TTCONTROL is a joint venture of TTTECH and HYDAC. TTTECH's talk format CEO Talks highlights future applications, trends, and solutions. In the latest edition, Janosch Fauster, Director of the Application Development Center at TTCONTROL, joined Georg Kopetz, CEO and co-founder of TTTECH to discuss how next-generation computing architectures, software lifecycle management, and cybersecurity are enabling the transition from automation to autonomy.
Software-defined machines are transforming the off-highway industry, shifting the focus from purely mechanical and electronic engineering toward software, data, and connectivity as key drivers of performance, adaptability, and differentiation. This also changes how people design, operate, and interact with machines and the corresponding challenges and opportunities.
TTCONTROL has supported this transition for 25 years, providing integrated hardware and software solutions for demanding off-highway applications, and further expanding its offering for software-defined architectures and AI-driven solutions.
The discussion also looks at the main drivers behind more autonomous machinery, from productivity and efficiency requirements to the need for machines that can operate reliably in demanding environments with less direct human intervention. As assistance systems evolve toward more autonomous functionality, high-performance computing becomes a key enabler for AI-enhanced applications. Find some of the key talking points below:
Why software-defined machines are gaining traction
Software-defined machines are becoming increasingly relevant in the off-highway industry, driven by transition from automation to autonomy and the growing role of software and AI-enhanced applications in machinery.
Centralized, high-performance computing architectures support AI-enhanced machine functions
System architectures play a key role - they need to be centralized, usually based around high-performance computing units that can process a large amount of data and handle a wide range of tasks.
Key requirements for the secure operation of connected machinery
Cybersecurity, upgradability, and continuous lifecycle management ensure that machines operate safely, and functionality can be extended over many years.
New role for existing sensor systems
Existing sensor systems also gain new importance, as their data can be used more effectively within connected architectures to support smarter, more adaptable machine functions throughout the lifecycle.
TTCONTROL’s solutions support next-generation autonomous use cases
TTCONTROL’s performance computing platforms, FusionAI and MotionAI, provide the foundation for processing large amounts of machine and sensor data at the edge and supporting advanced functions such as perception, machine learning, and real-time decision-making.
How software upgrades, lifecycle services and feature activation can open new business models
By combining scalable hardware, software ecosystems, functional safety, cybersecurity, and application development expertise, TTCONTROL helps turn emerging technologies into practical solutions for real-world off-highway use cases. This shift also opens the door to new business models, where software upgrades, lifecycle services, and feature activation can create value beyond the initial machine sale.
Read the full interview at TTTECH's website
