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Capability-based engineering transformation – the periodic table of engineering capabilities

Wyrwich, Fabian (1); Hanke, Fabian (1); Trienens, Malte (1); Hovemann, Aschot (1); Dumitrescu, Roman (2)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Wyrwich, Fabian (1); Hanke, Fabian (1); Trienens, Malte (1); Hovemann, Aschot (1); Dumitrescu, Roman (2)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Fraunhofer IEM, Germany; 2: Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Paderborn University, Germany
Page(s):
437-446
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10402
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
The increasing digitalization and connectivity of development processes are forcing companies to transform their engineering comprehensively. The presented engineering reference capability map provides a structured framework for this transformation. The capability map is a four-level hierarchical model, contains essential engineering capabilities and is inspired by the periodic table of elements. Standardized profiles describe the characteristics and dependencies of each capability. The map serves as a reference framework for identifying gaps, potential, and development needs in engineering.
Keywords:
capability map, engineering transformation, design knowledge, systems engineering (SE)
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