- Qorix, developer and distributor of world-class automotive middleware, has joined AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) as a premium member.
- For Qorix this is another strategic step towards the standardization of software-defined vehicles (SDV).
Munich (Germany) – Middleware specialist Qorix is now a premium member of the AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) initiative. “We are more than excited about our partnership with AUTOSAR,” said Markus Schupfner, Chief Executive Officer of Qorix. “Our vision is to support and enhance the automotive standards that will take SDV to the next level. Joining the relevant working groups with our expertise in middleware technology will drive the future of mobility ahead.”
Setting global standards, harmonizing interfaces with AUTOSAR
Modern vehicles sometimes have more than 100 integrated electronic control units (ECUs) that perform a wide variety of tasks. These range from engine control to comfort and safety electronics to driver assistance systems. These systems are distributed throughout the vehicle, exchanging information and generating very large amounts of data. Due to the large number of networked functions in vehicles, software development is becoming increasingly important, because ECUs – regardless of manufacturer – should be compatible. This is where AUTOSAR comes in: Its members – automakers, suppliers and companies from the automotive, electronics, semiconductor, and software industries – are working together to develop an industry-standard software architecture to manage the growing complexity of electronic systems. With its extensive knowledge in the field of software-defined vehicle technologies and knowledge of the AUTOSAR architecture, Qorix contributes to optimizing the development process and improving cost efficiency. This strategic move underscores Qorix’s commitment to improving vehicle safety and connectivity, while also fostering industry-wide collaboration to shape the future of automotive technology.
Automotive middleware: The essential bridge for seamless integration and enhanced vehicle functionality
Automotive middleware refers to the software layer that is located between the vehicle’s operating system or hardware and the application software. This critical software infrastructure acts as a bridge, facilitating communication and data exchange between different components within the vehicle’s software architecture. By abstracting the underlying hardware, middleware provides a standardized interface for software components to interact seamlessly, which is essential for integrating complex systems such as autonomous driving, connected infotainment systems, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). It enables modularity and scalability, allowing for the development of reusable software components that can be deployed across multiple electronic control units (ECUs), thereby reducing development time and cost. Moreover, middleware improves safety and performance by ensuring real-time responsiveness of critical functions and enabling determinism throughout the system.
Qorix specializes in middleware solutions that support the efficient implementation of modern automotive software architectures. By focusing on modularity and scalability, Qorix enables manufacturers to seamlessly integrate complex systems. At the same time, middleware helps to reduce development time and costs while maintaining high safety and performance standards. This provides a solid foundation for robust and future-proof vehicle ecosystems.
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About QORIX
Qorix is a technology company that offers innovative and powerful middleware solutions to the mobility ecosystem, especially in the transformation towards software-defined vehicles (SDV). Qorix helps automotive manufacturers and suppliers to manage the ever-increasing complexity of software while maintaining complete control over their architecture. Qorix middleware ensures a global, secure and powerful software ecosystem that can be rapidly deployed in future vehicles. The product portfolio includes standard compliant AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive solutions and QORIX’s own “Performance” stack that is particularly designed for the requirements of future software-defined vehicles. Qorix employs up to 300 employees worldwide, focusing on global software product delivery for OEM and Tier-1 programs. Established as joint venture of KPIT Technology Ltd. and ZF, Qorix leverages KPIT’s expertise in software development and ZF’s proficiency in automotive systems.
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