Members Profile

KPIT Technologies GmbH

Tool Vendor / Service Provider

As experts in vehicle diagnostics, KPIT has been a competent development partner for vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers for almost 20 years. With a sustained focus on the latest international automotive standards, KPIT has been an active and contributing member of ASAM standardization committees since 2004.

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, the KPIT Diagnostics Business Unit works with global OEM/Tier 1s’ on their diagnostic transformation journey through the provision of standards-driven, end-to-end diagnostic and mobility solutions & services.

ASAM related products

K-DCP Engineering Toolchain
Type
Engineering Diagnostics Platform
Functionalities
A cloud-based, standards-driven and an integrated toolchain which enables automation & collaboration across diagnostic functions and use-cases, resulting in left-shifting of testing and verification. The toolchain has been designed to embrace and leverage the benefits of data re-usability, transparency, and uniformity throughout the development process. It encompasses tools that enable the OEM system and component engineers to seamlessly execute activities such as: Diagnostic data specification development; ECU diagnostic data authoring; Development of test sequences for ECU validation; Execution of ECU sequence and conformance tests
Supported ASAM Standards
ASAM MCD-1 XCP , ASAM MCD-2 D , ASAM MCD-3 D , ASAM OTX Extensions , ASAM XIL
Database Designer
Type
Offers a standards-based environment to develop diagnostic functional specifications for ECUs. Users can create standards compliant ODX data for OEM and supplier industries.
Functionalities
Dynamic data management; Fully standards-compliant (up to ODX 2.2.0) native support; Offers complete ODX element visualization & manipulation; Integrated, extensible checker tool ensures ASAM standards and customer-specific rule compliance
ECU Editor
Type
Is a diagnostic function data authoring platform that enables collaborative & concurrent data authoring
Functionalities
Fully standards compliant; Collaborative authoring to accelerate delivery through concurrent (single or multi-ECU) working ; Integrated import/export features, including ODX, DEXT, RIF (IBM Doors), PREEvision, CANdela (Vector) etc; UX centric design to optimize productivity; Integrated extensible checker tool; Function specific visualization and manipulation for DTCs, data monitoring, routine controls etc; Out-of-the box support for service-oriented, function-based guided data authoring
OTX Authoring Suite
Type
Enables authoring of standardized, re-usable and exchangeable diagnostic sequences.
Functionalities
Full support for ISO-13209 (including ASAM Extensions and subsequent ISO addendum) OTX standards; Multiple authoring modes, flow, script and wizard-based; WYSIWYG screen layout with automatic binding and logic code generation; Out-of-the-box, extensible SCM support (Git); OTX template libraries support with drag-and-drop screen flow orchestration; Integrated OTX checker, execution and debugging functionality (OTX & customer checker rules); Fully integrated with KPIT’s cloud repository for seamless, change-driven sequence development; Built-in translation support to simplify multi-lingual sequence development
Engineering Tester
Type
Used for verification of diagnostic functions, observing behavior & identifying functional defects during the diagnostic development process.
Functionalities
Multi, data-point monitoring, alerting and capture with tabular or graphical representation; Leverages standards-based diagnostics data (ODX, OTX sequences); On-demand diagnostic service execution and response interpretation (Read/Modify ECU parameters, Read/Clear fault codes, etc.); Out-of-the-box, multi-bus support including ([FT-] CAN, DoIP, etc.);
ECU Validator
Type
An automated diagnostic compliance tester tool which provides diagnostic protocol testing and ECU implementation validation.
Functionalities
Data-driven testing that leverages diagnostic data (ODX, OTX) to validate compliance to specifications; Support for bench-based setup with commodity interface devices, extensible to incorporate HIL fault-injection based testing; Automated execution of positive and negative test cases; Test report generation, including executed test steps, bus & symbolic traces
Dynamic ECU Simulation
Type
Enables software testing for multiple ECUs across vehicles/variants, whilst reducing the dependency on production ECU availability.
Functionalities
Enables full control of ECU behavior; Multiple ECU & simulation file support; DoIP gateway functionality with configurable options; Support for periodic & parallel responses; Define CAN onboard messages; States & conditions for static services (diag session control)
Diagnostics Dependency management (DDM)
Type
The Diagnostic Dependency Management solution manages dependencies within & between software (flash or calibration files) & hardware components in different parts of a system/sub-system
Functionalities
Flexible data model for different solution domains​; Graphically visualize dependencies & perform graph queries​; Built-in algorithm for detecting HW changes along release update paths​; Support for advanced use cases including OTA Campaign mgt.; Easy integration with external systems through Restful APIs; Single source of truth to facilitate cross-functional collaboration; Seamless integration with Identity Access Management systems​; Multi-factor authentication & feature-based access control​; Data auditing for mapping of configuration changes
K-DCP Aftersales Suite
Type
Aftersales Diagnostics Platform
Functionalities
KPIT with its extensive and rich expertise in aftersales diagnostic and repair solutions, specifically for OEM dealer networks, has developed its cloud-ready, next-generation Aftersales Suite to match demands today and into the future. The Aftersales Suite enables dealerships to perform a host of activities ranging from basic tasks such as fault reading, through to advanced processes like intelligent, augmented diagnostic & root cause repair, remote diagnostics/OTA updates and predictive maintenance, while ensuring alignment & compliance with legislative norms It also underscores the essence of data re-use and duplication avoidance across OE departments, through its integration with the engineering tool-chain.
Supported ASAM Standards
ASAM MCD-1 XCP , ASAM MCD-2 D , ASAM MCD-3 D , ASAM OTX Extensions , ASAM XIL
Service Tester [Workshop Suite]
Type
An essential tool for supporting service diagnostic functions throughout the vehicle including, reading/clearing fault codes, performing vehicle health checks, flash re-programming & parameter calibration.
Functionalities
Data driven architecture (ODX/OTX); Supports standard (UDS on CAN, UDS on IP, J1939) & OEM proprietary protocols; Supports multiple VCI specifications like J2534 & D-PDU based VCIs; Interfaces to support integration with OEMs IT ecosystem (Service Info, Parts Repository etc.); Multiple delivery channels-Cloud, PC & mobile based; Vehicle interface abstracts communication allowing at-vehicle, remote/connected use-cases
Assisted Diagnostics platform - Trace2Fix [Workshop Suite]
Type
KPIT’s Trace2Fix (T2F) is a patented next-generation assisted diagnostics platform that focusses on improving a dealership’s Fix-First-Visit (FFV) rate, which subsequently improves technician productivity whilst reducing un-planned vehicle down-time.
Functionalities
Enables fast and accurate root-cause diagnostics based on a rich set of data – service info, engineering docs etc.; Enables single/multi-DTC & symptoms (w/o DTCs) diagnostics; Uses ML based techniques for continuous self-learning & model enhancement; Provides quantifiable insights into service KPIs (FFV, MTTR, etc.); Groups ECU, system & priority DTCs based on inter-dependencies; Creates static & dynamic ranking-based test plans as per evidences; Provides REST APIs for seamless integration with Service eco-systems
Mobile based Diagnostics applications (Android/iOS) [Workshop & Remote Suite]
Type
Enable OEMs with the required agility and flexibility to meet modern day diagnostics requirements, whilst enhancing automotive serviceability, technician capabilities, and customer satisfaction.
Functionalities
Analytics based assisted diagnostics; Scheduled maintenance alerts and notifications; Service logs and repair history; Multi protocol support (UDS, KWP, CANOpen, J1939); High performance ECU re-programming; ECU software/application OTA updates (Push notification); Integration with cloud server for data upload/download; In-built user authentication, role and software update management
License management & Update System (LIMAS) [Workshop & Remote Suite]
Type
An off-the-shelf solution for License management of K-DCP and related tools. It provides dynamic licensing solutions with models to suit multiple use-cases (floating, token-based, etc.).
Functionalities
Role based licenses; REST API based Communication; Data update via update server; Online & offline modes; provides support for feature-based user licenses
Diagnostic Data Store (DDS) [Workshop & Remote Suite]
Type
Enables vehicle data from manufacturing as well as feedback and semantic knowledge from the field to be captured in a Diagnostics Data Store. Helps data-twin generation for each vehicle.
Functionalities
Local storage of Diagnostic and session data; Automatic sync with central datastore; Open API 3.0 compliant REST interface; Flexible data schema for Enterprise integration -without code change; Scalable to multi-platforms (Mobile, Cloud, embedded devices)
Diagnostics Stack [Remote Suite]
Type
Comprises of a D-PDU, D-Server & OTX Execution layer, which allows OEM/Technician to perform end to end Vehicle Diagnostics, Flashing, Monitoring, Testing & Validation.
Functionalities
Enables condition monitoring, Over-the-air ECU flashing, and remote diagnostics; Extensive protocol coverage; Low maintainability; Data-driven architecture; Low memory footprint; Future-proof; Built using latest tech
Remote Diagnostics Solution [Remote Suite]
Type
KPIT’s Remote diagnostics solution is a versatile platform for performing diagnostics and managing state of connected vehicles.
Functionalities
Vehicle condition monitoring; Access to real-time data; Early warning detection; Ahead-of-repair fault analysis; Remote flashing; Remote enabling of new features
Over-the-Air (OTA) solution [Remote Suite]
Type
KPIT’s Over-the-air (OTA) solution is a fit-for-future, end-to-end system that enables a variety of use-cases for remote software update.
Functionalities
Seamless vehicle pool identification, data transfer and robust software update functionality; Integration of in-vehicle software components, backend services and diagnostics; Software provisioning capability by variant and software part #; Integrated connectivity of M2M services; Compliance with Uptane & OMADM, and accelerates WP.29 SUMS compliance
Predictive analytics & Maintenance [Remote Suite]
Type
KPIT’s Data science offerings encompass a variety of statistical techniques from data mining, predictive modelling, and machine learning to analyze and process large datasets to provide predictive actionable insights in the form of alerts and system monit
Functionalities
Remaining Useful Life (RUL) platform: Enables intelligent pre-emptive maintenance based on vehicle usage; Detects improper usage of components/parts; Enables smart inventory management
K-DCP Associated Diagnostics Services
Type
KPIT provides diagnostic consultancy and data authoring services to pulse-check your diagnostic development and delivery strategies, ensure that they are future-ready and to deliver content as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Functionalities
Key offering objectives: Pulse-check Diagnostics processes vis-à-vis industry best practice; Define standards-driven & future-proofed processes; Optimize processes by identifying automation opportunities; Expertise in ASAM/ISO standards-based data authoring
Process Transformation
Functionalities
Automated data migration; Diagnostic data creation; Validation & Verification services
Consulting Services
Functionalities
Next Gen. Diagnostic Architecture Workshops; PoC* definition & implementation * Proof of concept
Test Automation
Functionalities
OEM standards & protocols; Legislative & Functional (XIL)
After-sales tool support
Functionalities
Service tool development; End-to-end tool validation; Dynamic ECU Simulation

Keywords

Off-board diagnostics, Intelligent diagnostics, Guided diagnostics, Remote diagnostics, ECU validation, Over the air updates, Service oriented vehicle diagnostics, ODX, OTX, Predictive maintenance, Service information authoring, ODX authoring, OTX authoring, Model based diagnostics

CONTACT INFORMATION
Address
Frankfurter Ring 105b
80807 München
Germany
Phone
+49 89 3229 9660
Fax
+49 89 3229 9669
Website