Reflections and Conclusion: Integration and Advancements of this Research

This final chapter concludes the research journey of this dissertation toward a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the concept of industrial CPS. In this sense, the artifacts designed in the DSR parts are integrated in the overarching method framework of the Industry 4.0 Suite in Section 7.1 before the general outcomes of this research work are summarized—as well in integrated form—in Section 7.2.