Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, announced a strategic collaboration with Synopsys, the leading provider of engineering solutions from silicon to systems, to accelerate the shift towards software-defined mobility. The companies will leverage each other’s expertise to provide innovative solutions that address SDV complexity and enable OEMs to lead in the rapidly evolving mobility landscape. 

The collaboration aims to empower automotive manufacturers to tackle the complexities of next-generation mobility by combining Tata Technologies’ deep domain expertise in vehicle engineering with Synopsys’ industry-leading virtualization solutions enabling the deployment of electronics digital twins (eDTs). The companies have already started engaging collaboratively with a leading European OEM to deliver business value. The team developed an advanced solution blueprint to transition from the existing E/E architecture to a next-generation software-defined design. Pilot programs with other major OEMs are also underway in North America, Europe, and India.   

Commenting on the collaboration, Sriram Lakshminarayanan, Chief Technology Officer, Tata Technologies, said, “The digital shift is redefining the future of mobility, and our partnership with Synopsys is a purposeful step towards realising a future led by software-defined innovations. As OEMs move to new ways of working, there is a growing demand for engineering and digital services. Together, we are empowering OEMs to deliver safer, smarter, and more sustainable vehicles that enhance the human experience and accelerate the industry’s transition to a software-defined future.” 

“The complexity of SDV systems requires a new level of collaboration across the automotive ecosystem. By bringing together our world-class digital twin, verification, and IP platforms with Tata Technologies’ engineering expertise and global delivery, we are enabling OEMs to accelerate development, validation and delivery of complex software- and AI-defined vehicles. The collaboration is a great example of how the automotive ecosystem is coming together to accelerate innovation while reducing risk and time to market in a dynamic mobility landscape,” said Tom De Schutter, Senior Vice President, Product Management & Markets Group, Synopsys. 

The joint effort will span major SDV domains, including ADAS, powertrain, chassis, body, central computing, gateways, infotainment, connectivity, and electrification. 

Key areas of focus include:

• Shift-left enablement for developing virtual prototypes, simulation models, and electronics digital twins for early software bring-up and other use cases
• Synopsys tools and technologies for performance, power, multiphysics, safety, and reliability analysis, aimed at accelerating ECU development cycles. 
• Tata Technologies’ embedded systems and software solutions for ECU and E/E architecture development. 
• Embedded systems and software verification and validation services aligned with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards.

The automotive industry is at a pivotal moment, transitioning to connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles, where software and AI define the customer experience. Recognising these rapid advancements, both parties are committed to leveraging their respective expertise and collaborating to address high-value problems and drive innovation in this sector. 

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