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SUMMARY:INCOSE: Integrating AI into Systems Engineering for Medical Devices: A Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nFindings from Boston Scientific’s early practice with IntelliU’s ALEX implementation \n\n\n\n\nAgenda (Central Standard Time) \n6:00 – Network and socialize over pizza (provided) \n6:30 – Welcome & INCOSE Chapter Overview by Chapter President \n6:45 – Presentation\, Integrating AI into Systems Engineering for Medical Devices: A Case Study from Practice \n7:45 – Adjourn \nHybrid Microsoft Teams meeting \nMeeting ID: 290 561 832 063 94 Passcode: qJ7dC6L5 \nJoin: teams.microsoft.com/meet/29056183206394?p=cGnz114ed5Cej4fUFn \nSynopsis \nFollowing development discussed at an earlier presentation to the chapter\, of IntelluU’s ALEX platform\, Boston Scientific is exploring the future of medical device design through its stategic evaluation of AI capabilities. The engineering team is leveraging ALEX to augment and accelerate quality design while navigating the organizational and technical realities of AI adoption. \nThis presentation shares the methodology\, challenges\,and measurable impacts from deploying ALEX within Boston Scientific’s engineering workflows\, demonstrating how AI not only boosts productivity but also elevates design quality. Attendees will gain actionable insights into the future of AI in medtech\, including best practices for implementation and scaling AI-driven engineering. \nPresenters’ Biographies \nAaron Bowser is an experienced R&D leader with a background in systems engineering\, process development\, and technical team leadership. As Senior R&D Manager of Systems Engineering at Boston Scientific\, he leads teams developing implantable medical devices\, focusing on collabotration\, problem-solving\, and helping engineers grow in their careers. Aaron has been involved in integrating AI-driven tools into engineering workflows\, including efforts to improve requirements analysis and test scenario generation. He is particularly interested in how AI can enhance efficiency\, streamline development processes\, and support engineers in tackling complex challenges. With experience spanning both medtech and semiconductor industries\, Aaron has held engineering and leadership roles at Boston Scientific\, Seagate Technology\, and Cypress Semiconductor. He has guided teams through complex product development efforts\, balancing innovation with the realities of working in highly reglulated environments. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. He enjoys working at the intersection of technology and teamwork\, applying new tools and approaches that help engineers do their best work. \nXiaofan Mai is a visionary leader\, fueled by growth and innovation. Her passion lies in developing digital techologies that advance patient care through customer-driven strategies and focused execution. \nAs the CEO and Founder of IntelliU LLC\, Xiaofan brings over 20 years of experience to the table. She has successuflly launched numerous new products and innovative technologies for Fortune 500 companies\, leading cross-functional teams across the globe. Her expertise spans strategy\, new product development\, and collaborative partnerships to drive business growth in regulated markets. Having spent two decades in the field before venturing into entrepreneurship\, she possesses a passionate vision of AI and a deep understanding of the industry. IntelliU addresses critical gaps in healthcare\, aiming to reduce risk to patients while expediting business commercialization and growth for its clients. \nXiaofan holds an MBA from the Carlson School of Management and an MA from the Education Department\, both from the University of Minnesota. She enjoys the beautiful four seasons\, rich culture\, and vibrant performing arts scene that Minnesota offers. As an international student from Beijing\, China\, who arrived 29 years ago\, she appreciates the diversity and “Minnesota Nice” culture that have allowed her to thrive. She considers Minnesota her second hometown.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-integrating-ai-into-systems-engineering-for-medical-devices-a-case-study/
LOCATION:Augsburg Park Library\, 7100 Nicollet Avenue\, Richfield\, Minnesota\, 55423
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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SUMMARY:INCOSE: Forgotten Star + INTERTEK Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Forgotten Star + INTERTEK FACILITY TOUR\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy: North Star Chapter INCOSE\n\nFollow\n\n\n\nForgotten Star Brewing Co.Fridley\, MN \nTuesday\, Mar 17 from 4:30 pm to 8 pm\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\n1. Nothing via Mailchimp is authorized by the INCOSE North Star Chapter. • 2. Gather at Forgotten Star Brewing • 3. Intertek facility tour \n\n\n\n\n• Please avoid clicking links in Mailchimp email that claims to be from the INCOSE North Star Chapter\, and disregard any such email. The Chapter discontinued use of Mailchimp after January. A security notice follows the event announcement below. \n• Please come and join us in-person for the March INCOSE North Star event\,\nfalling incidentally on St. Patrick’s Day\, progressing from Forgotten Star Brewery to a facility tour of Intertek. \nRSVP: at right\, red “Reserve a spot” button \nlocation: two sites in Fridley\, Minnesota 55421 \nAgenda \nsite: Forgotten Star Brewing Company\n38 Northern Stacks Drive \n4:30 – Networking and socializing—Ask the staff and look for signage\, for direction to the space set aside for the INCOSE North Star Chapter. \n5:30 – Welcoming remarks from the North Star Chapter\, outside Forgotten Star’s doors\, weather permitting \nProgress north to the northeast corner of Intertek\, in the Northern Stacks industrial park —option: 20 minutes’ walk up the tracks. \nsite: Intertek\n40 51st Way NE #100 \n6:00 – Reconvene in the lobby in the northeast corner. \nIntertek is a Total Quality Assurance resource for operations and supply chains in multiple industries. 1000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries provide outsourced\, innovative\, tailored\, mission-critical assurance\, testing\, inspection and certification solutions. The Fridley location is the home of the region’s Electrical Safety testing teams; including Medical Device\, General Industrial and EMC/EMI. \nWith the same street address\, Intertek Building and Construction (Professional Service Industries) provides assurance\, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. This includes construction materials testing\, geotechnical services\, environmental consulting\, industrial hygiene\, and specialty testing \nSpeakers\, conducting the tour for us \nMary Margaret Bartik\, PhD [linkedin.com]\, Medical Device Electrical Safety Team Lead Centered in Microbiology & Immunology\, with a substantial background in academia\, business\, and work in the industry; Biotechnology\, Medical Devices\, Cell Culture\, R&D\, and business development. \nBefore 2023\, Mary Margaret owned MMB Scitech Consulting and Midwest SiTech\, as a consultant for scientific writing\, editing and grantsmanship\, proposal development\, data analysis and experimental design\, Business development\, strategic planning\, and laboratory design. \nByron Smith is the Engineering Manager for Electrical Safety at Intertek (Fridley\, MN) where he has been helping clients achieve their testing and certification goals for the past 11 years.He started as an engineer testing medical devices to national and international standards before moving to management roles within the organization. He now leads the lab with an emphasis on improving training\, doing work the right way\, being open-minded when problem solving\, and clearly communicating with clients. \nByron graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Outside of work he enjoys competing in triathlons\, hiking\, and playing overly complicated board games with his friends. \nAgain\, please \n\nDisregard anything from Mailchimp claiming to represent the INCOSE North Star Chapter.\nLet us know how many are coming with the red button at upper right\, “Reserve a spot”\nGather between 4:30 and 5:30 at Forgotten Star.\nMeet at 6:00 in the lobby at the northeast of Intertek.\n\n____ \nSecurity Notice: unauthorized email \nThe Mailchimp deliveries Feb. 11 with the subject “information” were not authorized by the North Star Chapter. No notices distributed by Mailchimp after January have been authorized by the North Star Chapter. \nAt this time\, the chapter has no indication that financial or sensitive personal information was exposed. However\, email addresses in our contact list may have been accessed. We are issuing this notice out of an abundance of caution for our members and community. \nAt this time\, official chapter communications are distributed through our chapter Gmail account\, Eventbrite\, our website\, and the Connect platform internal to INCOSE members. \nNot necessarily related or associated with the North Star Chapter\, email this month regarding continuing education\, from “Huntress” re assigned tasks\, are also considered illegitimate and so a risk for phishing and malicious links.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-forgotten-star-intertek-facility-tour/
LOCATION:Forgotten Star Brewing Company\, 38 Northern Stacks Drive\, Fridley\, Minnesota\, 55421
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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SUMMARY:INCOSE: August Leadership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Leadership meeting.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-august-leadership-meeting/
LOCATION:6715 Lake Shore Drive South\, Richfield\, MN 55423\, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South\, Richfield\, Minnesota\, 55423
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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SUMMARY:INCOSE: July Leadership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Leadership meeting
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-july-leadership-meeting/
LOCATION:6715 Lake Shore Drive South\, Richfield\, MN 55423\, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South\, Richfield\, Minnesota\, 55423
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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SUMMARY:INCOSE: MBSE - Leverage Monte Carlo Simulation to Plan Uncertain Systems Development
DESCRIPTION:View this email in your browser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINCOSE North Star Spring Tutorial: “MBSE – Leverage Monte Carlo Simulation to Plan Uncertain Systems Development”\nSystems analysis methods include the simulation of logical\, network-based models.  If introduced early in systems life cycle planning\, they can be more effective.  This tutorial advances the case that earlier model-based planning to handle uncertain conditions is likely to improve MBSE. An afternoon hands-on experience clinic with computerized models transfers skills and knowledge. \nPresenter: Keith Hornbacher\, MBA (Biography)\nDate:  Friday\, May 9\, 2025\nTime:  8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nLocation:  Medtronic OHQ; 710 Medtronic Pkwy NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55432; Room – OHQ EDU LE 1B  \nKey Words: Systems Analysis\, Simulation\, Risk Management\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) \nApplicable to: New product development (medical devices; technical innovations; aerospace/ defense); Large infrastructure development projects; Programmatic/project Life Cycle Cost analysis; Capital expansion decisions (plants\, construction); Executive decision making across program lifecycle phases. \nGoal: Increase participants’ confidence to handle uncertainty in planning systems Portfolio\, Program\, and Project Life Cycles using Monte Carlo Simulation of logical networks \nObjectives: \n\nMorning: Understand the SE System Analysis and Risk Management Processes\, especially the activity “Analyze Risks”[1]\n\nClarify differences among types of uncertainty and risk (threats\, opportunities)\nAddress uncertainty early enough in programmatic life cycles to enable favorable results\nLearn to collect quality data\, recognize personal biases\, address organizational risk attitudes; all considered in context of AI’s emerging role\nCommunicating uncertain results to those in power who demand\, “Just give me the number!”\nDemonstrate how Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) of networked Program/project plans can advance implementation of MBSE beyond deterministic\, qualitative thinking.\n\n\nAfternoon: Demonstration and Clinic using MCS software[2]\n\nDemonstration and executive level overview of key features (computer not required)\nClinic: Hands on computer lab\n\nExperiment with simulation of logical network-based development plans in a workshop using world class MCS methods\, tools; use case examples (participants may supply)\nLeverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in MBSE context using simulation\nImpact and handling Trade-off Analyses\nQuantitative analysis of plans\, technical/cost/schedule risk using MCS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[1] References include Figure 2.27 IPO diagram for Risk Management process and Figure 2.46 IPO diagram for System Analysis\, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING HANDBOOK\, Fifth Edition INCOSE–TP–2003–002–05 2023; ISO-31000 (2018); ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 (2023); AACE International Recommended Practices; Project Management Institute (PMI); US General Accountability Office (GAO) Guides; NASA Handbooks and Guides\n\n[2] Tools: Participants will receive instructions on downloading free personal copies of the demo software in advance of the tutorial and an invitation to a one hour Zoom session hosted by Mr. Hornbacher to test the software.  If participants have a candidate case study for review\, its suitability will be considered before the clinic.\n\n\nCost to attend: \n\nNonmembers – $325.00\n(includes INCOSE Regular Individual Member – $175.00)\nINCOSE Members – $150.00 (FULL membership only\, excludes CAB memberships)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease reach out to northstar@incose.net if you have any questions. \nThank you\,\nINCOSE North Star
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-mbse-leverage-monte-carlo-simulation-to-plan-uncertain-systems-development/
LOCATION:Medtronic OHQ\, 710 Medtronic Parkway NE\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55432
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T170000
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SUMMARY:INCOSE: SE in Healthcare Networking Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:SE in Healthcare Networking Social Hour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the North Star chapter for a networking event\, hosted at the INCOSE Systems Engineering in Healthcare conference venue. Meet North Star Chapter leadership and local chapter members. Registration includes one drink ticket and light appetizers. Event is open to local chapter members\, INCOSE tutorial participants\, and others affiliated with the conference. \nDate: Tuesday\, 29 April 2025\nTime: 5:00 – 6:30 PM CST\nLocation: Crowne Plaza Suites – 3 Appletree Square\, Bloomington\, MN\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \nSpecial Note on Reserving Your Spot:  Due to limited space for this event\, we are asking registrants to purchase a ticket for $3. This is a deposit for your attendance. We will refund this expense\, minus the fees ($0.09)\, to all individuals who join us for the event. \n\nIf your plans change at least 48 hours prior to the event\, your ticket price can be refunded\, minus fees.\nIf your plans change within 48 hours of the event\, you can either (1) arrange for an alternate attendee to take your place- please notify northstar@incose.net so we know who to expect; or (2) contact northstar@incose.net to see if someone from the waitlist is able to take your spot on short notice. Note: If we’re unable to fill your spot during that 48 hour window\, the $3 collection will be considered a chapter donation for anyone who does not cancel at least 48 hours prior to the event and is unable have their spot fulfilled by a replacement attendee.\n\nOnce this event is at capacity\, you will have the opportunity to add yourself to the waitlist\, and we will contact you if additional spots open. Once contacted\, you will have 24 hours to accept the ticket and make your payment.\nUPCOMING EVENTS:  \n\nMar 19\, 6:00 – 8:00 PM CT\, Dr. Gopal Gupta presenting Commonsense Autonomous Driving\,  Find Out More\n\n\nApr 2\, 6:00 – 7:30 PM CT\, INCOSE North Star: April Leadership Meeting\,  Location: 6715 Lake Shore Dr S\, Richfield\, MN\n\n\nApr 29\, 3:00 – 5:00 PM CT\, INCOSE North Star: Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) Paper Exam\,  Directions to complete registration are available here.\nApr 29 – May 01\, 10th Annual Systems Engineering in Healthcare Conference with Keynote Speaker Jim Peichel\, Medtronic VP Cardiac Implantables TDC CRM\, https://www.incose.org/hwg-conference/home\n\n\nFor any inquiries\, please reach out to northstar@incose.net. \nThank you\,\nINCOSE North Star
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-se-in-healthcare-networking-social-hour/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza AiRE MSP Airport – Mall of America\, 3 Appletree Square\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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SUMMARY:INCOSE: 10th Annual Systems Engineering in Healthcare Conference
DESCRIPTION:10th Annual Systems Engineering in Healthcare Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinneapolis/Saint Paul April 29 – May 1\, 2025 \nThe Healthcare Working Group invites you to participate in the 10th Annual INCOSE Healthcare Systems Conference (2025) at Crowne Plaza AiRE Hotel\, Bloomington\, Minnesota. The INCOSE Conference on Systems Engineering in Healthcare enables participants to share the best practices in the latest Systems Engineering topics as applied to Healthcare. The conference theme is “Advancing the Practice of Systems Engineering in the Healthcare Industry.” \nThis conference has been described as large enough to include a broad mix of ideas and experience but small enough to feel intimate and encourage networking. Past attendees include the FDA\, Accuray\, Baxter\, Boston Scientific\, GE Healthcare\, Medtronic\, Roche\, Scaled Agile\, and Stryker.  Watch the Healthcare Working Group conference video to learn more. \nThe intended audience is Systems Engineers\, product developers and testers and leaders of organizations developing complex healthcare products and services. Attendees from other domains interested in learning about systems methods in healthcare are welcome as well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo learn about INCOSE visit www.incose.org.\nBecome an INCOSE member today. \nThe rest of the conference website will be updated this year as information becomes available. \nClick here to register to attend the conference.\nClick here to submit a presentation. \nVisit Crowne Plaza AiRE here for reservations. \nFor questions and comments\, please contact:\nSE in Healthcare Chair\nChris Unger
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-10th-annual-systems-engineering-in-healthcare-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza AiRE MSP Airport – Mall of America\, 3 Appletree Square\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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