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SC Automotive Engineering and Secondmind Partnership

SC Automotive Engineering Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has recently announced a new partnership with Secondmind, a UK-based company specializing in model-based development AI. As the automotive industry evolves with the increasing complexity of in-vehicle control systems, the challenges in development are becoming more pronounced. This strategic alliance aims to address these issues by leveraging AI and digital transformation (DX) technologies for rapid and efficient product development.

To understand the context, the automobile sector is currently experiencing significant advancements in CASE technologies (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric). This evolution necessitates a more sophisticated approach to design and engineering, which often leads to longer development cycles and increased costs. To combat this, more companies are turning to AI-driven solutions, and Secondmind is at the forefront with its innovative offerings.

Innovative AI Solutions from Secondmind

Secondmind offers two primary AI solutions as part of its Cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) model, specifically designed to tackle the challenges faced in automotive development:

1. Secondmind for DSE (Design Space Exploration)
In the system design phase, engineers typically rely on simulations to test design values against performance targets. However, the vast number of potential design combinations can make this process time-consuming. By incorporating unique AI and Active Learning methodologies, Secondmind effectively reduces the number of simulation iterations by 50% to 90%, resulting in a notable cost reduction of about £39 per electric motor procurement. Additionally, these solutions enable engineers to validate designs earlier in the development process, leading to fewer revisions and significantly shorter timelines.

2. Secondmind for Calibration
Calibrating control systems for engines and motors traditionally requires extensive manual experiments and data validation, prolonging development. Secondmind’s AI technology has proven to reduce this calibration process by approximately 50% to 80%. Thanks to predictive analytics, the tool efficiently identifies the most influential data points, streamlining the calibration process remarkably.

SC Automotive Engineering brings over 30 years of designer and developer expertise to the automotive OEM sector and related mobility industries, including motorcycles and ships. Leveraging the global network of the Sumitomo Corporation Group, the company has consistently provided effective solutions to a diverse clientele's challenges. Now, with the integration of Secondmind's cutting-edge AI solutions, SC Automotive aims to facilitate more efficient development processes beyond traditional design practices. This collaboration not only accelerates time-to-market for products but also enhances cost competitiveness and optimizes internal resources.

About Secondmind

Secondmind is committed to helping engineers design better products faster. Their cloud-native software, powered by Active Learning, addresses the complexity of automotive vehicle development by reducing design simulation time and calibration workload. This enables engineers to fundamentally rethink vehicle designs and accelerate the transition to carbon-neutral mobility. Secondmind's innovations have earned prestigious accolades, including the 'Alternative Powertrain Test Innovation of the Year' award by Automotive Testing Technology International, selection to the Tech Nation Future Fifty scale-up program, and designation as one of Bloomberg’s 25 most promising UK startups.

To learn more about Secondmind, visit Secondmind's official website.

About SC Automotive Engineering

Founded in August 2020, SC Automotive Engineering Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation with a mission to invigorate Japanese car manufacturing. With a team comprised of numerous professionals from the automotive OEM and supplier sectors, the company is dedicated to understanding customer challenges and acting as a trusted technical partner through comprehensive design, prototyping, evaluation, and consulting services in various aspects of mobility. Capitalizing on its global network and technological expertise, SC Automotive continues to strive for innovations contributing to the future of mobility. Explore more at SC Automotive Engineering's website.