WESTFORD, MA, USA and MUNICH, Germany, May 5, 2026 — Zuken announced GENESYS 2026, the latest version of its model-based systems engineering (MBSE) platform, introducing a new web-based collaboration client, SIDEKICK, alongside significant performance improvements to help organizations scale MBSE across complex development environments.
As system complexity increases, many organizations struggle to extend MBSE beyond specialist users. GENESYS 2026 addresses this by combining faster performance for large system models with broader access to model-based information, enabling more stakeholders to participate in engineering workflows and decision-making.
High-Performance Modeling for Large, Complex Systems
GENESYS 2026 also delivers substantial performance improvements across core workflows. Faster diagram loading and navigation, improved cross-project performance, reduced project open times, and accelerated report generation enable teams to work more efficiently with large, highly interconnected models.
These improvements reduce waiting time in daily workflows, shorten iteration cycles, and help maintain productivity as model size and complexity grow – supporting more effective MBSE at scale.
Improved Usability and Communication of System Models
Enhancements to diagramming and reporting further improve how teams create, interpret, and share system models. Greater flexibility in diagram layouts and more efficient reporting make it easier to communicate system behavior and relationships across disciplines, supporting clearer decision-making throughout the development lifecycle.
“GENESYS 2026 focuses on addressing common challenges in scaling model-based systems engineering across complex development environments,” said Andy Henderson, principal product manager for GENESYS at Zuken. “By improving performance, accessibility, and usability, this release supports teams working with large system models and extends access to model-based information across functions.”
Expanding Access to Model-Based Information with SIDEKICK
The introduction of Collaborative MBSE marks a key step in extending MBSE across the organization. The browser-based client enables reviewers, project managers, and domain specialists to access model-derived information, track responsibilities, and contribute to structured workflows – without requiring full desktop access.
By making system models accessible to a wider range of roles, organizations can align teams around a shared, up-to-date source of truth and reduce bottlenecks caused by limited tool access.
To know what’s new in GENESYS 2026, click here. (pdf)
About Zuken Vitech
Zuken Vitech delivers model-based systems engineering solutions that help organizations design complex, mission-critical systems with confidence. With a focus on clarity, traceability, and integration, Zuken Vitech empowers teams to connect people, processes, and tools in a collaborative engineering environment.
About Zuken
Zuken is a global software company delivering electrical and electronic design solutions. Founded in 1976, Zuken has a consistent track record of technology innovation and financial stability in the electronic and electrical design automation (EDA) industry. With its CR-8000 and E3.series product families, Zuken provides a robust lineup of system-level 2D/3D electrical and electronic toolsets complemented by comprehensive design data and configuration management capabilities.
Most recently, Zuken has embraced digital transformation and, more specifically, digital engineering as the way forward with its entry into the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) industry. Today, Zuken delivers world-class design solutions combining MBSE products and services with a mature, proven electrical and electronic design suite to address the needs of a broad range of industries across the globe. For more information about the company and its products, visit www.zuken.com, www.zuken.com/blog, or www.linkedin.com/company/zuken .
