Blagoje Mrkic

What an ARXML file actually contains: software components, their ports, and the connectors between them — shown here as a diagram instead of raw XML.

Drop an ARXML file into EasyARXML and see its components, ports and connectors instantly — free, in the browser, with nothing uploaded.

Where a well-structured MBSE model naturally produces the evidence an ASPICE 4.0 assessor is looking for — and where it doesn't.

Separating the substance from the marketing: how MBSE models form the backbone of a real digital twin in EV development.

Applying SysML to battery management and DC-DC converter design across the EV powertrain.

Building end-to-end requirements traceability from stakeholder needs down to software — and why a five-level structure holds up better than the flatter ones teams reach for first.

What actually changed in SysML v2, and how to plan a transition without wrecking an active automotive program.

Mapping the requirements management tool market in 2026 — enterprise ALM, lightweight RM, and everything caught in between.

Requirement Management Tool - Why Automotive and IoT Teams Can't Afford to Skip One

How open source tools can influence automotive industry in these challenging times.

Downfall of the German Automotive industry in one Lost Decade.

AI powered requirements with MBSE

V-model inside Model Based Systems Engineering. How to navigate in this model.

Welcome back to MBSE Explained! Today, we're diving into one of the most transformative shifts in the automotive industry: the rise of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV). Modern cars are no longer just mechanical marvels; they are complex supercomputers on wheels, running on upwards of 300 million lines of code. This explosion in software complexity presents an enormous challenge for traditional development methods. How can automakers manage this digital beast while continuously delivering new features, enhancements, and security patches to customers?

The answer lies in a paradigm shift powered by Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). By creating a modular, resilient, and evolvable software architecture from the ground up, MBSE provides the blueprint for the car of the future—one that improves over time through seamless Over-the-Air (OTA) updates. In this post, we'll explore why MBSE is the critical enabler for the software-defined automotive ecosystem.

SysML v2: The Next Frontier in Automotive System Modeling and why.

Top 8 things to avoid when starting with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) in Automotive.