Vector and Lauterbach Shorten Time to Market for Safety Critical Applications

Stuttgart & Hoehenkirchen, Germany, September 24, 2025 – Vector, leading manufacturer of software tools and components for the development of software-based electronic systems and Lauterbach, the world’s leading provider of debug and trace tools, developed a joint solution for code coverage measurements that saves time and effort and therefore shortens time to market for safety critical applications. Proof of code coverage is essential for safety certification in order to demonstrate the completeness of test cases and ensure that there is no unintended functionality. By combining Lauterbach's TRACE32® real-time trace with Vector's VectorCAST testing platform developers can meet the requirements of safety-critical standards such as ISO 26262 and DO‑178C faster and more efficiently: The combination of TRACE32® and VectorCAST enables resource-saving collection of code coverage data directly on the target system - without compromising real-time behavior or development effort. VectorCAST provides comprehensive support for target systems, architectures and operating systems. By integrating TRACE32® coverage data the need for instrumentation can be reduced and thus the number of necessary builds and test runs minimized. The joint solution is ideal for automotive, aerospace, medical device as well as railway applications or other regulated industries and supports all relevant coverage metrics for your certification requirements. Engineers can register for a joint webinar at 9th of October 2025 to learn how TRACE32® and VectorCAST can help optimize their test strategy, save development time and meet the highest safety standards. “By combining two leading-edge products in the field of code coverage measurement, developers can bring their products to market even faster”, says Dr. Markus Herdin, Head of Marketing at Lauterbach GmbH. “Our joint solution allows to certify safely with less effort”. Andreas Horn, Senior Manager for Code Testing Solutions at Vector Informatik GmbH, emphasizes "By reducing instrumentation and minimizing build cycles, the integrated solution helps development teams accelerate verification workflows, while maintaining full traceability and compliance with safety standards." Find more information about Code Coverage measurements with TRACE32®: https://www.lauterbach.com/use-cases/code-coverage Find more information about VectorCAST embedded software testing platform: https://www.vector.com/int/en/products/products-a-z/software/vectorcast/ About Lauterbach: Lauterbach is the leading manufacturer of cutting-edge development tools for embedded systems with over 45 years of experience. It is an international, well-established company, serving customers all over the world, partnering with all semiconductor manufacturers, and growing steadily. At the headquarters in Hoehenkirchen, near Munich, the engineering team develops and produces highly proficient and specialized, easy-to-use Development Tools under the brand TRACE32®. Branch offices in the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Tunisia, on the East and West coasts of the United States, Japan, and China, and highly qualified sales as well as support engineers in many other countries make Lauterbach’s full product range available worldwide.

About Vector Vector is a leading solution provider and a trusted partner in the development of software-defined systems. For over 35 years, Vector has empowered OEMs and suppliers worldwide to realize complex electronic products that meet the highest standards of functionality, safety, and efficiency—primarily in the automotive industry, and increasingly in medical technology, IoT, rail, and aerospace. At the core of Vector’s portfolio is a comprehensive software ecosystem that seamlessly integrates tools, embedded software, cloud services, and engineering expertise into a high-performance development environment. Driven by technological excellence and close collaboration with customers and partners, Vector delivers tailored solutions that simplify complexity, accelerate development, and enable forward-looking innovation. As an independent company, Vector employs more than 4,500 people across 32 locations worldwide and generated revenues of more than 1 billion euro in 2024. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, Vector maintains a global presence with offices in Brazil, China, France, the United Kingdom, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Austria, Romania, Sweden, Spain, and the United States.