Thank You for Making the 2025 North American Zero Prototypes Day a Success!

We are pleased to share that the 2025 North American Zero Prototypes Day welcomed 118 registered participants from across the automotive and simulation industries, with strong media presence and exceptional engagement throughout the day.

Held as a regional counterpart to the flagship ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit in Udine, Italy, this one-day event brought VI-grade’s latest simulation-driven vehicle development technologies directly to the North American community. It echoed the same purpose: accelerating vehicle development through virtual prototyping and real-time simulation.

A Full Day of Innovation and Interaction

Participants experienced an immersive and hands-on program that featured:

• Live Demonstrations of VI-grade's cutting-edge DiM250 dynamic simulator, Full-Spectrum Simulator (FSS), and HiL solutions including AutoHawk

• Interactive Software Stations showcasing VI-CarRealTime, VI-WorldSim for ADAS testing, VI-NVHSim for noise and vibration studies, and VI-DataDrive Cloud for real-time data analytics

• Mixed-Reality Experiences bringing HMI and ADAS use cases to life in fully virtual environments

• Expert Talks and User Testimonials from VI-grade engineers and leaders from organizations like Honda Motors, Hitachi Astemo, Mcity, and Multimatic, highlighting how simulation is reshaping vehicle development workflows

From high-performance motorsport simulations to the practical use of cloud-based diagnostic tools, attendees explored a comprehensive ecosystem of solutions supporting faster, safer, and more cost-effective vehicle development without relying on physical prototypes.

Special Focus: NVH Applications and the VI-NVHSim User Session

A highlight of the event was the NVH User Group session, held on June 12 from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. This focused discussion explored the latest advancements in VI-NVHSim, including:

• New features in versions 2025.1 SP1 and 2025.2
• User-driven applications such as advanced sound design, exterior sound simulation, and hybrid modeling workflows
• "Kelby’s Office Hours" – an open forum for direct Q&A and roadmap feedback