Title:
System Design’s Three Pillars: Process, Tools and Thinking Tracks
Abstract:
System design is all about information, information processing and information creation. A particular theme is uncertain and incomplete information. It is a challenge to create coherent and competitive products despite lack of information and scattered information. The system engineering process has evolved into an established way of working. Tools support the process. A third pillar are ways of thinking.
The balance between process, tools and thinking; several thinking tracks and the importance of communication are treated. Some of the thinking tracks will be illustrated with examples from developing a solar race car.
Biography:
Dr. Maarten Bonnema is Assistant Professor at the University of Twente in the Netherlands.
His research interest includes systems engineering, systems design and in particular communication in systems design and three directions are pursued:
1. Creation of High-level models: Creating a simple to use language that is understood by all disciplines involved.
2. Condensing information: We have observed that in contrast to the general idea, expert designers do not use models that are as complete as possible. They use models that are as simple as possible.
3. Combining model types: As each discipline has its own set of frequently used models, it is necessary to investigate a way of connecting these models.
Website: http://home.ctw.utwente.nl/bonnemagm/
