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Welcome to 'Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering,' the ultimate podcast for all things digital in the manufacturing industry by Razorleaf. Join us as we take a deep dive into the multifaceted world of digital transformation, exploring topics such as the digital thread, digital twins, IDEs, model-based strategies and delving into the frontiers of cutting-edge technologies like PLM, MES, Integration, and more. Our expert hosts, Jonathan Scott, Jen Ferello, Juliann Grant, and Eric Doubell, will be your guides, providing valuable insights, captivating interviews, and the latest industry updates to ensure you remain at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital landscape. Whether you're a technology enthusiast, a business leader, or simply curious about the digital realm in manufacturing, this podcast is your essential resource for staying sharp and well-informed.
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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 struggle with: • What configuration items really are • Why extended digital threa...
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. Together, they unpack: What a data model really is and why “model” is the key wordWhy every enginee...
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 explains why connecting these elements early is essential for companies trying to scale. The tea...
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 setting up successful projects—from process analysis and system selection to executive alignment an...
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. Eric, a serial entrepreneur and product leader with experience at Agile Software, Coupa, and Better...
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 without losing control. From aerospace and defense to climate tech, robotics, and energy, First...
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-driven look at where agility, investment, and artificial intelligence are fueling the next wave of d...
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 bridges the gap between product development and commercialization, enabling manufacturers to br...
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 modular, data-driven approach that prioritizes flexibility, scalability, and real-world results. T...
🔍 Episode Overview In 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, Tony, and François discuss what’s changing fast, what’s still a struggle, and why cooperation be...
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 to stay competitive. The conversation covers: How digital engineering requirements impact p...
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 old PLM, ERP, CRM, and supply chain systems—and moving organizations onto modern platforms. From...
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 modular and extensible platform now known as CONTACT Elements. We cover: The origins and evolution of the ...
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, and who will be ultimately crowned the “King/Queen of PLM.” The crew reflects on the fun (and oc...
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 manufacturing — Alex explains where AI truly adds value, where human oversight is essential, and how organiza...
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 story, its global expansion, and its unique definition of digital engineering. What You’ll Learn...
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 covers current innovations, potential disruptors, and bold predictions—touching on everything from ...
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 engineering practices. We explore: The historical context and drivers behind MBSE The critical role ...
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 offers deep insight into how PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), ALM (Application Lifecycle Manageme...
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 other federal agency managing complex systems. Steve outlines six key components for digital engineeri...
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