ETAS and ThunderSoft are joining forces to drive innovation in automotive software solutions
Auto Shanghai 2025
Combining our AUTOSAR expertise with ThunderSoft's capabilities in creating reusable software modules for rich SoC platforms like Android, QNX, and Linux, we will offer a one-stop solution for IVI, ADAS, and VCU needs. The solution targets global OEMs, reduces development time and costs, and speeds time-to-market.
With the increasing demand for advanced features in In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and Vehicle Control Units (VCUs), this partnership aims to deliver innovative solutions for global customers.
By combining ETAS' deep expertise in safety-critical, AUTOSAR-standard vehicle software platforms with ThunderSoft's strength in reusable software modules for rich System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms like Android, QNX, and Linux, we will offer a one-stop solution that integrates safety-related features with rich SoC functionalities, supported by an efficient engineering service team to ensure a seamless customer experience.
This collaboration targets not only Chinese Original Equipment Manufacturers (COEMs) but also provides customized solutions for global OEMs. Whether systems require high safety certifications or multifunctional integrations based on complex SoCs, the joint solution is designed to meet diverse market demands. It helps customers shorten development cycles, reduce overall costs, and accelerate time-to-market.
As smart connected vehicles continue to evolve rapidly, the complexity and functionality requirements for IVI, ADAS, and VCU systems are rising. “The strategic collaboration between ETAS and ThunderSoft is set to drive technological breakthroughs in software platform services for intelligent vehicles, providing OEMs with enhanced cost-effectiveness and accelerated development efficiency”, said Dr. Thomas Irawan, President of ETAS and Chairman of the Board of Management. “This partnership not only enhances market competitiveness but also drives innovation and development in automotive electronics technology.”
“The strategic collaboration between ETAS and ThunderSoft is set to drive technological breakthroughs in software platform services for intelligent vehicles, providing OEMs with enhanced cost-effectiveness and accelerated development efficiency”
Zhao Hongfei, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ThunderSoft said: "In the era of intelligent connected vehicles, software has become the core element defining automobiles. ThunderSoft has been deeply engaged in the field of intelligent operating systems for many years and has accumulated rich experience in SoC platform adaptation and engineering services for complex software stacks. ETAS's outstanding strength in key functional safety technologies and the development of AUTOSAR standard software platforms perfectly complements ours. Through this partnership, we will fully integrate the resources of both parties and break down technical barriers with a one-stop solution, providing software services that combine safety, reliability, and innovative experiences for global vehicle manufacturers. We believe that through this cooperation, we will not only assist our customers in accelerating product iteration and seizing the market opportunity, but also drive the industry towards a higher level of intelligence."
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