SysML
Standards for the IoT
CONTACT Software has joined the Object Management Group (OMG) to help shape standards for the Industrial Internet of Things. The first project is the expansion of the Systems Modeling Language for the cross-disciplinary development of smart products.
The OMG is an international, independent consortium with more than 800 members that defines technology standards for the industry. These include, for example, the RegIF exchange format for requirements and the Unified Modeling Language, from which the Systems Modeling Language (SysML) is derived.
CONTACT Software's involvement began with its participation, together with a delegation from the German Society for Systems Engineering (GfSE), in the kick-off at the OMG Technical Meeting for the next SysML generation. This standard for the description of networked, highly complex systems is a central element of model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
MBSE is now regarded as a key competence for digital transformation. At the kick-off in Burlingame, the aerospace industry in particular was present with Airbus, Lockheed Martin, NASA and other industry giants. Scientists, e.g. from MIT, renowned consultants such as Tim Weilkiens from oose and software manufacturers discussed the next generation of SysML with industry representatives.
CONTACT Software is pursuing the goal of linking central PLM functions with SysML model management in such a way that the entire development process is requirements-driven. "The main benefit of SysML is that it supports cross-disciplinary system design for mechanical, E/E and software development," says CONTACT analyst Lucas Kirsch. "With our expertise, we are helping to further develop the next version in a practical way for users and are contributing experience from integration approaches that have already been demonstrated."
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