73 IT and Automotive A New Take on Test Strategies Mastering the shift left and promoting continuity in vehicle development By Astrid Schmidt, Communication Manager Press & PR, IPG Automotive GmbH Vehicle development is undergoing fundamental change. Software-defined vehicles, automated driving, and over-the-air updates are causing conventional processes, that were powered by hardware up to now, to increasingly be replaced by virtual, flexible, and scalable approaches. At the same time, efficiency and quality expectations are rising. Companies are faced with the challenge of testing and validating highly complex systems reliably in a very short amount of time. This is where the seamless and scalable test strategy from IPG Automotive comes in. It creates a methodological basis for process optimization, increases reusability of test components, and facilitates agile development models. The shift toward an integrated, virtual test approach is crucial to stand current market dynamics. Shift left: Early complexity management Virtualization moves tests, using physical prototypes on system and full vehicle level, that have so far been carried out at late development stages toward earlier stages in which physical prototypes are not available yet. This shift-left approach allows for early management of test efforts, faster iteration cycles, and detection of potential sources of errors before physical validation. In this way, the shift fast-tracks release processes, minimizes risks, and significantly reduces development costs. The increased test frequency, enabled by 24/7 simulation running in multiple real time and in parallel in the cloud, results in more robust software and improved quality – a major edge in dynamic markets. Continuity: From virtual vehicles to the road A modern, seamless test strategy incorporates all steps of testing: from modelin-the-loop (MIL) to software- (SIL), hardware- (HIL), and vehicle-in-the-loop (VIL). Whether in the cloud, on a test bench tailored to a specific use case or in real-world test driving, transitions between the test steps are fluid and enable seamless integration. Reusability of models and scenarios is also guaranteed. This seamlessness increases efficiency as well as traceability and comparability: Test data, scenarios, evaluation criteria, and results can be used, adapted, and documented throughout the entire development process – without redundancies or disruptions between the different steps. Virtual prototypes and consistent scenarios for maximum efficiency The core of the strategy is to utilize virtual prototypes in combination with reusable, consistent test scenarios and models. They can be applied throughout all development stages and thus safeguard continuity and confidence in results. With a consistent toolchain and seamless data and workflow management, test contents and simulation models can be used in any environment. This lays the foundation for seamless integration, efficient collaboration, and excellent quality in virtual vehicle development. As a result, development cycles become shorter while quality increases at the same time. With end-to-end simulation solutions, IPG Automotive contributes a future-proof approach to transform automotive development. A sophisticated test strategy focusing on shift left and virtualization, paired with seamless toolchains, transforms fragmented development and virtualization steps into a holistic, scalable development and validation process. Virtualization thus becomes the driving force for quality, efficiency, and speed, as well as an essential pillar in state-of-theart vehicle development. www.ipg-automotive.com Graphic: © IPG Automotive IPG Automotive offers seamless simulation solutions to face the transformation in vehicle development with a future-proof approach. Image: © Gorodenkoff Productions OU
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjUzMzQ=