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ASAM e.V. (Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring Systems) actively promotes standardization within the Automotive Industry. Together with its more than 400 member companies worldwide, the association develops standards that define protocols, interfaces and data models for tools used for the development and testing of electronic control units (ECUs) and for the validation of the entire vehicle. ASAM standards are applied internationally with the purpose to enable easy integration of tools into existing value chains and to enable a seamless data exchange.

In the past years, ASAM has established a very active community in the area of highly automated driving. Technical experts from ASAM member companies worldwide are working together to (further) develop the so called ASAM OpenX® standards for the validation of ADAS and AD functions: ASAM OpenDRIVE®, ASAM OpenCRG® and ASAM OpenSCENARIO® describe static road networks as well as dynamic driving scenarios for use in driving and traffic simulators. ASAM OSI® is a generic interface that allows easy interconnection of the many driving simulation frameworks. ASAM OpenLABEL® is the world's first standard for annotating multi-sensor data and scenarios. Finally, ASAM OpenODD® is the latest initiative and currently under development. The ASAM OpenODD® concept proposes to specify a language concept as well as a machine-readable format that allows users to exchange, compare, and reuse Operational Design Domain (ODD) definitions. ASAM OpenODD is a safety standard for autonomous vehicles and will allow testing of road readiness.

The collaborative approach of ASAM’s standardization process enables the high quality level and industry-wide acceptance of ASAM standards. ASAM, on the other hand, ensures their independent, long-term development and maintenance in a professional setting.

CITA is the worldwide association of authorities and authorized companies active in the field of vehicle compliance: it represents the impartial partner to enable programs and policies for safe and clean vehicles improving road safety and protecting the environment every day, everywhere, impartially, and responsibly.

CITA provides a global forum for best practice exchange. Its members find a unique place to share knowledge and participate global activities related to vehicle compliance. CITA facilitates best practice recommendations and draft international standards. It organises conferences and seminars on inspection methods, standards, and equipment creating awareness on quality control, assurance, and accreditation. CITA provides training to stakeholders, capacitate authorities, and facilitate on information systems used to improve inspection consistency and effectiveness.

CITA BELIEVE THAT SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY MAKES THE WORLD BETTER.

More info at www.citainsp.org

DIN, the German Institute for Standardization, is the independent platform for standardization in Germany and worldwide. As a partner for industry, research and society as a whole, DIN plays a major role to supporting the marketability of innovative solutions through standardization - be it in topics around the digitization of business and society or in the context of research projects.

More than 35,500 experts from industry, research, consumer protection and the public sector bring their expertise to work on standardization projects managed by DIN. The results of these efforts are market-oriented standards and specifications that promote global trade, encouraging rationalization, quality assurance and environmental protection as well as improving security and communication.

DIN was founded in 1917 and celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2017.

A public-private partnership

In 1975 DIN entered a public-private partnership with the German Federal Republic by signing the Standards Agreement in which DIN is acknowledged as the sole national standards body in Germany. According to this Agreement, DIN is obliged to

• consider the public interest in the preparation of standards,
• ensure that its standards can be referenced as documents which describe technical requirements, in legislation, in matters affecting public administration, and in legal relations, and
• contribute to international understanding in the field of standardization.

The Federal Government undertakes to

• recognize DIN as the competent standards organization for Germany and as the national standards body representing Germany in non-governmental international standards organizations, and
• apply DIN standards in its administrative departments, when issuing invitations to tender or placing orders, and to use its influence to ensure that other public authorities placing contracts do the same.

More info at: https://www.din.de/en

The Autonomous is an open platform that aims at building an ecosystem of all actors involved in the development of safe autonomous mobility to work together and generate know-how assets.

“The automotive industry has long relied on collaboration to remove competitive barriers, and nowhere is that more important than in safety. These alliances, consortia and standards activities are essential to delivering safe autonomous vehicles”, says Tim Dawkins, Lead Automotive and Autonomous Mobility, World Economic Forum.

To tackle key safety challenges in the autonomous mobility domain, The Autonomous is addressing gaps within the industry, where an alignment on safety is urgently needed, such as in electronic architectures, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The outcome of the initiative will be concrete reference solutions for particular safety challenges of level 3 and level 4 autonomous driving, compliant with existing safety standards.

The Autonomous ecosystem consists of car manufacturers, technology suppliers, regulatory authorities, disruptors, thought leaders, academia and government institutions and includes supporters such as Audi, Arm, Infineon, BMW and many others.

Digital transformation is already revolutionising every aspect of our lives, changing the way we live, work and play. Throughout this period of uncertainty, TÜV SÜD is striving to add value to governments, businesses and consumers worldwide. Our aim is to inspire trust in technology, enabling progress by managing technology-related risks and facilitating change. This commitment is embodied in the new claim “Add value. Inspire trust.”

TÜV SÜD is a trusted partner of choice for safety, security and sustainability solutions. Over the last 150 years, we have added value to our partners and customers through a comprehensive portfolio of testing, certification, auditing and advisory services. We have enabled progress in society and businesses by staying true to our purpose of protecting people, the environment and assets from technology-related risks.

Today, we are represented by more than 25,000 employees located across over 1,000 locations. Our community of experts is passionate about technology and is inspired by the possibilities of your business. United by the belief that technology should better people’s lives, we work alongside our customers to anticipate and capitalise on technological developments.

Going beyond regulatory compliance, we inspire trust in a physical and digital world to create a safer and more sustainable future.

For more information see: https://www.tuvsud.com/en-us

HOLISTIC ECOSYSTEM PUTS USERS FIRST AND CREATES MEANINGFUL AND FASCINATING EXPERIENCES

Audi wants to make the progressive premium mobility of tomorrow even more attractive. Alongside the vehicle itself, its focus in the future will be on a holistic customer experience and on ways of integrating that experience into the lives of users. With this in mind, Audi is taking a close look at the users’ needs. They expect fascinating and meaningful experiences from Audi, as well as holistic solutions that seamlessly span all areas of their everyday lives. The ecosystem for electric cars – and in the future also for cars with automation – plays a central role in the transformation and will be key to customer satisfaction and thus to long-term, personal customer relationships. An elementary component of the ecosystem is charging, which has already been implemented successfully with charging options at home wall boxes, a comprehensive charging infrastructure with charging points throughout Europe and intelligent route planning. When it comes to further expanding the ecosystem, automated driving in particular will be a game changer. It will give rise to a large number of additional use cases that will fundamentally change the way people use their vehicles. The car will become a personal experience device and can be used as an office, a movie theater, a place to relax or as a space for shopping and gaming. The Audi ecosystem consistently focuses on the user and connects the vehicle with a wide range of services that cover all areas of life – both online and offline. This creates a holistic experience that spans all points of contact with the Audi brand and fits seamlessly into users’ lives.

For more information see: https://www.audi.com/en.html

It's all about our safety! The TÜV Association represents the interests of its members in Berlin and Brussels vis a vis politics, authorities, economy and the public. Its aim is to improve the technical and digital safety of vehicles, products, systems and services through independent assessments. Together with its members, the TÜV Association pursues the goal of maintaining the high level of technical safety in our society and creating trust for the digital world. To achieve this, the experts of the TÜV Association are involved in the further development of standards and regulations. Currently, the main focus is on strengthening digital security and meeting the growing demands for sustainability in our society.

For more information see: www.tuev-verband.de/en

Mobility is changing. As technologies such as assisted and automated concepts gain focus, we face a paradigm shift in the way vehicles are designed, built and used.

We are your professional and reliable partner for high demanding technology solutions within ADAS/AD system development. To customize our offerings and to meet your specific needs our expertise refers to:

• 15+ years of experience
• 200+ customer projects
• 70+ automotive customers
• 19 competence centers
• 450+ ADAS/AD experts world

We cover everything from system design, calibration and validation services, tailored control and functions development to tools and methods for development and testing. Furthermore, our AVL ZalaZONE Proving Ground and our Mobility and Sensor Center in Roding round off our portfolio to guide you to the future.

Find out more: https://www.avl.com

Located in Holzkirchen, Germany and Pittsburgh, USA, 3D Mapping Solutions is one of the leading experts in the fields of high-accuracy kinematic surveying of public roads, proving grounds, race tracks and rough road test tracks of any kind. 3D Mapping Solutions specializes in high-precision and high-resolution mapping of road networks, test and race tracks as well as testing grounds. We create high-precision reference maps as a basis for user-specific developments, for advanced ADAS or driving development, test and validation applications for autonomous driving. Another important field of activity is the development of digital surface models as a basis for a wide range of applications in the areas of tire development, noise analysis, vehicle dynamics and driving comfort simulation.

Beside that we offer in our worldwide Road Data Collection more than 150.000 km of roads, digitized at our own expense. The data is owned by 3D Mapping Solutions, free of third-party rights and can be made available in many different formats immediately for the customer (application).

For more information see: https://www.3d-mapping.de/

4activeSystems is one of the world’s leading companies for active vehicle safety, focusing on advanced dummy objects and test systems for the evaluation and development of AEB/ AES-systems and autonomous driving vehicles. Since 2006, we have been delivering innovative solutions and products that have become global standards. Our high-quality products „Made in Austria“ combined with excellent support make us a reliable partner for vehicle manufacturers, test labs and automotive suppliers worldwide. Our team consists of highly qualified, passionate employees with excellent know how in physics, electronics, mechatronics and material science.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.4activesystems.at/

The [bu:st] group GmbH is a successfully growing consulting company in Munich with focus on analysis, optimization and support of development and production processes. Through professional project and process management and innovative organizational development, we have been helping our customers find target-oriented solutions for over 20 years.

For more information see: https://www.bu-st.com/

CADFEM Group is a leading provider of simulation-based digital engineering solutions for almost every industry and application.

Our expertise and know-how extend to almost every industry and application in the world of simulation. Our business approach is “think globally, but act locally”, using the collective strengths of an ecosystem of small and medium sized companies. Most members are Ansys Partners from all parts of the world. They are joined by Solution Partners with complementary expertise. In addition to this, the CADFEM Group invests in Startups. We do not only support them with capital, but with engineering services and our network.

DLR is the Federal Republic of Germany’s research centre for aeronautics and space. We conduct research and development activities in the fields of aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security and digitalisation. The German Space Agency at DLR plans and implements the national space programme on behalf of the federal government. Two DLR project management agencies oversee funding programmes and support knowledge transfer. Climate, mobility, and technology are changing globally. DLR uses the expertise of its 55 research institutes and facilities to develop solutions to these challenges. Our 10,000 employees share a mission – to explore Earth and space and develop technologies for a sustainable future. In doing so, DLR contributes to strengthening Germany’s position as a prime location for research and industry. The DLR’s institute of transportation systems is a well-established player in the area of testing and validation of connected and automated driving in Europe. It operates automated and connected research vehicles and supports automated vehicle testing and validation by different simulators and testbeds. In collaborating with IAMTS, DLR seeks to be in close contact with international experts within the field. Additionally, DLR aims to promote the visibility of its testbeds in the IAMTS’ database of physical, cyber-physical and virtual testbeds.

For more information check: www.DLR.de

Solutions for Safe Autonomous Driving

Data is crucial for the development of autonomous vehicles, because these vehicles use sensors to perceive their environment, thereby generating a wealth of information that has to be evaluated. To ensure that the right data is available in the right quality and quantity, dSPACE offers a comprehensive, scalable range of solutions: It ranges from data logging to data annotation, from measurement-data-based scenario generation to sensor simulation and scenario-based testing in the cloud.

The acquisition of the start-up understand.ai (UAI) in July 2019 further extended our product portfolio with AI-based possibilities, such as automated data analysis, data annotation, and the extraction of simulation scenarios. As a result, dSPACE supports data-driven development with a comprehensive, seamless tool chain. With our products, new software solutions for electronic control units and mechatronic controls are developed and tested faster.

We want to accelerate the introduction of electric vehicles to make them a real alternative. To do this, we give our customers a cutting-edge, scalable chain of solutions for the development and test of electric motors, energy storage systems, and charging infrastructure. Naturally, this tool chain is suitable for the complete charging communication and lets our customers test energy feedback. We offer internationally industry-proven tools. From a single source.

For more information see: https://www.dspace.com/de/gmb/home.cfm

Due to its modern infrastructure and protected area, the GreenTEC Campus offers ideal development opportunities and relocation options for organisations active in the renewable energy sector. Our special concept creates sustainable potential for synergies and development, especially in the manufacturing and testing of technologies relating to renewable energies and pioneering technologies. We offer attractive conditions, technical assistance, advice, and service based on our knowledge and long experience.

For more information see: : https://www.greentec-campus.de/

Extremely discrete conditions in the high security area of thealmost 17 kilometer road network in complete seclusion. A 400m sensor hall is to offer even more possibilities in the near future.

The GreenTEC Campus provides support for certification processes,and the local proximity to the VDE and the KBA are also an advantage.

Kistler is the global market leader for dynamic pressure, force, torque and acceleration measurement technology. Cutting-edge technologies provide the basis for Kistler's modular solutions. Customers in industry and scientific research benefit from Kistler's experience as a development partner, enabling them to optimize their products and processes so as to secure sustainable competitive edge. Unique sensor technology from this owner-managed Swiss corporation helps to shape future innovations not only in automotive development and industrial automation but also in many newly emerging sectors. Drawing on our extensive application expertise, and always with an absolute commitment to quality, Kistler plays a key part in the ongoing development of the latest megatrends. The focus is on issues such as electrified drive technology, autonomous driving, emission reduction and Industry 4.0. Some 2,200 employees at more than 60 facilities across the globe are dedicated to the development of new solutions, and they offer application-specific services at the local level. Ever since it was founded in 1959, the Kistler Group has grown hand-in-hand with its customers and in 2019, it posted sales of CHF 466 million. About 7% of this figure is reinvested in research and technology – with the aim of delivering better results for every customer.

For more information see: https://www.kistler.com/en/

“Tilke Engineers & Architects” established in 1983, is recognized as the world’s leading designer for racetrack and test facilities. We are one of the most experienced companies when it comes to planning and construction management pertaining to major projects within the automotive industry and motorsports sector. Tilke aims to design individual and state-of-the-art race tracks including grandstands, pit buildings, team buildings and other infrastructure facilities by fulfilling their clients’ needs and the permanently changing requirements on track-layout and safety. A unique balance between these requirements, an enormous engineering experience and competence as well as Hermann and Carsten Tilke’s individual racing driver career, makes the company a reliable and most valuable planning partner in the field of track design.

Besides developments directly relating to the automotive sector, Tilke is also involved in the design of hotels, administration buildings, housing projects, malls, and any sports and leisure facilities.

Our company comprises of an interdisciplinary and highly passionate team of engineers, architects, consultants and race drivers operating in various offices around the globe. Tilke’s services include civil engineering, architecture as well as electromechanical engineering and electronic engineering from the first initial concept to detailed design, construction supervision and project management.

We are TNO. Since 1932, it has been our mission to give the right answers – and to ask the right questions. This is how we work for welfare and prosperity. For the world of today and tomorrow. By combining disciplines and domains, we can tackle the most complex questions. On the road to a better life and a brighter future.Our more than 3,400 professionals work on our mission every day, putting it into practice by using our strategy.

Our Mission

TNO connects people and knowledge to create innovations. This is how we strengthen the competitiveness of companies and the welfare of society in a sustainable way.

Our Strategy

Every four years, our strategy defines how we fulfil our mission. We do this in close collaboration with local stakeholders. The strategy is our promise to society, and is based on the trends we observe in society and technology. By coordinating with our stakeholders, we define domains and priorities to focus on. These are in line with the challenges and ambitions of the top sectors and societal issues in the Netherlands and Europe.

For more information: https://www.tno.nl/en/

TalTech is the most innovative university in Estonia. This is confirmed by the reputation survey of Estonian universities, according to which the Tallinn University of Technology is known for its new and digital technologies. Our curricula are regularly updated to meet the needs of the labor market and strong private sector practitioners are involved. TalTech’ s learning environment is also constantly evolving – several laboratories have been renovated and more and more teaching is done via e-channels. At TalTech, engineering and IT go hand in hand. This is reflected in the curricula combining the fields. Engineers who have graduated from TalTech have created significant solutions for Estonia. This practical contribution will continue, becoming increasingly intelligent in the future. We do real things that are created from scratch on the spot, like I see auto, the first self-driving car in Estonia, smart road cover, or smart elevator. TalTech is also becoming a modern digital campus that offers wide opportunities for smart city development and is a testing ground for Estonian companies to test their solutions. TalTech is managed in a modern manner.

Our goal is to pay more attention to maintaining and developing our management quality. In recent years, a number of executives and professionals with both private and public sector experience have joined us.

Over the past few years, we have fundamentally changed the structure of the university, making the work of schools and departments more efficient and concentrated. We are also digitizing the processes at the university with the initiative of TalTech Digital, linking digitalization to teaching. TalTech is the most international university in Estonia.

For more information see: https://taltech.ee/en

The Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH is Europe’s largest R&D center for virtual vehicle technology with 300 employees. Research priority is the linking of numerical simulations and hardware testing, which leads to a powerful HW-SW whole system design and automation of testing and validation procedures. Following this focus on industry-related research VIRTUAL VEHICLE is the innovation catalyst for future vehicle technologies.

The international partner network of VIRTUAL VEHICLE consists of around 100 national and international industrial partners (OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers as well as software providers) as well as over 40 national and international scientific institutions.

For more information see: https://www.v2c2.at/

We help shape the future of autonomous transport.

Digitrans provides know-how and test infrastructure and accompanies the testing, validation, research and implementation of autonomous commercial vehicles and their various applications. We are thus helping to shape the future of autonomous transport sustainably. Our focus is on automated and autonomous vehicles and driving functions as well as driverless mobility and transport systems in the field of municipal services, logistics and heavy traffic.

For more information see: https://www.digitrans.expert/en/

Hart Consult is the first German institute offering asphalt petrological analyses. Asphalt Petrology detects the structure of asphalt and its components in detail. For this purpose, special, preparation techniques, analytical methods and modern computerized picture analysis were tailored to the needs of asphalt. Thus, the mineralogy of minerals, their weathering condition, harmful contaminants, bitumen peeling off and the cavity structure (location and size of the cavities) are recorded in detail.

As part of status quo-analysis and failure analysis we use regularly:

• Light microscopy
• Light microscopy including fluorescent illumination
• X-Ray Diffractometer Analysis

For more information see: https://www.consultanthart.com/www/seiten_en/allgemein/home.php

As a European deep tech company founded in 2017, Kontrol has led the charge in the automated mobility space related to regulatory compliance. Kontrol is headquartered in Austria, with offices in Germany, USA, and China. Our suite of rule- and cloud-based software products enables developers of autonomous systems to comply with regulations and laws. To date, we have helped dozens of companies navigate complex traffic law, norms, standards, and court ruling to accelerate their product deployment. We are constantly hiring top talent across the globe in support of our mission. Please contact us.

For more information see: https://www.kontrol.tech/

In the rapidly evolving mobility industry, companies are currently faced with the challenge of adapting to technological and structural changes. At Mücke Roth & Company, we help our clients secure and future-proof their business models.

Our New Mobility team is focused on supporting proving grounds to stay at the forefront of market trends and developments. With a deep understanding of best practices and business models, we can provide proving grounds with an external and independent view on their commercial feasibility.

If you are interested in learning more about our approach, please visit our website: New Mobility - MÜCKE ROTH & COMPANY (muecke-roth.de)

A physical test center for mobility is scheduled for construction at Stjørdal Municipality. The arena aims to be the world's first test laboratory to offer "four-season" testing opportunities on the same day. An arena using renewable energy for power road technology, suitable for electric vehicles, inductive charging, ITS and designed for testing autonomous vehicles and autonomy in collaboration with driver assisted vehicles. Commercial activity is also planned for the center, such as test driving, special driver training courses, and other area-demanding events.

For more information see: https://smartmobilitynorway.no/