Inside The Future Of Full Active Suspension: An Interview With ClearMotion

The automotive industry is changing – fast – and companies at the forefront of innovation know that advanced technology requires robust, reliable safety processes. 

This is the heartbeat of the interview between 3SK and ClearMotion, where we explored how functional safety, robust processes, and ISO 26262-aligned system development are transforming the next generation of full-active suspension systems.

Before you hit play on the video, we’ve shared an overview of the conversation that’s already inspiring engineering leaders and safety professionals across the sector.

Behind-the-Scenes Of ClearMotion’s Full Active Suspension

ClearMotion has made a name for itself by developing advanced active suspension technology that dramatically enhances ride comfort, vehicle dynamics, and driving experience.

During the interview, Abhi Rangineni, VP of Engineering at ClearMotion, shared the story behind this technology, from early concept to real-world application. What stood out to us most wasn’t just the engineering. It was ClearMotion’s unwavering commitment to functional safety as a core pillar of innovation. They made it clear that safety isn’t simply a compliance step; it’s a strategic advantage. 

By embedding ISO 26262 processes early on in the system design by working with 3SK, they reduced the chances of development problems later down the line, bringing a high-performance system to market faster with confidence – as Abhi shared, “At China speed.”

Where 3SK Came In – Making Complex Systems Safer

Throughout the interview, the discussion naturally shifted toward how 3SK supports engineering teams in building complex software-driven systems, with highlights including:

• Why companies need clearer, scalable safety frameworks to handle system complexity
• How early hazard identification speeds up development (rather than slowing it down)
• The importance of alignment between safety, software, and hardware.

• How 3SK helps organisations streamline their functional safety processes

Real Challenges. Real Conversations. Real Solutions.

One of the strongest parts of the interview is the honesty; ClearMotion openly shared some of the challenges they faced in being fast-moving automotive innovators, including:

• How to maintain safety when timelines are tight
• How companies can build a positive safety culture that empowers engineers (rather than overwhelming them)

The answers given in the interview are practical, thoughtful, and grounded in real-life engineering experience. It’s rare to hear such candid insights on functional safety in an industry known for its secrecy, which makes this interview even more valuable to the engineering world.

Why This Interview Matters for Engineering Leaders

If your organisation is exploring active suspension systems or any other complex software-intensive system in mobility, industrial heavy machinery, or advanced manufacturing, this interview will be helpful. 

It highlights exactly how ClearMotion leveraged functional safety with 3S Knowledge to accelerate innovation, and how 3SK partners with engineering teams to build safer, faster, more efficient software-intensive systems.

It may even spark the question: What could our team achieve with friction-free functional safety? If you would like to find out, simply email us on enquiries@3sk.co.uk.