proteanTecs and Dream Chip Technologies Advancing Automotive and HPC Imaging
Two technology leaders, proteanTecs and Dream Chip Technologies, have joined forces to deliver a powerful new approach to functional safety, performance, and reliability in next-generation imaging systems. Their collaboration promises to reshape the way automotive, aerospace, robotics, and industrial sectors implement high-performance imaging and computing solutions.
With growing demand for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving capabilities, and high-performance computing (HPC) for complex image processing, the partnership aims to provide safer, more efficient, and highly customisable imaging architectures.
The Core of the Collaboration
At the heart of the partnership is the integration of proteanTecs’ on-chip embedded monitoring technology into Dream Chip Technologies’ advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) design platform. This fusion enables real-time, workload-aware predictive monitoring that not only enhances functional safety (FuSa) but also optimises system performance, efficiency, and mission profiles.
Dr. Jens Benndorf, CEO of Dream Chip Technologies, emphasised the stakes in the automotive sector: “The automotive industry demands the highest levels of safety and reliability. As ISP adoption and platform-enabled large-scale SoC design expands across ADAS and autonomous driving systems, our collaboration with proteanTecs enables next-level visibility and ML-based predictive intelligence. Our joint customers will benefit from improved system robustness, elevated performance, and an enhanced level of security and safety.”
Predictive Intelligence at Chip Level
The integration leverages proteanTecs’ deep data analytics and chip telemetry capabilities. These provide continuous monitoring and predictive insights into system health, enabling early detection of anomalies before they escalate into failures. By analysing emerging issues, the solution delivers actionable insights to maintain uptime, extend lifespan, and ensure consistent image quality.
Uzi Baruch, Chief Strategy Officer at proteanTecs, explained the impact: “Imaging solutions, especially in automotive and aerospace applications, face increasing demands for speed, image quality, efficiency, and reliability. Combining proteanTecs’ chip telemetry with Dream Chip Technologies’ uniquely customisable and flexible ISP architecture makes for an ideal partnership to meet these advanced imaging challenges.”
Advancing Functional Safety for Automotive and Beyond
The solution’s adherence to ISO 26262 safety standards ensures it meets the stringent requirements of the automotive industry. This is crucial for safety-critical systems like autonomous driving, where reliability must be guaranteed under all conditions.
Dream Chip Technologies’ modular Image Signal Processor (ISP) architecture allows customers to tailor imaging pipelines to suit specific applications. Its low-latency, resource-efficient design ensures peak performance while maintaining safety compliance.
These innovations are not limited to automotive use. Aerospace, robotics, and industrial applications—where mission-critical imaging is vital—stand to benefit from the enhanced resilience and efficiency offered by this integrated solution.
Technical Advantages and Market Impact
The combination of proteanTecs’ predictive monitoring and Dream Chip’s ISP technology offers:
- Early Warning System: Detects and alerts on potential issues before they impact system functionality.
- Customisable Pipelines: Supports a wide range of applications with scalable ISP modules.
- Optimised Power and Performance: Balances processing demands with energy efficiency.
- Standards Compliance: Meets ISO 26262 requirements for functional safety.
In practice, this means vehicle vision systems could maintain high-quality imaging even under extreme environmental conditions, while aerospace applications could rely on continuous operation without unplanned downtime.
Proven Expertise from Both Partners
proteanTecs has established itself as a leader in deep data analytics for advanced electronics monitoring, serving sectors such as datacentres, communications, automotive, and mobile. Since its founding in 2017, the company has applied machine learning to unique on-chip data, enabling unprecedented visibility into system performance.
Dream Chip Technologies, part of the Tessolve group since 2024, is Europe’s leading chip design services provider. Its specialisation in automotive SoC solutions for ADAS and autonomous driving is supported by a robust engineering team with expertise down to 5nm chip designs. The company offers end-to-end development, from architecture to productisation, serving customers from its European and Indian design centres.
Industry Trends Driving the Need
The automotive sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, with increasing reliance on machine vision, AI, and real-time data processing. Safety regulations are tightening, and customers expect systems that deliver both high performance and unquestionable reliability.
Similarly, HPC applications in aerospace, defence, and industrial automation are demanding more from imaging systems. As computing nodes shrink to 2nm processes, maintaining reliability while pushing performance boundaries becomes a challenge that requires advanced monitoring and predictive analytics.
Strategic Benefits for Customers
For system developers, the collaboration means reduced risk, faster time-to-market, and greater flexibility in designing customised imaging solutions.
Predictive monitoring reduces costly recalls and field failures, while the modular ISP architecture ensures adaptability to future requirements.
The integration also opens opportunities for innovation in emerging markets such as:
- Smart Infrastructure: Real-time monitoring of roadways and public spaces.
- Advanced Robotics: Machine vision for precision tasks.
- Aerospace Imaging: Enhanced reliability in mission-critical operations.
Looking Ahead
The proteanTecs and Dream Chip Technologies partnership represents more than a technological integration—it’s a strategic move to address the evolving needs of industries where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable.
By combining predictive intelligence with flexible, high-performance imaging architectures, they’re setting the stage for safer autonomous systems, smarter industrial applications, and more reliable high-performance computing.
