How is digital transformation accelerating innovation in aerospace? Dale Goulding interviews Todd Tuthill, VP of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine Industry at Siemens Digital Industries, about the five-step journey to digital transformation: configuration, connection, automation, generative design, and closed-loop processes. They discuss how AI and generative design are streamlining engineering, address the industry’s talent challenges, and highlight success stories like Northrop’s Digital Pathfinder Project, which cut manufacturing time by 50%. Todd shares his perspective on the future of aerospace and the importance of community support in navigating challenges.
Takeaways
- Digital transformation is essential for survival in aerospace.
- There are more opportunities than people in the aerospace sector.
- The five-step journey of digital transformation is crucial.
- Generative design and AI will shape the future of engineering.
- Companies can achieve significant savings through digital workflows.
- Time to market is a critical factor in aerospace development.
- Digital transformation applies to the entire lifecycle, not just design.
- Community support is vital for companies on their transformation journey.
- Automation can free up engineers to focus on more complex tasks.
- Continuous improvement is necessary as technology evolves.
Show links
- Todd Tuthill’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtuthill/
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