Software is the new wheel of industry, but in the logistics sector, this wheel is evidently not quite turning properly yet. According to the “Continental Mobility Study 2016”, an abundance of very different standards, interfaces, and systems is creating a lack of clarity and excessive strain on the market. As a result, more than half […]
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Toyota adopts Ford’s SmartDeviceLink Software
A first wave of automakers and industry suppliers – led by Toyota Motor Corporation – is adopting Ford SmartDeviceLink software. This is a huge step toward giving consumers more choice in how they connect and control their smartphone apps on the road. SmartDeviceLink is the open-source software on which the Ford SYNC® AppLink™ platform is […]
Eastern Alloys Selects Eka’s Next-Generation CTRM Software to Manage its Metals Manufacturing Operations
Eka Software Solutions, the leading global provider of Smart Commodity Management software solutions, announced today that Eastern Alloys Inc. has selected Eka’s next-generation CTRM software solution for trading, position, risk, production scheduling, inventory management, assay management, and tolling of its metals operations. All six of the Eastern Alloys family of companies will implement Eka’s advanced […]
Elektrobit announces EB GUIDE 6 to support HMI development
Elektrobit (EB), a leading developer of cutting-edge, embedded technology solutions for the automotive industry, today announced EB GUIDE 6, a software toolkit that allows automakers, Tier 1 suppliers and developers to design and develop sophisticated, customized human-machine interface (HMI) systems more easily, quickly and cost-effectively. EB GUIDE 6 is an updated version of its pioneering, HMI […]
Daimler completes CAD software migration project
The large-scale project, known internally as PLM2015, has been completed and the new Siemens NX CAD software has been introduced. Key criteria to switch from the CATIA V5 design software, which had been used for many years, to Siemens NX, were the improvement of efficiency and sustainability – and the wish to integrate the product […]
Continental continues to expand Software and Systems Expertise
The Continental Corporation is building as advertised consistently its systems and software expertise for solutions in the automotive industry. The international automotive supplier buys the Elektrobit Automotive GmbH based in Erlangen. Elektrobit Automotive is part of the Finnish Elektrobit Corporation, which is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.The company specializes in highly innovative software solutions […]
Visteon – Codethink collaborate to improve in-vehicle software development
Visteon and Codethink have developed a unified approach to collect and integrate Linux ecosystem source code across the wide range of third-party and open source components used in Visteon’s infotainment projects with global automakers. Both companies are members of the GENIVI® alliance, a non-profit industry alliance committed to driving the broad adoption of specified, open […]
Bosch to hire 12,000 people
In 2015, Bosch plans to recruit 12,000 trained graduates worldwide. In addition to a number of prospects for mechanical and electrical engineers, the chances for graduates with an IT background are especially favorable. “We are increasing the number associates hired for software design and development. As connectivity expands in every business sector, from Mobility Solutions […]
VDO TIS-Web gets tyre data in real time
TIS-Web, the fleet management software offered by automotive supplier Continental, is now able to display and analyze tire data. Fleet managers can obtain information on tire position, pressure and temperature, allowing them to take quick action when they see signs of incipient damage or low pressure, which can cause increased fuel consumption. VDO has put […]