Bosch Motorsport, a key automotive supplier, faced challenges in developing reliable engine control units (ECUs) for high-endurance race cars due to tight time-to-market requirements and the unavailability of board support packages for a new hardware architecture. The company partnered with Wind River to adopt a new platform based on VxWorks, Wind River Workbench, and Professional Services.
Key outcomes and solutions:
- Reduced development time by 50%: Wind River’s integrated tools and expert support enabled Bosch Motorsport to meet a nine-month product delivery deadline, cutting the typical 18–24 month development cycle in half.
- Real-time performance and reliability: VxWorks’ robust, feature-rich real-time capabilities were critical for managing engine functions and telemetry data, ensuring mission-critical performance.
- Simulation-driven acceleration: The VxWorks Simulator allowed pre-hardware development, saving three months in the cycle.
- Success in racing: The platform powered Bosch Motorsport’s customer to win multiple races in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), including the 2013 "24 Hours of Le Mans."
Conclusion: Wind River’s comprehensive solution enabled Bosch Motorsport to deliver advanced, high-quality ECUs while maintaining competitiveness in motorsports. The partnership also laid the foundation for future product development, reinforcing Bosch’s reliance on Wind River’s ongoing support.
