According to VaST, the combination of tools, software IP, and services accelerates cost reductions and quality improvement.
The partnership between VaST and KPIT Cummins focuses on methodology adoption services that speed the deployment of advanced virtual prototyping tools and methodologies such as networked ECU Virtual-Hardware-In-the-Loop simulations. Electronic virtualization is effective in reducing engineering costs while simultaneously enabling improved end-system software quality, said VaST.
KPIT Cummins and VaST have ability to deliver solutions for software rich automotive systems. By collaborating they offer a total solution composed of VaST’s de facto standard automotive virtualization tools supported by all major semiconductor suppliers, and KPIT’s automotive software services, in-vehicle network software, software platforms and System engineering services proven with over 50+ automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Tier 1s and semiconductor suppliers globally, added VaST.
Kishor Patil, CEO and managing director of KPIT Cummins, said: With increasing complexity, the hardware and software development cycles are getting stretched for our customers. By collaborating with VaST, we will provide simulation models for peripheral functions and microcontrollers that enable development of software on virtual platforms. This will provide added value to our customers by reducing their software development cycle time and ensuring higher quality software.
Alain Labat, CEO of VaST, said: Design methodologies are undergoing rapid change at leading OEM’s and Tier 1’s. Consistently, we see a need for skilled services and software IP to help accelerate adoption of virtualization methodologies. KPIT Cummins has both the skills and customer traction and is therefore an ideal partner.
