In the landscape of e-Mobility and Automotive, technological innovation and development challenges represent crucial factors to compete in the market. These sectors are driven by a series of key technological trends, including increasing battery efficiency, the evolution of autonomous driving technologies, the implementation of advanced connectivity systems, and the development of innovative materials to reduce vehicle weight. Innovations that respond to a market demand increasingly oriented towards environmental sustainability, cost reduction, and improved driving experience.
Companies operating in niche segments, such as luxury car manufacturers, high-performance vehicles, or makers of nautical devices, face very specific challenges, mainly related to the rapid development of vehicles, the need to shorten research and development times, and the lack of adequate after-sales service networks. These obstacles are exacerbated by the need to integrate customized solutions and systems with greater functionality in short time frames and with limited financial resources.
Reducing Time to Market
To meet these needs, Monet – the engineering and electronic design studio of Tecno System group – develops advanced electronic systems that can, on one hand, provide high performance to innovative vehicles and, on the other hand, support after-sales service with specialized technical assistance. A significant example of this commitment is found in the offering of electronic control units based on certified components. These solutions not only guarantee reliability and compliance with safety standards but also offer the necessary flexibility for the integration of proprietary functionalities, significantly reducing time to market.
“Industry operators are accustomed to following a prototyping phase and then a product development phase – explained Giovanni Barba, Executive Managing Director of Monet -. Our solution, however, does not require a prototyping phase, greatly reducing development times. Usually, in the Automotive/Transportation sector, the realization times for a new product range from 36 or even 48 months. We typically stay within 24 months, shortening the time to market by almost a year and also reducing the costs related to device development.”
“We work on developing components that help reduce the time to market for customers operating in niche markets and who do not have the time or financial resources to turn to structured suppliers – Giovanni Barba continues -. Moreover, this type of customer has very specific needs that are not met by ‘off-the-shelf’ solutions available on the market. They require tailor-made solutions, as well as high performance, and very present technical assistance. All aspects that Monet, together with the Tecno System Group, guarantee from the very beginning.”
An open and ready-to-go Control Unit
“The strength of our electronic control units lies in having Open, customizable, and personalized systems according to customer requirements,” explains Monet’s Managing Director. “In addition, our products are ready to use, offering an important competitive advantage for those who want to stand out in the market.”
Monet’s ECUs offer several advantages:
- Scalability and easy integration even into existing systems
- Ready to go, ready to be used
- Open, customizable systems based on the requirements and specifications of each manufacturer
- Certified for the Automotive sector
- Flexibility and Versatility to be adopted in every application context and to control different functionalities
- No Prototyping Phase required, resulting in reduced development times and costs
Specialized Technical Support
As mentioned before, one of the main needs of manufacturers operating in niche markets is to have access to after-sales service and specialized technical assistance. “Not only do we offer this type of assistance directly – says Barba – but we are also working on an electronic system that will facilitate interventions related to anomalies and on-board faults so that the companies we support can, in turn, offer a service to their customers.”
The adoption of innovative technologies and customized solutions is essential to address the challenges of the Automotive market. The ability to reduce time to market, together with the guarantee of open and customizable systems, constitutes an added value recognized by customers, who see companies like Monet as strategic allies for success in the sector.
Use Case: Italian Luxury Sports Car Companies
CUSTOMER: An Italian company specializing in luxury sports cars NEED: The customer was looking for an electronic control unit that met specific requirements and could be integrated with proprietary solutions.
SOLUTION: The proposed solution consisted of a customized ready-to-go system, which allowed the developer to operate independently, supported by an open and highly flexible solution.
RESULTS: Thanks to this solution, the company was able to enter production in less than 24 months, reducing costs, and halving the average development times.