Solutions for the technological challenges of tomorrow's world
Automotive
Making the Development of Complex Vehicle Functions Efficient, Safe, and Cost-Effective
The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation. Electrification, software-defined vehicles (SDV), increasing requirements for functional safety and cybersecurity, as well as mounting pressure to reduce costs and drive innovation, present manufacturers and suppliers with complex challenges. Key success factors for companies include accelerating development processes, managing system complexity, and efficiently integrating new technologies into vehicle architecture.
Sokratel supports automakers and Tier 1 suppliers throughout the entire product lifecycle, from the concept phase through development and validation to vehicle testing and production integration. Drawing on our in-depth understanding of modern E/E architectures, embedded systems, and connected vehicle functions, we develop customized solutions that reduce development risks, improve product quality, and shorten time to market.
Together with our customers, we conduct a comprehensive analysis of technical and organizational requirements and create sustainable solutions for the mobility of tomorrow.
Our Services for the Automotive Industry
- E/E System Integration of Complex Control Units and Vehicle Functions
- Vehicle Commissioning, Vehicle Integration, and Testing
- Component, System, and Functional Chain Validation
- Safety Measures on Test Benches, HiL Systems, and Test Vehicles
- Support throughout the entire development process, from requirements management and development to testing, verification, and release
- Test Automation and Virtual Validation
- Optimization of Development and Validation Processes
Higher Quality Through Virtual Validation
Automated testing and validation processes enable early defect detection and improve quality even in the early stages of development.
Accelerated Development & Sustainable Cost Reduction
Efficient processes, automation, and structured validation shorten development cycles and reduce development costs in the long term.
More Capacity for Innovation
Optimized development and testing processes create opportunities for new vehicle features and technological innovations.
Comprehensive support throughout the development process
From system integration to validation and vehicle testing, we support the entire lifecycle of modern vehicle functions.
Renewable Energy
Development, Simulation, and Optimization of Control, Regulation, and Communication Systems for Modern Energy Systems
The energy transition presents new challenges for manufacturers and operators of power generation, storage, and grid infrastructure. Increasing electrification, the integration of decentralized energy sources, and growing demands for grid stability, real-time capabilities, and cybersecurity require high-performance software and control solutions.
Sokratel supports companies in the renewable energy sector with specialized engineering solutions for the development, simulation, and optimization of control, regulation, and communication systems. We focus on developing software-based solutions for wind turbines, energy storage systems, power electronics, and grid-connected energy systems.
By using model-based design, digital twins, and modern simulation methods, we develop and validate complex control functions early in the development process. This allows us to reduce development costs, design more robust systems, and shorten commissioning times.
Our Services in Renewable Energy
- Model-Based Design and Digital Twins for the Development, Simulation, and Validation of Power Generation, Storage, and Grid Systems
- Regulatory Development for Grid-Connected Energy Systems, Including Wind Turbines, Inverters, and Energy Storage Systems
- Precise grid synchronization and grid integration to ensure stable and compliant operating conditions
- Implementation of Grid-Side and Motor-Side Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) for Power Electronics Applications
- Development of Main Control and Power Control Systems for Converter and Inverter Systems
- TSN and Real-Time Communication for Time-Critical Control and Regulation Applications
- IIoT connectivity and remote maintenance solutions for monitoring, online parameterization, and condition-based maintenance of distributed energy systems
Faster Development & Time-to-Market Through Model-Based Development, Simulation, and Virtual Validation
Sustained cost reductions through high reliability, automation, and proactive remote maintenance
Greater system stability & grid compliance
Mastering Real-Time and Complexity Requirements
Transparency & Optimization Through End-to-End Data Availability
Future-Proof Energy Technologies
Industrial Automation
Engineering Solutions for Industrial Control, Communication, and Data Management Systems
Industrial companies face the challenge of efficiently developing, operating, and refining increasingly complex machines, plants, and production systems. At the same time, demands are rising in the areas of connectivity, data utilization, cybersecurity, and the integration of new technologies into existing infrastructures.
As a strategic engineering partner, Sokratel supports machine builders, equipment manufacturers, and industrial companies in developing specialized software solutions for industrial control, communication, and data management systems.
By combining in-depth software and embedded expertise with a deep understanding of Operational Technology (OT), industrial processes, and production environments, we develop high-performance, scalable, and future-proof solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing system landscapes.
Our focus is on developing software for control and regulation technology, embedded systems, industrial communication, SCADA applications, and IoT and cloud platforms. We support our customers every step of the way—from concept through development and integration to validation and the long-term refinement of their solutions.
Our Services in Industrial Automation
- Model-Based Design for the Efficient Development, Simulation, and Validation of Complex Systems
- Embedded software and custom driver development for industrial devices and control systems
- PLC Programming and Firmware Development for Machines, Plants, and Production Systems
- Industrial Communication for Deterministic and Real-Time Applications
- IoT and cloud solutions for connecting, analyzing, and utilizing machine data
- SCADA and web front-end development for process optimization, as well as visualization, monitoring, and operation of complex systems
- Automated testing and inspection systems for quality assurance throughout the entire life cycle of products and test benches
Managing and Reducing Complexity
Improved efficiency in development, validation, commissioning, and maintenance
Targeted Data Use for Optimization and Proactive Maintenance
Compliance and Security by Design
Designing Future-Proof Architectures
Seamless integration of various components
Process Industry
Model-Based Development and Virtual Validation for Complex Process Systems
Companies in the process industry are facing increasing demands for efficiency, plant safety, product quality, and plant availability. In addition, growing system complexity, shorter development cycles, and regulatory requirements are increasing the pressure on development, commissioning, and operations.
Sokratel supports companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and process engineering sectors with specialized engineering services for model-based development, simulation, and virtual validation of complex process systems. Based on a thorough understanding of physical, chemical, and biological processes, we develop digital models and software solutions that enable the analysis, testing, and optimization of plant behavior early in the development process.
Through the use of model-based design, digital twins, and virtual test environments, control strategies can be validated, risks identified early on, and development and commissioning efforts significantly reduced. In this way, we help our customers design systems that are safer, more robust, and more cost-effective.
Our Services in the Process Industry
- Model-Based Design for the Development and Validation of Control and Process Functions
- Digital twins for simulating physical, chemical, and biological processes
- Virtual commissioning and system validation even before implementation on the actual system
- Development of comprehensive simulation and test environments for early-stage functional and integration testing
- Virtual validation of plant behavior, control strategies, and operating conditions
- Software-Based Analysis and Optimization of Processes and Operational Workflows
- The foundation for data-driven monitoring, remote analysis, and predictive maintenance
Early, Comprehensive, and Cost-Effective Virtual Protection
Shorter development and commissioning times
Higher System Availability and Operational Reliability
Foundation for Data-Driven Optimization
More Efficient Design of Complex Systems
Medical Technology
We support medtech companies in the development, integration, and validation of software-based products and systems, as well as in design and development processes for high-tech medical devices and modern therapies. In doing so, we combine software engineering, industrial communication, and expertise in safety-critical systems—for connected medical devices, health software, laboratory automation, and quality-critical manufacturing processes.
- MedTech Software Engineering
- Embedded Systems & Connectivity
- Test Automation & HiL
- Model-Based Design & Simulation of Complex Systems and Processes
- Cybersecurity for Connected Medical Devices
- IoT, Cloud, and Data Integration
- CI/CD for Regulated Development
- Production Digitization & Quality Documentation
Aerospace
Reliable and efficient compliance with certification requirements, full traceability, ensuring process stability and quality, and the integration of heterogeneous production systems are critical in the aviation industry.
Sokratel developsdigitalend-to-end solutions for quality assurance, data integration, and traceability in aerospace manufacturing.
- Integration of Industrial Data (MQTT, OPC UA, REST)
- Industrial IoT & Data Engineering
- Standard and Interface Validation (OPC UA)
- Quality Assurance and Automation of Certification Documentation
Customer projects
SIRIUS OS
Twice as fast to the final software with 30% less effort
Model-based development for drive inverters with SIRIUS OS
HiL testing
Efficient remote tests without test bench conversion
dSPACE test bench with multiplexer for serial testing of three ECUs connected in parallel
Web application
Process optimization through central Multi-project planning with Single point of truth
Proactive advice for individual
process optimization
IIoT connectivity
IIoT connection of wind turbines
From time-consuming on-site maintenance
to remote control and predictive maintenance
Model-Based Design
Modernization to Model-Based Power Converter Control
Migration to optimized MATLAB® Simulink® systems for future-proofing, scalability, and easy maintenance
Together we develop a solution that works.
We will be happy to help you and find the right solution for you.