As the year draws to a close, the ASAM office would like to thank you for your support and cooperation in 2016. It was a pleasure working with you. We are very much looking forward to an exciting new year with many new ideas and successful projects. We wish you, your families, and beloved ones a happy holiday season and a healthy and prosperous year 2017. - Read about what has happend in 2016

On Oct. 26, 2016, ASAM members and interested non-members met in Novi, MI to learn about the latest activities within the global ASAM community. The speakers provided an overview of the projects currently under development in ASAM, demonstrated how ASAM standards influence the tool landscape, and discussed opportunities and challenges that affect the American automotive industry.

The ASAM XIL API is a generic simulator interface for the communication between test tools and test benches. It enables users to freely choose testing products according to their requirements and to decouple test-cases from real and virtual test systems. A cross test has been conducted in July 2016 at dSPACE in Paderborn to prove the interoperability of XIL-compliant tools from different vendors.

ASAM is planning the release of a new Solutions Guide for 2017/18. We are seeking Application Stories and offer Ad Space. Take advantage of these opportunities to demonstrate your ASAM expertise by presenting your success story: Share how ASAM standards enabled you to overcome challenges in your business. Draw attention to your company by running an ad in the Solutions Guide.

Japanese motorcycle OEMs (Honda R&D, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha) met with ASAM in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2016 to discuss the usage and development of ASAM standards and to learn more about current activities in Japan.

The ASAM Technical Steering Committee has released ASAM MCD-2 CERP v1.0.0 on Jun 22, 2016.

ASAM is responding to the growing number of international members. New ASAM statutes and a revised standardization process shall facilitate particpation by members abroad.

Dr. Klaus Estenfeld is following Mr. Preis as Managing Director of ASAM e.V. Mr. Preis who has headed ASAM for 8 years is leaving the association to pursue new professional challenges. Dr. Estenfeld who has a background in telematics and telecommunication will continue to advance the internationalization of ASAM and will additionally focus on strengthening the member relationship.