Virtual Development

Use of digital simulations and models for efficient planning and optimization of vehicle components and systems

WHAT WE DO

We create a virtual development environment that feels as natural as the real system.

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OFFERING:

Virtual development of connected systems

CUSTOMER:

Audi, VW, Cariad (Automotive)

PORTFOLIO:

Physically based models
Digital Twin
Modular SIL test instances
Modular HIL test instances
Validation and verification of components and complete system networks

Our credo

We create a virtual development environment that feels as natural as the real system. We enable efficient, reproducible, and validated testing capabilities. Physical prototypes move further toward the end of the product development process. Real-world test drives are minimized. What we bring to the table:

Development

Development of virtual components (vehicle dynamics, restbus)

SIL setup

Modular SIL setup in the area of vehicle dynamics systems & ADAS/AD

HIL setup

Modular HIL setup in the area of vehicle dynamics systems & ADAS/AD

Validation

Verification and validation up to KAT4 approval

Our key competencies for the virtual development environment

We enable efficient, reproducible, validated testing capabilities. As a result, physical prototypes are moved further toward the end of the product development process. Real-world test drives are minimized.

01 Development of virtual components

Physical systems and components are transformed into virtual, physics-based models and embedded either individually or in a network of component models within a simulation environment.
Depending on the application, digital twins of real systems are created with a high level of detail.

02 Modular SIL Architecture

Connecting virtual vehicle components with restbus models and virtual ECUs (Levels 1–4). Scalable for cloud applications. Modularized for various tool combinations (dSPACE, Synopsys, IPG).

03 Modular HIL Architecture

Connecting virtual vehicle components with real hardware within real-time capable test instances.
Modular system architecture allows easy addition of hardware and software components to the test setup.
Full remote operation of test instances is possible.

04 Verification and Validation

Verification & validation of components and the connected overall system. This ensures correct implementation (verification) and confirms the simulation quality for the intended test application (validation), using real or synthetic data.