Embedded systems are one of the frontiers remaining to PLM vendors in their traditional auto and aero markets. The term “embedded” refers to anything from a simple chip to a more complex, small computer that is embedded in a device that combines mechanical and electronic components. Examples include the controllers in most modern cars; the chip in my heart rate monitor’s watch that converts heartbeats to heart rate and calories; and the gizmo in the fridge that displays the temperature and cycles it on and off.
The watch and fridge are relatively simple systems, especially when compared to a modern car. We learned at the PTC analyst event earlier this year that a high-end car may have a hundred thousand lines of code in the computers that control steering, power, windows and everything else. Modeling the interaction of the electro-mechanical system with the purely mechanical is crucial in ascertaining the overall effectiveness of the design. In DS’ words, creating a “validation loop by connecting the physical equipment with the digital mock up.”
DS’ current vision centers on creating a lifelike experience, which includes simulating the interaction of the electronic systems within its customers’ products. To that end, DS has been investing in acquisitions such as Dymola and internal R&D activities to support multi-disciplinary integration; the Geensoft acquisition is the latest in that trend.
In a practical matter, this acquisition will allow users to generate embedded code in Modelica and run it in the context of the virtual product model. Said Marc Frouin, CEO, Geensoft, “The implementation of end-to-end solutions for the modeling of functions and architecture, including embedded code, for the automotive, rail, and aerospace industries, will enable us to facilitate the delivery of new innovative products to the market and streamline development time and cost.”
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