Quintauris and WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems Partner to Advance Safety-Critical RISC-V Solutions for Automotive Applications

Munich, Germany – July 1, 2025 – Quintauris, the company founded as a single source to enable compatible RISC-V-based products, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems (WHIS), a leading provider of safety-critical Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS). This collaboration aims to strengthen the foundation for RISC-V high-performance, and safety-certified real-time applications. 

WHIS brings decades of experience in designing and delivering safety-critical embedded software for different markets. Their safety critical RTOS, SAFERTOS®, is engineered to meet the highest functional safety standards and deliver dependable performance under the most demanding conditions. It has been independently certified by TÜV SÜD to IEC 61508 SIL3 and ISO 26262 ASIL D. 

“Partnering with WHIS is a key milestone in our mission to build Automotive-grade commercial ready RISC-V solutions,” said Pedro López Estepa, Head of Market Strategy of Quintauris. “Their deep expertise in functional safety and production proven RTOS technology enhances the reliability and integrity of our reference architecture.” 

Through this partnership, WHIS’s safety-certified RTOS, SAFERTOS®, will be available as part of the software portfolio powering Quintauris’ future automotive reference platforms, enabling developers and OEMs to accelerate development with confidence in safety, performance, and long-term support. 

“Quintauris is laying essential groundwork for RISC-V adoption in mission-critical automotive applications,” said Andrew Longhurst, Managing Director of WHIS. “We are excited to support this vision with SAFERTOS® and to collaborate closely on building the next generation of automotive-grade RISC-V platforms.” 

The partnership also reflects a shared commitment to open innovation, long-term toolchain support, and the evolution of an ecosystem that can meet the rigorous demands of the automotive industry. 

About Quintauris 

Quintauris was founded as a single source to enable compatible RISC-V-based products, provide reference architectures, and help establish solutions to be widely used across various industries.  

Founded by leading semiconductor players such as Bosch, Infineon, Nordic Semiconductor, NXP, Qualcomm, and STMicroelectronics, Quintauris’ mission is to accelerate the global adoption of RISC-V, the open standard Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), enabling the development of next-generation processors for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications.   

About WITTENSTEIN 

WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems (WHIS), a key division of the WITTENSTEIN group, serves as the company’s centre of excellence for high-integrity and safety-critical embedded systems design. Established in 1949, the WITTENSTEIN group operates in over 40 countries, employs more than 2,800 people, and achieved a turnover exceeding 500 million USD in 2022/23. 

Originally part of the aerospace group, WHIS has spent over 25 years at the forefront of safety engineering, developing technologies that power mission-critical applications across the globe. As WHIS is first and foremost a safety company, we are committed to shaping the future of safety-critical systems. This expertise sets us apart in the RTOS market, where we bring direct experience in developing safety-critical applications, including flight control systems, implanted medical devices, and subsea oil and gas platforms. 

Driven by deep technical expertise, industry-leading solutions, and a dedication to rigorous safety standards, WHIS continues to lead in innovation, delivering the reliability essential for mission-critical systems. Our technologies are trusted worldwide, supported by comprehensive services, and strengthened through a robust network of partners. 

WHIS specializes in our RTOS offerings, including the WITTENSTEIN RTOS, also known as SAFERTOS®, a safety-certified Real Time Operating System that has redefined performance and dependability in the most demanding environments. Our product portfolio also includes OPENRTOS®, the commercial license for FreeRTOS, as well as the Enhanced Security Module and Safety Plugins, providing unparalleled security and flexibility.