# The Benefits of Model-Based Engineering w/ Henrik Hulgaard

- Show: [The Manufacturing Executive](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive)
- Published: 2024-11-05
- Length: 25m
- Episode: 230
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-11-05-the-benefits-of-model-based-engineering-w-henrik-hulgaard
- Listen: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-manufacturing-executive#episode-1f8a6618-85f0-4d4a-a492-1332096168bf

## Summary

Henrik Hulgaard, co-founder and VP of Product Management at Configit, explains how model-based engineering and product configuration software help manufacturers align sales and engineering processes. He details how creating a logical product model allows companies to reduce complexity, automate quoting, and manage regulatory constraints like EU sustainability rules and digital product passports. Hulgaard highlights the benefit of breaking down knowledge silos by creating a shared, operational source of truth that connects technical engineering data with commercial sales requirements.

## Chapters

- [0:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-11-05-the-benefits-of-model-based-engineering-w-henrik-hulgaard#t=38) Introduction: Henrik Hulgaard and Configit
- [4:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-11-05-the-benefits-of-model-based-engineering-w-henrik-hulgaard#t=246) Challenges in Aligning Sales and Engineering Processes
- [6:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-11-05-the-benefits-of-model-based-engineering-w-henrik-hulgaard#t=373) Configit's Product Model and Software Offering
- [9:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-11-05-the-benefits-of-model-based-engineering-w-henrik-hulgaard#t=553) Benefits of Configuration: Profitability and Speed
- [10:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-11-05-the-benefits-of-model-based-engineering-w-henrik-hulgaard#t=637) Case Study: Bulbul Bus and Gradual Implementation
- [12:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-11-05-the-benefits-of-model-based-engineering-w-henrik-hulgaard#t=766) Model-Based Engineering and Digital Twins
- [16:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-11-05-the-benefits-of-model-based-engineering-w-henrik-hulgaard#t=970) Managing Sustainability Regulations and Digital Passports
- [22:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-11-05-the-benefits-of-model-based-engineering-w-henrik-hulgaard#t=1340) Breaking Down Knowledge Silos with a Shared Source of Truth

## Topics

- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Configit (company)
- Bulbul Bus (company)
- Gorilla 76 (company)
- PLM (tool)
- EAP (tool)

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