Core Business and Strategic Focus

Elektrobit???s primary business is rooted in providing software-defined vehicle solutions. This includes the development of standardized and proprietary software platforms, high-performance tools, and expert professional services necessary to build the next generation of intelligent, connected, and safe vehicles.

The company operates on a model that serves three main customer segments: direct service to global OEMs (such as Ford, Volkswagen, and BMW), serving its parent company Continental as a key account, and also providing solutions to Continental???s competitors (other Tier 1 suppliers). This structure underscores the company???s need and ability to maintain independence and vendor-neutrality in its product offerings. Its offerings are vital for the shift in the automotive industry toward high-performance computing (HPC) and system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, where traditional, decentralized Electronic Control Units (ECUs) are consolidated.

Products and Services Portfolio

Elektrobit???s portfolio is categorized into distinct product families that address the complexities of modern vehicle software development. These offerings include platforms, tools, and professional engineering services.

1. Vehicle Infrastructure Software

The foundational layer of Elektrobit???s offerings is its vehicle infrastructure software, which provides the operating system, connectivity, and communication backbone for the entire vehicle.

• EB tresos: This is a comprehensive line of software for developing classic and adaptive AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) electronic control units (ECUs). It provides the embedded software components that are critical for managing communication, diagnostics, and power management across the vehicle network, compliant with industry standards like ISO 26262 for functional safety.
• EB corbos: This product family is designed for the modern high-performance computing (HPC) and domain-controller architectures. It provides an operating system and hypervisor technology that allows heterogeneous applications???including those with different safety and security requirements???to run on a single system-on-chip (SoC) or domain controller.
• EB zentur: This platform focuses on vehicle-wide software and update management, enabling over-the-air (OTA) updates for software deployment, monitoring, and maintaining the vehicle's entire software lifecycle post-production.

2. Automated Driving and ADAS

Elektrobit supplies software and tools that accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and full automated driving (AD) functions.

• EB Assist ADTF (Automotive Data and Time-Triggered Framework): A modular software development environment used globally for the development, testing, visualization, and validation of ADAS/AD applications. It allows engineers to manage and process the massive amounts of sensor data required for autonomous functions.
• EB Assist CAR Box: A hardware and software solution dedicated to efficient and reliable data acquisition from vehicle sensors and communication buses, crucial for the subsequent development and training of automated driving algorithms.

3. User Experience (UX) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

The company provides extensive tools for designing and implementing the digital cockpit, which encompasses all in-vehicle displays, infotainment systems, and driver-vehicle interaction.

• EB GUIDE: This is an all-in-one HMI development toolchain used for creating executable specifications, modeling, rapid prototyping, simulation, and target deployment of multimodal HMI applications. It supports multiple modalities like graphics, touch, and speech, allowing teams to develop complex user interfaces for infotainment, cluster displays, and head-up displays (HUDs). The solution is pivotal for developing next-generation digital cockpits that are intelligent, connected, and AI-powered.

4. Functional Safety and Cybersecurity

With the increasing complexity and connectivity of modern vehicles, functional safety and cybersecurity are critical focus areas for Elektrobit.

• Functional Safety Solutions: The company???s products, particularly within the EB tresos and EB corbos families, are developed and certified to meet the highest levels of functional safety, including ISO 26262 up to Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL D). This ensures that electronic systems do not cause unreasonable risk in case of malfunction.
• Cybersecurity Solutions: Elektrobit provides end-to-end vehicle protection from the ECU to the cloud. This includes modular solutions for intrusion detection, encrypted communication, and ensuring regulatory compliance with standards like UN Regulation No. 155 (UN R155) for cybersecurity management systems.

5. Engineering and Professional Services

Beyond its core software products, Elektrobit offers a significant services arm to support its customers. These professional services include:

• Consulting and Systems Engineering: Expertise in complex electronic system design, architecture development, and migration to new platforms (e.g., from traditional ECUs to domain controllers).
• Implementation and Integration: Services to integrate Elektrobit???s software with a customer???s hardware, existing software, and systems from other suppliers.
• Custom Development: Tailored software development and validation services to meet specific OEM or Tier 1 requirements for various vehicle domains.

In summary, Elektrobit Automotive GmbH is an embedded software powerhouse for the automotive sector, providing the foundational technology that enables all major innovations in connected, automated, and experience-rich vehicles. Its comprehensive product portfolio and services position it as a critical technology partner for the world???s largest automotive brands.