SAICEC, a provider of chip and System Design servICes for the Automotive sector, has begun developing complex digital twins of vehicle architectures using Siemens’ PAVE360 platform.

The collaboration aims to accelerate chip-to-vehicle validation and support the growing demand for software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

The initiative enables comprehensive verification of automotive components from system level down to chip level, helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) identify next-generation semiconductor technologies and develop critical systems at scale.

“Our collaboration with Siemens brings together world-class simulation technology and China’s fast-growing automotive integrated circuit ecosystem,” said David He, chief executive officer of SAICEC. “With Siemens’ PAVE360 system-to-chip digital twin capabilities, we can shorten development cycles, improve functional safety and strengthen the foundation for intelligent mobility design.”

David Fritz, vice president of Hybrid and Virtual Systems at Siemens Digital Industries Software, added, “Our work with SAICEC demonstrates how automotive OEMs can overcome bottlenecks in ADAS and IVI development and deliver the innovation consumers expect. PAVE360 provides a scalable digital twin environment that supports validation throughout the entire vehicle development process.”

The rise of SDVs has introduced significant complexity to automotive programmes, as consumer expectations for integrated technology continue to grow. Traditionally, hardware and software teams operate in silos, with limited system-level visibility until final hardware is available - a gap that often leads to costly redesigns when certification tests fail. Early-stage system-level verification is now seen as critical to reducing risk and accelerating time-to-market.

Siemens’ PAVE360 leverages its Innexis software environment and supporting technologies to create digital twins of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI). These virtual models can be linked to reference vehicles for functional validation from the earliest design stages, enabling OEMs and suppliers to innovate within a proven, real-world digital environment.