DOI: 10.1017/pds.2026.10402 ISSN: 2732-527X

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

Fabian Wyrwich, Fabian Hanke, Malte Trienens, Aschot Hovemann, Roman Dumitrescu

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.

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