Electronic Control Units
Data-driven collaboration enhances traceability, compliance, and development efficiency for Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
Electronic Control Units (ECUs) are central to modern vehicles, managing critical functions like braking, steering, and infotainment. As vehicles become more connected and autonomous, ECU complexity increases—making traceability, version control, and regulatory compliance essential across the value chain. Through a shared data ecosystem like Catena-X, stakeholders can securely exchange standardized ECU-related product and process data, enabling seamless collaboration during development, efficient lifecycle tracking, and faster compliance reporting. This results in higher software quality, reduced failure rates, and quicker response to updates or recalls. Digital traceability also supports end-of-life strategies by enabling disassembly planning and responsible material management. Cross-company data exchange ensures transparency, interoperability, and data sovereignty—empowering the industry to respond to challenges with speed and confidence.
Challenges
- Fragmented ECU data across multiple suppliers
- Limited traceability of software and hardware versions
- Complex coordination of recalls and over-the-air updates
- Difficulty adapting to evolving compliance regulations
- Low visibility into end-of-life planning and disassembly
Solutions
- Federated data access through shared digital twins
- End-to-end traceability enabled by standardized metadata
- Secure, version-controlled documentation for software and hardware
- Interoperable data exchange aligned with Catena-X and industry standards
- Lifecycle visibility to support recycling, disassembly, and sustainability goals
Benefits
Trustful
Interactive
Intelligent
Sovereign
Interoperable