dSPACE to showcase testing solutions at the Aerospace Test & Development Show
11/08/2025
With more than 25 years of experience in avionics and aerospace development, Peter Hermle brings a wealth of industry knowledge to his new role as business developer aerospace & defence at dSPACE.
The company, headquartered in Paderborn, Germany, will be showcasing its advanced testing and simulation tools at the upcoming Aerospace Test & Development Show in Toulouse.
With decades of expertise, dSPACE has been at the forefront of providing development environments and test benches for electronic control systems across industries including aerospace, automotive, and defence. At its core, the company enables engineers to accelerate development and reduce costs by offering tools that support the entire V-cycle, from model-in-the-loop (MIL) to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and even vehicle-in-the-loop (VIL) testing.
“Our focus is to support the development of safe and secure electronic control units (ECUs or LRUs),” Hermle explained. “We’re the technology leader in real-time hardware-in-the-loop simulation systems used for the verification and validation of these components.”
From flight control computers and electric actuators to battery management and e-drive systems for eVTOL aircraft, dSPACE offers scalable solutions, from compact desktop units to full-scale integrated lab systems. “We support everything from testing a small function on a board to complete subsystem testing for an Iron Bird,” Hermle added.
According to Hermle, the biggest challenges aerospace companies face in system testing today revolve around system complexity, cybersecurity, and power-level testing. “All systems are increasingly interconnected, and their interactions must be tested thoroughly. Additionally, safety and security go hand in hand, our tools allow for this integrated approach.”
Hermle also highlighted dSPACE’s FPGA-based XSG Power simulation solution, which allows engineers to simulate high-speed power electronics with switching frequencies up to 500 kHz. “This technology helps develop smaller, lighter, and more efficient controllers, contributing to weight reduction and better performance in UAV and eVTOL applications.”
As the sector shifts toward sustainability, dSPACE is committed to supporting greener technologies. “We’ve long supported research and now the actual development of hydrogen and electric propulsion systems. All these technologies rely on advanced electronic controllers, – our core strength,” Hermle noted.
Visitors to the dSPACE booth can expect live demos and real-time simulation showcases. “Anyone involved in avionics box or system-level development will benefit from what we have to offer,” Hermle said. “This show is an important opportunity to connect with engineers and stakeholders, understand evolving needs, and continue shaping the future of aerospace innovation.” Experts from the French dSPACE team will also be present at the show.
dSPACE
Stand number: 707
Get in touch!
Website: https://aerospace.dspace.com/
Email: PHermle@dspace.de Telephone: +49-172-9513968
With decades of expertise, dSPACE has been at the forefront of providing development environments and test benches for electronic control systems across industries including aerospace, automotive, and defence. At its core, the company enables engineers to accelerate development and reduce costs by offering tools that support the entire V-cycle, from model-in-the-loop (MIL) to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and even vehicle-in-the-loop (VIL) testing.
“Our focus is to support the development of safe and secure electronic control units (ECUs or LRUs),” Hermle explained. “We’re the technology leader in real-time hardware-in-the-loop simulation systems used for the verification and validation of these components.”
From flight control computers and electric actuators to battery management and e-drive systems for eVTOL aircraft, dSPACE offers scalable solutions, from compact desktop units to full-scale integrated lab systems. “We support everything from testing a small function on a board to complete subsystem testing for an Iron Bird,” Hermle added.
According to Hermle, the biggest challenges aerospace companies face in system testing today revolve around system complexity, cybersecurity, and power-level testing. “All systems are increasingly interconnected, and their interactions must be tested thoroughly. Additionally, safety and security go hand in hand, our tools allow for this integrated approach.”
Hermle also highlighted dSPACE’s FPGA-based XSG Power simulation solution, which allows engineers to simulate high-speed power electronics with switching frequencies up to 500 kHz. “This technology helps develop smaller, lighter, and more efficient controllers, contributing to weight reduction and better performance in UAV and eVTOL applications.”
As the sector shifts toward sustainability, dSPACE is committed to supporting greener technologies. “We’ve long supported research and now the actual development of hydrogen and electric propulsion systems. All these technologies rely on advanced electronic controllers, – our core strength,” Hermle noted.
Visitors to the dSPACE booth can expect live demos and real-time simulation showcases. “Anyone involved in avionics box or system-level development will benefit from what we have to offer,” Hermle said. “This show is an important opportunity to connect with engineers and stakeholders, understand evolving needs, and continue shaping the future of aerospace innovation.” Experts from the French dSPACE team will also be present at the show.
dSPACE
Stand number: 707
Get in touch!
Website: https://aerospace.dspace.com/
Email: PHermle@dspace.de Telephone: +49-172-9513968