Agile systems engineering from the perspective of VW and Vector employees
In a specialist article, Christof Ebert (Vector Consulting) and Frank Kirschke-Biller (Volkswagen) describe agile systems engineering
Can systems engineering save the automotive industry? No, but...
The German automotive industry is in crisis. What can save it? I believe it can only be saved by innovation from start-ups.
Interoperability in systems engineering: the 4 Prostep ivip project clusters
The Prostep ivip supports customers in the automotive and aviation industries. Here are the 4 project clusters with the results from 2023.
Continental, Bosch & Co.: What are German automotive suppliers doing?
The automotive supplier Continental is considering spinning off its automotive division. Other suppliers are facing similar challenges.
Venture between VW and Rivian: significance for Cariad
VW and Rivian have announced a joint venture to work together on the software-defined vehicle. Competition for Cariad?
How BMW and Daimler deal with increasing complexity
BMW and Daimler use different strategies to deal with increasing complexity in vehicle development.
The error in thinking about the software-defined vehicle
Everyone is talking about the software-defined vehicle. However, system thinking and the importance of architecture are often forgotten.
Acquisition chain: Renesas buys Altium buys Valispace
The Valispace tool was acquired by Altium. The acquisition of Altium by Renesas is also currently underway.
5+1 suggestions for improvement for the German automotive industry
The German automotive industry is in crisis, here are 5 suggestions for improvement from Prof. Stefan Bratzel and one from Michael Jastram.
Layoffs at Cariad: What went wrong?
2023: VW subsidiary Cariad carries out redundancies. What went wrong and what must the Group do to save the situation?
How Cruise reduces the cost of the central control unit by 90%
Cruise is a start-up that manufactures autonomous vehicles. The company develops its own control units, with 90% reducing costs.
Frank Houdek: Requirements management at Mercedes-Benz
Frank Houdek provides an insight into the developments at a major automotive group and quantifies them with hard numbers.
