Introduction
Modern vehicles increasingly rely on advanced electronic control systems for precision, safety, and comfort. One such system is the Electrified Steering Column, which enhances driver interaction and supports adaptive features through embedded software and hardware. Sigma contributed to the full development lifecycle of a control software platform and Electronic Control Unit (ECU), enabling seamless management of steering functionality.
About the Client
The client is a major player in the automotive industry, committed to electrification and intelligent system design. To enhance their next-generation vehicle platform, they required a flexible and scalable software solution for an Electrified Steering Column System, including support for calibration, diagnostics, and real-time control.
Solution
Sigma provided end-to-end embedded development services, covering:
Software, hardware, and mechatronics design for motor control, CAN bus communication, sensor integration, diagnostics, and GUI development
Modular software architecture, ready to be ported to new hardware and extended with new functionality
ECU assembly and calibration tools, designed for easy setup, testing, and debugging via a PC GUI over CAN
The team ensured the system was built for adaptability, future-proofing, and ease of deployment across product lines.
Results and Deliveries
A fully functional embedded platform for an Electrified Steering Column System
Successfully calibrated and tested ECU capable of real-time communication via CAN
Positive client feedback, with functionality exceeding expectations
A scalable software foundation supporting future system upgrades
