Time to market is critical in automotive. Listen in as Dan Haley, Head of Architecture Practice, explains how HARMAN Automotive Engineering Services (AES) helps OEMs brings products to life faster – offering proof of concept all the way to series production. He reveals how HARMAN is customizing and integrating Ready products for OEMs from Ready Upgrade to Ready Link Marketplace.

Key Takeaways:

[2:11] An overview of how AES partners with OEMs and the added value they deliver.

[3:01] Dan shares a case study of how AES worked with a manufacturer to integrate and customize the Ready Upgrade domain controller into two different truck models.

[3:45] A discussion on the history and evolution of AES.

[4:20] Dan outlines the AES organization – size, markets and cost benefits.

[5:18] Dan updates Oisin on the role of partnerships and industry collaboration.

[6:34] Dan explains how AES leverages open-source frameworks and partner software to help OEMs deploy Ready Link Marketplace, a product that offers vehicle features and infotainment.

[9:23] Dan shares his thoughts on trends in the space and how AES will meet them.

[10:18] Dan provides more insight into the background of AES and its formation as a pure software services organization within HARMAN Automotive.

Mentioned in this episode:

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OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer – a car manufacturer.

Ready Upgrade: Click Here

UI: User Interface – the visual and interactive elements that allow drivers and passengers to interact with the vehicle's systems.

EMS: Engine Management System – the electronic control system that manages and controls the various functions of an engine, including fuel delivery, ignition timing and more.

Ready Link Marketplace: Click Here

EE Architectures: Electrical/Electronic – the design and configuration of the electrical and electronic systems within a vehicle.

ECU: Electronic Control Unit – an in-cabin unit that controls everything from the climate control system to advanced driver-assistance systems and entertainment features.

SDV: Software-Defined Vehicle – a vehicle whose operation and functionality are primarily managed and enhanced through software, rather than solely relying on hardware and mechanical components.

Eclipse SDV: Click Here

AutoSAR: AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture – a global development partnership that defines a standardized, open software architecture for automotive electronic control units (ECUs).

Our partner Vector: Click Here

3D HMI: 3D Human-Machine Interface – the use of three-dimensional graphics and visualizations in vehicle displays and interfaces.

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