Automotive

All blog posts in August 2026

Diagnostic Solutions for Special-Purpose and Specialty Vehicles

Special-Purpose and Specialty Vehicles

End-to-end diagnostic solutions help manufacturers and body builders of special-purpose vehicles analyze faults faster, efficiently leverage diagnostic knowledge, and reduce vehicle downtime. Softing TDX, Softing TDX.workshop, Soffting DTS.monaco, and Softing TCS support the entire diagnostic process – from development and testing to production and after-sales service.

Vehicle Buses for Diagnostic Applications

Bus Systems by Softing

Vehicle buses provide the foundation for diagnostic communication in modern vehicles. This article explains the key bus systems used for diagnostic applications – from K-Line and CAN to CAN FD and Automotive Ethernet – and highlights their characteristics, applications, advantages and limitations throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

OBD in Zero-Emission Vehicles

Softing DTS.monaco user interface

Read our article on how ZEVonUDS (SAE J1979-3) defines the standard for electric vehicle diagnostics using UDS and DoIP, enabling future-ready vehicle communication.