Mission
The purpose of the Materials in System Engineering Working Group (MatSE WG) is to disseminate knowledge and foster advances in materials in system engineering, such as model-based design, qualification, and processes and standardized practices that enhance the system engineering lifecycle. This working group identifies value-added technical products for system materials requirements, selection, development, testing, verification, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
Scope
The MatSE WG scope includes elicitation of materials needs and requirements, materials selection approaches, mod/sim and digital thread opportunities, verification methods and techniques, and lifecycle sustainment concerns and management. The WG activities capture and communicate best practices for materials in the product lifecycle, gather current state of the practice information on materials in SE and the disciplines to support it, and direct advances towards the future state of materials in system engineering. The MatSEWG will focus on all materials of metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites as applicable to engineered systems.
Goals
- To attract and develop a community of engaged participants to understand the state of the practice regarding materials in system engineering and their integration into SE processes.
- To establish guidance and foster responsibility for system engineers on materials as a fundamental part of system engineering.
- To advance the body of knowledge on materials lifecycle management in systems, system of systems, and product lines.