Automotive, 500+ employees
“all-in-one safety lifecycle platform”
Pros
Having most of the product safety lifecycle handled in one tool is the biggest advantage. You can define the item definition and HARA, derive safety goals, build functional and technical safety concepts, connect requirements and carry out FMEA, FMEDA and FTA all within the same environment. The traceability is very detailed which makes the whole process much more manageable. The latest version also adds support for security activities. It integrates well with other company tools too since it supports import and export with other requirements management platforms like DOORS.
Cons
The BIRT add-in used for creating custom report templates is quite difficult to work with and requires some JavaScript knowledge. Its user manual is very limited and most of the help available comes from the Medini forum.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
7
Automotive, 101-500 employees
“Full lifecycle coverage for safety”
Pros
It lets us manage the entire product lifecycle for functional safety, cybersecurity and SOTIF in one place which is a big advantage.
Cons
There isn't a direct way to follow the V-cycle process so you end up constantly switching between project items to complete all the required documentation.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Electrical/ Electronic Manufacturing, 500+ employees
“Strong simulation toolkit”
Pros
Right away, the Maxwell tool stands out for magnetic simulation. It's a highly detailed and valuable solution, starting from the concept phase all the way to simulation-level analysis and the Simplorer tool adds to that with a very user-friendly interface.
Cons
One challenge is that it's not always easy to remember all the tips and tricks for improving simulation speed and accuracy especially when I come back to the tool after not using it for a while.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10