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Automotive Software Testing

Delivering safety and reliability for Software Defined Vehicles

As the automotive industry has shifted towards more software-driven innovation, AFRY empowers manufacturers to thrive in an ever-evolving and competitive landscape.

We specialise in delivering automotive software testing services designed to meet the complex needs of modern vehicle technology. Our comprehensive solutions ensure exceptional safety, performance, and quality, helping manufacturers drive forward with confidence.

Emerging trends in automotive embedded systems

These are some of the key trends and innovations that are redefining transportation with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and better user experiences:

  • Software-Defined Vehicles: Vehicles are now equipped with the ability to receive regular software updates, unlocking new features and enhanced functionality over time.
  • Electrification: A growing emphasis on Battery Management Systems (BMS) and energy optimisation is driving the adoption of electric vehicles.
  • AI-powered Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): AI, computer vision, and sensor fusion are elevating safety with intelligent driver assistance features.
  • Secure Over-the-Air (OTA) updates: Remote software updates for firmware, navigation maps, and infotainment systems ensure vehicles remain up-to-date without requiring in-person servicing.
  • Functional safety and cybersecurity: Compliance with ISO standards ensures fault detection, system redundancy, and robust cybersecurity measures to effectively manage potential risks.

Solving client challenges

As the industry rapidly evolves, modern automotive development presents a range of intricate challenges. We help our clients navigate these complexities with:

  1. System complexity management: Expertise in managing intricate networks of ECUs, sensors, and communication systems.
  2. Software Integration: Ensuring smooth collaboration between diverse software components across platforms.
  3. Proactive Cybersecurity Solutions: Safeguarding vehicles against hacking, data breaches, and other security threats.
  4. Cost and Time Efficiency: Striking the perfect balance between rapid innovation and budget constraints.
  5. Robust Validation: Delivering reliable testing for ADAS, OTA updates, and connected vehicle functionalities to ensure reliability and safety.
Infographic wheel displaying of the elements in Automotive software testing – cost and time, system complexity, software integration, cybersecurity threats and validation.

Our expertise in automotive software testing

  • End-to-End Testing Solutions: From unit testing to full system validation.
  • Advanced HIL Systems: Including Software, Hardware, and Vehicle in Loop Testing.
  • Verification & Validation (V&V): Across the full life cycle to ensure compliance and safety.

HIL Testing Solutions Arrow pointing right

Our customised, modular solutions offer high-precision testing for automotive ECUs, covering Unit, Integration, System, and HIL levels, ensuring safety and reliability at every stage of development.

We use platforms such as:

  • Vectors VT System
  • ALIARO XMOVE
  • NI Test Rig
  • dSpace
TestMaker – in-house developed test case framework tool Arrow pointing right

Streamline your ECU validation with AFRY's TestMaker, a GUI-driven test automation framework that simplifies scripting complexity, accelerates validation processes, and integrates seamlessly with industry-standard tools.

Jonas Bergqvist - Business Unit Manager, Automotive EE & Embedded Systems
Jonas Bergqvist
Business Unit Manager, Automotive EE & Embedded Systems

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