Industry: Automotive

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Navigating the Shift: From Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC to Machinery Regulation EU 2023/1230

June 27, 2024 in /by

. Navigating the Shift: From Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC to Machinery Regulation EU 2023/1230 Change is inevitable, especially in regulatory frameworks governing industries. In Europe, the transition from the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC to the new Machinery Regulation EU 2023/1230 marks a significant step forward in ensuring safety, innovation, and harmonization in the machinery sector. This transition […]

Ensuring Quality and Reliability in Automotive Software Development: An Overview of ASPICE 4.0

June 18, 2024 in /by

Ensuring Quality and Reliability in Automotive Software Development: An Overview of ASPICE 4.0 ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) 4.0 is a process assessment model tailored specifically for the automotive industry to ensure the quality and reliability of software and system development processes. It is part of the larger ISO/IEC 330xx family of standards and is derived from […]

Critical Alignment for Security, Safety, & Product Teams in Automotive Development

April 25, 2024 in /by

Critical Alignment for Security, Safety, & Product Teams in Automotive Development As automotive product development becomes increasingly complex with multiple standards for compliance, alignment between different teams is more critical than ever. Yet in many organizations, specialized teams such as cybersecurity, safety, product development, and even project management work separately. In other cases, teams may […]

Understanding IATF 16949: A Quick Guide to Automotive Quality Management

March 14, 2024 in /by

Understanding IATF 16949: A Quick Guide to Automotive Quality Management In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, ensuring product quality and safety is paramount. One key standard that plays a crucial role in this pursuit is IATF 16949. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of IATF 16949, exploring its significance, key […]

Expanding EV Infrastructure in the US: Both On- and Off-Road

February 8, 2024 in /by

Expanding EV Infrastructure in the US: Both On- and Off-Road The expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure in the US has been challenged by various issues, from governance to location. Here, we explore the issues and how they can be combated. The evolution and expansion of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, encompassing both on-road charging stations and […]

[Webinar Recap] Critical Alignment for Security, Safety & Product Development Teams

January 10, 2024 in /by

Critical Alignment for Security, Safety & Product Development Teams Break down silos to unite teams for the future of vehicle technology! Safety, security, and development teams tend to work in silos due to differing objectives, tooling, and methodologies; historical contexts; educational backgrounds; and even fundamental terminology. The increasing interconnectivity of vehicles makes it hard to […]

2024 Predictions for Automotive Product, Systems, and Software Development

December 7, 2023 in /by

2024 Predictions for Automotive Product, Systems, and Software Development As the automotive landscape accelerates into 2024, we want to better understand and discuss what is driving change in the development of products, systems, and software, and how teams are evolving to address these complexities. Jama Software® asked selected thought leaders — both internal Jama Software […]

Software Defined Vehicles Part 2: Revolutionizing the Future of Transportation

November 16, 2023 in /by

Software Defined Vehicles Part 2: Revolutionizing the Future of Transportation Communication and Connectivity Infrastructure The software-defined vehicle architecture relies on a robust communication and connectivity infrastructure to enable seamless interaction between various software components and external systems. In-Vehicle Communication: Within the vehicle, communication buses such as Controller Area Network (CAN), Local Interconnect Network (LIN), and […]

Software Defined Vehicles Part 1: Revolutionizing the Future of Transportation

November 8, 2023 in /by

Software Defined Vehicles Part 1: Revolutionizing the Future of Transportation Introduction Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) are a revolutionary approach to transportation that leverages software integration and virtualization technologies to enhance vehicle functionality, connectivity, and autonomy. SDVs are designed to adapt and evolve through the use of software updates, enabling new features, capabilities, and improvements without […]