Welcome to the 18th Engineering Process Days
Dear all,
please join us for the 18th and first international Engineering Process Days on 18 and 19 May, 2026!
With the slogan “Digitalization meets Engineering & Manufacturing,” exciting keynotes, practical specialist presentations, and interactive discussion panels will offer you insights into how companies are successfully using digital technologies to make development and manufacturing processes more efficient, flexible, and sustainable. Look forward to innovative methods, current trends, and best case studies – an event full of eye-openers and with many opportunities to ask your own questions and talk directly with the experts.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Marcus Krastel
(Member of the Executive Board of :em AG)
We would like to thank our sponsors for supporting the Engineering Process Days 2026
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Experience the following speakers at the Engineering Process Days 2026
Dr. Sylvia Arnold
EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Introduction of an SPDM-System following a systematic approach for vendor selection, PoC and rollout
Prof. Dr. Georg Borges
Universität des Saarlandes
The Role of the Legal Designer in Product Development: The Case of the EU AI Act
Dr. Jürgen Henschel
UL Solutions LLC
Digital Twins for TIC (Testing Inspection & Certification) Services
Dr. Elena Cortona
Belimo Holding AG
Driving Transformation for Growth: Leveraging MBSE, PLM, and Digitalization
Programme of the Engineering Process Days 2026
Dienstag, 13. Juni 2023, Nachmittag
Monday, 18 May 2026, Afternoon Session
ab 13:30 h | Foyer
Registration
14:15 – 15:00 h | Plenum
Welcome
Board
:em engineering methods AG
15:00 – 15:30 h | Plenum
Digital Engineering Transformation at ABB Smart Power – Engineered to Outrun
Issam Darraj
ABB Ltd.
15:30 – 16:00 h | Plenum
The digital twin of a TIC lab provides real time, data driven replica of lab operations, enabling instant detection of inefficiencies and sets the base for process optimization. It allows virtual capacity planning and scenario analytics. The result of a diligent utilization of the digital twin streamlines the workflow, accelerates the time to market, and maximizes operational efficiency.
In 2025 ULS developed together with EM Engineering the first Digital Twin of a performance Testing lab in Germany, showcasing the abilities of increased operational intensity utilizing state of the art digital tools.
Dr. Jürgen Henschel
UL Solutions LLC
16:00 – 16:30 h | Plenum
In final review
Ernesto Mottola
Toyota Motor Europe
15:00 – 16:30 h | Lounge
Learn how the Digital Product Passport becomes reality with the help of the Asset Administration Shell (AAS). In this interactive breakout session, we will work together to develop the fundamentals, the concrete value, and the first practical steps toward implementation. Bring along the obstacles you are facing: we want to understand your current situation and which use cases would offer the greatest benefits for your company.
Dr. Dennis Janitza, Daniel Klein
:em engineering methods AG
16:30 h | Plenum
Networking
17:10 – 17:30 h | Plenum
Partner Pitch
17:30 – 18:00 h | Plenum
Unlocking Efficiency with Model-Based Definition at Vestas In 2017, Vestas embarked on a transformative journey to replace traditional 2D drawings with Model- Based Definition (MBD). This initiative aimed to enhance clarity and efficiency for engineers, suppliers, and our value chain. After three years of thorough investigation and collaboration with consultant partners, we began deploying MBD technology in 2021 using PTC tools, our main design tool partner. Introduction to Model-Based Definition (MBD) Model-Based Definition is a method of defining products using annotated 3D models and associated data elements, eliminating the need for traditional 2D drawings.
Dennys Gomes
Vestas Power Solutions A/S
18:00 – 18:30 h | Plenum
The Role of the Legal Designer in Product Development: The Case of the EU AI Act
Prof. Dr. Georg Borges
Universität des Saarlandes
17:10 – 18:10 h | Lounge
The use of AI is influencing processes, methods and the usage of tools in requirements engineering. In this Break-Out-Session, we will take a joint look on the expected values for business as well as each user. We will also discuss where we need to adapt our ways of working in the future, which benefits and challenges we are facing.
Thea Scholz, Dr. Martin Langlotz
:em engineering methods AG
18:30 – 22:30 h | Foyer
Get Together
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, Morning Session
9:00 – 9:30 h | Foyer
Registration
9:30 – 9:40 h | Plenum
Welcome | Intro
Dr. Marcus Krastel
:em engineering methods AG
9:40 – 10:10 h | Plenum
In times of rapid growth, organizations face the dual challenge of scaling operations while driving innovation. Transformation is no longer optional—it is a strategic imperative. This speech explores how Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and digitalization serve as powerful enablers for change, helping businesses navigate complexity, improve collaboration, and accelerate decision-making. By leveraging these tools, companies can not only sustain growth but also build a foundation for long-term competitiveness and resilience. Join us to discover how technology-driven transformation can turn growth into lasting success.
Dr. Elena Cortona
Belimo Holding AG
10:10 – 10:40 h | Plenum
In final review
10:40– 11:20 h | Plenum
Partner Pitch
Configit, BCI, Elysium, Conweaver
11:20 – 11:50 h | Foyer
Coffee Break | Demo-Time | Networking
11:50 – 12:20 h | Plenum
How to manage a holistic redesign of Engineering-Methodology, -Processes and -Systems from a monolithic to a best-of-breed solution
Andreas Gasslbauer
Krones AG
12:20 – 12:50 h | Plenum
Harmonizing Requirements Engineering in a multi-BU landscape
Nick Mankessi
Hilti Deutschland AG
11:40 – 12:50 h | Lounge
Today, successful products and systems hardly ever originate the genius of a single organization: Collaboration across domains, organizations, and IT systems has become a key capability in Digital Engineering. But what are the criteria for a successful collaboration?
In this session we will take a look on different approaches that tool vendors, working groups and initiatives are proposing. We will also share our vision of Digital Engineering collaboration and want to discuss the different aspects together with you.
What are your biggest challenges at the moment? Which approach are you considering?
We are looking forward to an open exchange.
Michael Kirsch
:em engineering methods AG
12:40 – 14:00 h | Foyer
Lunch Break | Demo-Time | Networking
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, Afternoon Session
14:00 – 14:30 h | Plenum
The introduction of an SPDM-System is a crucial step towards meeting the growing requirements for simulation tasks as well as creating a basis for leveraging the potential of AI applications. The presentation gives an insight into the chosen approach for system selection and PoC at EagleBurgmann that led to well-accepted results and enabled a seamless transition to the next step: the rollout, which is currently being planned.
Dr. Sylvia Arnold
EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG
14:30 – 15:00 h | Plenum
SOLLICH KG is a special-purpose machinery manufacturer that successfully transformed its product development process through active variant management and a modular platform system. By reducing excessive part diversity, the company achieved higher efficiency, faster delivery times, and more stable production processes. At the same time, the modular brick-block approach preserves the flexibility needed to meet individual customer requirements.
Kai Wallasch
SOLLICH KG
14:00 – 15:00 h | Lounge
Generative AI is moving beyond simple chatbots and isolated experiments. In this session, we discuss how industrial companies can take a realistic path from early pilots to scalable GenAI applications built around intelligent agents. The focus is on practical challenges, architectural principles, governance, and how real business value is already starting to emerge.
Dr. Gregor Schweitzer
:em engineering methods AG
15:00 – 15:30 h | Foyer
Coffee Break | Demo-Time | Networking
15:30 – 16:00 h | Plenum
Since 2023 Miele decided to split their PLM landscapes and has established a 2nd toolchain. While typically PLMs are harmonized within company, Miele decided to split up a PLM, due to different business requirements. This session explains the approach, challenges and why even a split is still a harmonization approach due to standardization in toolchains and development concepts. Finally, the overarching goal and a business change beyond PLM will be touched briefly.
Christian Uffmann
Miele & Cie. KG
16:00 – 16:30 h | Plenum
In final review
15:30 – 16:30 h | Lounge
Data driven development and AI methods require robust, high quality data. Simulation Data Management (SDM) and Test Data Management (TDM) are key building blocks to describe product behavior consistently across the entire lifecycle.
In this interactive breakout session, we show how SDM and TDM provide a solid foundation for AI and address three common questions from customers:
- What are other companies doing with V&V data and AI?
- What benefits and ROI are realistic?
- How can I make a convincing case to my management for increasing our AI readiness?
Dr. Sebastian Schweigert-Recksiek
:em engineering methods AG
16:30 – 16:45 h | Plenum
Closing | End of the Engineering Process Days 2026
Dr. Marcus Krastel
:em engineering methods AG
:em engineering methods AG reserves the right to make changes at short notice for organisational reasons.
Engineering Process Day 2025 was a resounding success: watch the video to see impressions and reactions from event participants.
darmstadtium – the event location for the Engineering Process Days in the heart of Darmstadt
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Registration for the Engineering Process Day 2026
Registration deadline: 08 May 2026
Participation: The Engineering Process Days is an in-person event intended for executives and specialists in the engineering industry.
The participation fee is 390 euros + VAT.
Please register early, as the number of participants is limited.
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