Vector and Somit Solutions Cooperate to Improve the Journey from Engineering to Aftersales

Stuttgart, GERMANY and Abingdon, UK, 2021-06-21 - Vector, leading manufacturer of software tools and components for the development of automotive electronic systems, is cooperating with Somit Solutions, experts in providing aftersales innovations. The aim of the cooperation is to equip workshops with the information they need to support rapidly changing automotive technology. Automotive trends and the influence of consumer technology are driving a revolution in vehicle design. As mechanical systems continue to lose prominence and electronics and software come to the fore, a parallel transformation in aftersales systems and services is required if standards of customer service are to be maintained. Radically different E/E architectures, new software features and the pace of change present a fresh set of challenges to technicians. In facing down these challenges it's critical that they are provided accurate and up-to-date systems and information that are quick and simple to use. With the shift towards in-house software development, and an increasing use of data driven design tools, much of the information required by these aftersales exists today in engineering. Despite this, effective reuse of engineering data in aftersales systems remains limited. Standards have made some progress to improve this however, their effectiveness is limited by a lack of end-to-end process and tool support. With combined expertise spanning the engineering and aftersales lifecycle, Vector and Somit will overcome these limitations. Working together with engineering and aftersales the companies will deliver insights, training, processes, and integrations that make cooperation and data sharing easier. This will bring benefits in terms of quality, efficiency, speed, and cost and make it possibly to continuously deliver engineering data directly into aftersales systems. Vector and Somit Solutions welcome conversations with OEMs that would like to share their experience, challenges, and ambitions for the delivery of aftersales systems that keep pace with connected vehicles, equip workshops for new vehicle technology and create opportunities for further innovation. To learn more and join the conversation, get in touch with your local representative or email us on better.aftersales@vector.com. For more information on the companies visit www.vector.com and somitsolutions.com. About Somit Solutions: Somit Solutions is a global supplier of aftersales solutions including information systems, technical documentation, owner information, augmented reality and off-board diagnostic systems. Providing innovative solutions for both start up and long-established manufacturers, Somit’s unique insight into aftersales solutions is assisting automotive, truck, bus, two wheel, off-highway, autonomous and new mobility customers in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Somit’s range of products & services are designed, developed and supported by our in-house team of engineering and aftersales experts at its core locations in UK, USA and India.

About Vector Vector is the leading manufacturer of software tools and embedded components for the development of electronic systems and their networking with many different systems from CAN to Automotive Ethernet. Vector has been a partner of automotive manufacturers and suppliers and related industries since 1988. Vector tools and services provide engineers with the decisive advantage to make a challenging and highly complex subject area as simple and manageable as possible. Vector employees work on electronic innovations for the automotive industry every day. Worldwide customers in the automotive, commercial vehicles, aerospace, transportation, and control technology industries rely on the solutions and products of the independent Vector Group for the development of technologies for future mobility. Vector worldwide currently employs more than 3,000 people with sales of EUR 692 million in 2020. Vector is headquartered in Germany (Stuttgart) and has subsidiaries in Brazil, China, France, Great Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Austria, Romania, Sweden, South Korea, Spain and the USA. You can find this and other press releases on our website at: www.vector.com/pressreleases Vector press contacts worldwide you will find at: www.vector.com/press Vector is also active in popular social networks: www.vector.com/connect