SYSTEMS ENGINEERING NEWS

requirements in the time frame required. PPI enshrines this idea in a systems engineering principle: Try to ensure that the requirements are consistent with what is predicted to be possible in solutions, at the time of required supply, i.e., are feasible.

In December 2022 the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published two sets of predictions concerning emerging technologies that bear watching. These predictions stem from ongoing research performed by NIST, typically insights gained by leading researchers in their fields across multiple technology investigation and maturation projects.

Broad NIST technology predictions include:

• AI Will Become Even More Common, but Risks Remain

• Forensic Science Reviews Will Advance Criminal Justice Efforts

• Designing for Security Will Keep Everything From Your Smart TV to Your Car Safer From Cyberthreats

• Measurement Science of Indoor Air Quality Can Help Protect Us From COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Illnesses

• Spintronics Will Lead to Smaller, More Powerful Electronic Devices

• Calibrating Measurements Will Make Sure You Get What You Pay For

NIST predictions concerning Manufacturing Innovation include:

• Low-Cost Sensors Will Help Predict When Machines Need Maintenance

• Additive Manufacturing Has World-Changing Potential

• The Industrial Internet of Things Will Promote Connectivity and Supply Chain Visibility

• Talent and Technology Are Vital to Manufacturing Success

Learn more about NIST research through NIST blogs.

INCOSE New Zealand 2022 Recap

The INCOSE New Zealand (INCOSE NZ) chapter reports a busy and productive first year that featured growth in multiple dimensions. The chapter began 2022 with twenty-seven members; sixteen of whom signed the chapter’s inaugural charter. By the end of 2022, membership had increased to over fifty, with numerous other individuals expressing interest.

INCOSE NZ held seven meetups covering systems engineering topics in transport, technology, defense, and more.

Two New Zealand systems engineering projects were featured in INCOSE publications - updates from Rocket Lab on Neutron development and from City Rail Link.

Five chapter members attended the Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference in Canberra, Australia in September, two of whom contributed to the conference by delivering three presentations between them.

The leadership team for 2023 has been selected and includes:

• Jess Tucker as President.

• Nick Pickering as Vice President.

• John Welford as Secretary.