From June 3 to 6, 2025, the European Smart Systems Community gathered in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, for the EPoSS Annual Forum, hosted by EPoSS member CSEM.
The event welcomed over 120 participants and was held under the theme “Accelerating Innovations in Smart Systems. Empowering Competitive European Solutions.”
The Twin-Loop project was there.
Automotive development is transitioning from a mechanically focused discipline to a software- and electronics-driven paradigm, transforming vehicles into complex distributed computing platforms. This shift is driven by electrification and by the need for continuous software updates that enhance safety, comfort, and functionality throughout the vehicle lifecycle, giving rise to the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV).
Four EU-funded projects—FEDERATE, HAL4SDV, TWIN-LOOP, and CODE4EV—are involved in achieving this goal, addressing SDV challenges in complementary ways.
FEDERATE defines a common SDV architecture framework and shared software building blocks;
HAL4SDV advances a harmonized European SDV ecosystem through standardized hardware abstraction and service-oriented architectures;
TWIN-LOOP develops digital twin–based tools to optimize EV performance across the vehicle lifecycle;
CODE4EV promotes collaborative, model-based approaches for efficient and compliant SDV development.
Together, these projects establish a robust foundation of architectures, tools, and collaboration frameworks that enable the development, validation, and operation of next-generation SDVs, reinforcing Europe’s competitiveness while accelerating the green and digital transition of the automotive sector.