Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering
Episodes
#130: How Product Data Management Was Born — And What It Means for AI Today
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 hum...
#129: 2026 ENOVIA User Conference Wrap Up
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
PLM Is Changing Fast: AI, Cloud & 3DEXPERIENCE Insights from ENOVIA 2026What’s really happening with PLM, AI, and cloud adoption right now?In th...
#128: Business Digital Twins: Modeling for Resilience and Growth
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, w...
#127: Boxes on the Plane: Lessons from a PDM Migration to PLM
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Aviat...
#126: Digital Product Series: iBase-t Solumina
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Solumina: The Digital Backbone for Aerospace & Defense ManufacturingWhat does it take to manage manufacturing where failure simply isn’t ...
#125: Strategic Patterns for Implementing AI in Manufacturing
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is everywhere right now—but in digital engineering and manufacturing, many leaders are still asking the same question: where does it actually hel...
#124: 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 Wrap Up
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, we break down the biggest themes and takeaways from 3DEXPERIENCE World (formerly SolidWorks Worl...
#123: Digital Product Series: iBase-t
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 si...
#Ep 122 - Product Line Engineering: MBSE for Batteries, Tools, and Beyond
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI may dominate headlines, but the real transformation in product development is happening elsewhere—in how teams manage complexity across mechanics...
#121: Digital Product Series: Sigmetrix - Why Tolerance Analysis Matters in Digital Engineering
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#125: Strategic Patterns for Implementing AI in Manufacturing
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is everywhere right now—but in digital engineering and manufacturing, many leaders are still asking the same question: where does it actually hel...
#120 : Private Equity, SaaS, and Software Risk in Digital Engineering
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryHow risky is it to buy engineering software from a company owned by private equity? Does SaaS actually reduce risk—or introduce new p...
#119: MBSE Isn’t Just for Rockets: Winning in Fast-Moving Consumer Markets
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is often viewed as a heavyweight discipline reserved for aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries. In...
#118 Digital Product Series: OpenBOM
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Stay Sharp podcast, Juliann and Jonathan continue their digital product series with returning guest Oleg Shilovitsky, Co-Founde...
#117 Looking Ahead in Digital Engineering for 2026
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What will digital engineering and manufacturing really look like in 2026? In this forward-looking episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts...
#116: Stay Sharp 2025: A Guest Soundbite Mashup
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Episode #115: AI + PLM — The Data Readiness Reality Check
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryAI is everywhere, but in engineering and manufacturing, hype often outpaces reality. In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineeri...
#114: Building a Digital Thread One Problem at a Time: Sea Box’s PLM Story
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Juliann and Jonathan sit down with John Salyers and Korey Greene of Sea Box, a company transforming standard shipping containers into...
#113: Extended Digital Threads and PLM Reality
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with globally recognized PLM pioneer Dr. Martin ...
#112: The Data Models Dilemma in Digital Engineering
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why Data Models Matter in Digital Engineering (Now More Than Ever)In this episode, Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott dive deep into the growing convers...
#111: The Three Factors That Drive Business Value in PLM
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ope...
#110: Starting Smart: PLM, MES, and Winning Digital Engineering Implementations
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Razorleaf’s Vice President of Business De...
#109: Digital Product Series | What is Propel PVM Platform
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott continue their digital product series with Eric Schrader,...
#108 Digital Product Series: Who is First Resonance
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#107- Digital Engineering’s New Frontier: Innovation Across 300+ Startups
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the team reconnects with Michael Finocchiaro to unpack his research into 300+ startups transforming the digital engineering landscape...
#106: Digital Product Series | Who is Propel Software
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Razorleaf team continues the Digital Product Series by spotlighting Propel Software—a next-generation PLM company built on the ...
#105: Revolutionizing Manufacturing: Redefining the Digital Footprint
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Res...
#104: GPDIS Wrap Up
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔍 Episode OverviewIn this episode, the Razorleaf team unpacks insights from the Global Product Data Interoperability Summit (GPDIS) in Phoenix — ...
#103 Supporting Government Programs with Digital Engineering
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome back Steve Nichols, head of Razorleaf Government ...
#102: The Hidden Challenges when Retiring Systems
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Mark Borcher from Razorleaf Government Solu...
#101 - Digital Product Software Series: CONTACT Software Elements
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, we sit down with Frank Patz-Brockmann, Chief Product & Technology Officer at CONTACT Softwar...
#100: Celebrating 100 Episodes: Acronym Smackdown
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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! ...
#99: The AI Revolution in Digital Engineering
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
#98: Digital Product Series – Who is CONTACT Software
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
#97 :The State of AI in Today’s PLM Solutions
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this forward-looking episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with PLM authority Michael “Fi...
#96: MBSE Unveiled: What’s Next for System Design
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, to...
#95: Bridging Hardware and Software: The Future of Product Development
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Fernando Valera, Chief Technology Officer a...
#94: Navigating Digital Engineering in Government
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#93: Unpacking Digital Twins: Myths and Misconceptions
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by David Ewing, Director of Mission Integratio...
92: Unpacking Digital Twin Series: MBSE
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this foundational episode, we kick off a two-part conversation with renowned MBSE thought leader David Long, former president of INCOSE and long-ti...
#91 : Unpacking Digital Twins Series: Simulation
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
#90: Unleashing Unstructured Data: AI’s Manufacturing Revolution
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by Patrick Harrigan, VP of Partnerships at Caddi, to explore the transformative rol...
#89: 25 Years of Razorleaf: Pioneering Digital Engineering
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gr...
#88: Virtual Twins: Revolutionizing Manufacturing Processes
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
#87 Digital Twin Use Cases
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome back Dr. Patrick Hillberg for his fourth appearan...
#86 Unpacking Digital Twin Series: MES IIOT
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really goes into building a digital twin that delivers value?In this episode, Juliann and Jonathan welcome industry veteran Dan Miklovic to unpac...
#85 Software Digital Twins Boosting Reliability Through DevOps
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott continue their Digital Twin series—this time focusing o...
#84: CIMdata PLM Roadmap May 2025 Recap
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
#83: Sustainability in PLM: A Pathway Forward
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by renowned PLM thought leader and sustainabil...
#82: PLM at Scale: The Digital Engineering Journey
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#81: COExperience 2025 Recap
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 highlig...
#80: Digital Twins Unlocked: PDM’s Version Power
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 comp...
#79: Agentic AI: Rewiring Digital Workflows
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#78: Recap of Aras ACE 2025
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Stay Sharp, Jonathan and Juliann are joined by Milan Obradovic to unpack the biggest takeaways from the ARAS ACE 2025 event...
#77 : Mastering the Digital Twin Terrain
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the launch of a special Digital Twin series on Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering! In this foundational episode, co-hosts Juliann and Jonath...
#76 Decoding Product Structures in PLM
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the geeky world of product structures in PLM systems. Joining us is Michael Welti, General Manager of Razorl...
#75: Scaling PLM Worldwide: What Works, What Fails
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Dan Eslinger, Global IT Program and Innovat...
#74: Deconstructing PLM
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, we take a fresh look at Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) through a unique lens—breaking it d...
#73: Tips for Selecting a PLM System
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Selecting the right Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system is a crucial decision for engineering and manufacturing companies. In this episode, Juli...
#72: Unlocking the Power of the Digital Thread
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by Rob McAveney, Chief Technology Officer at A...
#71: Bridging MBSE and PLM: Overcoming Challenges in Digital Engineering
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by their colleague Pat Coulehan to discuss the...
#70: Farewell to Jen
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bittersweet episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, we say goodbye to longtime co-host Jen Ferello as she steps away from the podcast. J...
#69: Navigating the Digital Seas of Shipbuilding
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, the podcast where we explore the tools, trends, and tactics driving digital transformation in product de...
#68: Women in STEM
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Stay Sharp in Digital EngineeringYour insider guide to all things digital in product manufacturing and engineering.In this episode, hosts J...
#67: Pitfalls and Landmines in Migration
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, your insider guide to all things digital in product manufacturing. In this episode, hosts Jonathan and Jen are j...
#66: The Essential Components of DevOps Explained
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, your go-to podcast for all things digital in the world of products and manufacturing. In this episode, your host...
#65: What’s Coming in 2025 in Digital Engineering
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Jen Ferrello and Jonathan Scott discuss, with guest, Oleg Shilovitsky, an industry blogger and expert in Product Lifecycle Mana...
#64: 2024 Trends that Shaped Digital Engineering and Manufacturing
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp, hosts Jen Ferello and Jonathan Scott are joined by Eric Doubell to recap a transformative year in digital engineering a...
#63: From Paper to Pixels: Transforming Manufacturing with Digital Work Instructions
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp, hosts Jen Ferello and Jonathan Scott welcome back industry veteran Darrell Sabourin from iBase-t, to discuss the evolut...
#62: Integration Strategies for Manufacturing Success
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, our hosts welcome Rodney Coffey to discuss the intricacies of digital integration in manufacturing and p...
#61: Critical Considerations in PLM Data Migration
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, hosts Jonathan and Jen welcome back Michael Welti from Razorleaf’s UK office to delve into the complex...
#60: Securing Digital Environments Beyond Cybersecurity
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, host Jonathan Scott is joined by Steve Nichols, the Head of Razorleaf Government Solutions Division, to ...
#59: The Essentials of PLM Migration Explained
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, hosts Jen and Jonathan dive into the essentials of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) migration. Joined ...
#58: Collective Learning for Project Teams
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, hosts Jonathan and Jen welcome back Dr. Patrick Hilberg, professor at Oakland University, for...
#57: Understanding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, hosts Jen and Jonathan are joined by Steve Nichols, head of Razorleaf’s government practice, to break ...
#56: Flexible Integration in the Modern Digital Landscape
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, host Jonathan Scott talks with Tim Noce, Razorleaf’s Head of Products, about the ever-evolving landsca...
#55: The State of PLM 2024
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Razorleaf Podcast, we dive into the latest trends and updates in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for 2024. As the technology...
#54: Navigating PLM Complexity - Multi-System Strategies for Success
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#54: Navigating PLM Complexity: Multi-System Strategies for SuccessIn this insightful episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, co-hosts Jen and Jonathan ...
#53: Character of the Data
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, Jen and Jonathan dive deep into the intricate nature of data in digital manufacturing and product develo...
#52: Mastering Integration Across the Product Digital Thread
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, Jonathan and Jen are joined by Jim Brown from Tech-Clarity to dive deep into the findings of a recent su...
#51: Why 70% of Digital Transformation Projects Fail
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#51: Why 70% of Digital Transformation Projects FailIn this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, Maria Morris from SharePLM joins Jonathan and Jen to...
#50: Managing the Product Life Cycle Beyond PLM – Part 2
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, we continue our deep dive into managing the product lifecycle beyond traditional PLM systems....
#49: Why Do I Need a Project Manager?
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#49: Why Do I Need a Project Manager?In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, hosts Jen Ferello and Jonathan Scott explore the critical role of p...
#48: Managing the Product Life Cycle Beyond PLM
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, hosts Jen and Jonathan are joined by special guest Patrick Hillberg to dive deeper into managing a produ...
#47: Navigating Pricing Models for Technical Projects
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, we dive deep into the complexities of selecting the right pricing model for technology servic...
#46: The Overlap Between MBD and PLM
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 46: The Overlap Between MBD and PLMIn this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, we dive deep into the intersection of Model-Based Definition ...
#45: Data Quality and AI
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Razorleaf's "Stay Sharp" podcast, hosts Jen Ferello and Jonathan Scott delve into the foundational topic ...
#44: How to Get the Most Out of Your Sales Team
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Razorleaf's "Stay Sharp" podcast, hosts Jonathan and Jen team up with Derek Neiding, Vice President of Sa...
#43: Under the Covers with AI
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, hosts Jen and Jonathan dive deep into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They break ...
#42: RFPs – The Good, Bad, and the Ugly
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Stay Sharp with Razorleaf," hosts Jen and Jonathan are joined by Derek Neiding to dive deep into the world of RFPs (Requ...
#41: What is OCM?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
41: What is OCM?In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, hosts Jen and Jonathan dive into the fundamentals of Organizational Change Management (O...
#40: Data Science and AI: The Future of Product Development
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, our hosts Jen Ferrello and Eric Doubell engage in a fascinating discussion with Ramesh Haldarai, Vice Pr...
39: Navigating Change in a Model Based World
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Stay Sharp with Razorleaf," hosts Jen and Jonathan welcome back Jennifer Herron from Action Engineering for a deeper div...
#38: Digital Twins vs. Virtual Twins with Ramesh Haldorai
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, our hosts Jen and Eric are joined by Ramesh Haldorai, VP of Strategic Consulting for the 3DEXPERIENCE pl...
#37: The People Factor in Technology Projects
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, our hosts Jen and Jonathan delve into the human element of technology projects. They explore why managin...
#36: ERP vs. PLM: What Comes First?
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, our hosts Jen Ferello and Jonathan Scott engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Pieter Nevelsteen...
#35: Model Based Challenges in Manufacturing with Jeff Gleeson Part 2
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, we continue our enlightening conversation with Jeff Gleeson, who spent 33 years in production at Lockhee...
#34: Models Beyond Engineering with Jennifer Herron
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, we explore the transformative power of Model Based Definition (MBD) and its role in Model Based Engineer...
#33: Model Based Challenges in Manufacturing: Jeff Gleeson
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Stay Sharp with Razorleaf," hosts Jen and Jonathan delve into the intricate world of model-based enterprises (MBE) with ...
32: What is Model Based Systems Engineering?
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 32 of "Stay Sharp with Razorleaf," where we explore the burgeoning field of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and it...