AVL’s engineering services, combined with Jabil’s industrialization and manufacturing expertise, are expected to enable vehicle manufacturers to accelerate time-to-market for complex powertrain, compute, and driver assistance technologies.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Jabil Inc., a global manufacturing provider to market-leading automakers, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AVL Software and Functions GmbH, the e-drive and software center of AVL List GmbH, according to a joint release by the companies.
AVL is a mobility technology company engaged in development, simulation, and testing for the automotive industry and in other sectors such as rail, shipping, and energy. Leveraging its in-house research activities, AVL delivers “concepts, technology solutions, methodologies, and development tools for a greener, safer, and better world of mobility and beyond,” the company said in the release.
The collaboration combines AVL’s expertise in product design, software, simulation, and testing with Jabil’s decades of experience in value engineering, advanced IATF-certified manufacturing, and strategic global supply chain solutions. The MOU is said to reflect Jabil and AVL’s “willingness to work together to offer comprehensive solutions across the product development lifecycle for next-generation vehicle technology.”
Jabil and AVL’s complementary capabilities are expected to enable customers to reduce complexity and cost when developing innovative vehicle electronics, including powertrain and charging technology, sensor-based driver assistance systems, and other on-board computer and control products. The non-exclusive collaboration expands the companies’ development network, adding value through their combined strengths for customers, OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers, the release stated.
“As vehicle technology becomes increasingly complex, automotive and transportation brands need seamless, strategic design and manufacturing support across the product lifecycle,” said April Butterfield, Jabil’s senior vice president, engineering, in the release. “Working together, Jabil and AVL will bring these enhanced capabilities to customers that drive faster time-to-market, improve cost, and reduce supply chain complexity.”
AVL supports international partners and customers in sustainable and digital transformation. The focus here is on the areas of electrification, software, AI, and automation. AVL also supports companies in energy-intensive sectors on their way to green and efficient energy generation and supply.
“We’re excited to work alongside Jabil to combine our decades of experience in innovation, automotive processes, and product engineering with outstanding manufacturing know-how,” said Anton Angermaier, managing director, AVL Software and Functions GmbH, in the release. “Our complementary cultures and skillsets will drive exceptional value and pioneering solutions for the industry.”