How TechFlex tackles complexity in high-tech systems

High-tech systems are built to last for decades, but software technologies evolve rapidly. This creates challenges in keeping systems up-to-date.

Software evolution of product families in high-tech equipment

High-tech systems are built to last for decades, but software technologies evolve rapidly. This creates challenges in keeping systems up-to-date without skyrocketing costs or losing performance.

The TechFlex project, a collaboration between TNO-ESI and Thales, offers a smart solution: technology-agnostic software specifications combined with automated deployment optimization. Using domain-specific languages and reinforcement learning, TechFlex ensures efficient, future-proof configurations with minimal manual effort.

Validated on industry cases, this approach shows how innovation can simplify evolution and keep high-tech systems performing at their best.

Authors: Benny Akesson, Ben Pronk, Sven Weiss, David Worrell

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