Model-Based Systems Engineering and PLM

Dr. Nicholas (Nick) Bell, CIO, Global Product Development, Information Technology, General Motors

The challenges in the automobile business are ever increasing with more stringent emissions and fuel economy targets combined with more and more conveniences for our customers. Accelerated development of these complex systems requires improved PLM and its virtual capabilities. PLM will accelerate product development when it enables well managed model-based systems engineering. GM needs our key suppliers in PLM, virtual engineering, and embedded systems development to integrate their solutions well. The systems engineers of the future need realistic, virtual models which can evolve as knowledge is acquired, thus providing the best decision making environment for robust products.