IAMTS Members Overview

DIN, the German Institute for Standardization, is the independent platform for standardization in Germany and worldwide. As a partner for industry, research and society as a whole, DIN plays a major role to supporting the marketability of innovative solutions through standardization - be it in topics around the digitization of business and society or in the context of research projects.

More than 35,500 experts from industry, research, consumer protection and the public sector bring their expertise to work on standardization projects managed by DIN. The results of these efforts are market-oriented standards and specifications that promote global trade, encouraging rationalization, quality assurance and environmental protection as well as improving security and communication.

DIN was founded in 1917 and celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2017.

A public-private partnership

In 1975 DIN entered a public-private partnership with the German Federal Republic by signing the Standards Agreement in which DIN is acknowledged as the sole national standards body in Germany. According to this Agreement, DIN is obliged to

• consider the public interest in the preparation of standards,
• ensure that its standards can be referenced as documents which describe technical requirements, in legislation, in matters affecting public administration, and in legal relations, and
• contribute to international understanding in the field of standardization.

The Federal Government undertakes to

• recognize DIN as the competent standards organization for Germany and as the national standards body representing Germany in non-governmental international standards organizations, and
• apply DIN standards in its administrative departments, when issuing invitations to tender or placing orders, and to use its influence to ensure that other public authorities placing contracts do the same.

Standards are all around us. The car we drive, the smartphone we use to communicate, the house we live in – all were made possible by hundreds and sometimes thousands of technical standards for reliability, safety and interoperability. These standards require the cooperation of many different individuals and organizations to be developed.

But development of the standard alone is not sufficient. True industry impact is achieved with adoption of the standard throughout operations and the supply chain to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase competitiveness. SAE ITC enables new or existing consortia to successfully impact their industry through widespread adoption. Existing SAE ITC programs demonstrate how specific industry challenges can be addressed collaboratively, cost-effectively and without compromising IP.

SAE ITC enables public and private organizations to collaborate, even with competitors, under an anti-trust umbrella to quickly and efficiently establish pre-competitive best practices and principles under which they mutually agree to operate. Multiple standards organizations can also participate in this neutral forum setting to establish a more holistic approach to the ecosystem to embody the principles into standards based on their relative areas of strength.

SAE ITC provides the resources and services for public and private organizations to collaborate in a neutral forum to drive innovative solutions to key industry challenges. By providing a comprehensive legal framework for pre-competitive collaboration along with a full suite of strategic and operational services, SAE ITC can help a new or existing program or consortia quickly impact their industry.

AVL Autonomous Driving and ADAS - the future of mobility will be highly automated and autonomous

The automotive industry is already seeing the widespread adoption of Level 0 to Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). These include features such as Lane Keeping Assist, Braking Assist, Adaptive Control and Parking Assist. With the transition from assisted driving to fully autonomous driving on the horizon, OEMs need to be prepared for AD levels 3 and beyond.

Fortunately, AVL is a trusted partner for OEMs and tiers looking to embrace this functionality. With our comprehensive expertise in engineering, simulation and testing as well as our testing toolchain, we can customize our offerings to meet your specific needs.

We cover everything from system design, calibration and validation services, tailored control and functions development, to tools and methods for development and testing. This is designed to help you realize your ADAS and AD vision. Let us guide you to the future. With our constantly evolving partner ecosystem in the areas of test methods, content and technology we create solutions that strengthen our portfolio.

China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) established in 1985, is a central government-level enterprise belonging to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council and a comprehensive science and technology corporate group with extensive influence in the automotive industry home and abroad. We own total assets of nearly USD 1.6 billion including net assets USD 1 billion and covers an area of about 5.4 km2. Meanwhile we have built the talent pyramid based on chief expert, reserved subject leader and young science and technology cadre, which is a human resources team with high educational background and proficiency in skill and management.

CATARC always plays the industrial role as the “independent and impartial third party organization” and sticks to the development principles as “piloted by science and technology, oriented to the industry, driven by innovation and focusing on green development”. Our businesses cover: industrial service, standards, policy research, testing, engineering technology R&D, certification, big data, engineering design and general contracting, consultation, NEV, commercialized and strategic rising businesses etc.

Service to the industry Service to the government: standardization and technical regulation, auto manufacturer and product catalogue management, investment project evaluation and WMI/VIN management Testing and inspection: auto testing, C-NCAP, C-ECAP, proving ground and vehicle forensic authentication Service to the market: project engineering and management, data resources service, industrial policy research and project consultation, internet and periodical, industrial forum and event, product homologation, quality system certification and training

Science and technology innovation Automotive engineering research, auto safety technology research, auto energy saving technology research and auto environmental protection technology research

High-tech indus

Digital transformation is already revolutionising every aspect of our lives, changing the way we live, work and play. Throughout this period of uncertainty, TÜV SÜD is striving to add value to governments, businesses and consumers worldwide. Our aim is to inspire trust in technology, enabling progress by managing technology-related risks and facilitating change. This commitment is embodied in the new claim “Add value. Inspire trust.”

TÜV SÜD is a trusted partner of choice for safety, security and sustainability solutions. Over the last 150 years, we have added value to our partners and customers through a comprehensive portfolio of testing, certification, auditing and advisory services. We have enabled progress in society and businesses by staying true to our purpose of protecting people, the environment and assets from technology-related risks.

Today, we are represented by more than 25,000 employees located across over 1,000 locations. Our community of experts is passionate about technology and is inspired by the possibilities of your business. United by the belief that technology should better people’s lives, we work alongside our customers to anticipate and capitalise on technological developments.

Going beyond regulatory compliance, we inspire trust in a physical and digital world to create a safer and more sustainable future.

The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) produces industry-driven research and analyses; develops forecasts; fosters dialogue and convenes forums; and publicly disseminates our research through events, our website, and the media.

As an independent, non-profit, research organization with a multi-disciplinary approach, CAR engages with leaders in the global automotive industry to support technology advancements and improve the competitiveness of the U.S. automotive industry. We succeed through close collaboration and strong relationships with automakers, suppliers, industry associations, government, non-profits, labor organizations, and educational institutions.

“A NICE CITY” strives to become China’s leading base for advanced ICV technology R&D, product verification and release, standards and specifications development, as well as testing and certification, and a place to incubate ICV innovation, cultivate talents and gather industries and capitals. Based on the process of industrial and technological progress, 4 stages of project will be implemented to establish a systematic evaluation system and comprehensive demonstration platform. Those stages include closed test zone, open road, typical city and inter-city corridor.

Velodyne’s product portfolio provides real-time perception data that enables safe and reliable operation for autonomous driving and advanced vehicle safety at highway speeds. Our smart, powerful sensors deliver the range, accuracy and resolution needed for advanced level 4 and level 5 autonomous vehicles.

Located in Holzkirchen, Germany and Pittsburgh, USA, 3D Mapping Solutions is one of the leading experts in the fields of high-accuracy kinematic surveying of public roads, proving grounds, race tracks and rough road test tracks of any kind. 3D Mapping Solutions specializes in high-precision and high-resolution mapping of road networks, test and race tracks as well as testing grounds. We create high-precision reference maps as a basis for user-specific developments, for advanced ADAS or driving development, test and validation applications for autonomous driving. Another important field of activity is the development of digital surface models as a basis for a wide range of applications in the areas of tire development, noise analysis, vehicle dynamics and driving comfort simulation.

Beside that we offer in our worldwide Road Data Collection more than 150.000 km of roads, digitized at our own expense. The data is owned by 3D Mapping Solutions, free of third-party rights and can be made available in many different formats immediately for the customer (application).

DLR is the Federal Republic of Germany's research centre for aeronautics and space. We conduct research and development activities in the fields of aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security and digitalisation. The DLR Space Administration plans and implements the national space programme on behalf of the federal government. Two DLR project management agencies oversee funding programmes and support knowledge transfer.

With over 550 acres, ITIC’s testbed in Greenville, SC offers an ideal environment for conducting rigorous scientific and educational testing of new mobility technologies and traditional vehicle testing. Designed by the world’s leading designer of automotive testing facilities, Tilke GmbH & Co. of Germany, ITIC’s master plan build out is occurring in priority phases to meet the most pressing industry demands for testing technologies.

Whether testing for safety, efficiency, durability or maneuverability, ITIC’s testbed is customizable for a multitude of configurations. Available to any organization, regardless of OEM, scientific or university affiliation, ITIC works to provide a unique testing experience for each customer’s needs.

FUNCTIONAL SAFETY. NO COMPROMISES.

Retrospect’s mission is to promote the values, knowledge, and technology that deliver functional safety, without compromises.

We want to address functional safety understanding among those who haven’t had functional safety experience and among those who have a mature view on functional safety within their area of application, but not in other areas (such ISO 26262 Part 3). By teaching others about our view on functional safety—reliant on a normative, ethical foundation of self-evident arguments—we hope others in autonomous technology will generate safety solutions similar to and better than ours.

Beyond autonomous technology, all automotive systems are growing in complexity and capability. Advanced combustion strategies, electrification, and by-wire control all need functional safety assurance. We want to help engineers and managers achieve functional safety without adding new, top-down processes. We want to shoulder the load by facilitating safety analyses, writing requirements, and raising awareness to our client’s stakeholders.

“Tilke Engineers & Architects” established in 1983, is recognized as the world’s leading designer for racetrack and test facilities. We are one of the most experienced companies when it comes to planning and construction management pertaining to major projects within the automotive industry and motorsports sector. Tilke aims to design individual and state-of-the-art race tracks including grandstands, pit buildings, team buildings and other infrastructure facilities by fulfilling their clients’ needs and the permanently changing requirements on track-layout and safety. A unique balance between these requirements, an enormous engineering experience and competence as well as Hermann and Carsten Tilke’s individual racing driver career, makes the company a reliable and most valuable planning partner in the field of track design.

Besides developments directly relating to the automotive sector, Tilke is also involved in the design of hotels, administration buildings, housing projects, malls, and any sports and leisure facilities.

Our company comprises of an interdisciplinary and highly passionate team of engineers, architects, consultants and race drivers operating in various offices around the globe. Tilke’s services include civil engineering, architecture as well as electromechanical engineering and electronic engineering from the first initial concept to detailed design, construction supervision and project management.

circuit-booking.com is the new way to rent more than 450 circuits in worldwide through the internet, which makes the booking process as easy as booking a hotel room online. You are looking to race a track in Europe, Asia or USA? You can all find them on one click. The world's largest database gives access to famous racetracks such as the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Indianapolis Motorsport Speedway, Laguna Seca or Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. All these race tracks can be booked for motorsport testing, incentives, track days or racing schools with Formula or GT cars, motorbikes or even race trucks.

At the same time we are offering the first professional, web-based Circuit Administration System for managing many processes of a circuit. Whether it is the management of the circuit's calendar, support of purchasing and accounting processes or comprehensive business statistics - everything is part of our circuit-specific software. No installation is required to use our cloud-based service for your organization and if required, you can use our 24/7 remote access support service for online trainings.