Supporting Digital Continuity Across Simulation
SCANeR Powered by Next is the current generation of SCANeR, designed to address the changing needs of simulation.
As use cases expanded and systems became more complex, new expectations emerged around openness, scalability, performance, and workflow efficiency.
Developed through 4 years of intensive R&D, SCANeR Powered by Next introduces a modernized architecture built to ensure digital continuity and long-term sustainability, while supporting both current and future vehicle validation use cases.
Benefits : Easy Of Use
Market expectations
- Growing need to simplify simulation workflows and reduce operational complexity
- Increasing demand for broader accessibility, enabling non experts to use simulation tools
- Pressure to integrate simulation earlier in development cycles
- Need for smooth embedding into industrial validation processes and automated pipelines
SCANeR Powered by Next
New "Digital Vehicle" Mode
Brings together all the elements of a “digital twin” of the vehicle
In addition, all the vehicle aspects can now be configured from the vehicle mode. It allows to considerably save in configuration time
More modern interface inspired by web applications
Includes an Easy-to-use FMU Mapping Editor
"Zero configuration" mode
Details
Automatic configuration of SCANeR based on simulations
Configuration is only required for simulators
Unified Data Model
Details
All the data accessible by all the tools
Clearly structured and organized data storage : more Callas/SCANeR distinction
Simulation projects : easy way to organize simulation data
Key Architectural Enablers & Features
Architectural Enabler | What it brings |
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Digital Vehicle Concept | One single “digital twin” entity gathering dynamics, sensors, systems, visuals
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Zero-configuration principle | Automatic setup based on scenario & vehicle
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Unified Data Model
| Same data accessible everywhere
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Simulation Projects
| Clear organization of data, scenarios, KPIs
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Clear separation simulator / simulation
| Configuration only needed for benches
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Benefits : Performances
Key user challenges
- Strong demand for faster than real time simulation across all use cases
- Need for adaptive execution models scalable from heavy compute clusters to single machines
- Expectation for higher engineering productivity through faster local execution
- Requirement for massive simulation scalability to reduce time and cost
SCANeR Powered by Next
- Architecture optimization
- Reproducible parallel mode
- Separation of Models and Interfaces
- Minimization of network communications
Architectural Enabler | What it brings |
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SCANeR Runtime | Central orchestration of models & tools
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Minimized network communications | Network used only when required
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Separation of Models and Interfaces | Compute is not slowed by UI
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Reproducible parallel execution | Deterministic faster-than-real-time runs
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Optimized data & record handling
| Faster loading, analysis, and replay
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Key Architectural Enablers & Features
SCANeR Powered by Next is on the first tests on average 67% faster !
Benefits : Flexibility
Market requirements
- Increasing need for integration flexibility to match evolving workflows and standards
- Expectation for interoperability with major engineering platforms (Simulink, 3DEXPERIENCE, etc.)
- Growing use of simulation beyond automotive, including defense, training, and other industries
- Need for agile, cloud enabled, AI compatible solutions that adapt continuously to emerging use cases
SCANeR Powered by Next
New architecture based on "independent" components
Details
- The Simulation Platform
- Simulation models
- The tools
Standards-based
Details
- FMI
- Protobuf/JSON
- Simplified integration with other tool
Key Architectural Enablers & Features
Architectural Enabler | What it brings |
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Independent components architecture | Clear separation between platform, models, tools
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Standards-based integration | Reduced vendor lock-in |
Modern data exchange formats | Easier interoperability |
Remote & external system execution | Integration of black-box or external stacks |
Modern automation & control
| Integration into CI / lab orchestration
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Migration to SCANeR Powered by Next – Dedicated Support
We provide a dedicated migration service to support the transition from legacy SCANeR versions to SCANeR Powered by Next. Our experts help you assess your current setup, adapt configurations and data, and guide your teams through the migration process. This service ensures a smooth, controlled, and efficient move to SCANeR Powered by Next, while minimizing risks and operational disruption.
