Insights
Technology insights and practical engineering knowledge
Articles on Automotive SPICE, embedded systems, cybersecurity, functional safety and industrial product development. The insights section brings together perspectives from projects, methods and technical challenges across modern engineering and quality processes.
Automotive SPICE
Processes, capability levels, assessments and project execution.
Embedded Systems
Architecture, testing, integration and technical product development.
Cybersecurity & Safety
Secure systems, regulatory requirements and robust development approaches.
Engineering Management
Quality, collaboration, roles, delivery capability and project steering.
Softwarequalität & KI
Cem Dinc Mar 23, 2026 4 min
AI in Software Testing – Hope, Hype and Liability
A practical perspective from a software expert witness
AI in software testing can increase efficiency – but also introduces new risks. This article explains what works, where the limits are, and why liability is often underestimated.
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Selected expert articles, technical perspectives and practical insights from engineering, quality and industrial project environments.
Software Liability
Mar 18, 2026 3 min
What a Software Expert Witness Actually Investigates
Many companies believe that software failures are simply technical problems. In liability cases, however, the situation is often far more complex. A software expert witness investigates not only the code but also development processes and technical decision-making.
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ASPICE
Mar 16, 2026 3 min
ASPICE – Quality Framework or Bureaucracy Machine?
In many engineering departments Automotive SPICE is a controversial topic. Developers complain about documentation effort, while OEMs increasingly require structured processes. Is ASPICE unnecessary bureaucracy or an essential framework for modern automotive software development?
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Engineering Career
Mar 16, 2026 5 min
What Does an Electrical Engineer Really Earn?
Electrical engineers design the technology behind modern industry. Vehicles, industrial automation, energy systems and medical devices depend on their work. Yet a provocative question remains: are engineers actually paid according to the value they create?
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Engineering
Mar 16, 2026 3 min
The Traditional Engineer Is Disappearing – And Hardly Anyone Talks About It
The role of the engineer is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Traditional disciplines are losing dominance while software, systems and artificial intelligence are becoming central to modern engineering.
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insights
Mar 15, 2026 6 min
Engineering Talent Shortage in Germany – Reality or Structural Problem?
Germany has been discussing an engineering talent shortage for years. At the same time, many qualified engineers are searching for new opportunities. This article explores why this contradiction exists and how recruiting practices influence the situation.
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ASPICE
Mar 14, 2026 6 min
ASPICE Machine Learning – Who Actually Needs to Learn?
Since Automotive SPICE 4.0, the term Machine Learning has appeared in discussions around engineering processes. But what does it actually mean in practice? Is it about AI inside vehicles or about how development processes must evolve? This article explores the real intention behind ASPICE Machine Learning.
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Software Liability
Mar 14, 2026 4 min
EU Product Liability Directive 2027 – Why Software Becomes a Liability Risk
Starting in 2027 the revised EU Product Liability Directive will significantly expand liability for software, AI and digital products. For company executives this means that software failures may increasingly become legal liability cases.
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