“A digital twin can predict current-related failure modes very well” As rising system complexity challenges validation in automotive development, digital twins are becoming a key enabler. Thiruvenkata Babuji Baskaran, Molex, explains how virtual validation transforms connector design and testing. Benjamin Müller
Siemens and Saicec accelerate SDV chip validation Siemens and Saicec plan to speed up the validation of automotive chips by applying advanced digital-twin technology. Their joint approach targets faster certification cycles and more reliable system-level testing. ADT editorial team
What does a Battery Production Data Scientist do? The high-voltage battery is considered the most important differentiating feature in electric cars. BMW uses highly intelligent data-driven systems in battery production. To ensure these become more sophisticated, there are people like Patrick Zimmermann. Chris Löwer
From Supplier to Software Company The future of software-defined suppliers has begun. For example, Continental has developed its own platform for software-defined vehicles with its Automotive Edge Platform. Just one example among many. Chris Löwer
The Development Community Needs to Step Up The prostep ivip Symposium made one thing clear: the Software Defined Vehicle lives on data – and data quality remains a consistent source of headaches. Generative AI is emerging as a game changer in the product development process. Daniela Hoffmann
What’s ahead at Charging & Battery ASEAN 2025? As Southeast Asia positions itself as a future EV growth region, Bangkok will host the 4th Charging & Battery ASEAN Conference from June 17–18, 2025. With a speaker lineup spanning OEMs, suppliers, energy strategists, and tech innovators, the event covers the full EV value chain. Benjamin Müller