ASAM e.V. (Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring Systems) announces the release of the first Standard that has been completely developed outside of Europe: ASAM HMS (HEX File Management System) was developed in Japan by automotive heavyweights such as Toyota, Honda and Hino and their suppliers. This proves that ASAM is gaining in importance and influence internationally. ASAM HMS describes an interface to associate Metadata to so-called HEX files that are used for the development and test of complex and interconnected Electronic Control Units (ECUs). It is particularly relevant for the development of highly automated and autonomous driving functions.

Prostep ivip Association and ASAM e.V. (Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring Systems) signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the field of Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Purpose of the cooperation is to harmonize requirements and applications of standards and norms from both sides, thus facilitating modeling and Simulation for autonomous driving of level 4 and 5.

After only one year of intensive project work, ASAM (Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring Systems) has now released ASAM OpenDRIVE V1.6.0© and ASAM OpenSCENARIO© V1.0.0 The three complementary standards OpenDRIVE (description of road network), OpenCRG (description of road surface), and OpenSCENARIO (description of dynamic content) were handed over to ASAM at the end of 2018, the project work began in 2019. The newly released versions contain significant improvements and can be downloaded from the ASAM website free of charge.

Tool vendors from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, Greece and India tested their servers and clients for interconnectivity and compatibility with ASAM ODS. The test confirmed that nearly all clients and servers could be connected. The client server connection was tested with both, the new HTTP API and the traditional CORBA API.

The standardization organization ASAM e.V. and the Chinese state-owned company CATARC Automotive Data Center jointly launch an initiative to promote the use of ASAM standards in the Chinese automotive industry and to support the development of new ASAM standards as well as the further development of existing ASAM standards according to Chinese requirements. To achieve these goals, a joint organization "C-ASAM" was founded.

BMW Group and ASAM e.V. have signed an agreement to further develop the OSI (Open Simulation Interface) Format Specification under the auspices of ASAM. OSI describes a generic interface to sensor models and driving simulators. It is used for the virtual test and Validation of highly automated driving functions. With OSI, ASAM is taking steps towards a modern standardization process by using agile, open source software development methods for a greater acceptance within the industry.

ASAM e.V, and CATARC, a Chinese central government-level enterprise, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the intention to enter into a strategic cooperation to promote innovation and ASAM standardization in China.

ASAM e.V., a renowned standardization organization in the automotive industry, announces the election of a new Board of Directors for the term 2019 – 2021. In the constitutive meeting, Prof. Dr. Marcus Rieker has been elected as new chairman of the Board.