Vector Offers Free SDC Evaluation Bundle for Medical Device Manufacturers

Stuttgart, Germany, 2026-05-20 – Vector is now offering a free Service-oriented Device Connectivity (SDC) Evaluation Bundle. Medical technology companies can use it to analyze the IEEE 11073 SDC standard, benchmark performance, and test new features. The bundle offers end-to-end enablement—including a mature stack as well as simulation and testing capabilities (SIL/HIL)—for the efficient implementation of interoperability in clinical environments. With the SDC Evaluation Bundle, Vector addresses medical device manufacturers who wish to evaluate the cross-vendor networking of their devices based on IEEE 11073 SDC. The standard lays the foundation for the bidirectional exchange of data and services — particularly in demanding clinical scenarios such as operating rooms, emergency rooms, or intensive care units. The bundle offers development managers, system architects, and software teams the opportunity to evaluate the integration of SDC into series products with minimal time investment and a steep learning curve. The focus is on building expertise, benchmarking performance, and evaluating new features. To this end, Vector provides a mature embedded software stack as well as simulation tools for SIL and HIL testing. For device manufacturers, the key benefit lies in a significantly simplified evaluation phase: Efficiency: With the bundle, an initial proof of concept can be realized in just a few weeks. Risk minimization: Users benefit from mature implementation and reduce the effort that would be required to develop the complex communication interface in-house. Comprehensive support: Vector complements the offering with onboarding, training, and close project support. Added to this is the regulatory value: The implementation is already aligned with strict industry standards. The SDC stack takes into account the requirements of the core standards IEEE 11073, IEC 62304 up to Safety Class C, and IEC 62443-4-1 (cybersecurity). Furthermore, when licensing for series projects, Vector provides a documentation package that significantly simplifies subsequent approval up to Class IIb under the EU MDR. Vector has been involved in standardized device networking in the medtech sector for many years and actively drives the further development of IEEE 11073 SDC. As an active member of OR.NET, the company supports manufacturers in efficiently transforming interoperable and future-proof device architecture into market-ready products. For more information and access to the free evaluation of the SDC Evaluation Bundle:https://vctr.it/SDC_Eval

About Vector Vector Informatik is a leading provider of embedded software, systems engineering, and medical device development. With more than 4,500 employees, Vector supports the medical technology industry in all phases of product development—from requirements analysis through simulation and testing to validation and post-market surveillance. The company specializes in regulated, safety-critical systems and offers solutions for IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 compliance. As an OR.NET member, Vector promotes the IEEE 11073 SDC standard for secure, vendor-neutral communication in operating rooms and hospitals. The SDS Cloud Platform enables scalable, cloud-native architectures for smart medical devices with remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and OTA updates. For embedded systems, Vector provides model-based development (MBSE), functional safety according to ISO 26262/IEC 61508, automated testing, code coverage, and CI/CD integration. Static analyses ensure MISRA, CERT C, and CWE compliance; HIL/SIL testing creates deterministic environments; and full traceability guarantees traceability. With over 35 years of experience and 100 million systems deployed worldwide, Vector supports manufacturers in time-to-market, interoperability, and cybersecurity-by-design.