Cloud Collaboration
for Automotive
Electronics Design

Accelerate development, ensure compliance,
and streamline component sourcing

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Design Automotive & EV Electronics Faster 
with Secure Cloud-Based Collaboration 

Automotive Electronics Design Challenges

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How Altium 365 Helps

Complex ADAS and EV systems overwhelm traditional automotive electronics design workflows.

  • Connect cross-functional engineering teams and cross-domain data on a unified platform with collaborative design tools.

Functional and safety compliance requirements slow electronics development.

  • Track requirements and access real-time component certification data throughout the design process.

Insecure data storage and collaboration tools put IP and proprietary design data at risk.

  • Secure data with enterprise-grade E2EE encryption, SSO integration, and role-based access controls.

Rapid technological evolution threatens long-term vehicle viability.

  • Make future-proof component selections with real-time supply chain intelligence and reliable component lifecycle data.

Global teams struggle to maintain design consistency.

  • Unite distributed teams on one platform with integrated requirements management and shared component libraries.

Eliminate Electronics Design
Bottlenecks That Delay Vehicle
Development

Accelerate Time-to-Market

Efficient Design Coordination

Connect global teams in real-time with cloud-based collaboration. Our "shift left" approach surfaces feedback earlier in the design cycle, reducing iterations and accelerating development. Launch your automotive electronics designs faster with streamlined workflows.

Improve Design Quality and Compliance

Manage Updates to Legacy Data

Meet ISO 26262 and other automotive standards with integrated requirements management. Link specific requirements to design elements, maintain clear audit trails, and validate compliance throughout development. Ensure quality from concept to production.

Enhance Supply Chain Resilience

Reduce Component Sourcing Delays

Access real-time component data to make informed decisions related to availability, pricing, and end-of-life. Proactively manage obsolescence risks and avoid production delays with comprehensive supply chain intelligence integrated into your design environment.

Streamline Engineering Collaboration

Elevated Design Collaboration

Enable true co-design between your electrical, mechanical, and simulation teams with bi-directional data exchange. Work seamlessly across domains while everyone uses their preferred tools. Eliminate silos and accelerate cross-functional development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration  
For Automotive Electronics Design  

Engineering Manager

Oversee product development lifecycles and manage cross-functional teams while meeting timelines, compliance requirements, and budgets. Track progress and identify bottlenecks in real-time across multiple projects. Enable efficient collaboration between electrical, mechanical, and software teams.

Real-Time Project Oversight

Real-Time  
Project Oversight  
  

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Seamless Cross-  
Functional  
Collaboration

System Architect

Define and align system-level requirements for ECUs, ADAS, and EV-specific systems like battery management and power electronics. Manage the growing complexity of automotive electronics engineering and ensure requirements are correctly implemented and validated at every development stage.

Structured Requirements Management

Structured  
Requirements  
Management

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Simplified  
Validation  
& Compliance

Electrical Engineer

Design PCBs and embedded systems for ICE and EV vehicles that meet performance, functionality, and safety requirements. Access centralized component libraries and BOMs from within your PCB design software while collaborating seamlessly with mechanical and manufacturing teams.

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Optimized PCB  
& Embedded  
System Design

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Centralized  
Component  
Management

Procurement

Access real-time component data to source and manage components while protecting electronics development timelines from shortages and obsolescence. Ensure compliance with regulations like RoHS and REACH while balancing quality requirements and cost constraints.

Real-Time Component Insights

Real-Time  
Component Sourcing  
& Management

Cost-Effective Procurement Strategies

Cost-Effective  
Procurement  
Strategies

IT Security Manager

Equip automotive electronics design teams to securely collaborate while protecting company IP from cyber threats. Leverage enterprise security protocols with granular permission controls, end-to-end encryption, and secure cloud storage for safe collaboration across distributed teams.

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Secure  
Collaboration  
& IP Protection

Protected Cloud-Based Workflows

Protected  
Cloud-Based  
Workflows

Key Capabilities

Manage functional and safety compliance requirements

Integrate ISO 26262 and EV-specific requirements directly into every step of your design process. Altium 365 Requirements & Systems Portal ensures complete traceability from specifications to implementation across battery safety, high-voltage systems, and other critical components. Every requirement is tracked and validated, streamlining compliance audits and mitigating development risks.

Gain real-time visibility into component lifecycles

Don’t let component shortages or obsolescence delay automotive and electric vehicle design projects. Make informed decisions early in the design process with real-time data on component availability, lifecycle status, and alternative parts. Identify potential supply chain risks before they impact your production schedule.

Track design revisions and ensure traceability

Track the PCB design process with comprehensive version tracking. You’ll always know who changed what and when, maintaining a clear audit trail across all of your automotive electronics development projects. Reduce errors by ensuring your team works with the latest design versions while maintaining easy access to previous iterations for compliance review or design reference.

Collaborate across automotive electronics and mechanical teams

Enable real-time collaboration between electrical and mechanical engineers through seamless MCAD/ECAD integration. Ensure precise alignment of PCBs within tight-fitting automotive designs, from ADAS components to thermal management systems. Resolve integration challenges early with continuous cross-domain synchronization.

Secure sensitive automotive and EV design data

Protect sensitive data and intellectual property while enabling global collaboration. With enterprise-grade security features like IP whitelisting and SIEM integration, Altium 365 Organizational Security Package helps you to meet rigorous cybersecurity standards, including ISO/SAE 21434. Control access precisely through role-based permissions, ensuring team members and external partners have unencumbered access only to the information they need.

Integrate design tools and data with PLM systems

Connect your electronics design process seamlessly with your existing PLM infrastructure. PLM integration eliminates manual data transfer and maintains a single source of truth for your automotive systems. Keep design data and component information synchronized automatically across your organization for coordinated workflows and improved automotive and EV component lifecycle management.

Centralize component libraries and BOM management

Take control of your components with a unified library system. Verify compliance with RoHS and REACH regulations while maintaining accurate BOMs for complex automotive systems. Confidently track specialized EV components like high-voltage parts and sensors. Your team will always access approved, compliant components, reducing the risk of production delays or compliance issues.

Customer Success Stories

Success Stories
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Altium 365 help automotive electronics teams meet ISO 26262 safety requirements?

Altium 365 supports workflows that facilitate compliance with automotive electronics standards. Design documentation is managed via a built-in version control system. The Requirements & Systems Portal links requirements to design elements and provides requirement traceability, supporting the audit trails that are necessary for compliance.

How does Altium 365 integrate with existing automotive PLM systems?

Altium 365 offers bidirectional data synchronization with major PLM systems, enabling seamless data flow between design and business processes. Altium 365 synchronizes components, component parameters, and design data between the design environment and PLM systems, including Windchill, Arena, and Duro.

How does Altium 365 help prevent component obsolescence in long-lifecycle automotive projects?

Real-time supply chain intelligence alerts you to component lifecycle status, availability issues, and market changes. You can proactively identify at-risk parts and find qualified alternatives before they impact production. Integration with major component databases helps you make informed decisions about long-term component viability.

Can multiple teams collaborate on electric vehicle electronics designs?

Yes. Altium 365’s cloud platform enables real-time collaboration across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams. Each team member can access the latest design data, while version control prevents conflicts. Role-based access controls ensure secure collaboration across locations.

Can suppliers access specific portions of automotive design files without seeing the entire project?

Yes. Altium 365 Organizational Security Package provides advanced access controls that ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive design data and resources. The platform provides granular controls through IP whitelisting and role-based access management, allowing engineering leaders to maintain strict control over who can view and modify design data.

How does Altium 365 support design reuse across different automotive PCB projects?

Centralized component libraries and design templates enable efficient reuse of validated circuits and components. You can create and manage reusable blocks that maintain compliance with automotive standards. Version control ensures you’re always using the latest approved designs while tracking any modifications.

Ready to accelerate
EV and automotive
electronics
development?

Get secure cloud collaboration that is purpose-built
for the EV and automotive industry.
  • Streamline complex automotive electronics development
  • Maintain compliance with automotive safety standards
  • Protect sensitive automotive design data
  • Accelerate cross-functional team collaboration

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