Software
The intelligence behind modern mobility
We help OEMs and technology companies develop reliable software-defined control systems for vehicles, machines, and smart mobility applications. Our expertise covers the full development lifecycle, from function definition and software architecture to integration, testing, and validation.
By combining model-based development, automated verification, and systems engineering best practices, we deliver scalable solutions that reduce development time while maintaining the highest standards for performance, safety, and reliability.
What we offer
We provide end-to-end Software Defined Systems development services tailored to your application:
- Function definition and requirements engineering
- Software architecture and model-based development
- Vehicle-to-X and drive-by-wire system integration
- Functional safety, cybersecurity, and SOTIF implementation
- Automated software testing and validation
- Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
- Verification, compliance, and certification support
Matias
Empower your business
Matias is our ready-to-use framework for model-based embedded software development. It provides a structured and scalable foundation that helps engineering teams develop reliable, maintainable, and future-proof embedded systems more efficiently. With built-in architecture, fault handling, mode management, and clear design guidelines, developers can focus on creating product-specific functionality instead of building the software framework from scratch.
Designed for products with long lifecycles and evolving hardware platforms, MATIAS supports faster development, easier maintenance, and consistent software quality. Its proven architecture enables organizations to reduce complexity, improve reliability, and accelerate the development of embedded control systems across multiple applications and product generations.
From architecture to application
Built for complex systems
Technology & capabilities
Our software defined systems expertise includes:
- Model-based software development
- Function and software architecture design
- Functional safety (ISO 26262)
- Cybersecurity engineering
- Hardware and software integration testing
Applications
Our software defined systems solutions can be applied in:
- Autonomous and automated vehicles
- Electric and connected vehicles
- Industrial automation systems
- Off-road and agricultural machinery
- Mobility and transportation platforms
Why VDL ETS?
Reliable solutions, built on expertise
- Small enough to be flexible, big enough to make an impact combining the agility of a specialized engineering company with the strength and network of VDL Groep.
- End-to-end development from requirements to validation
- Expertise in safety-critical and mission-critical systems
- Strong experience in autonomous and connected vehicle technologies
- Proven model-based development and testing methodologies
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VDL Enabling Transport Solutions
Automotive Campus 59 5708 JZ Helmond The Netherlands