The Powerful Design Tool for your embedded HMI
Candera CGI Studio enables the creation of brilliant Human Machine Interfaces and UIs of all kinds for the automotive area and beyond.
HMI design with CGI Studio
Candera CGI Studio is a scalable and hardware independent HMI design software. It enables the creation of brilliant and customizable embedded UI solutions of all kinds for the automotive area and beyond. The special USP of this GUI creation tool are its user-friendly interface and the high performance representation of 2D / 3D display elements and animations.
CGI Studio comes with ready-to-use HMI controls, an AI based Smart Importer and integrated state machines enabling to display the logics with only a few clicks. The open architecture of CGI Studio allows deep integration and automatization into your company’s workflow.
To explore the latest features of the current CGI Studio version visit CGI Studio 3.12.

Candera develops embedded software for functional safety related applications according to ISO 26262.
One HMI design tool – Multiple applications
Digital instrument clusters, head-up displays (HUD), infotainment systems (IVI) as well as modern UI soliutions for industry or white goods – CGI Studio is the one-stop solution for innovative HMI ideas in an ever-converging world.
Instrument Clusters
CGI Studio allows you to develop unique 2D/3D automotive clusters directly to your hardware of choice and into the market – as fast as possible.
IVI and rear seat entertainment
Infotainment systems (IVI), rear seat entertainment and many more – CGI Studio is the one-stop solution for all of your HMI ideas.
Head-up displays (HUD)
With built-in warping and low latency of Candera Render Engine, CGI Studio is the perfect tool for dynamic applications like head-up displays or complex AR HuDs.
Industry and White Goods
Create brilliant GUIs for the next generation of home appliances like induction stoves, refrigerators or innovative washing machines.
Did you know…

of the top 10 OEMs
…use HMI and GUI solutions developed with CGI studio.

of the top 10 Tier1s
…providing automotive infotainment systems use CGI Studio.

years experience
…in HMI tool creation and services makes Candera one of your top partners.

cars worldwide
…are equipped with CGI Studio HMI applications.
Candera maintains an ISO 9001 Quality Management System in line with Automotive SPICE, Cybersecurity [ISO/SAE 21434], and Functional Safety [ISO 26262] requirements.
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Who we are
Candera GmbH in Linz, Austria is a leading HMI tool provider and development partner for worldwide automotive and industrial customers. Candera supports its customers with the CGI Studio tool environment as well as provision of software services mainly in the areas of HMI development and embedded software.
With our subsidiary Candera America Inc., we are part of KAGA FEI Co., Ltd., situated in Tokyo, Japan. Candera’s activities are driven by its close customer relationships and concentration on customers’ needs.

Making your HMI ideas happen
Every great HMI starts with an initial idea. We can help you to elaborate a winning concept for your product.

Walk before you run
Already have an idea for an outstanding UI? Great! Let us assist you in checking important facts like feasibility, cost and hardware requirements.

Ready for getting your UI into Action
Your HMI is ready to run? Then CGI Studio can help you to integrate it on your hardware and bring it on the market – as fast as possible.