Embedded World 2025: That’s a wrap!

Embedded World 2025 once again brought together experts, innovators, and technology enthusiasts from the embedded systems community to display the latest advancements in technology, security, and development. Held in Nuremberg, Germany, the event served as a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing, with a diverse range of exhibitors and speakers from around the globe. This year’s event not only demonstrated the remarkable pace of technological progress but also reinforced the embedded industry’s collective commitment to tackling emerging challenges.

Emproof’s presence

This year marked an exciting milestone for Emproof as we moved from the start-ups section in 2024 to our 2025 dedicated booth in Hall 4. This step up highlights our continued growth and increasing recognition within the industry.

Our live demo of Emproof Nyx was a key highlight, demonstrating our binary transformation technology in action. The demo displayed how Emproof Nyx effectively protects embedded systems against reverse engineering attacks. If you missed it, Messe captured the demo on video, allowing you to catch up on how Emproof Nyx tackles complex security challenges.

Connecting with industry leaders

We also had the opportunity to connect with key figures in the industry, including Rich Nass from Embedded Computing Design and Jan Tangring from Elektroniktidningen. Our conversations covered how reverse engineering works and why openly discussing offensive security measures is essential. We emphasised that understanding attacker methods is crucial to building robust defences, as threats continue to evolve rapidly.

We discussed obfuscation and its role as part of a multi-layered security strategy, stressing that while it isn’t a standalone solution, it’s vital when integrated with other defence measures to protect intellectual property.

A hot topic across the booths this year was the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), with various experts sharing insights. We saw a particularly engaging post from Sarah Fluchs, which highlighted the ongoing conversation around defining “important” and “critical” products under the CRA. Many are still debating where their products fit in the categories, especially when it comes to defining products like “network management systems” or “microcontrollers with security-related functionalities.”

We are hosting a webinar all about the CRA on Wednesday 9 April at 2pm where we will discuss into the impact of the Act and discuss the evolving requirements around product classification with Cetome’s CEO, Dr Cedric Levy-Bencheton. Register here.

Keynote and speaker highlights

One of the major draws of Embedded World 2025 was the diverse range of expert speakers sharing their insights and visions for the future of embedded systems. Sandra Rivera, Intel’s Executive Vice President, delivered the keynote titled “Pushing Boundaries: Flexible AI at the Edge” where she discussed the transformative potential of edge computing powered by artificial intelligence.

Among the standout presentations, we have to mention our own Nils Albartus’ session on “Demystifying Reverse Engineering Attacks on Embedded Devices” during the Safety & Security track. Nils provided critical insights into how attackers target embedded systems and how to defend against threats. He broke down common reverse engineering techniques and practical defence strategies, such as code obfuscation and hardware-based security measures.

Key takeaways from Nils’ presentation included:

• Understanding how attackers analyse embedded software and identify vulnerabilities.
• Key tools and techniques used in reverse engineering, like disassemblers and decompilers.
• Effective defence strategies, including binary transformation and hardware-based protection.
• The importance of embedding security measures early in the development process to protect intellectual property.

If you missed Nils’ session, we have it covered in a recent webinar on reverse engineering that covers many of the key points in depth. You can watch the recording on our YouTube channel.

Showcasing innovation

The exhibition halls at EW2025 were bustling with cutting-edge demos and product launches.

Synopsys showcased its impressive Automotive Solutions with Virtual Prototypes for automotive software testing and automated system testing, an example of the possible future of automotive design.

Meanwhile, Microchip highlighted its new developments in embedded security and low-power solutions. Their demonstrations focused on how the integration of security features into microcontrollers and SoCs can reduce vulnerabilities in connected devices.

At Infineon, the focus was on their advancements in power management and automotive systems, particularly their new generation of power modules designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of electric vehicle charging stations.

Looking ahead

As we reflect on EW2025, we’re already looking forward to the future. Our team left Nuremberg not only with fresh ideas but also with valuable insights into the ongoing challenges the industry faces. We’re excited to continue the conversation with upcoming webinars and more content designed to share our expertise with the embedded community.

We’re grateful to everyone who visited our stand, attended Nils’ presentation, or engaged with us during the event.