Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering
Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering is a podcast by Razorleaf Corp. that explores digital transformation within the manufacturing industry. Episodes cover topics such as the digital thread, digital twins, IDEs, and model-based strategies, along with technologies like PLM, MES, and integration. Hosts Jonathan Scott, Jen Ferello, Juliann Grant, and Eric Doubell provide expert insights, interviews, and industry updates. The show aims to help technology enthusiasts, business leaders, and curious listeners stay informed about the evolving digital landscape in manufacturing.
Episodes
#157: Digital Product Series: Geminus AI
In Episode 157 of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering with Razorleaf, co-hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome back Prithvi Singh Chauhan, Machine Learning Engineer at Geminus AI, for a closer look at the company, its computational autonomy platform, and the future of AI-driven engineering decisions.Geminus AI takes a different approach to industrial AI. Rather than replacing the physics-ba
#156: Digital Product Series: Razorleaf
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering with Razorleaf, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott turn the spotlight on Razorleaf. Joined by CEO and founder Eric Doubell, the discussion provides an overview of Razorleaf, exploring its history, core values, services, products, and role in the digital engineering and manufacturing landscape. Key Takeaways:Discover how Razorleaf acts as the
#155: The Future Platform for Hardware Engineering: The Report Explained
Is PLM dying, or has the engineering world simply outgrown it? Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome back industry veteran Doug Macdonald for round two to unpack his report, The Future of Product Lifecycle Management: After Forty Years, Where Are We and What's Next? Doug makes the case for FPHE (Future Platform of Hardware Engineering), a new category designed to replace legacy PLM systems
#154: Operational Digital Twins: Closing the Speed Gap
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by Prithvi Singh Chauhan, Machine Learning Engineer at Geminus AI. They explore the practical application of AI and machine learning to operational digital twins across oil and gas, manufacturing, and energy systems. The discussion covers why traditional physics models fall short in real-time op
#153: Zero Downtime, No Disruptions: Honeywell's MES Upgrade Story
Halfway through a live database migration, Honeywell’s team lost their server connection. With no way to tell whether the scripts were running or failing, all they could do was wait. In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Ryan Sims (Senior IT Engineer at Honeywell) and Brian Neff (MES Technical Team Lead at Razorleaf) to discuss how Honey
#152: OpenBOM's New AI Agents Solving the Problems Everyone Ignores
Digital engineering is moving fast, but the fundamental challenge remains: how do you get your mechanical, electrical, and procurement data to "talk" to each other? In this episode, we dive deep into the "Product Memory Flywheel" with Oleg Shilovitsky, co-founder and CEO of OpenBOM. We explore how OpenBOM is using AI agents to solve the industry's most persistent, "bo
#151: The Untold Origins of PLM, with Doug Macdonald
How did we get from CAD and PDM to the PLM systems we use today? And have we really moved beyond PDM?In Stay Sharp Episode 151, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Doug Macdonald, a longtime PLM industry veteran and self-described “lifelong innovation enthusiast and recovering advocate for PLM,” to explore the history of product lifecycle management—and how the technology evolved
#150: 150 Episodes In - What We Got Right (and Wrong) in Digital Engineering
150 Episodes of Digital Engineering Conversations—and CountingIt’s a milestone worth celebrating: Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering has reached 150 episodes!In this special episode, co-hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott take a break from the usual guest format to look back at nearly three years of Stay Sharp. Together, they revisit the topics, trends, guests, and conversations that have shaped
#149: Product Memory: The Context Layer Behind Every Product Decision
In this episode, we sit down with Oleg Shilovitsky, industry expert, author of Beyond PLM, and CEO of OpenBOM, to explore a transformative concept he calls "product memory." If you’ve ever looked back at a product design decision two years later and wondered, "Why did we make that choice?", you aren't alone. Oleg explains why product memory is the missing context layer tha
#148: The Question Every Digital Thread Has to Answer
What if you could answer a complex engineering change request in minutes instead of days? In this episode of Stay Sharp: In Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome back Chris Finlay, former Vice President of Engineering Innovation at SAIC and current Digital Systems Engineering Director at Raytheon, to explore the tangible, practical benefits of the digital thread. We m
#147: Data Fiefdoms and Cheese: An Analyst's View of the Industry's Blind Spots
Beyond the Hype: Christine Longwell on AI, PLM, and the Future of Digital EngineeringThe digital engineering industry is experiencing one of its most significant periods of transformation in decades—but separating meaningful innovation from marketing hype has never been more challenging.In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome industry an
#146: CMMC Paused, Not Cancelled: Why Contractors Shouldn't Stop Now
Did the Department of Defense just put CMMC on hold? Not exactly.The Department of Defense recently announced a pause on one of the most significant upcoming requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, creating confusion across the defense industrial base. Does this mean contractors can slow down their cybersecurity efforts—or does it simply change how compliance
#145: Why Nobody Can Predict Their Software Costs Anymore
Software licensing used to be one of the most predictable parts of an engineering organization's technology budget. You bought licenses, planned annual maintenance, and forecasted costs years in advance. But as AI assistants, cloud platforms, token-based licensing, and API-driven workflows become the norm, that predictability is disappearing.In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineerin
#144: The Hidden Costs of Digital Engineering Systems
What if the most expensive part of your digital engineering environment isn’t the software license? In this episode, we sit down with Eric Smith, VP of Services at Razorleaf, to peel back the curtain on the "hidden" costs of running complex systems like PLM, MES, and CAD. We move beyond the initial project setup to explore the "sustainment" phase—where time, money, and producti
#143: Build vs. Buy in the Age of AI-Assisted Coding
Artificial intelligence has dramatically lowered the barrier to software development, making it easier than ever for manufacturers, engineering organizations, and startups to build custom applications. But just because you can build your own software doesn't always mean you should.In Episode 143 of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, co-hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome back Jonat
#142: What Leaders Need to Know About Software Licensing
Software licensing may not be the first thing engineers want to discuss, but it can have a massive impact on budgets, productivity, and digital transformation success.In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by Paul Empringham, VP of CAD, Simulation & PLM at NYBS Consulting, to unpack the increasingly complex world of engineering s
#141: Finlay's Five Firsts - A Field Guide to Digital Engineering Adoption
Getting New Methodologies Off the Ground: Lessons from Digital Engineering Transformation with Chris FinlayImplementing a new engineering methodology sounds straightforward on paper. In reality, it often means navigating organizational resistance, changing long-standing habits, proving value quickly, and building momentum one success at a time.In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering,
140: Share PLM Summit 2026 Recap
Human-Centered PLM, Practical AI, and the Future of Digital EngineeringWhat happens when you take a traditional PLM conference out of a corporate convention center and place it inside a Spanish bodega with a dirt floor? According to the attendees of the Share PLM Summit 2026, you create an environment where people—not technology—become the focus of the conversation.In this episode of Stay Sharp in
#139: Digital Product Series - Tech Soft 3D
The Company Behind the Software You Use Every Day If you've worked with CAD, PLM, simulation, or digital engineering software, chances are you've relied on Tech Soft 3D technology—even if you've never heard of the company. In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Jonathan Girroir, Technical Evangelist at Tech Soft 3D,
#138: How SMBs Can Break Into The Defense Industrial Base
Is your manufacturing business leaving defense contracts on the table?In this episode of Stay Sharp: Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with two returning experts to break down one of the most misunderstood opportunities in manufacturing: the Defense Industrial Base. Whether you're running a five-person shop or a 500-person operation, there is a lane for you
#137: CIMdata PLM/PDT Road Map Wrap Up
What happens when you lock hundreds of PLM practitioners, digital engineering leaders, and top aerospace and defense minds in a room to talk about AI? You get a reality check. In this episode, Juliann Grant, Jonathan Scott, and Andrew Halley sit down to recap the packed two-day CIMdata PLM/PDT Roadmap 2026 Conference held just outside Washington, D.C.Forget the polished vendor slides and standard
#136: What is Master Data Management and Who Owns It?
Master Data Management Explained: Why Clean Data Matters More Than EverData fuels every digital initiative — but who’s actually managing it?In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, Jonathan Scott and Juliann Grant sit down with Razorleaf’s Ann Garcia to unpack the fundamentals of Master Data Management (MDM) and why it plays a critical role in modern digital engineering environments.W
#135: iBase-t Excelerate 2026 Wrap Up
What’s driving the future of manufacturing execution, MRO, and digital operations in aerospace and defense? In this special on-site episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, the Razorleaf team recaps their experience at the iBase-t Excelerate 2026 conference in National Harbor.Jonathan Scott and Juliann Grant share insights from customer presentations, emerging AI strategies, MES modernization
#134: The Flex Factor-How Retail Rewrote the Rules of PLM
What happens when traditional Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) meets the fast-moving world of retail and apparel?In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with returning guest Brion Carroll to explore how PLM evolved beyond engineering-heavy industries into fashion, footwear, and retail.Brion shares firsthand insights from building one
#133: Aras ACE 2026 - Innovation, AI, and Community
What’s next for the Aras Innovator community heading into 2026?In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, the Razorleaf team recaps insights from ACE 2026—Aras Community Event (ACE) 2026—the annual gathering for users of Aras Innovator.Featured Hosts and Guests:Jonathan Scott – Co-host, Razorleaf Juliann Grant – Co-host, Razorleaf Milan Obradovic – Aras Pre-Sales Architect, Razorleaf St
#132: Event Wrap Up - CIMdata Market and Industry Conference 2026
Is AI coming for PLM or saving it? This week on Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by special guest Ashish Kulkarni, Senior PLM Leader at Razorleaf International (Netherlands), for a dual-continent recap of CIMdata's Annual Market and Industry Conference — held simultaneously in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Paris, France.Between them, the three co
#131: The AI Reality Gap: What You Need to Know Before Building at Scale
Build, Buy or Wait, Navigating the AI Implementation Stack Is your company ready to build its own AI solution? In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome back Dr. Diego Tamburini — executive consultant and AI practice lead at CIMdata — for a deep dive into what it actually takes to move from AI experimentation to production-ready deployment
#130: How Product Data Management Was Born — And What It Means for AI Today
The man who helped name an industry sits down with Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering to trace the winding path from Product Data Management's humble origins to today's AI ambitions — and delivers a blunt warning: fix your data integration first, or AI will fail you.About This EpisodeBrion Carroll, CEO/Principal Consultant at Digital Solution Group, is not just a PLM practitioner — he&apo
#129: 2026 ENOVIA User Conference Wrap Up
PLM Is Changing Fast: AI, Cloud & 3DEXPERIENCE Insights from ENOVIA 2026What’s really happening with PLM, AI, and cloud adoption right now?In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott, with their Razorleaf colleagues, François Schlub and Andrew Halley, break down the biggest takeaways from the ENOVIA User Conference 2026, hosted by Dassault Systè
#128: Business Digital Twins: Modeling for Resilience and Growth
What happens when you take the digital twin concept beyond products and factories, and apply it to your entire business?In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with John Biagioni, President of Lampin Corporation and a leader with experience ranging from machinist to a billion-dollar company executive. John joins hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott to explore how a business-level digital twin c
#127: Boxes on the Plane: Lessons from a PDM Migration to PLM
What happens when a company does everything you can do to a private jet - except build one from scratch?Aaron Lane has spent 25+ years at Duncan Aviation, navigating a PLM journey that went from literal paper boxes loaded onto departing aircraft, through a legacy ERP stretched beyond its limits, to SmarTeam, and finally to Aras Innovator. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on what that tra
#126: Digital Product Series: iBase-t Solumina
Inside Solumina: The Digital Backbone for Aerospace & Defense ManufacturingWhat does it take to manage manufacturing where failure simply isn’t an option?In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott continue their digital product series with Sung Kim, CTO of iBase-t, for a deep dive into the Solumina platform—a manufacturing operations management
#125: Strategic Patterns for Implementing AI in Manufacturing
AI is everywhere right now—but in digital engineering and manufacturing, many leaders are still asking the same question: where does it actually help?In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Dr. Diego Tamburini of CIMdata to separate hype from implementation reality. With decades of experience spanning Microsoft, Autodesk, and Sieme
#124: 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 Wrap Up
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, we break down the biggest themes and takeaways from 3DEXPERIENCE World (formerly SolidWorks World), held this year in Houston.The message was loud and clear: AI is here — and Dassault Systèmes is betting big on it.From the headline-making partnership with NVIDIA to live AI demos inside the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, the event showcased ambitious pl
#123: Digital Product Series: iBase-t
Digital engineering gets a lot of attention. But what happens after the design is complete?In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, we sit down with Naveen Poonian, CEO of iBase-t, to explore why execution — not just engineering — is the real battleground of digital transformation in aerospace and defense.From Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Manageme
#Ep 122 - Product Line Engineering: MBSE for Batteries, Tools, and Beyond
AI may dominate headlines, but the real transformation in product development is happening elsewhere—in how teams manage complexity across mechanics, electronics, and software without slowing time to market.In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott continue their conversation on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with Eran Reinshmidt and Safae
#125: Strategic Patterns for Implementing AI in Manufacturing
AI is everywhere right now—but in digital engineering and manufacturing, many leaders are still asking the same question: where does it actually help? In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Dr. Diego Tamburini of CIMdata to separate hype from implementation reality. With decades of experience spanning Microsoft, Autodesk, and Siem
#121: Digital Product Series: Sigmetrix - Why Tolerance Analysis Matters in Digital Engineering
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott continue the digital product series with a deep dive into mechanical variation management and tolerance analysis. Joined by James Stoddard, co-founder and research fellow at Sigmetrix, the conversation explores how tolerance analysis acts as a critical bridge between ideal CAD models and real-world manufac
#120 : Private Equity, SaaS, and Software Risk in Digital Engineering
Episode SummaryHow risky is it to buy engineering software from a company owned by private equity? Does SaaS actually reduce risk—or introduce new problems? And what should technology buyers really be evaluating in today’s rapidly consolidating digital engineering market?In this episode of Stay Sharp, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with industry analyst Monica Schnitger, President
#119: MBSE Isn’t Just for Rockets: Winning in Fast-Moving Consumer Markets
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is often viewed as a heavyweight discipline reserved for aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries. In this episode of Stay Sharp, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott challenge that assumption.Joined by Eran Reinshmidt and Safae El Abkari from Dassault Systèmes, the conversation explores how MBSE principles apply directly to fast-moving consumer m
#118 Digital Product Series: OpenBOM
In this episode of the Stay Sharp podcast, Juliann and Jonathan continue their digital product series with returning guest Oleg Shilovitsky, Co-Founder and CEO of OpenBOM. With over 25 years of experience in PLM and engineering software, Oleg unveils what truly sets OpenBOM apart—and why traditional PLM systems fail modern manufacturing organizations.From the shift from single-company databases to
#117 Looking Ahead in Digital Engineering for 2026
What will digital engineering and manufacturing really look like in 2026? In this forward-looking episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott step back from day-to-day execution and examine the trends, technologies, and curveballs shaping the next phase of the industry. From AI-driven data enrichment and digital twins moving beyond PLM, to ERP vendors enter
#116: Stay Sharp 2025: A Guest Soundbite Mashup
As 2025 comes to a close, Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering takes a look back at a year of standout conversations, memorable insights, and practical lessons from across the digital engineering landscape.In this special year-end episode, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott revisit powerful soundbites from guests who helped shape the show’s most meaningful discussions. Spanning AI, digital thread
Episode #115: AI + PLM — The Data Readiness Reality Check
Episode SummaryAI is everywhere, but in engineering and manufacturing, hype often outpaces reality. In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, we unpack what it actually means to be “AI-ready” and why most organizations are struggling to get there.Hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by Graham Law, PLM Solution Architect at Razorleaf, to explore the unglamorous but essentia
#114: Building a Digital Thread One Problem at a Time: Sea Box’s PLM Story
In this episode, Juliann and Jonathan sit down with John Salyers and Korey Greene of Sea Box, a company transforming standard shipping containers into high-engineering, mission-ready solutions.This is a refreshingly honest look at a PLM journey filled with false starts, side-hustle implementation work, CAD file chaos, revision control challenges, and the realities of deploying PLM in a fast-moving
#113: Extended Digital Threads and PLM Reality
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with globally recognized PLM pioneer Dr. Martin Eigner to unpack the evolving landscape of PLM, digital threads, configuration management, and cross-enterprise integration.Dr. Eigner brings decades of research, academic leadership, and industry experience to dissect topics many engineering leaders
#112: The Data Models Dilemma in Digital Engineering
Why Data Models Matter in Digital Engineering (Now More Than Ever)In this episode, Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott dive deep into the growing conversation around data models in digital engineering. With increasing pressure to enable the digital thread, digital twins, and emerging AI capabilities, understanding how data is structured and why it varies across systems is more critical than ever.Toge
#111: The Three Factors That Drive Business Value in PLM
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Jonathan Scott and Juliann Grant sit down with Oleg Shilovitsky, CEO and co-founder of OpenBOM, for a candid conversation about why so many engineering and manufacturing companies struggle with product data—and what they can do differently. Oleg breaks down the realities of managing product structure, BOMs, and cross-system data flow, and
#110: Starting Smart: PLM, MES, and Winning Digital Engineering Implementations
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Razorleaf’s Vice President of Business Development, Derek Neiding, to unpack how manufacturers can start smart when implementing complex digital engineering systems like PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems). The trio explores practical strategies for se
#109: Digital Product Series | What is Propel PVM Platform
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott continue their digital product series with Eric Schrader, Chief Product Officer at Propel Software. Together, they explore how Propel’s Product Value Management (PVM) platform expands beyond traditional PLM to unify teams, processes, and data across the entire product lifecycle—from concept to customer.Eri
#108 Digital Product Series: Who is First Resonance
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott continue the Digital Product Series with a deep dive into First Resonance, a company redefining how modern manufacturers operate.Our guest, Devin Patel, Head of Solutions at First Resonance, shares how their flagship platform ION—a modular, data-driven factory operating system—helps manufacturers move fast
#107- Digital Engineering’s New Frontier: Innovation Across 300+ Startups
In this episode, the team reconnects with Michael Finocchiaro to unpack his research into 300+ startups transforming the digital engineering landscape. From PLM and CAD to industrial AI and adaptive manufacturing, Michael reveals how new technologies, global innovation hubs, and AI-driven design tools are reshaping how products are developed, simulated, and produced.Listeners will gain a data-driv
#106: Digital Product Series | Who is Propel Software
In this episode, the Razorleaf team continues the Digital Product Series by spotlighting Propel Software—a next-generation PLM company built on the Salesforce platform. Juliann and Jonathan sit down with Tom Shoemaker, VP of Product Marketing at Propel, to explore how the company is redefining product lifecycle management by unifying engineering, sales, marketing, and service.Tom shares how Propel
#105: Revolutionizing Manufacturing: Redefining the Digital Footprint
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Devin Patel, Head of Solutions at First Resonance, to explore how manufacturing companies—startups and established players alike—can rethink the way they build and scale their operations.Devin shares insights on moving away from traditional monolithic systems like ERP and MES toward a more mo
#104: GPDIS Wrap Up
🔍 Episode OverviewIn this episode, the Razorleaf team unpacks insights from the Global Product Data Interoperability Summit (GPDIS) in Phoenix — one of the industry’s most collaborative events where aerospace and manufacturing leaders come together to solve shared challenges around data, digital engineering, and interoperability.From AI skepticism to digital thread strategy, Juliann, Jonathan, Ton
#103 Supporting Government Programs with Digital Engineering
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome back Steve Nichols, head of Razorleaf Government Solutions, to explore how digital engineering is transforming government contracts and supply chains.From DOD digital engineering requirements to data rights and risk management, they unpack what contractors—especially small businesses—need to know t
#102: The Hidden Challenges when Retiring Systems
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Mark Borcher from Razorleaf Government Solutions to tackle a rarely discussed but critical topic: retiring legacy business systems.Mark brings nearly two decades of experience in engineering, system integration, and enterprise transformation, and he shares what really goes into shutting down
#101 - Digital Product Software Series: CONTACT Software Elements
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, we sit down with Frank Patz-Brockmann, Chief Product & Technology Officer at CONTACT Software, to explore one of the most mature yet under-the-radar platforms in the PLM space.Frank shares how CONTACT Software—best known in Germany but lesser-known in North America—has evolved from its early days as "CIM Database" into the highly
#100: Celebrating 100 Episodes: Acronym Smackdown
In this special 100th episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, the team celebrates with a twist—turning the show into a game of acronym bingo! Host Juliann welcomes back Jennifer Ferello, alongside Jonathan Scott and Eric Doubell, for a fast-paced contest to identify 100 acronyms from the world of digital engineering, PLM, and beyond.Expect laughter, a few stumpers, plenty of partial credit,
#99: The AI Revolution in Digital Engineering
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with AI expert Alex Bruskin to cut through the hype and explore the real impact of artificial intelligence on the world of digital engineering. From the history of AI and its convergence of compute power, algorithms, and data — to practical, high-value use cases in PLM, CAD, MBSE, and manufacturin
#98: Digital Product Series – Who is CONTACT Software
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, we kick off our Digital Product Series with a deep dive into CONTACT Software—a company that has been shaping the digital engineering space for over 30 years but remains relatively unknown in North America.Our guest, Dimitri Baumtrok, Head of International Sales at CONTACT Software, joins Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott to share the company’s
#97 :The State of AI in Today’s PLM Solutions
In this forward-looking episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with PLM authority Michael “Fino” Finocchiaro to unpack how AI, emerging startups, and evolving technologies are transforming the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) landscape. From industry giants like Dassault Systèmes, Siemens, and PTC to disruptive newcomers, the conversation co
#96: MBSE Unveiled: What’s Next for System Design
In Part 2 of our conversation with MBSE expert David Long, we dive deeper into the evolution of model-based systems engineering, tracing its roots, tool development, and growing relevance across industries. You’ll hear how MBSE emerged as a way to improve communication between disciplines, especially between systems and software engineers, and why it's becoming an indispensable part of modern
#95: Bridging Hardware and Software: The Future of Product Development
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Fernando Valera, Chief Technology Officer at Visure Solutions, to tackle one of the most complex challenges in modern product development: aligning hardware and software lifecycles through integrated requirements engineering.With decades of experience in requirements management, Fernando offe
#94: Navigating Digital Engineering in Government
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome back Steve Nichols, head of the Public Sector and Defense Group at Razorleaf. Together, they unpack the foundational steps government agencies need to take to successfully implement digital engineering (DE) practices—whether you're in the Department of Defense, NASA, Homeland Security, or any
#93: Unpacking Digital Twins: Myths and Misconceptions
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by David Ewing, Director of Mission Integration at SAIC and architect of the award-winning Ready One digital engineering platform. Together, they tackle the myths and misconceptions surrounding digital twins.They explore the difference between digital models and true digital twins, the importanc
92: Unpacking Digital Twin Series: MBSE
In this foundational episode, we kick off a two-part conversation with renowned MBSE thought leader David Long, former president of INCOSE and long-time advocate for model-based systems engineering. Hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott explore the role MBSE plays in enabling Digital Twins, especially in early lifecycle phases, and clarify how MBSE supports—not replaces—high-fidelity simulation a
#91 : Unpacking Digital Twins Series: Simulation
How do simulations truly integrate into the world of digital twins—and what role do surrogate models and AI play in driving smarter design?In this episode, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott continue the Digital Twin Series with a deep dive into simulation, featuring guest expert Shawn Freeman from Vias3D. With over 30 years of experience in CAE and simulation-driven product development, Shawn
#90: Unleashing Unstructured Data: AI’s Manufacturing Revolution
In this episode, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by Patrick Harrigan, VP of Partnerships at Caddi, to explore the transformative role of AI in unlocking the potential of unstructured data in manufacturing.While most conversations in digital engineering focus on structured data—PLM, ERP, and CAD—this episode dives deep into the massive (and often untapped) world of unstructured da
#89: 25 Years of Razorleaf: Pioneering Digital Engineering
In this special 25th anniversary episode, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Razorleaf’s CEO and co-founder, Eric Doubell. Hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Eric to reflect on the pivotal moments, lessons learned, and guiding values that shaped Razorleaf’s journey from a scrappy startup to a global digital engineering leader.💡 In this episode, we cover:The founding story
#88: Virtual Twins: Revolutionizing Manufacturing Processes
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, we go beyond the product digital twin and dive into the transformative world of virtual twins for manufacturing processes. Juliann and Jonathan are joined by Kevin Sullivan of Dassault Systèmes to explore how leading manufacturers are using process twins to simulate, optimize, and future-proof their factory operations.You’ll learn: ✅ The diffe
#87 Digital Twin Use Cases
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome back Dr. Patrick Hillberg for his fourth appearance on the show. A professor and thought leader in PLM, systems thinking, and digital transformation, Dr. Hillberg joins the conversation to explore powerful and practical use cases for digital twins across industries.From Hollywood film sets and foot
#86 Unpacking Digital Twin Series: MES IIOT
What really goes into building a digital twin that delivers value?In this episode, Juliann and Jonathan welcome industry veteran Dan Miklovic to unpack how digital twins are evolving to encompass not just the product, but the process that creates it. With over 50 years in manufacturing—from the plant floor to analyst firms like Gartner—Dan brings unparalleled insight into what it takes to build ac
#85 Software Digital Twins Boosting Reliability Through DevOps
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott continue their Digital Twin series—this time focusing on software digital twins. While hardware digital twins often dominate the conversation, software-based twins are playing an increasingly vital role in modern engineering and manufacturing.Juliann and Jonathan break down what software digital twins actu
#84: CIMdata PLM Roadmap May 2025 Recap
In this episode, Juliann and Jonathan dive into insights from the CIMdata PLM Roadmap and PDT Conference, held May 7–8 in Tysons Corner, VA. With this year’s theme—“PLM’s Integral Role in Digital Transformation: From Strategy to Execution”—they reflect on the event’s most powerful takeaways and presentations that explore how PLM can evolve from a tech initiative to an enterprise-wide business enab
#83: Sustainability in PLM: A Pathway Forward
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by renowned PLM thought leader and sustainability advocate, Jos Voskuil, co-founder of the PLM Green Global Alliance.Together, they unpack the evolving role of sustainability within the world of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and digital engineering. From the European Green Deal to the growi
#82: PLM at Scale: The Digital Engineering Journey
Hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Bob Maffia of BAE Systems to unpack what it really takes to manage large-scale PLM systems. From supporting thousands of users to navigating digital engineering, Bob shares practical lessons from the front lines.💡 HighlightsReal-world challenges of enterprise PLM at scaleBalancing customization with vendor capabilitiesStrategies for digital engi
#81: COExperience 2025 Recap
In this episode of Stay Sharp, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by Michael Craffey and Kip Speck from Razorleaf to unpack the highlights from COExperience 2025, held in Reno, Nevada. COExperience—originally the CATIA Operators Exchange—is one of the largest gatherings in the PLM community, showcasing the latest in Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform.Takeaways:AI and AR are no
#80: Digital Twins Unlocked: PDM’s Version Power
In this episode of Stay Sharp, Jonathan and Juliann continue their deep dive into the world of digital twins—this time focusing on the hardware component and how Product Data Management (PDM) systems provide the backbone for version control, configuration management, and more.Together, they unpack:How PDM supports managing fast-changing hardware designsThe difference between MCAD and ECAD data—and
#79: Agentic AI: Rewiring Digital Workflows
In this future-focused episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, co-hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with special guest Rob Ferrone—product data expert and founder of Quick Release—to unpack Agentic AI and its disruptive role in the world of digital engineering.🔧 What You'll Learn:What agentic AI is—and how it goes beyond traditional AIWhy autonomy, adaptability, and real-t
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