The automotive industry is in the midst of a transition to SDV.
Complex vehicle systems require new development approaches that transcend time-consuming and costly traditional physical prototyping. Model-based systems engineering and digital simulation are helping automakers navigate this transformation.
Digital engineering approaches offer significant benefits, including shorter development cycles, lower costs, and ultimately the ability to deliver innovative features that revolutionize the driving experience.

Dramatic Evolution Forces Automakers to Rethink Development Strategies
With the electrification of vehicles and the integration of advanced technologies, automotive development is undergoing a complete rethink. Gone are the days of design focused solely on hardware. Traditional design methods have limited experimentation, stalled collaboration between various engineering disciplines, and resulted in many costly end-of-life design changes.
The future is SDV. Software will play a central role in everything from key locks to safety features to critical systems (steering, braking, communication with other vehicles, etc.). Automakers need to adopt a digitized approach to stay ahead of the curve.

Perspectives on Model-Based Systems Engineering
Facilitate a cross-disciplinary approach by creating a digital thread that encompasses the entire vehicle and its lifecycle. This allows engineers to seamlessly integrate new features with existing mechanical, electrical, and software components. This was not possible with physical prototypes.
By leveraging digital simulation, automakers can shorten time-to-market, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation in the exciting world of SDVs.