Faster Time-to-Production Process
The traditional product development process typically involves building and testing a physical prototype. However, this often leads to the discovery of design flaws, requiring re-design or reconfiguration, which can significantly extend the development schedule. On the other hand, virtual prototyping enables software development on virtual devices (virtual twins of real devices), effectively separating hardware and software development. As a result, virtual testing and design adjustments can be executed more easily, reducing both time and costs of development.
Reliability by Design: Future-Proof Products
Smart home appliances often have a reputation for becoming outdated quickly due to the difficulty of updating their software, obsolete connectivity protocols, security breaches, and a lack of added functionalities. Using MicroEJ’s technology, manufacturers can develop products with updatable software, ensuring compatibility with future technologies and improving overall reliability.
Leveraged Design Investment
With MicroEJ, software modules can be stored, shared, and safely distributed across different hardware configurations. This process is particularly valuable for IoT communication and user interfaces. Reused graphical widgets ensure a consistent brand image across different product lines, resulting in a familiar user experience that consumers of home appliance love and recognize.