Cyber Security Compliance Pressure for Mobile Machinery Manufacturers
Manufacturers of mobile machinery are facing increasing pressure from new cybersecurity regulations (RED-DA, MVO, CRA) to equip existing machine architectures with secure update capabilities and full software version transparency.
This is expected without fundamentally redesigning established, often safety-certified system architectures, which would result in significant cost and development overhead.
These requirements are in direct conflict with the technical reality of many current machine platforms:
- Existing vehicle and system architectures are optimized for longevity and functional safety, not for dynamic software lifecycle management.
- Fundamental redesigns would require cost-intensive redevelopment and re-certification of critical safety components.
- At the same time, plug-in capable, standardized solutions for these cybersecurity needs are either not available or only partially compatible with current system designs.
Implications for Manufacturers
- Without a compatible and scalable compliance path, manufacturers face:
- Regulatory approval risks for new machine models
- Development roadblocks for current platforms and product lines
- Liability exposure in case of security incidents due to missing update capabilities or lack of software transparency
Urgency & Opportunity
The pressure to act is significant. What’s needed are pragmatic, integration-ready solutions that meet regulatory requirements — without undermining the technical and economic foundation of machine development.
Connectivity Modules
TCG Family: Freely programmable, connectable, and future-proof
The TCG family combines high flexibility with state-of-the-art technology. Thanks to the Linux ecosystem and its comprehensive libraries, it enables fast, independent, and customizable application development—tailored to a wide range of requirements.
With up to four CAN buses, serial interfaces, Ethernet, BroadR-Reach connections, and analog (U/I) inputs, the TCG family is optimally equipped for reliable and versatile machine communication.
In addition, it offers powerful and secure connectivity: from internal machine communication and M2M scenarios to the integration of IoT devices and cloud services. This makes the TCG family a key technology for networked applications – today and in the future.
Seamless cloud-to-machine communication for absolute transparency
The IoT connector with AWS Cloud opens up new possibilities for comprehensive transparency and control of your systems. You can see at any time which software or firmware version is active on which component – including a complete history for traceability and quality management.
Thanks to secure communication channels, data can be reliably sent to and received from cloud services. Integrated security mechanisms protect against cyberattacks and enable simple, wireless cloud-to-machine communication without complex cabling.
The platform is also customizable and future-proof. It can be flexibly adapted to specific requirements and supports sustainable machine supply through convenient function and software updates – directly and efficiently via the cloud.
Structured solution architecture for complex systems
Integration Services supports you right from the start with hands-on approaches and best practices. Together, we identify all relevant system components and develop the optimal strategy to precisely meet your specific requirements.
A clearly structured solution architecture gives you a comprehensive overview of your system. Critical components are highlighted, dependencies are made visible, and the concept is smoothly integrated into your existing environment.
With end-to-end integration, we ensure that strategy and implementation mesh seamlessly. The result is a holistically optimized system that is both technically impressive and future-proof.
Connectivity Modules
Freely programmable
With its comprehensive libraries, the Linux operating and development ecosystem facilitates rapid and independent application development.
Machine communications
With up to four CAN buses, serial, Ethernet, BroadR-Reach interfaces and analog (U/I) inputs, our TCG-Family is ideally equipped for all types of machine communication.
Flexible & Powerful Connectivity
Manage secure communications within the machine & between machines (M2M). Connect securely with the world of IoT devices, and offer additional Cloud services.
IoT-Connector + AWS Cloud Platform
Unlimited transparency
Determine which software/firmware version is running on which component, including history.
Secure communication
Send and receive data securely to cloud services. Intelligent security mechanisms protect against cyberattacks. This infrastructure makes secure cloud to machine communication easy to implement without the need for wired installations.
Customizable & Sustainable
Adapt the platform to your specific needs and provide feature- & software updates to your machines with ease.
Integration Services
Hands On & Best Practice
We identify all relevant system components and define the most sensible strategy for meeting the specific system requirements.
Solution Architecture
We offer you a holistic overview of you system, highlight the critical components, and integrate the concept into your system.
End-to-End-Integration
We define the most valuable strategy to meet your specific system requirements and integrate the concept into your system.
