Darmstadt, Germany, March 6th, 2024 – VI-grade, the global provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, today announced the preliminary roster of speakers and sponsors for its 2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit, to be held on May 14-16, 2024, at VI-grade’s SimCenter in Udine, Italy.
Tailored to the global automotive development community, the summit promises exclusive insights into how VI-grade’s simulation software, driving simulators, and Hardware-in-the-Loop technology are revolutionizing the automotive development landscape. Specifically curated high-level keynote and technical presentations will feature representatives from Applus+ IDIADA, Bugatti Rimac / RSengineering, EDAG Group, Honda R&D, HORIBA MIRA, Mercedes AMG and Multimatic Inc. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
New in 2024: Interactive Podium Discussions:
VI-grade will debut a series of compelling podium discussions, bringing together experts and automotive thought leaders for insightful conversations about their adoption of the Zero Prototypes vision. Topics to be discussed include:
The Future of the Customer Experience in Automotive Technology
Building Synergies Between Automotive OEMs and Suppliers
Advancing ADAS through Driving Simulator Calibration
Hands-On Technical Sessions and User Groups:
Attendees are invited to participate in a series of demo sessions for specific automotive applications to experience first-hand the value VI-grade's advanced simulation tools bring to the development process.
On May 17, VI-grade will host complimentary user group sessions for its driving simulator and NVH customers, providing an opportunity to interact directly with product development teams. In addition, VI-grade is convening the motorcycle community at the ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit on May 14th with a dedicated user group session focused on VI-Motorcycle, the dedicated simulation environment specifically for motorcycle design and testing.
VI-grade is also proud to announce strategic media partnerships with renowned publishers including ATZ, Automotive Testing Technology International, SAE Media Group and Vehicle Dynamics International, which will amplify the event's reach and impact.
“We are excited to unveil the first lineup of speakers and sponsors for our highly anticipated 2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit”, commented Guido Bairati, Managing Director at VI-grade.“These presentations will provide our valued customers, partners and followers with exclusive insights into how key players in the global automotive industry are currently using VI-grade’s cutting-edge simulation and driving simulators to accelerate the development of new vehicles, thus bringing them ever closer to virtual sign-off.”
VI-grade would like to acknowledge and thank the following industry partners for their support and sponsorship of the 2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit:
Sponsors will be present in the exhibition area where they’ll showcase their technologies and solutions.
Registration for the 2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit is open at this link. An exclusive Early Bird Discount of 20% is available for registrations made before March 31st. Further discounts for multiple attendees from the same organization, universities etc. are available upon request. Additional details about the event will be added to the VI-grade website as they become available.
Darmstadt, Germany, February 8th, 2024 – VI-grade, the global provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, and Varjo, a world leader in professional VR (Virtual Reality) and XR (Extended Reality) technology, today announced a collaboration aimed at advancing Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development in the automotive industry. The collaboration leverages Varjo’s state-of-the-art headsets to further enhance the immersive experience of VI-grade’s professional driving simulators.
This cooperation between VI-grade and Varjo represents a union of industry leaders. Both companies are recognized for excellence in their respective domains, making the collaboration a natural fit. VI-grade's expertise in automotive driving simulator solutions complements Varjo's reputation for high-end XR headsets, resulting in a pioneering collaborative relationship to drive innovation in automotive HMI development.
Driving simulators have become integral to the automotive development process, allowing manufacturers to make informed design decisions and improve vehicle performance from a human-centric perspective. VI-grade's driving simulators offer a state-of-the-art immersive experience and are renowned for their effectiveness in applications such as Ride & Handling, NVH, ADAS, and HMI. Varjo's XR technology brings a distinct advantage to VI-grade's simulators by providing unmatched realism, including dynamic motion, sound, and lifelike visuals. By integrating Varjo's XR headsets into its simulation ecosystem, VI-grade’s driving simulators are significantly enhancing the user’s driving experience with a greater sense of realism and immersion.
One of the key features of this collaboration is the integration of Varjo's XR-3 and XR-4 headsets with VI-grade's standard virtual environment, VI-WorldSim. This combination enhances the simulator's capability, incorporating realistic, multi-agent AI traffic behavior and sensor fusion. The Varjo XR-3 headset model will be supported starting with VI-WorldSim version 2024.1, with support for Varjo XR-4 headsets coming shortly thereafter through the OpenXR framework in Unreal Engine 5.
“I am excited to announce our collaboration with Varjo. Supporting high-quality Mixed Reality solutions in professional driving simulators expands the scope of our driving simulators to include more advanced HMI applications: one more step on the multidisciplinary journey!” commented Roberto De Vecchi, Head of Product Development at VI-grade.
“Varjo and VI-grade share a vision of driving more efficient and sustainable practices in the automotive industry. By transitioning workflows to immersive virtual environments, we eliminate the need for traditional, resource-intensive methods, paving the way for a more streamlined future for prototyping. We are proud to deepen our collaboration with VI-grade with the introduction of VI-WorldSim support for our new generation of devices, the Varjo XR-4 Series,” said Seppo Aaltonen, Chief Commercial Officer at Varjo.
For further insights into the integration of XR and VR technology in professional driving simulators, VI-grade and Varjo have collaborated on a joint blog article, available at this link.
Darmstadt, Germany, February 1st, 2024 – VI-grade, the global provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, today announced its upcoming 2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit. This annual flagship event is slated to take place May 14-16, 2024, at VI-grade’s SimCenter facility in Udine, Italy – the company’s main development hub featuring the complete spectrum of technologies helping to propel the automotive industry towards achieving Zero Prototypes.
Tailored to the global automotive development community, the summit promises exclusive insights into how VI-grade’s simulation software, driving simulators, and Hardware-in-the-Loop technology are revolutionizing the automotive development landscape. Industry leaders, including OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, universities, and research centers, will share their experiences, showcasing how they leverage VI-grade's tools to attain virtual sign-off and reduce dependence on physical prototypes.
Key Highlights of the 2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit:
Two-Day Conference: The Summit will feature curated keynote and technical presentations by representatives from major automotive companies around the world who will share their experiences, insights and best practices using VI-grade's software, driving simulator and HiL solutions. EDAG Group, this year’s Diamond Sponsor, will set the tone for the conference with their keynote presentation detailing EDAG’s new Zero Prototypes Lab. Currently under construction in Wolfsburg, Germany, this unique, state-of-the-art lab features VI-grade’s Cable Driven DiM500 Simulator at its core. VI-grade will also host an engaging series of compelling panel discussions throughout the conference, bringing together automotive thought leaders for insightful conversations about their adoption of the Zero Prototypes vision.
Hands-On Technical Sessions: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a series of demo sessions tailored to specific automotive applications. This lets attendees experience for themselves the value that VI-grade’s cutting-edge simulation tools bring to the development process.
User Group Sessions: On May 17th, VI-grade will host complimentary User Group sessions for its Driving Simulator and NVH customers. Attendees will get an up-close look at the latest advancements, with an opportunity to interact directly with VI-grade's product development teams.
New in 2024: VI-grade is bringing together the motorcycle community for the first time at the ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit on May 14th with a dedicated user group meeting focused on VI-Motorcycle – VI-grade's specialized simulation environment for motorcycle design and testing.
“I'm excited to announce the 2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit and soon welcome the global automotive community to our SimCenter Udine for this exceptional event," commented Guido Bairati, Managing Director of VI-grade. "Our ZERO PROTOTYPES Summits have become a highly relevant and interactive forum where automakers and suppliers can demonstrate real, tangible success in bridging the gap between CAE simulation and physical testing on the road to zero prototype sign-off."
VI-grade would like to acknowledge and thank the following industry partners for their support and sponsorship of the 2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit:
Gold: Concurrent Real-Time, cosin scientific software, HBK, Moog, Multimatic Inc.
Silver: 3D Mapping Solutions, domeprojection, Fraunhofer ITWM, Smart Eye
Bronze: BE CAE & Test, JEDAi, rFpro
Sponsors will be present in the exhibition area where they’ll showcase their technologies and solutions.
Registration for the 2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit is now open at this link. An exclusive Early Bird Discount of 20% is available for registrations made before March 31st. Further discounts for multiple attendees from the same organization, universities etc. are available upon request. Additional details about the event will be added to the VI-grade website as they become available.
Milan, Italy, December 13th, 2023 – VI-grade, the global provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, announced today that it was honored with the prestigious 2023 Pirelli Innovation Supplier Award. The award was presented during the annual Pirelli Supplier Day, a distinguished event where Pirelli recognizes the outstanding contributions made by its top suppliers in the areas of sustainability, quality, innovation, performance, and service.
Out of Pirelli's extensive network of 15,000 suppliers worldwide, VI-grade emerged as one of the five suppliers that significantly contributed to the achievement of Pirelli's objectives throughout the year. The Supplier Day, held at Pirelli's headquarters in Milan, saw the participation of over 70 strategic suppliers from 18 countries, representing approximately 40% of the Group's global annual purchases.
Marco Tronchetti Provera, Executive Vice Chairman at Pirelli, commented: “Our company always sets itself ambitious goals that would not be possible without the support of those who work alongside us. Sharing our company values and targets with the entire supply chain allows us to constantly improve, particularly when it comes to sustainability and innovation which are key, strategic elements that underpin our global leadership in the High Value Segment and sustainability indices.”
Guido Bairati, Managing Director of VI-grade, expressed his gratitude, stating, "I was thrilled to have the honor of receiving the 2023 Pirelli Innovation Supplier Award on behalf of VI-grade. This award recognizes the VI-grade team's commitment to providing simulation software and simulators that help automotive companies develop vehicles and key components efficiently. It's a great achievement that belongs to every VI-grade employee who contributes to our mission of reducing costs and physical prototyping during the vehicle development process."
The 2023 Pirelli Supplier Day highlighted the alignment of VI-grade's goals with Pirelli's focus on Innovation, Sustainability, Growth, and Competitiveness. In his speech, Guido Bairati underscored VI-grade's dedication to creating innovative and sustainable products. He stated, "Every year our simulators are driven over 9,000,000 kilometers worldwide, saving tons of CO2 emissions annually.”
ダルムシュタット(ドイツ)、2023年12月7日 – VI-gradeは、当社の最新ドライビングシミュレータDiM300がVehicle Dynamics Internationalの2023年の年開発ツール・オブ・ザ・イヤー賞「Development Tool of the Year」に選ばれたことを発表しました。この名誉ある賞は、ビークルダイナミクスのエンジニアが自動車の優れた設計とセットアップを評価できるようにする最新のツールを表彰するものです。VI-gradeのDiM300はこのカテゴリーで注目を集め、シミュレーション主導の車両開発ソリューションにおける革新と卓越性への同社の継続的な取り組みを裏付けるものとなりました。
VI-grade社のManaging Director のGuido Bairati氏は、次のように述べています。 「我々の最新の革新技術であるDiM300が年開発ツール・オブ・ザ・イヤー賞を受賞したことに興奮しています。この最新モデルは、当社の大規模ドライビングシミュレータ技術の大きな飛躍を象徴するものであり、お客様の開発努力の促進に役立つものと確信しています。その強化された機能と広い動作領域は、エンジニアの車両開発への取り組み方を確実に改善するでしょう。」
VI-gradeのSenior Director of Product ManagementのDave Bogema氏は、次のように述べています。 「VI-gradeは、現地の販売代理店であるSVMTechとのパートナーシップのもと、シュコダ・オートのNVHにおける技術的な取り組みに革新的なソリューションと専門知識を提供し、シュコダ・オートのNVH技術の追求をサポートできることを光栄に思います。」
VI-grade社のManaging Director のGuido Bairati氏は、次のように述べています。 「DiM300をお客様に紹介できることを嬉しく思います。この最新モデルは、当社の大規模運転シミュレーション技術を大きく飛躍させるものであり、お客様の開発努力の促進に役立つものと確信しています。DiM300の拡張された機能と広い動作領域は、間違いなくエンジニアの車両開発への取り組み方を向上させるでしょう。」
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