ISO 26262 has been used in Europe for a number of years for functional safety software development. In the U.S., companies are ramping up to prepare for developing software in compliance with ISO 26262.
Figure 1: ISO 26262 in Automotive Software Development
Experts in ISO 26262
The staff at MES have extensive expertise in the processes and tools needed to help companies increase their compliance to ISO 26262, Part 6 for Software Development. Check out our software tools, trainings, and consulting services:
Tools for ISO 26262-compliance
MES Model Examiner® (MXAM)
MES Model Examiner® (MXAM) is the professional tool for static model analysis, combining model structure analysis, metrics evaluation, and modeling guideline reviews in one solution.
Supports ISO 26262, Part 6: Application of Modeling Guidelines Requirements for Software Architectural Design Requirements for Software unit Design and Implementation
MES Model & Refactor® (MoRe) is the tool that improves your modeling process. With over 30 actions from 6 categories, MoRe supports your daily modeling tasks with no delay.
MES Quality Commander® (MQC) is the trustworthy tool for dynamic quality monitoring and software development project management. MQC collects all crucial decision-making data from projects and provides an overview of their status at a glance.
Manager’s dashboard to track the project’s quality over time in support of the ISO 26262 promoted Safety Culture
tudoor academy is the knowledge hub of MES, offering a range of training classes and free webinars on safety and software topics, including a selection focused on ISO 26262.
From analyzing existing processes to adapting the ISO 26262-compliant development, MES supports you in the entire process.
Analyzing existing processes, methods, and tools -> Reviewing the current development process and toolchain, conducting a structured ISO 26262 gap analysis, and creating a prioritized roadmap for compliance
Developing a process manual -> Developing graphical process maps outlining activities, detailed definitions of goals, prerequisites, inputs, work products, roles, tools, and success criteria for each process step
Creating developer manuals -> Covering a wide range of topics for software development methods and tools: model structures, model interface design, use of data dictionaries or parameter libraries, best practices and more
Implementing ISO 26262-compliant development -> Training your team on new processes, supporting the implementation, assessing effectiveness, and updating manuals for continuous improvement
Development support -> Ongoing management and developer support in application process, and supporting software engineers in modeling, code generation, and static model testing
MES has established partnerships with numerous OEMs worldwide, all of which use our solutions in their software development processes. Explore our success stories to see how we support our clients in developing ISO 26262-compliant software.
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA)
MBRDNA chooses MES Model Examiner® (MXAM) for static testing of software models in compliance with ISO 26262.
Years of trust in MES
MES ensures units and models are well-structured and free of excessive complexity, to help MBRDNA complies with ISO 26262 safety standards
