Control Engineering + Simulation (HIL)

Control engineering is a fascinating field in the world of automation which requires the engineer to have a physical understanding of the system to be controlled. Controllers are often defined and parameterized in an unprofessional manner, which leads to poor quality results.

Sotronik has the know-how in this field and has successfully solved numerous different control tasks in various projects.

Not every control task gives developers the opportunity to experiment directly on the target system.
In such cases, dynamic simulation models are a helpful alternative for gaining knowledge about the real behavior of a system. Sotronik can offer support with the know-how of its employees and modern simulation tools.

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) is a key technology in the industrial sector that makes it possible to link real hardware components with software models in a simulated environment. This approach offers the possibility to test and validate complex systems before they are used in the real world. Simulation models offer the considerable advantage of being able to test the software for a wide range of hardware component malfunctions, including rare ones.

Sotronik has experience and expertise in the field of HIL. Our experts have successfully implemented HIL systems in various projects. Our skills in hardware and software development enable us to develop customized HIL solutions that meet the specific requirements of our customers.

Sotronik has well-trained MATLAB® and Simulink® developers who can support you in the creation and/or integration of Simulink models into the firmware of microcontroller systems. Our developers bring the know-how from several successfully completed Simulink model integration projects on different microcontroller architectures (8, 16 and 32 bit).