Step into the next era of product development at the Smart Prototypes Summit 2026!
Three days where simulation, physical testing & data intelligence come together in one integrated environment.
Step into the next era of product development at the Smart Prototypes Summit 2026!
Three days where simulation, physical testing & data intelligence come together in one integrated environment.
Step into the next era of product development at the Smart Prototypes Summit 2026!
Three days where simulation, physical testing & data intelligence come together in one integrated environment.
Udine, Italy, April 29, 2026 –VI-grade, the global provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, continues to expand the application of its advanced driving simulator technologies in the field of commercial vehicle development. As part of this development, VI-grade has implemented a custom Ride and Comfort Driving Simulator at the development and testing facility of Daimler Truck AG in Wörth, Germany.
The simulator is specifically designed to support detailed subjective assessments of ride comfort across different vehicle concepts. It enables evaluations at up to two seating positions and reproduces realistic vibration behavior, allowing engineering teams to better understand vehicle dynamics and comfort perception early in the development process.
The simulator integrates advanced measurement technology, enabling the simultaneous acquisition of test bench data and simulator inputs. It supports a wide range of excitation sources, including both simulation-based models and real-world vehicle data, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability. To complement these capabilities, HBK’s nCode software is used for advanced data processing and analysis. It enables engineers to efficiently process measured data, perform durability and FE-based fatigue analysis, and gain deeper insights into vehicle performance, while supporting robust data management across the development workflow.
“Ride comfort and vibration development in commercial vehicles come with a high level of complexity, driven by diverse operating conditions and vehicle configurations,” said Helmut Schmitz, Central Europe Sales Director Simulation at VI-grade.“Our simulation solutions enable engineering teams to replicate these conditions realistically, combining subjective evaluation with precise data to accelerate development and improve overall vehicle performance.”
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