The Digital Engineering Factory: Considerations, Current Status, and Lessons Learned

Joe Gregory, John Masterson, Matthew Colson, Evan Martin, Niko Martell, Cj Reda, Richardo Larez, Sharon O'Neal (University of Arizona)
Alejandro Salado (The University of Arizona)
David Armenta (University of Arizona)

Keywords
model-based systems engineering;digital engineering;digital thread;education;semantic web technologies
Abstract
In this paper, the authors review the development of the Digital Engineering Factory, a digital engineering environment to support students. We discuss the objectives, describe the current status of the project, and highlight current limitations and lessons learned with regards to its deployment. These may be useful to inform similar developments in industrial settings.