Engineering solutions

Quality matters

We ensure global quality assurance, validate new vehicle functions, and use data-driven methods for issue analysis and high-stress testing. With specialized Software- and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing as well as advanced virtual and real methods, we make sure that functions live up to the expectations – or exceed them. Tailored to your individual requirements. All over the world.

Systems, components and hardware development

We specialize in the development and integration of high-voltage systems, components, and charging solutions in electric vehicles. Our core competencies include the specification, application, and safeguarding of vehicle functions and systems, the development and optimization of electrical energy management and the overall efficiency of the electric vehicle. We develop and integrate HV components such as onboard chargers and traction inverters from concept to series production. We also offer the experience in advanced charging infrastructures and fast-charging capabilities through the development of High-Performance Charging (HPC) solutions, enabling shorter charging times and better availability. By focusing on efficient development processes and cost-effective component manufacturing and integration, we help reduce overall costs for our customers.

High-voltage battery systems, structure and integration

We focus on the design and development of high-voltage battery systems, covering concept development, cell selection, packaging, construction, and prototype building. We support the OEM and the suppliers within the high-voltage (HV) battery environment and conduct extensive testing and validation to ensure optimal performance and safety of the battery systems. This encompasses thermal design, simulation, and thermal cell and module testing. By focusing on mechanical development and structural optimization, we efficiently integrate batteries and high-voltage components into new vehicle platforms to maximize their performance Our work contributes to design sustainable battery systems with reduced use of raw materials and recycling optimized solutions. With our comprehensive high-voltage safety concepts, we ensure that all safety standards are met.

Software development for battery systems

Our software development unit offers end-to-end solutions for high-voltage battery management systems, high-voltage charging functions, and electric drives. With expertise in AutoSar, functional safety, and cybersecurity, we deliver fast, reliable software tailored to client needs. Leveraging AI and model-based development, we optimize processes from requirements to validation. Agile, ASPICE & Safety-compliant methods (ISO 26262 and ISO 21448) ensure flexibility and quality, supporting automotive OEMs and other industries in electrifying solutions.

Connectivity system solution

We provide complete connectivity system solutions, from specification to validation and industrialization, for various industries. This includes E/E architecture, system development, function and system development as well as global validation. Our expertise ensures high-quality hardware, software and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) consulting and compliance, tailored to international markets.

Our approach ensures a seamless development process, optimizing efficiency and meeting each client’s unique needs. With a focus on future-ready diagnostics, we develop advanced technologies for high-integration computing units, particularly including high-performance applications.

Connectivity testing and validation

We provide testing services for connectivity and infotainment solutions, from strategy to tools and from virtual to real validation. Offering advanced test infrastructures and automation platforms, we specialize in continuous integration and software testing. With global expertise and local knowledge, we ensure efficiency in developing and validating complex connectivity systems across various markets and for diverse industries.

Human Machine Interface (HMI) and infotainment solutions

We offer end-to-end software development for infotainment systems, from concept to market release. Our expertise in managing and optimizing infotainment systems combines top-tier hardware quality with extensive software and function development expertise as well as thorough experience with regards to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards. This ensures reliable, high-performance infotainment and connected solutions. Our expertise spans from AI-based analytics and diagnostics to automated calibration. We provide UNECE integration, diagnostics, and support across multiple operating systems like iOS and Android, ensuring seamless and scalable global solutions. Quality assurance, EMC testing, flexible development methods (e.g., SAFe, ISTQB) and global testing infrastructure ensure reliable, innovative infotainment experiences. This enables us to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to global markets.

Driver assistance system engineering  

Our service ranges from the end-to-end development of technologies to enhance vehicle safety and driving. We develop functions and software for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Highly Automated Driving (HAD), including sensor data processing with a focus on driving and parking functions. We handle the integration of new sensor technology or function features from an innovative concept to a fully parametrized production vehicle project. Our expertise in worldwide requirement engineering and system architecture design ensures safe and reliable systems for the future of automated driving applications.

Software and data driven development

We are intelligently linking various driving systems and utilizing data-driven development to enable new functionalities, enhance efficiency, and deliver tailored solutions for specific customer needs. Our scalable data analytics pipeline allows data gathering from individual ADAS prototypes to test vehicle fleets – from self-created virtual to worldwide real-world scenarios. The combination of our expertise in data analytics, current customer markets insight and state-of-the-art software engineering enables us to deliver excellence for our customer projects.

Furthermore, we are bringing new ideas and innovation quickly to the road utilizing our rapid prototyping platform – resulting in solution-oriented algorithms, extensions of our customers ADAS software stack or efficient toolchains for the next generation of ADAS features.

Scalable verification and validation (testing)

Our comprehensive testing approach includes intelligent, automated methods for testing and validation - both subjectively and objectively - on public roads, proving grounds and in digital environments. We conduct end-to-end scenario-based testing and programming of scenario maneuvers to ensure the safety and efficiency of developed functions. By leveraging our scalable V&V processes, we can adapt to varying levels of system complexity and integration.

Additionally, we handle specific project scopes such as technology or vehicle benchmarking, Proof of Concept (POC) development as well as market scouting. Continuous testing and validation are crucial to maintaining the effectiveness and reliability of our ADAS implementations in current and future vehicle models and ensures the highest safety standards according to ISO 26262 (FuSa) and ISO 21448 (SOTIF).

Traction systems

We offer comprehensive development, integration, and validation of electric powertrain components. In addition to defining system and functional specifications, our focus includes the design, simulation, integration, and validation of electric machines. Our expertise also extends to the integration, testing, and calibration of conventional and electrified transmissions.

Brake, steering, and suspension systems 

Our services include the development, integration, and validation of brake systems, including Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) considerations. We develop functions and software according to ASPICE standards for control systems related to "deceleration," along with the corresponding system calibration. Additionally, we offer development, integration, and validation of steering systems for both front and rear axles, including functional and software development according to ASPICE guidelines and the corresponding system calibration. We oversee the development of suspension and vertical dynamics systems from concept to series production, covering both passive and active suspension systems according to ASPICE, along with their system calibration. Our expertise extends to individual components, such as wheel carriers, control arms, subframes, wheels, and spring/damper/stabilizer units.

Driving dynamics and validation 

Our driving dynamics and validation competencies encompass drive systems, chassis, and all-wheel drive systems, and objective assessment of driving dynamics, comfort and tire behaviour, as well as simulation-based development and validation. Testing in Model-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, and Hardware-in-the-Loop environments allows validation in an early stage and ensures the highest safety standards according to ISO 26262 (FuSa) and ISO 21448 (SOTIF), which we enrich with a professional setup of simulator activities Additionally, we conduct component and lifetime testing, including abuse tests. Analyses using multi-body simulations and virtual system integration, along with intelligent data evaluation, complete our service portfolio.

Vehicle concepts, packaging, and structural systems 

In the early development phase, we are responsible for creating cohesive overall vehicle concepts and intelligent packaging solutions. Our activities include concept dimensioning, deriving vehicle derivatives, and managing digital overall vehicle development. We ensure transparency in technical and formal target conflicts and coordinate the package validation of Digital Mockup (DMU) vehicles. Additionally, we develop body structural systems, selecting appropriate materials and joining techniques while integrating requirements for stiffness, strength, crash performance, and manufacturability.

Interior systems

We provide system development for innovative interior concepts utilizing the latest materials and technologies. This includes the design and development of dashboards, center consoles, door panels, greenhouse systems, seat systems, as well as carpets and trunk linings. We integrate and support electronic and software components to create sustainable and recyclable solutions. Our extensive manufacturing and process know-how enables us to implement efficient production processes and helps reduce the CO2 footprint.

Exterior systems 

We focus on the design, development, and validation of exterior systems. This includes access and exit systems such as closures, visibility systems like glazing and glass roof modules, and adaptive aerodynamics systems. Additionally, we develop add-on parts such as front-end modules, front and rear fascias, and aerodynamic components. With the integration of electronic components and testing, we take care of the complete function realization. Our team is also responsible for supplier and launch management of these systems, with a continuous focus on sustainability and recyclability.

Body system electronic

With a steadily increasing number of networked functions, we form the interface to classic body development and process these systems under the approach of systems engineering.

From the design and integration of highly networked functions, support and integration of control units in the vehicle network, calibration of electric body functions, planning and coordination to function validation on the test bench, together with the interior and exterior divisions, we develop holistic systems from the concept to series production readiness.