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Cloud-based FMEA software brings AI-powered insights to automotive testing
The introduction of ReliaSoft Cloud, a web-based software-as-a-service platform, offers engineers more flexibility, according to HBK. With its easy setup and scalability, ReliaSoft Cloud enables teams of any size to manage FMEA processes more efficiently. Crucially, being cloud-based, it enables access from anywhere – making centralized FMEA management simpler and more effective for both small teams and large organizations. ReliaSoft Cloud helps engineers enhance their FMEA processes with AI-driven insights, clear risk visualizations and more effective team collaboration, making decision-making smoother and scaling simpler.
SAE and Automotive Testing Expo India announce new leadership summit in Chennai
The SAE India managing committee has joined up with UKi Media & Events to create a high-end, two-day conference at Automotive Testing Expo India, which will take place at the CTC Complex in Chennai on April 8-10, 2025. The new conference will be branded Automotive Leadership India Summit in association with SAE India.
The Automotive Leadership India Summit in association with SAE India aims to position India as a global leader in the automotive sector.
Hyundai expands testing and R&D facilities in Europe
Hyundai Motor Group is expanding its R&D facilities in Europe by more than 25,000m2 . The group is advancing its focus on sustainable mobility with the completion of its test center extension at Nürburgring and the opening of the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center’s new Square Campus in March 2025.
Hyundai has spent a successful decade developing at the Nürburgring, where it pioneered durability testing in 2011 and established a test center in 2013.
VBox launches test solution for ISA and SLIF validation
VBox Automotive has released a new testing solution for automotive engineers. Useful for validating speed limit information function (SLIF) and intelligent speed assist (ISA) systems, it uses the versatile VBox Touch platform to offer an SLIF app and event marker box. This results in simplified testing while enabling accurate and efficient data collection.
The EU regulations mandate intelligent speed assist for all new vehicles from July 2024 and from 2026 as a part of the Euro NCAP Safe Driving Vehicle Assistance Protocol.
Yokohama begins testing of AI technology to gauge air pressure
Yokohama has begun testing a novel technology that uses AI to gauge air pressure from the sound made by tapping truck and bus tires. This technology aims to help logistics companies to reduce costs and improve fuel efficiency.
Daily air pressure checks with pressure gauges can lead to valve failure and air leakage. In addition, real-time monitoring can be time-consuming and costly. Therefore, tapping the tire with a hammer remains a commonly used technique for air pressure monitoring.
Renault, Proton, Volvo, VW, Zeekr and Wayve confirmed to speak at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo Europe 2025
More speakers have been announced for this year’s edition of ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo Europe Conference, taking place at the Messe Stuttgart, Germany, on May 20, 21 and 22, 2025.
Consisting of a mix of OEMs, regulators and tech innovators, contributors so far include Renault, Volvo, Proton (part of Geely), Volvo, VW, Zeekr, Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund Servicegesellschaft and Wayve, among others.
Across three days, the conference will facilitate intensive discussions on the future of mobility.
AB Dynamics automates ADAS testing for heavy vehicles
Automotive test solution supplier AB Dynamics has introduced automated capabilities that enable OEMs and test houses to significantly reduce the time and complexity of testing the latest ADAS protocols from Euro NCAP and NHTSA.
The latest update to AB Dynamics’ Track Applications Suite expands its ‘Special Groups’ library to include full automation for Euro NCAP’s new heavy vehicle ADAS test scenarios and NHTSA’s FMVSS 127 standard. The pre-defined test scenario library automates the creation, set-up, variation, execution and verification of industry-standard active safety protocols when combined with AB Dynamics’ driving robots, ADAS targets and other test equipment.
Tata Elxsi and Minespider launch Mobius+ for battery lifecycle traceability
Tata Elxsi has joined forces with Minespider to launch Mobius+, an advanced battery lifecycle management platform designed to address the need for sustainability, compliance and performance optimization in the battery industry.
This advanced platform integrates data analytics, real-time monitoring and compliance features to deliver insights for OEMs and the entire battery ecosystem, including material suppliers, cell and module manufacturers and recyclers. These features enable better performance tracking, maintenance, and sustainability management, making Mobius+ an essential solution in the mobility ecosystem.