At MODELS 2026, I had the opportunity to deliver a keynote titled "Your AI Agent Needs a Model" , exploring how AI agents can interact with engineering models to support systems engineering activities. The central message was simple: AI becomes more useful for engineering when it can understand and interact with structured models , rather than relying solely on documents and unstructured informati...
Over the last months, we have been experimenting with how AI could be useful in real Capella workflows. One point became clear very quickly: the value is not in letting AI “ do systems engineering ”, but in helping engineers interact more efficiently with models, while keeping control of engineering decisions. In systems engineering, decisions require expertise, judgment, responsibility, and colla...
Originally developed by Thales, the Capella tool and the Arcadia method have established themselves as leading references in the open-source MBSE landscape. Obeo has been part of this journey for many years. We have contributed to key technologies that support Capella, including Eclipse Sirius, EMF Services, GMF Runtime, and other Eclipse technologies. Over time, our involvement has expanded beyo...
Open Source MBSE at Scale: From Industry-Proven Tools to Web-Native SysML v2 Cedric Brun, CEO of Obeo, and Asma Charfi, from CEA, look back on 15 years of open-source ecosystem development and share their vision for the next generation of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools. Context Summary This joint presentation explored how open-source MBSE technologies have evolved over the past 15 ye...
Je rentre tout juste de la toute première édition de OCX , “Open Community Experience 2024”, qui s’est tenue à Mainz en Allemagne. Laissez-moi vous raconter cette expérience! Dès mon arrivée, j’ai été frappé par l’atmosphère vibrante qui régnait. Après près de 15 ans d’EclipseCon à Ludwigsburg, ce changement de décor était le bienvenu. Mainz, avec son charme et son énergie, a insufflé un vent de f...
I have just returned from the very first edition of OCX , “Open Community Experience 2024”, which was held in Mainz, Germany. Let me share this experience with you! From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the vibrant atmosphere. After nearly 15 years of EclipseCon Europe in Ludwigsburg, this change of scenery was most welcome. Mainz, with its charm and energy, breathed new life into the event. ...
For open‑source leaders, engineering managers, and foundation stewards who care about building sustainable ecosystems. The talk shares how Obeo’s 19‑year journey leverages open innovation and stewardship to align business value with community health in a fast‑moving regulatory context. Key Takeaways Stewardship over ownership: governance and ecosystems drive durable value. Open innovation flywheel...