356. Why Fragmented Engineering Can’t Keep Pace

What happens when smarter, software-defined products outpace the engineering systems used to build them? Listen in as we sit down with Don Cantow, General Manager at Altium, to explore how electronics are reshaping product development and why fragmented engineering environments can no longer keep pace. He explains how connected platforms and a continuous digital thread can unite design, supply chain, manufacturing, and other disciplines to enable better decisions in real time. The conversation also touches on security, traceability, and the role of AI in engineering. Cantow explains that AI paired with structured data and connected workflows can offer engineers the context and intelligence to solve complex problems and build what comes next. We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.