Partners

Continental Automotive GmbH

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transport. In 2017, Continental generated sales of €44 billion and currently employs more than 243,000 people in 60 countries.

The Chassis & Safety division develops and produces integrated active and passive driving safety technologies as well as products that support vehicle dynamics. The product portfolio ranges from electronic and hydraulic brake and chassis control systems to sensors, advanced driver assistance systems, airbag electronics, and sensorics, plus electronic air suspension systems, windscreen washer systems, and headlight cleaning nozzles. The focus lies on a high level of system competence and the networking of individual components. Thus products and system functions are developed along the SensePlanAct chain of effects. They form the foundation for automated driving.

ETAS GmbH

We excel in providing innovative solutions that drive the development of embedded systems for the automotive industry and related sectors. As a systems provider, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of integrated tools and tool solutions as well as engineering services, consulting, training, and support. Security solutions for embedded systems are delivered by our subsidiary ESCRYPT.

An international presence
ETAS now has more than 1,100 associates working in 12 countries in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. In addition to our corporate headquarters in Germany, we have offices in Brazil, Canada, China, France, Great Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and the USA. We are constantly working to expand our international network.

Our customers
ETAS provides solutions for the development of embedded systems. Our customers represent a cross-section of the global automotive industry and related sectors. They include automakers, automotive component suppliers, ECU suppliers, and engineering service providers.

Market challenges – ETAS solutions
The automotive industry is undergoing a radical transformation. The list of innovations is getting longer by the day, ranging from new, energy-efficient drive systems to semi and fully autonomous driving, digitization, and connected vehicle technologies. These new developments rely on electronics and software – two areas in which ETAS excels. We offer expert knowledge and appropriate tools to develop safety-relevant software. Our solutions are found at every stage of the embedded software development process. Automotive electronics are increasingly connected – and that means they need to be protected from unauthorized access. The ETAS subsidiary ESCRYPT offers a comprehensive range of security solutions which are designed to ward off attacks on embedded software systems.