Developers will now have access to a suite of new electrical and electronics (E/E) testing and validation technologies through a partnership between AVL and VCarSystem that brings together simulation, automation and HIL.
AVL says the tie-up builds on its expertise in vehicle development, system integration and high-fidelity simulation, alongside VCarSystem’s HIL platforms – culminating in a software-first, open and easily integrable E/E testing portfolio for modern labs.
Guided by a shared vision of fully automated, CI/CD-connected development environments based on open standards and modern software practices, the suppliers aim to make HIL testing truly ‘soft’ – meaning software-driven – as well as being flexible, scalable and seamlessly deployable. This is central to supporting the evolution toward software-defined vehicle architectures.
Gianluca Vitale, software global unit manager at AVL, said, “At AVL, our software strategy continues to evolve with a clear focus on accelerating development through end-to-end solution responsibility, positioning ourselves as an open integrator that enables customers to move faster and more efficiently.”
The partnership between AVL and VCarSystem enables customers to accelerate function validation and supports AVL’s goal of halving development time. Early virtual testing helps teams identify issues sooner, reducing delays and accelerating release schedules.
Remote access and multi-user capabilities enable distributed teams to work in parallel and make better use of shared resources. Shifting tests from physical prototypes and testbeds into controlled simulation environments lowers operational and development costs. Realistic, reproducible HIL testing uncovers integration issues early – essential for increasingly software-driven vehicle architectures.
“Together with VCarSystem, we are introducing disruptive, end-to-end approaches that radically speed up software release cycles and E/E integration, offering a new benchmark for testing efficiency and development agility,” said Qi Chen, president of VCarSystem. “Partnering with AVL marks a significant step toward reshaping the future of vehicle development in the era of software-defined vehicles.
“As the industry shifts from hardware-bound architectures to software-driven mobility platforms, validation must evolve at the speed of software. Together with AVL, we are building an open, scalable testing ecosystem that accelerates function validation, shortens development cycles and enables continuous innovation throughout the SDV lifecycle – creating long-term sustainable value for our global customers and partners.”
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