Industries from many different fields are undergoing considerable technological advancement and their products are becoming every day more function-oriented and user-centered. Production processes are becoming more agile, automated, and virtualized at a pace that was never seen before. The automotive industry is no exception, with the market pushing for always new features and strategic innovations in the field of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving (AD), electrification and increasing safety and environmental standards. As a result, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers face increasing pressure to follow market and regulatory demands within tight timeframes. The development process involves intricate system engineering, requiring the integration of various subsystems, including electro-mechanical, electronic and software components.