is the global resource and leader in systems modeling and simulation, bringing the worlds of systems engineering and computer aided engineering together.
SMS_ThinkTank™ LLC uses new techniques and cutting-edge knowledge in the space of systems modeling and simulation to provide an efficient approach to engineering and product development. We are engaged with our client globally. These engagements may focus on any of the following areas:
The market today is characterized by faster than ever changing and evolving technologies across all industries. This becomes evident by the drastically increased complexity of consumer products, their systems and the environments in which they operate. This evolution is supported by the digitalization of science and engineering as well as the need for upfront predictive capabilities to deliver on improved product quality, robustness guarantees and certification. An additional major drive for the market is change towards an “experience-driven” economy / society where the consumer demands much more flexibility and choices – the time that “one size fits all” is gone.
This is an extreme competitive challenge for all industries. OEMs and suppliers need to remain competitive, and to accomplish this a systems engineering approach to product and process development and engineering should be adopted to satisfy customer demands.
Innovation is a key differentiator. Companies define their market position by the way they capture, work with and deploy data as a major key asset and what cultural behavior they demonstrate in their day-to-day operation. Innovation leaders realize that accurate and accessible data is the foundation for insight and inspiration. They make use of data, derive knowledge from this data in real-time (or close to it) and execute upon it. This is what we call “Innovating at the Speed of Thought”. (Figure 1)
Companies need to understand at what level of innovation maturity they operate in order to be and stay competitive, thus sustaining their business for the long haul. Leaders that are operating at or are approaching the innovation maturity level of “System Innovation” are in a much better position to understand and anticipate the needs of their customers, increase their market share and are in enviable positions to disrupt the market. (Figure 2)
The SMS_ThinkTank™ was developed to provide systems modeling and simulation business solutions to help OEMs, suppliers, academia and government organizations navigate through the difficult tasks associated with the adoption of systems engineering methods and best practices in their overall business environment. Our goal is to enable these organizations across all industries to achieve sustainable innovation and become leaders in their fields. Therefore, we offer business consulting, which includes:
The complexity of systems across all industries is exploding with innovation, embedded systems and interactive environments accounting for an ever-increasing share of the total product cost, while at the same time ensuring a cost effective and reliable product is introduced to the market. For many OEMs and suppliers to remain competitive, a systems engineering culture and best practices, considering the new lessons learned from Systems Modeling and Simulation, should be adopted to address the increasing complexity in features requested by the customers. An additional major drive for the market is change towards an “experience-driven” economy / society where the consumer demands much more flexibility and choices introducing a time where “one size fits all” is gone....
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