Smart Cockpit Electronics Solutions

Where Technology Redefines Mobility

The vehicle cockpit is rapidly evolving into the digital hub of modern mobility. New technologies, connected systems, and rising user expectations are changing the way people interact with their vehicles. At the heart of it all is a cockpit that clearly conveys information, enhances safety, and at the same time creates an intuitive, emotional user experience. 

This is exactly where we come in: We’re designing the next generation of cockpit electronics and helping to make mobility smarter, more comfortable, and more engaging.

On behalf of our customers, we are rethinking mobility."
Anne-Claire Höppner
Vice President Cockpit Electronics
With ARRK Engineering since 2001

Our capabilities

Our expertise encompasses the key technologies that shape modern vehicle interiors. By taking a holistic view of function, interaction, and user experience, we develop solutions that combine technical precision with intuitive operation. The following areas of expertise demonstrate how we translate these strengths into innovative cockpit electronics:

Display Systems

Display systems are the visual centerpiece of modern cockpits and play a key role in shaping the perception of information, brand identity, and user experience. Using innovative technologies and a comprehensive understanding of the system, we develop modern display systems - such as head-up displays, panoramic head-up displays, and center displays - that provide clear, intuitive, and consistently reliable information.

  • System Engineering & E/E Integration
  • Display Technologies
  • Optics & Image Quality
  • Touch Interface
  • Hardware & High-Speed Interfaces
  • Mechanics & Integration
  • Software & HMI Integration
  • Testing & Validation

Lighting

Smart interior lighting seamlessly combines functionality, brand identity, and user experience. From the early concept phase through to production readiness, we provide comprehensive support for lighting integration in the automotive cockpit.

  • Ambient & Dynamic Interior Lighting
  • Lighting Technologies
  • Lighting Design & User Experience
  • Electronics & Control
  • Software & Scenario Integration
  • Packaging & Integration
  • Testing & Validation

HMI

Holistic human-machine interfaces (HMI) combine technology, design, and user needs into a cohesive whole. Our development focus is on intuitive, safe, and brand-specific user and display experiences - from concept to mass production.

  • HMI System Architecture & Integration
  • UX/UI Design & User Interaction
  • Visual Design & Brand Experience
  • Software & HMI Frameworks
  • Display & Performance Optimization
  • Multimodal Interaction
  • Functional Safety & Driver Distraction
  • Prototyping, Testing & Validation

Control Elements

We develop high-quality control elements that combine intuitive interaction, haptic quality, and technological integration. Our focus is on seamlessly integrating mechanical, electronic, and digital control concepts to create a consistent user experience in the vehicle cockpit that reflects the brand’s identity.

  • User Interface Concepts & System Integration
  • Haptics & User Experience
  • Mechanical & Capacitive Technologies
  • Sensors, Electronics & Bus Connectivity
  • Software & Functional Logic
  • Multimodal Feedback
  • Functional Safety & Compliance
  • Testing & Validation

Audio Sound

Sound becomes an experience: We develop comprehensive audio and sound solutions that combine acoustic quality, functional information, and a brand-specific experience. From signal processing to sound design, we create immersive yet safe soundscapes inside the vehicle.

  • Audio System Architecture & Integration
  • Sound Design & Brand Experience
  • DSP & Sound Tuning
  • Acoustics & Speaker Integration
  • Testing & Validation

Software & Hardware Development

We develop high-performance software and hardware solutions for modern cockpit systems - ranging from embedded platforms to the integration of complex end-to-end systems. Our approach combines a deep understanding of technology with scalable architectures and strong implementation expertise to deliver robust, high-performance, and future-proof vehicle functions.

  • System Architecture & Platform Design
  • Embedded Software
  • Hardware Development & Integration
  • High-Performance Computing
  • Connectivity & Interfaces
  • Middleware & Frameworks
  • Functional Safety & Cybersecurity
  • Testing, CI/CD & Production Integration

Interior Sensing

Intelligent interior sensors detect the driver and vehicle occupants and translate this information into adaptive, safe, and personalized features. We support the seamless integration of sensors, data processing, and HMI, thereby laying the foundation for modern cockpit experiences.

  • Interior Sensing Architecture & Integration
  • Camera, Radar & IR Sensors
  • Driver & Occupant Monitoring
  • AI-Based Data Processing
  • Context Awareness & Adaptive Functions
  • HMI Integration & Multimodality
  • Functional Safety & Privacy
  • Testing & Validation

Products

As a development partner, we help our customers bring their product visions to life with high quality and in a short development time. With extensive experience in the automotive and mobility industries, we support the entire development process - from the initial idea to production readiness.

Custom development available upon request
Based on your requirements, we develop custom cockpit electronics - from design and development through to system integration.

Platform Systems & Supplier Network
For complex solutions, we use proven platforms and our established supplier network - for example, for modern infotainment systems. This enables us to create scalable, efficient, and future-proof solutions.

ARRK Engineering's In-House Developments

The ARRK APIX3 Converter enables the display of video signals from any DisplayPort source on APIX3-compatible display devices. Using flexible firmware and corresponding driver functions, complex control units - including control data - can be simulated. This enables both the efficient operation and comprehensive testing of APIX3 displays.

For a customized quote, if you have questions about the product, or if you need support, please contact us!