Ansys, Kontrol, and TÜV SÜD Partner with Microsoft

Ansys, Kontrol, and TÜV SÜD have announced, in collaboration with Microsoft, the launch of a virtual homologation toolchain—a solution designed to redefine how automotive manufacturers meet global regulatory compliance and safety standards.

This digital platform combines high-fidelity simulation technology with industry expertise to streamline certification processes, accelerate market access, and ensure high safety standards for vehicles and components worldwide.

The Virtual Homologation Toolchain integrates advanced technologies and industry expertise from:

Microsoft: Providing the secure Microsoft Azure cloud platform infrastructure and artificial intelligence-powered analytics to drive scalability and collaboration.

Ansys: Delivering simulation tools for virtual safety and performance testing.

Kontrol: Offering advanced compliance management solutions for regulatory adherence.

TÜV SÜD: Bringing knowledge in regulatory compliance, homologation and security in road safety worldwide.

Key features of the virtual homologation toolchain include:

• High-fidelity Simulation for Safety Compliance: The Ansys AVxcelerate Autonomy platform virtualizes compliance and safety testing.
• Cloud-Based Collaboration: Powered by Azure, the platform enables acceleration due to AI and major compute power.
• Expert Oversight: TÜV SÜD checks that vehicle simulation and virtual testing outcomes are compliant with international regulatory frameworks. 
• Automated Compliance Management: Kontrol’s tools provide real-time tracking of regulatory changes and ensure compliance through every stage of development.

Transforming Automotive Homologation

The toolchain addresses challenges faced by the automotive industry. High-fidelity simulation enables engineers to test robust scenarios and edge cases. Its key benefits include:

• Reduced time to market: Accelerate certification timelines with high-fidelity simulation and automated digital processes.
• Cost-efficiency: Replace physical prototypes with validated, physics-based alternatives.
• Improved Safety and Quality: Detect compliance risks early in the design phase.
• Global Regulatory Coverage: Navigate complex regulations with TÜV SÜD’s oversight and Kontrol’s compliance monitoring.

“This collaboration brings together a diverse set of technology and regulatory expertise to drive innovation in the automotive industry,” says Shane Emswiler, senior vice president of products at Ansys. “The inclusion of high-fidelity simulation ensures that manufacturers can rely on virtual testing as a secure and predictively accurate alternative to physical trials, paving the way for faster, safer innovation.”

“TÜV SÜD’s pivotal role ensures that the virtual homologation outcomes meet stringent international regulatory requirements,” says Patrick Fruth, chief executive officer of TÜV SÜD division mobility. “By checking the credibility of the simulation, TÜV SÜD leverages its assessment expertise to validate test methods as compliant with regulatory requirements and standards.”

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.