Case Study: Toyota achieves faster time-to-market with MathWorks Model-Based Design (Simulink and Simscape)

Reducing Time to Market Using Model-Based Design Q&A with Toyota

Toyota, one of the world’s largest automakers, faced tighter emissions regulations that required understanding engine and plant dynamics earlier in development so they could perform model-in-the-loop (MIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing. To address this challenge, Toyota turned to MathWorks and adopted Model-Based Design using Simulink and Simscape to create accurate, executable plant and control models.

MathWorks’ Model-Based Design and SIL simulation let Toyota front-load development, shorten development cycles, and minimize rework by enabling earlier verification of control designs. Using MathWorks’ tools, Toyota sped up their plant-modeling workflow, reduced time spent debugging in vehicles, and was able to deliver products earlier than competitors while entering in-vehicle testing with greater confidence.

Toyota

Hisahiro Ito

Assistant Manager