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Modern Workshop Diagnostics: Adapting flexibly to new requirements

Modern Workshop Diagnostics with Softing TDX

Modern workshop diagnostics require flexible solutions for increasingly complex and connected vehicles. Learn how modular diagnostic platforms such as Softing TDX combine vehicle diagnostics, centralized data management, industry standards and cloud-based processes for modern automotive aftersales.

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.

Webinar | Simplifying OBD use cases using one powerful Diagnostic Tester

In this webinar, you will explore how OBD goes beyond fault code reading to enhance the testing and validation of modern vehicle systems. You will also gain practical insights into how these capabilities can be applied in real-world development and test scenarios.

Test bench automation in the development of commercial vehicles

The article published by Beckhoff highlights how modern test bench automation enables realistic and reproducible testing in commercial vehicle development. It focuses on PC-based control, vehicle bus integration, and the flexible validation of various powertrain technologies.

Webinar recording now available | Digitalization as a booster for efficient cooperation

The recording of our webinar “Digitalization as a booster for an efficient cooperation between OEMs and workshops” is now available. In this session, Martin Dietze and Oliwier Sochor explained how digital tools can significantly improve after-sales operations and diagnostic data management. Watch the full recording and gain insights into how OEMs and workshops can streamline collaboration and make better use of diagnostic information.

Webinar | Digitalization as a driver for efficient OEM–workshop collaboration

Learn how to optimize after-sales processes and diagnostic data management in the webinar Learn how to optimize after-sales processes and diagnostic data management in the webinar "Digitalization as a driver for efficient OEM–workshop collaboration".

The Challenge of Workshop Solutions with Software-defined Vehicles – SOVD in Action

Software-defined vehicles require new diagnostic concepts. Learn how the new standard SOVD (Service Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics) enables efficient, remote, and in-vehicle diagnostics and what this means for workshops and aftersales.