Functional safety and cybersecurity for embedded software systems are vital in automotive, industrial, and medical domains. This article explores standards like IEC 61508 and IEC 62443, best practices, and real-world applications for building secure and robust embedded systems.
We are proud to share that innotec GmbH has been awarded the BSFZ Seal 2024 by the Bescheinigungsstelle Forschungszulage (BSFZ). This seal recognizes our innovative R&D project “Gefährdungsanalyse mit Hilfe eines AI-basierten Assistenten für die funktionale Sicherheit von Maschinen”, which…
Explore how to qualify STM32Cube HAL for safety-critical systems while addressing compliance challenges with standards like IEC 61508 and ISO 26262. Discover a structured approach involving requirements, design analysis, testing, and documentation to ensure reliable HAL integration in safety applications.
Introduction In safety engineering, conducting risk analysis is crucial but requires substantial resources, expertise, and adherence to standards like ISO 12100 and ISO 13849. This ensures machinery operates safely and meets regulatory requirements. With advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly Large…
Functional safety projects often come with a lot of documentation requirements, and one of the common questions we hear is whether a safety plan is always necessary. For example, recently, we supported a project, where our customer was in charge…
We all have experienced the pressure of being under examination at some point. Whether it was during a school test or a driving license exam, the feeling is the same: you’ve prepared for days, weeks, and now you’re under the scrutiny of someone who will decide whether you pass or fail. It is not an experience we seek out every day, but once you pass the exam, the feeling of joy and accomplishment is undeniable.
The functional safety landscape for software development is diverse, with various industries adhering to their own specific standards. Recently, efforts to simplify this complexity, such as the new EN 50716:2023 standard for railway applications, have raised important questions. This blog…
Introduction The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has brought about a new era of connectivity and data-driven decision-making in various industrial environments. Among its many applications, predictive maintenance powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative approach to…
Introduction to RegTech RegTech, short for Regulatory Technology, uses advanced technologies to streamline and enhance regulatory compliance processes. By leveraging AI, machine learning, and blockchain, RegTech aims to reduce compliance costs, improve accuracy, and ensure timely adherence to regulations. This…
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into functional safety-critical systems need a rigorous adherence to established safety standards and thoughtful consideration of emerging AI-specific guidelines. Key established standards in the functional safety domain include IEC61508 (general), ISO26262 (automotive) and ISO13849…
In the context of software development, maintaining high standards of code quality is absolutely important, especially in industries where safety is non-negotiable. Functional safety software development, encompassing systems like automotive software, medical devices, and aerospace controls, demands rigorous attention to…