Press Release, 31 July 2025
Intro
What if testing complex DDS-based systems could be as intuitive as tapping a few buttons? With CANoe.DDS, Vector empowers developers across automotive, medical tech, and Industry 4.0 to simulate, analyze, and validate distributed systems faster and smarter all within the trusted CANoe environment.
The Story: Bringing DDS into Your Workflow
DDS (Data Distribution Service) has become the backbone for scalable, robust, and safety-critical communication in domains like autonomous vehicles, surgical robotics, and smart industry networks. But testing it? That’s often a tangled mess of tools until now.
CANoe.DDS—released just days ago—changes the game by embedding native DDS support into CANoe. That means engineers can simulate DDS Domain Participants, load existing IDL definitions, and execute complex test flows using CAPL, C#, or Python from a single workspace.
✨ What Makes CANoe.DDS Irresistible?
Familiar Interface + Power of DDS
- Seamlessly integrate DDS testing into boatown CANoe workflows no steep learning curve.
- Visualize DDS and Ethernet traffic in the Trace window, with easy setup via text-based configs.
Full QoS & ROS2 Ready
- Supports the full spectrum of OMG DDS QoS parameters reliability, ordering, latency, and more.
- Direct integration with ROS2 environments enables early SIL testing in hybrid systems.
Automate Complex Tests
- Run simulations and test sequences programmatically with CAPL, C#, or Python.
- Generate DDS participants from IDL files instantly, accelerating design-to-test cycles.
🧩 Real Impact: Why This Matters
Traditional DDS testing requires juggling multiple environments and custom scripts. With CANoe.DDS, engineers gain:
- ⚙️ Efficiency Boost: From setup to execution, everything happens within one tool.
- 🧪 Reliability: Visual trace and QoS control deliver robust, repeatable tests.
- 🌍 Cross‑domain Power: Useful for automotive, medical/device, and Industry 4.0 systems where DDS is everywhere.
“Data Distribution Service (DDS) is becoming increasingly important … CANoe 18 supports DDS, allowing to automatically test and simulate DDS publishers and subscribers…” Simon Frohn, Product Manager at Vector
📋 Key Features at a Glance
| Feature | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| DDS standard support | Full QoS controls and trace visibility |
| Multiple language APIs | CAPL, C#, Python automation for versatile use cases |
| ROS2 hybrid testing | Enables early-stage software-in-loop validation |
| DDS Security support | Test in secured or vulnerable areas reliably |
💥 The Human Angle: Building Confidence in Emerging Systems
Picture engineers developing safety-critical medical devices or next-gen autonomous vehicles. Reliability is non-negotiable. When testing gets easier and more unified, they can iterate faster, uncover flaws earlier, and ship with confidence.
Whether you’re building surgical robotics, factory automation, or next-gen SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles)—this tool brings DDS testing from the lab into real-world workflows.
✅ Final Thoughts & What’s Next
With CANoe.DDS, Vector has fused DDS simulation and testing into a single, developer-friendly environment accelerating workflows across industries. Whether you’re an automotive engineer, a medical-device tester, or an Industry 4.0 pioneer, this is the DDS weapon you’ve been waiting for.
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Source: Vector
