The global automotive industry is focused on increasing the autonomy of every car model, in order to minimize the element of driver error and reduce accidents. While automated driving (AD) technologies vary in their degree of autonomy and their functionality, all share one common trait: They rely on safety-critical embedded software for their reliable operation. However, software development and testing have traditionally represented time-consuming, manually intensive processes that are subject to human error. Fortunately, Ansys offers a fast, accurate, cost-effective solution. Ansys SCADE software solutions support an efficient, model-based process for designing and verifying software at the very earliest stages of AD development ― so safe operation is built in. Part of the robust Ansys Autonomy development platform for the world’s automotive industry, SCADE is a proven solution that answers customer needs for rapid, reliable software modeling of complex AD features and certified software code generation.