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Shaping the Future of Deep Tech – Insights from the Luleå Workshop (February 2025)

February 2025 marked a significant step forward in the development of deep technology within the European innovation ecosystem. The joint workshop between the AIMS5.0 and Arrowhead fPVN projects, held in Luleå, Sweden, brought together leading experts to align visions, synchronize efforts, and define practical action points to accelerate progress in system integration, automation, and lifecycle engineering.


The workshop centered on improving synchronization across system engineering workflows, with an emphasis on model consistency, code generation, traceability, and semantic interoperability. A central topic was the refinement of the Arrowhead Domain-Specific Language (DSL), which plays a critical role in defining, integrating, and automating service-based systems.

Participants proposed the mapping of Arrowhead DSL into SysMLv2 to support standardized modeling and enhance compatibility across tools. Alongside this, work is progressing to connect Arrowhead DSL with Dezyne for automated code generation and formal verification — an initiative that strengthens system reliability and scalability.

The session also explored the integration of AI support into engineering workflows through a design co-pilot, enabling intelligent assistance in DSL-based modeling. To support lifecycle traceability, new trace management processes were discussed, targeting both legacy (brownfield) and new (greenfield) technologies. These processes aim to improve requirement tracking across the full system lifecycle.

Looking ahead, preparations for the next phase — Arrowhead NEXT — are underway. This platform is intended to extend interoperability and automation capabilities while addressing security, orchestration, and scalability in future applications.

Efforts are also being made to synchronize DSL profiles with ontology models, which will enhance semantic understanding and enable knowledge-based system evolution. Supporting materials, such as workflow tutorials and demonstrators, are planned to accompany these technical developments.

🔁 From Vision to Action

What set this workshop apart was the commitment to move beyond strategic alignment into execution. Rather than stopping at abstract goals, participants defined actionable paths for implementation — from toolchain integration to AI-enhanced modeling support. The collaborative efforts are now anchored in technical deliverables, shared methodologies, and a shared intent to shape the next generation of engineering systems.

🔮 Next Steps & Expectations

In the coming months, work will continue across multiple streams:

  • Tooling updates for Arrowhead DSL and SysMLv2 integration
  • Development of code generation pipelines and verification methods
  • AI co-pilot functionality and demonstrator scenarios
  • Documentation and “how-to” workflows for practical adoption

Early outputs are expected to feed into publications, pilot projects, and the broader rollout of Arrowhead NEXT. Stakeholder feedback, community involvement, and cross-project engagement will play a vital role in refining and scaling these efforts.

📌 Summary

  • The Luleå workshop defined a coordinated path forward for deep tech development.
  • Topics included system modeling, automation, AI assistance, and interoperability.
  • Key initiatives are already underway and will be supported by tooling, documentation, and demonstrators.

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