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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

AVL Autonomous Driving and ADAS - the future of mobility will be highly automated and autonomous

The automotive industry is already seeing the widespread adoption of Level 0 to Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). These include features such as Lane Keeping Assist, Braking Assist, Adaptive Control and Parking Assist. With the transition from assisted driving to fully autonomous driving on the horizon, OEMs need to be prepared for AD levels 3 and beyond.

Fortunately, AVL is a trusted partner for OEMs and tiers looking to embrace this functionality. With our comprehensive expertise in engineering, simulation and testing as well as our testing toolchain, we can customize our offerings to meet your specific needs.

We cover everything from system design, calibration and validation services, tailored control and functions development, to tools and methods for development and testing. This is designed to help you realize your ADAS and AD vision. Let us guide you to the future. With our constantly evolving partner ecosystem in the areas of test methods, content and technology we create solutions that strengthen our portfolio.

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 GmbH is one of the world’s leading companies in testing technologies for active vehicle safety with the focus on advanced and realistic test targets and self-driving robotic platforms for 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, NCAP labs and automotive suppliers worldwide.

Our mission is to provide innovative testing solutions to help reducing serious road accidents and the number of road fatalities.

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 DLR Space Administration 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.

“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.

circuit-booking.com is the new way to rent more than 450 circuits in worldwide through the internet, which makes the booking process as easy as booking a hotel room online. You are looking to race a track in Europe, Asia or USA? You can all find them on one click. The world's largest database gives access to famous racetracks such as the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Indianapolis Motorsport Speedway, Laguna Seca or Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. All these race tracks can be booked for motorsport testing, incentives, track days or racing schools with Formula or GT cars, motorbikes or even race trucks.

At the same time we are offering the first professional, web-based Circuit Administration System for managing many processes of a circuit. Whether it is the management of the circuit's calendar, support of purchasing and accounting processes or comprehensive business statistics - everything is part of our circuit-specific software. No installation is required to use our cloud-based service for your organization and if required, you can use our 24/7 remote access support service for online trainings.