E-Mobility

Introduction
Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
SOTIF (ISO 21448)
ASPICE (Automotive SPICE^®)
Product Cybersecurity

E-Mobility – Functional Safety, SOTIF, Automotive SPICE^® & Product Cybersecurity

E-Mobility is driving the automotive industry toward advanced safety, performance, and cybersecurity standards. As software and hardware integration becomes more complex, compliance with global standards like Functional Safety (ISO 26262), SOTIF (ISO 21448), Automotive SPICE^®, and Product Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155) is essential.

Omnex offers comprehensive training, consulting, audits, assessments, and digital solutions to ensure your organization is equipped to meet these standards, mitigate risks, and achieve compliance efficiently.

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Past Gate4SPICE Events

Understanding PoA and Is It Right for Your Organization?

12th Feb 2026

Onsite - Location: California, USA

Presenters:
Juan Webb - Associate Director, Omnex inc.
Trapti Saxena - System and Software Quality Assurance Manager, Garmin International
Sujan Rao - ASPICE Provisional Assessor, Micron Technology
Lesley Hopson - Supplier Manager, Ford Motor Company

The event provided an in-depth look at Automotive SPICE® Potential Analysis (PoA), a streamlined method for assessing supplier capability and its impact on risk management, compliance, and time-to-market. Through presentations and hands-on workshops, participants gained practical insights and tools to evaluate PoA's suitability for their organizations, deepen their PoA expertise, and explore strategies for supplier readiness in ASPICE compliance and PoA adoption.

Changes and Impact of Automotive SPICE® PAM v4.0

21st Jun 2024 - Online

Presenters:
Chad Kymal - CTO, Omnex Inc.
Ranjeet Chhabra - Principal Consultant and Trainer, ASPICE

Automotive SPICE® PAM v4.0 was released by VDA Working Group 13 in November 2023, followed shortly afterward by the publication of the Automotive SPICE® Guideline v2.0. These releases introduced substantial updates to both the PAM and the accompanying guidelines. This event focused on the major changes from version 3.1, along with their implications for assessment and implementation activities.

Key topics addressed:

Overview of the major changes in the Automotive SPICE® model compared with v3.1.
Key challenges observed in v4.0 for implementation and assessment.
How the assessment scope was affected by the transition to SPICE® v4.0.
Guideline differences between v4.0 and v3.1 — and whether previous rules remained applicable.
The relevance of RL/RCs from v3.1 — and how organizations handled elements no longer included in the new guidelines.
Whether Guideline v2.0 proved to be simpler, more concise, and easier to apply than its predecessor.
Lessons learned from performing implementations and assessments against PAM 4.0.
Approaches to cascading PAM 4.0 to the supply base from both OEM and Tier 1 perspectives.
Integration considerations with other management systems.

Automotive SPICE® 4.0 seen from a HWE view

11th April, 2024

Onsite - Volvo Cars PVH, Room the Loft Auditorium 4 Volvo Jakobs V7 418 78, Gateborg, Sweden

Presenters:
Chad Kymal - CTO, Omnex Inc.
Micael Winsten - Consultant, Omnex Inc.

With the release of the Automotive SPICE® PAM and PRM v4.0 on 29 November 2023, one of the key updates was the introduction of new process groups. This event explored one of these additions in depth: the Hardware Engineering Process Group (HWE).

The session provided insights into the structure, intent, and implications of the newly added Hardware Engineering Process Group within Automotive SPICE® PAM and PRM v4.0.

The Role of ASPICE in Functional Safety, SOTIF and Cybersecurity Standards

Nov 2, 2021 - Online

Presenters:
Chad Kymal - CTO, Omnex Inc.
Greg Gruska - Principal Consultant, Omnex Inc.
Juan Pimental - Principal Consultant, Omnex Inc.
Micael Winsten - Consultant, Omnex.
Mike Down - Consultant, Omnex Inc.
Prabhu Seshadri - Technical Director, Omnex India
Nikhil Unnikrishnan - Director of Consulting, Omnex Inc.

Moderator:
Dave Watkins

Organizations implementing ISO 26262 Functional Safety, ISO 21448 SOTIF, and ISO 21434 Cybersecurity must integrate Automotive SPICE® effectively into their development and assurance activities. While Automotive SPICE® is often associated with “Embedded Software,” it encompasses far more—covering software processes, system processes, and related engineering workflows. Notably, 9 of the 16 processes within the “VDA scope” are also included in the current Automotive QMS standard, IATF 16949. Automotive SPICE® serves as a foundational framework for implementing Functional Safety, SOTIF, and Cybersecurity practices across both systems and software domains. In practice, many of the Automotive SPICE® processes already align closely with those required by the Functional Safety and Cybersecurity standards.

This event examined how organizations can best leverage Automotive SPICE® within these contexts. Participants also had the opportunity to earn EP certification — External Passive — through their attendance.

Functional Safety (ISO 26262)

Ensuring Safety in Complex Automotive Systems

Functional Safety is critical for minimizing risks caused by electrical and electronic malfunctions in automotive system design and development.

Omnex supports organizations with:

Training: Comprehensive ISO 26262 certification training, covering safety analysis, hazard identification, and risk assessment.
Consulting & Implementation: Gap analysis, safety case review, implementation coaching, and project support to ensure compliance.
Audits, Assessments & Reviews: Thorough evaluations to validate safety-critical systems and achieve ISO 26262 certification.
Product Certification: Safety Case Review and Confirmation Measures Review before PPAP to ensure the safety of the product.
Software Solution: EV-AV Software Platform for end-to-end safety management, hazard analysis, risk assessment, and compliance tracking.

Training Webinars & White papers Case Studies

SOTIF (ISO 21448)

Ensuring Safety of the Intended Functionality in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

SOTIF is crucial for addressing the safety of intended functionality, specifically focusing on minimizing risks caused by functional insufficiencies or misuse in complex and automated driving systems.

Omnex supports organizations with:

Training: Comprehensive ISO 21448 certification training, covering safety analysis, scenario identification, and risk mitigation strategies.
Consulting & Implementation: Gap analysis, safety concept development, validation and verification support, and project guidance to ensure SOTIF compliance.
Audits, Assessments & Reviews: Detailed evaluations to verify safety measures and achieve ISO 21448 certification.
Product Certification: Safety Case Review and Safety Validation Review before production to ensure intended functionality safety.

Training Webinars & White papers Case Studies

ASPICE (Automotive SPICE^®)

Achieving Process Maturity for Automotive Software Development

Automotive SPICE^® defines a framework for evaluating software process capabilities and improvements in the automotive sector.

Omnex provides:

Automotive SPICE^®: Practical workshops on process capability assessment and improvement. We offer both INTACS^® certified and non-INTACS^® Automotive SPICE^® courses.
Gap Analysis & Discovery: Diagnostic analysis to identify areas for process improvement and compliance gaps.
Consulting & Implementation: Tailored solutions to align software development processes with Automotive SPICE^® standards, including coaching and mentoring.
Audits, Assessments & Reviews: Project and process focused evaluations to ensure compliance with capability levels.
Digital Platform: EVAV Software Platform to streamline compliance tracking, data integration, and software development lifecycle management.
ASPICE OBOT: An AI-driven tool for automated ASPICE capability evaluations and targeted improvement insights.

Training Webinars & White papers

Product Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434 & UNECE R155)

Protecting Vehicles from Cyber Threats

With connected and autonomous vehicles becoming more common, cybersecurity is crucial to safeguard data and vehicle functionality.

Omnex offers:

Cybersecurity Training: In-depth training on ISO/SAE 21434 requirements and UNECE R155 regulations.
Compliance and Implementation: Structured risk management practices to build secure automotive embedded systems.
Vulnerability Assessment: Identifying potential security gaps and implementing mitigation strategies.
Product Certification: Cybersecurity Case Review to ensure secure systems and components.
Software Solution: Leverage the EVAV Software Platform to manage cybersecurity requirements, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance.

Training Webinars & White papers Case Studies

A. Gap Analysis / Discovery

Omnex conducts a Diagnostic Gap Analysis to assess the effectiveness & conformance of your system.

F. PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

Omnex will conduct Safety Case Review, Cybersecurity Case Review, and Confirmation Measures Review to ensure the safety and security of the product before PPAP. Get your products certified to Automotive SPICE®, Functional Safety, and Cybersecurity by one assessment team (INTACS^® accredited).

E. AUDITS, ASSESSMENTS & REVIEWS

Omnex can conduct internal audits, supplier audits, and/or product certification audits for first-party and second-party audits and assessments for Automotive SPICE®, Functional Safety, and Product Cybersecurity. Assessments focus on projects, while Audits focus on Systems.

Management Systems Gap Analysis and Implementation

B. TRAINING & PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION

Omnex has over 300 Training and Personnel certification programs that can be availed by your employees through classroom, virtual, or E-Learning platforms.

C. Consulting, Implementation, & Coaching

Omnex can undertake the implementation projects for your company. Starting with the gap, we work with your team to close the gaps and also to implement a system that can drive excellence in your organization. Let us help you with any management system of your choice, integrated management system, stand alone or integrated Automotive SPICE®, Functional Safety, and Product Cybersecurity.

D. DIGITAL COLLABORATION SOFTWARE PLATFORMS

Omnex’s fully digital and AI-infused Collaboration Software Platform is a revolutionary solution that encompasses all aspects of quality management.

Omnex's strengths lie in our Consulting, Implementation and coaching, training and personnel certification, and our Digital Collaboration Platforms. Today, Management Systems have to encompass digital transformation and electronic workflows.

Let us show you how Omnex does this through the below illustration:

A. Gap Analysis / Discovery

Omnex conducts a Diagnostic Gap Analysis to assess the effectiveness & conformance of your system.

B. TRAINING & PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION

Omnex has over 300 Training and Personnel certification programs that can be availed by your employees through classroom, virtual, or E-Learning platforms.