Imperas Arm Models Integrated into Razorcat TESSY for Advanced Embedded Software Testing

Imperas Software today revealed that Razorcat Developments—an industry‑leading provider of embedded‑software testing solutions—has integrated Imperas’s high‑performance processor reference models into its TESSY platform, expanding test coverage across Arm-based systems.

Rigorous testing is essential throughout the embedded‑software lifecycle. Modern CI/CD pipelines demand automated, repeatable regression tests across diverse hardware variants. Imperas reference models and virtual platforms enable developers to emulate every required configuration, creating a scalable virtual test farm that eliminates the need for physical hardware.

With two decades of proven excellence, TESSY has become the benchmark for automated regression testing and maintenance in embedded software. The platform automates the entire unit‑test workflow—from project setup and test design to execution, analysis, and reporting—while also managing test organization, traceability, and coverage metrics.

Michael Wittner, Managing Director of Razorcat Development GmbH, explained, “By integrating Imperas reference models and virtual platforms, our customers gain access to high‑quality, flexible reference models that support all configurations found in deployed devices and prepare them for next‑generation hardware upgrades.”

Simon Davidmann, CEO of Imperas Software, added, “The quality of embedded software hinges on the test methodology and the underlying reference model. Simulation‑based testing delivers unparalleled flexibility, covering every hardware configuration and CI/CD scenario. Imperas reference models provide the reliability required for the highest levels of automation within the Razorcat TESSY environment.”

Palfinger Europe, a leader in crane and lifting solutions, is already benefiting from this combination. Hermann Haslauer, Head of Embedded Software Support Engineering, noted, “As we advance our digitalization and AI roadmap, software quality testing has never been more critical. The TESSY tool, together with Imperas virtual platform simulators and OVP Arm processor models, forms the foundation of our test and maintenance processes.”

Razorcat Development GmbH specializes in testing tools for safety‑critical embedded applications that meet stringent functional‑safety standards—IEC 61508, IEC 62304, ISO 26262, and EN 50128. Their solutions serve automotive, industrial controls, medical, military, and aeronautical sectors. Embedded‑software testing is integral from initial delivery through maintenance and hardware migration. Razorcat’s platform supports a multidimensional matrix of current and future devices, configuration options, and software revisions, showcasing the efficiency of virtual‑platform technology over conventional development boards.