Embedded Linux-based industrial products and product families benefit significantly from a clear, consistent platform strategy. We support the build-up of reusable, robust and updatable Linux platforms for entire product lines. Through standardisation, automation and consistent concepts, a sustainable technical basis emerges for economical product development and long-term maintainability.
Better maintainability through central updates and a uniform architecture
Many companies face the challenge of efficiently developing and maintaining several device variants and product generations. Without a central platform, complexity increases, inconsistent architectures arise and development and maintenance efforts are considerably higher. Our platform strategy remedies this: a consistently maintained embedded Linux system reduces sprawl, ensures reproducible software states and provides a resilient, scalable basis for all products and versions.
Advantages of a platform strategy
A uniform Linux platform reduces development risks, accelerates releases and significantly lowers long-term product costs. The reuse of standardised building blocks minimises redundancies and increases the efficiency of entire development teams.
■ Reusable architecture for multiple product variants
■ Simplified integration of new functions & hardware
■ Stable basis thanks to Yocto and LTS kernel versions
■ Security, update and recovery concepts with a high proportion of shared parts
■ Traceable and automatically generated SBOM
■ Significantly reduced development & lifecycle costs
■ Faster releases thanks to high reusability
■ More efficient teams through uniform processes & tools
■ Plannable, long-term operational reliability of the platform
A successful platform thrives on clear architecture decisions, defined reuse and consistent standardisation. Companies should determine early on which product variants are supported, what the security and update concepts look like and which processes are used in the long term. The earlier these foundations are defined, the more robust, maintainable and economical the entire embedded Linux product line becomes.
Easier portability to new processor architectures or boards
We develop platforms that are technologically stable, secure and economically sustainable – and, on request, we take on all steps from design to maintenance. Based on proven LTS versions, standardised build and test processes and clear architectural specifications, robust, easily integrable systems are created.
At the same time, you remain flexible: we work closely with your teams or take on complete areas of responsibility. We realise modular Linux platforms that map large parts of the software base generically and thus make it reusable across different products.
Starting development with a clearly defined platform architecture
The starting point is an analysis of the existing software states, build processes and product requirements. Based on this, we define the platform architecture, evaluate relevant technologies and create a clear, actionable roadmap. On request, we take on design, implementation, CI/CD setup and security lifecycle maintenance, among others with the following services:
■ Design and development of the embedded Linux platform
■ Selection of suitable LTS kernel and Yocto versions
■ Definition of modular architecture and software building blocks
■ Implementation of security and safety strategies
■ Setup of CI/CD, build and test automation
■ Setup of update and recovery concepts
■ Long-term maintenance & security updates
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Schaeffler Gruppe
Reliably develop and maintain product variants
The project focused on the goal of maintaining and supporting the Schaeffler Embedded Linux platform more efficiently through a customized software management and build system. In addition, it was intended to be economically feasible to develop and maintain product variants reliably based on a uniform software release.
Build Your Embedded Linux Platform with emlixemlix develops your product-specific embedded Linux platform—reproducible, streamlined, and maintainable throughout the entire product lifecycle. Using a bottom-up approach based on qualified mainline sources and proven build systems, we lay the foundation for efficient updates, compliance, and long-term investment security. Talk to our experts and learn how you can reduce complexity and lower your total cost of ownership. Please feel free to contact us. During our initial consultation, we’ll discuss how we can provide you with tailored support. Your contactOur experts from the emlix Solutions team |
