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The automotive world is constantly evolving, demanding innovative solutions to enhance vehicle connectivity, reliability, and compliance with international standards. My journey in System Engineering and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) infrastructure has provided me with insights into some of the most exciting aspects of this field. 🎯 Key Topics Driving Innovation: HIL Testing: A vital part of automotive development, enabling real-time validation of complex embedded systems. Tools like dSPACE ControlDesk and AutomationDesk streamline automated testing workflows. Model-Based Design (MBD): Using platforms like MATLAB/Simulink to develop, simulate, and validate models that mirror real-world system behavior before deployment. Standards Compliance: Integrating standards like ASAM (e.g., XCP, CCP) and FMI ensures seamless interoperability, traceability, and reliability across development environments. Telemetry and Data Management: Leveraging data from various communication interfaces (e.g., GSM, Wi-Fi, 5G) for enhanced functionality, such as GNSS-based navigation and vehicle-cloud interactions. 💡 Why It Matters: These tools and methodologies ensure that systems meet safety, performance, and reliability benchmarks while supporting faster innovation cycles. They empower engineers to validate and refine complex systems in controlled environments, saving time and resources. #AutomotiveEngineering #SystemEngineering #HILTesting #ASAM #FMI #Simulink #dSPACE

Discover how to frontload controls strategy development, verification and validation. Simultaneously optimize the mechanics, electronics and software of your vehicle using an integrated workflow for the development of mechatronic systems. https://oal.lu/akFqg #simcenter

🔋 Exploring Battery Management Systems (BMS) with Simulink 🚗 If you're in the world of battery management or electric vehicles, you know the critical role BMS plays in safety, efficiency, and performance. 📊 The recent document I studied, Developing Battery Management Systems Using Simulink, provides a comprehensive look into leveraging Simulink for modeling, simulating, and verifying BMS architectures. Highlights include: 🔧 BMS Architecture Development: A detailed overview of building both hardware and software interfaces. ⚡ Battery Cell Modeling: How to develop accurate models based on SOC, temperature, and more. 💻 Real-Time Testing & HIL: Testing with real cells or emulated ones through Hardware-In-Loop (HIL) setups, reducing risks and development time. 🚗 Applications in Electric Vehicles: Insights into electric powertrain modeling and integration. If you’re looking to streamline your BMS design with model-based development and simulation, I highly recommend diving into this resource. It offers valuable techniques for improving everything from SOC estimation to fault detection. 🛠️ #BatteryManagementSystem #Simulink #ElectricVehicles #BMS #ModelBasedDesign #Engineering #MathWorks

Pickering Interfaces introduces new PXI/PXIe programmable resistor modules for functional test and HIL applications. These modules support up to 2A, and 200V, and offer multiple resistance ranges, ideal for automotive, aerospace, and medical industries. With fault insertion capabilities and flexible software control, they provide a versatile solution for test and verification systems. #TestAndMeasurement #AutomatedTesting #PXI #HIL #Engineering

General Motors Cuts Testing Time in Half by Simulating E-Drive System Approach Achieves 95% of Performance Targets Before Hardware Availability. #matlab #simulink #electricdriveline #roi #mbd #simulation

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Improvements are still needed in integrating data and tools, but faster multi-physics #simulations are becoming essential for context-aware optimization and reliability. “In #automotive design, chaining in a welding-to-crash #simulation means that we can do the very fine simulation of the #welding process, addressing different parameters, and take into account the result of the simulation into #crash in order to see if the weld will fail in a crash,” said Emmanuel Leroy, chief product and technology officer for the ESI Group at Keysight Technologies. Read more in the latest article from Semiconductor Engineering: 📰 https://lnkd.in/gVuybVQ8

Designing electrified powertrains requires precision and safety at every step. With #AnsysSCADE, you get a complete development workflow, from architecture design and model-based embedded software design till automatic certified code generation, ensuring your powertrain meets the highest safety standards like ISO 26262. Achieve faster certification and enhanced performance with smart, safe solutions. #PowertrainInnovation #AutomotiveSafety #Electrification #EmbeddedSoftware #CADFEM #Ansys

Embedded systems in the automotive industry are some of the most demanding engineering projects. Their complexity comes from the need to meet strict safety standards, integrate multiple systems, and deal with hardware limitations. In our 13 years working on over 100 embedded projects at Tronel, we've seen that specific challenges almost always arise. Here are three of the most common and how we deal with them. 1️⃣ Safety: Driver assistance, battery management, and engine control systems must work seamlessly under all conditions. Achieving this requires strict adherence to standards, like ISO 26262, and rigorous testing – from code verification to simulations of extreme situations. We create solutions that work in reality, not just on paper. 2️⃣ System integration: Today's machines are sophisticated ecosystems consisting of dozens of embedded systems. To prevent any issues, we treat each project holistically – we design scalable and compatible systems and conduct integration tests at every stage. This allows us to identify and eliminate potential conflicts. 3️⃣ Resource constraints: Embedded systems run on limited memory, computing power, and energy, yet they must remain efficient and reliable. Optimization is critical – every line of code and resource is thought through so that the hardware operates at its maximum capacity without unnecessary compromises. We face each of these challenges daily. With our experience and refined processes, we help clients create systems that are dependable and meet market requirements. Do your projects struggle with similar issues? Feel free to contact me and discuss how we can assist you in overcoming them. #EmbeddedSystems #Automotive #Industry #DigitalTransformation #Technology #Engineering

Minimize Errors in Embedded Sensor Testing with RAYNOV 🚗 Testing embedded sensors is essential to ensure the quality and reliability of electronic systems in the automotive industry. However, testing risks can lead to errors, causing delays and additional costs. At RAYNOV, we have implemented HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test benches to ensure reliable results. This approach allows us to: • Simulate real-world conditions without human intervention • Reduce the risk of errors • Ensure rigorous validation of embedded sensors Automation and simulation are key to an efficient and reliable testing process in an ever-evolving industry. Ready to improve your testing processes? Contact us to learn how RAYNOV can help streamline your embedded sensor testing. #AutomotiveTechnology #Innovation #AutomatedTesting #HIL #RAYNOV #Electronics