Materials Analysis Technology Inc. and Swiss SGS Taiwan Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Oct. 7th 2024, with the goal of providing comprehensive ISO 26262 functional safety product certification services, AEC-Q automotive electronic component reliability verification services, and soft error rate (SER) assessment and analysis in the automotive semiconductor and electronic component industries in Taiwan. This collaboration not only aims to enhance customers' awareness of the importance of functional safety product certification, but also to promote the widespread application of related services, thus improving the competitiveness of clients’ products in the automotive supply chain market.
By combining SGS’s expertise in functional safety and cybersecurity certification for automotive electronics, soft error radiation testing planning and evaluation, as well as system-level reliability, EMC, and wireless communication testing and certification services, with Materials Analysis Technology’s professional knowledge and technical support in AEC-Q automotive electronic component reliability verification services and automotive semiconductor and component materials, failure analysis, the partnership aims to meet clients' needs in the design and testing validation phases of the ISO 26262 V-model development process for automotive electronic products, ensuring a seamless transition from planning to practical verification.
SGS, the world’s leading inspection and certification organization, offers services across various industries including electronics, automotive, machinery, food, textiles, construction, industrial products, petrochemicals, minerals, agriculture, environmental protection, public utilities, and life sciences. In recent years, SGS has assisted automotive supply chain manufacturers in implementing ISO 26262 functional safety and ISO 21434 cybersecurity processes and product certification, helping them meet the requirements of the ISO 26262 functional safety V-model development process in early design phase. At the system level, SGS also provides reliability, EMC, wireless communication, and product safety certification services.
Materials Analysis Technology Inc. is well-equipped with automotive-standard laboratories, qualified by ISO 9000, ISO 17025, ISO 15408, and ISO 27001 certifications. With extensive experience in automotive electronic certification, Materials Analysis Technology Inc. has successfully guided over 60 clients through AEC-Q automotive electronic component certification. This wealth of experience, coupled with the relevant automotive certification laboratories, allows Materials Analysis Technology Inc. to deliver highly credible and high-quality practical verification services within the ISO 26262 V-model.
