At Belcan, innovation isn’t a buzzword—it’s a daily practice. As industries evolve toward model-based systems engineering (MBSE), Belcan’s Principal Systems Engineer, Tony Sukhwani, is leading the charge in redefining how engineers design, analyze, and communicate complex systems. In this exclusive conversation, Tony shares how CATIA Magic and Cameo empower Belcan’s teams to streamline collaboration, accelerate the systems engineering lifecycle, and ensure precision, traceability, and trust.
Bridging Systems Engineering and Digital Transformation
For Tony Sukhwani, systems engineering has always been about clarity and control. But as products grow more complex, so does the challenge of managing every element—from concept to validation.
Being able to integrate new and novel ideas within the MBSE space is one of our biggest challenges.
Belcan, a technical services company providing engineering solutions “from tooth to tail,” supports industries that depend on flawless systems integration. The team’s mission: bridge traditional systems engineering with next-generation digital tools that enable faster iteration and deeper understanding.
The shift toward Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) was both necessary and transformative.
CATIA Magic: A Catalyst for Engineering Excellence
Belcan’s adoption of CATIA Magic marked a turning point. The platform didn’t just simplify modeling—it redefined how data, systems, and people interact.
CATIA Magic has done a fantastic job of being very easy to use, opening up their internal APIs to traverse the model and integrate across the board.
With its intuitive tooling, CATIA Magic enables engineers to connect seamlessly with key systems such as DOORS, Excel, and Data Hub. This integration transforms scattered information into a cohesive, visual model—reducing manual effort and boosting design consistency.
Tony highlights how this unified environment creates a “one-stop shop for our systems engineering design,” where every stakeholder can see, understand, and contribute to the digital thread.
Driving MBSE Transformation with Belcan
Beyond the tools themselves, Belcan’s approach to MBSE goes further by fostering business and process transformation that aligns people, processes, and technology. By integrating MBSE into existing workflows—or identifying new workflows to implement—Belcan helps organizations improve engineering efficiency and collaboration across the product lifecycle.
The company emphasizes effective change management, ensuring teams are equipped and supported through training, cultural alignment, and stakeholder engagement, from proof of value to pilot projects to full industrial deployments.
Through this approach, Belcan enables organizations to realize measurable value from MBSE adoption, enhancing innovation, reducing risk, and accelerating time-to-market.
A New Culture of Collaboration and Innovation
For Tony, technology is only part of the equation. The real transformation lies in how engineers work together.
This unified approach allows our teams to focus on creativity and decision-making while the system handles the groundwork
This mindset represents a broader shift in engineering culture—one where digital collaboration, data continuity, and integrated MBSE redefine how innovation happens.
Conclusion
Belcan’s journey with CATIA Magic shows what’s possible when MBSE expertise and human ingenuity come together. By creating connected and traceable systems, engineers like Tony Sukhwani are setting new standards for speed, accuracy, and collaboration in modern engineering.
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FAQ
1) How is Belcan using CATIA Magic to transform Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)?
Belcan leverages CATIA Magic to unify systems design, data, and collaboration in a single digital environment. The platform simplifies modeling, improves traceability, and enables engineers to visualize and manage complex systems from concept to validation—all within a connected digital thread.
2) What makes CATIA Magic a catalyst for engineering excellence at Belcan?
CATIA Magic provides intuitive, open APIs and seamless integrations with key systems like DOORS, Excel, and Data Hub. This interconnectivity transforms isolated data into cohesive, model-based insights—reducing manual work, improving consistency, and creating a “one-stop shop” for systems engineering.
3) How does Belcan support organizations in adopting MBSE?
Beyond deploying the tools, Belcan helps organizations integrate MBSE into workflows, optimize processes, and ensure teams are fully aligned. This includes consulting on best practices, identifying opportunities for improvement, and guiding change management to embed MBSE across the product lifecycle.
4) What role does change management play in Belcan’s approach?
Belcan emphasizes training, stakeholder engagement, and cultural alignment to ensure successful MBSE adoption. From proof of value to pilot projects and full industrial deployment, Belcan supports teams to realize measurable value while reducing risk and accelerating innovation.
5) What are the main benefits organizations gain from partnering with Belcan for MBSE?
Organizations working with Belcan can expect enhanced collaboration, improved engineering efficiency, stronger traceability, and faster time-to-market. By combining expertise, consulting, and robust digital tools, Belcan helps companies achieve tangible outcomes from MBSE adoption.
