ZF Group and Vector: From Complexity to Speed - Shaping the Future of Modular Software Integration
Faster integration, reduced complexity and reliable quality. ZF Group and Vector are reshaping how application modules are integrated on high-performance ECUs with the Application Framework.
Scalable software solutions for future mobility: ZF Group and Vector are reshaping how Simulink-based applications are integrated on high-performance ECUs. Together, they apply a modular, interface-driven approach with the Application Framework. This enables close collaboration across teams, cleanly separating application and platform development.
Impact beyond Efficiency
Less Complexity. More Control.
Direct integration of Simulink-exported code to high-performance ECUs reduces manual complexity. The Application Framework structures this logic into modular applications, enabling seamless deployment on modern high-performance computing (HPC) platforms.
Faster Integration. Reliable Results.
Standardized and automated workflows replace manual integration steps, reducing effort time from days to minutes. Integrated into a Software Factory approach, this supports continuous integration and testing for high quality results.
Open Framework. Strong Collaboration.
An open-source API within the Eclipse Automotive API Framework prevents vendor lock-in, enabling collaboration across organizations and flexible integration decoupling from the middleware.
The Challenge: Rising Software Complexity and Decentralized Integration Across Teams
Modern vehicles are moving toward more centralized, powerful computing systems. With HPC platforms, integrating software becomes more complex. Application software is developed in different teams, often across multiple organizations. Clear interfaces between the platform and applications are often missing. This makes integration difficult.
The Solution: Integration of Simulink Applications through Application Framework
To tackle these challenges, the Application Framework is the missing puzzle piece. It brings structure and clarity to the integration of Simulink-based applications on HPC platforms.
This modular approach with a clear abstraction between application and platform layers simplifies collaboration across teams. The result is a more efficient, scalable, and reliable integration model, providing a strong foundation for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).
Success Story in Detail
The Vector Application Framework in Detail
From simplistic use cases to high-performance applications. Efficient development and scalable software architectures.
The Application Framework simplifies the development of distributed applications for microprocessor-based ECUs. It reduces setup effort, removes boilerplate code, and lets teams focus on core functionality.
- Open-source API
- Business logic implementation within minutes
- No vendor lock-in
