S-CORE
Eclipse S-CORE: Open by Choice. Safe by Design.
ETAS is a founding member of the Eclipse S-CORE (Eclipse Safe Open Vehicle Core) project and is actively contributing to the development and implementation of a future open-source core stack - as the basis for modern software platforms in software-defined vehicles.
"In the smartphone world, two operating systems are sufficient for around six billion users. In the automotive industry, we have 20 to 40 for an ecosystem that is ten times smaller – that is not sustainable. The solution is a jointly developed open-source platform."
Standardize with open source, differentiate through features
Especially in the non-differentiating software sector, not everyone should have to reinvent the wheel. A shared open source software platform for basic functions reduces duplication of work, lowers costs, and creates standards directly in the code. Thanks to global collaboration and rapid bug fixes, OSS components are often more mature, secure, and reliable—and teams can focus their resources more on developing differentiating, innovative vehicle functions.
Code-first standard
Open source creates de facto standards directly in the code, thereby shortening specification and development cycles.
Reusable base
A stable OSS foundation facilitates functional reuse across vehicle lines and improves long-term maintainability.
Global maturity
Through worldwide collaboration, OSS solutions become robust, secure, and reliable faster than many proprietary alternatives.
No lock-in
OSS reduces dependence on individual providers, simplifies hardware/software selection, and reduces negotiation risks.
Collaborative efficiency
Joint development avoids duplication of work, speeds up bug fixes, and reduces coordination efforts and fragmentation across the industry.
Faster compliance
Jointly developed modules accelerate safety and cybersecurity standards and disseminate best practices within the community.
New approaches needed to solve major challenges
ETAS actively engages on Eclipse SDV/S-CORE. With a proven track record in the world of open source projects, we are committed to pioneering technologies as a founding member of the Eclipse SDV Working Group. Our active participation in S-CORE since its inception underscores this commitment. By helping to shape the technical direction and ensuring consistent alignment with industry needs, we are ideally positioned to develop robust and scalable open source solutions for enterprise use.
ETAS - #1 contributor and maintainer in project S-CORE
ETAS is an active, hands-on contributor to the Eclipse S-CORE technology stack – from architectural work to code implementation. Our focus is not only on further developing an open, vendor-neutral middleware core, but also on consistently industrializing it for series production.
Architecture & development
We define the target architecture, set guidelines for development, and deliver core implementations to create a robust foundation for the entire technology stack.
Process & quality
We anchor essential requirements for safety and security, establish a clear “definition of done” (DoD), and ensure maximum reliability through defined quality criteria.
Infrastructure & automation
We are building a scalable CI/CD toolchain to ensure a smooth development process. Our goal: maximum automation and efficiency for all contributors.
Implementation & integration
From incubating new features to implementation in agile teams to integration, verification, and release stabilization—we accompany the entire lifecycle and ensure a coherent overall product.
Vehicle Software Platform Suite: Mastering SDV complexity
Unleash your SDV vision with the ETAS Vehicle Software Platform Suite. It offers an app-like developer experience by abstracting software from hardware and operating systems and ensuring application portability via stable APIs. This suite supports all automotive architectures (from classic ECUs to HPCs) and integrates S-CORE and open-source software. It masters complexity with real-time support for mixed criticality while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Orchestration of AUTOSAR and OSS
ETAS strategically combines the strengths of AUTOSAR and open-source software (OSS) to achieve optimal results in automotive development. We use robust AUTOSAR solutions for safety-critical and hard real-time functions. At the same time, we use open-source technologies—including those that have proven themselves in safety-critical environments, such as S-CORE—to cover the entire spectrum of application requirements. Seamless integration is ensured through standardized APIs. This dual approach provides a powerful and flexible software architecture that accelerates innovation while ensuring reliability and performance for the future of mobility.
S-CORE Navigator: Consulting from strategy to implementation
As the main point of contact for S-CORE, our colleague Markus Menze will help customers and internal teams leverage the full potential of our open-source platform — from strategy to implementation. By working closely with stakeholders and the community, he translates real-world requirements into actionable recommendations for architecture, integration, and roadmap development.
This strengthens collaboration within the S-CORE ecosystem and supports the evolution of community solutions into production-ready systems for OEMs.
Harness the full potential of an industry-wide coordinated ecosystem! Contact us to learn how S-CORE can help your projects succeed faster and more efficiently!
