to showcase Sarath Masmpadannayil Salim who will present on: "Solving Sustainability Challenge with Systems Engineering" Abstract: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, established by the United Nations in 2015, outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a global call to action. Achieving these goals requires systems thinking, model-based systems engineering, and digital twins to understand and optimize complex systems for sustainability. **Systems Thinking vs. Reductionist Thinking:** Systems thinking contrasts with reductionist thinking, which isolates simpler parts of complex problems. While reductionist thinking has advanced science, it falls short with interconnected issues like climate change and urbanism, where systems thinking is crucial. **Understanding Systems:** A system includes elements, interconnections, and a purpose. Viewing everything, from organisms to cities, through systems thinking helps tackle global challenges. Climate change exemplifies the need to understand complex interactions among economic, cultural, and social systems. Earth, seen as a system of systems, requires systems engineering, incorporating various disciplines for collaborative sustainability solutions. **Model-Based System Engineering:** Model-based system engineering creates descriptive models of systems at higher abstraction levels. Diverse visions of sustainability demand a common language like SysML (Systems Modeling Language) and UAFML (Unified Architecture Framework Modeling Language) for clear, collaborative communication. These models help optimize value chains and address sustainability challenges effectively. Our perception of the world is based on constructs or models, from language to mental representations. Recognizing the limitations of these models highlights the importance of standardized frameworks like SysML/UAFML in sustainability efforts. Digital twins, virtual replicas of complex systems, allow experimentation and analysis to identify improvements. Feedback loops, both reinforcing and balancing, are crucial in systems behavior, impacting outcomes like climate change. Modeling these loops aids critical decisions and investments. Systems thinking, model-based system engineering, and digital twins offer frameworks to understand and address complex challenges. Embracing these approaches provides insights into the systems shaping our world, enabling effective strategies for a sustainable and resilient future. For program and registration, see: https://lnkd.in/dMfWvbnM Specifically, if you want to register for the Stockholm event turn to: https://lnkd.in/ebkF7wKM

Just finished the course “Introduction to Digital Twins” by Jonathan Reichental! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gMQfZ9x2 #virtualization. This course, gives a clear idea on the fundamental concepts of digital twins, a cornerstone of Industry 4.0. The integration of virtual replicas and Building Information Modelling (BIM) is revolutionizing product lifecycle management. These technologies are not only boosting efficiency but also paving the way for innovation and sustainability in various industries.