Testing and verification through virtual product models: A survey and look ahead

Modern engineering design and simulation software (CAD, CAM, CAE) allow for extensive use of virtual prototypes along the product and production development reducing the cost and time of physical prototyping. These software technologies in turn has also important role in testing and verification against the various regulations. This paper reviews the recent progress of virtual verification (ViVer) technology and the underlying emerging concepts with special focus on the role of certification service providers. The paper covers multiple aspects of the ViVer concept serving as a conceptual guideline for the development of virtual verification systems of the future.