dSPACE Joins SDVerse to Accelerate Software-defined Vehicle Development

Partnership aims to make dSPACE's simulation and validation solutions more accessible to automakers and suppliers worldwide.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 1:05pm

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dSPACE, a leading provider of solutions for the development of connected, autonomous, and electrically powered vehicles, has announced that it has joined SDVerse, the automotive industry's first B2B marketplace for software. By joining SDVerse, dSPACE will make its portfolio of hardware‑ and software‑in‑the‑loop (HIL/SIL) simulation, sensor and scenario simulation, AI‑supported test automation, and cloud‑based validation solutions more easily discoverable to automotive manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, helping them accelerate the development of safe, high‑performance software‑defined vehicles.

Why it matters

As the automotive industry transitions from hardware‑centric architectures to software‑defined and increasingly AI‑enhanced vehicles, collaboration across an open ecosystem is becoming essential. dSPACE's end‑to‑end simulation and AI‑powered validation portfolio is a key capability for software‑defined mobility, and its presence on the SDVerse marketplace gives automakers and suppliers powerful new options for virtual development and testing.

The details

dSPACE has supported automotive and mobility innovators with tools and solutions spanning the entire development lifecycle, from model‑based design and SIL testing to HIL validation, sensor simulation, and scenario‑based testing for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving functions. Its portfolio helps engineers design, validate, and homologate increasingly complex vehicle software with greater quality and efficiency. Increasingly, dSPACE is embedding AI into its validation workflows, from AI‑supported SIL and HIL test solutions to intelligent test farm management and automated generation of virtual ECUs.

  • dSPACE announced its partnership with SDVerse on February 24, 2026.

The players

dSPACE

A leading provider of solutions for the development of connected, autonomous, and electrically powered vehicles.

SDVerse

The automotive industry's first B2B marketplace for software, backed by Founding Members General Motors, Magna, and Wipro.

Peter Waeltermann

CEO of dSPACE Inc.

Prashant Gulati

CEO of SDVerse.

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What they’re saying

“Software‑defined vehicles demand a fundamentally different approach to development, one that relies on scalable simulation, continuous validation, and intelligent, AI‑supported test automation across the entire lifecycle.”

— Peter Waeltermann, CEO of dSPACE Inc.

“By joining SDVerse, we are making it easier for OEMs and suppliers to access our AI‑enabled simulation and test solutions within a single, trusted marketplace, so they can accelerate innovation while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.”

— Peter Waeltermann, CEO of dSPACE Inc.

“As the automotive industry transitions from hardware‑centric architectures to software‑defined and increasingly AI‑enhanced vehicles, collaboration across an open ecosystem is becoming essential.”

— Prashant Gulati, CEO of SDVerse

What’s next

dSPACE's solutions will now be more easily accessible to automakers and suppliers through the SDVerse marketplace, helping to accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles.

The takeaway

The partnership between dSPACE and SDVerse highlights the growing importance of collaboration and open ecosystems in the development of software-defined and AI-enhanced vehicles, as the industry shifts away from traditional hardware-centric approaches.