Udine, Italy, April 24th, 2024 – VI-grade, the global provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, today announced the final agenda for its highly anticipated 2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit, to be held on May 14-16, 2024, at VI-grade’s SimCenter in Udine, Italy.
The event will kick off with opening remarks from VI-grade Managing Director Guido Bairati and Ben Bryson, President of HBK, followed by a keynote presentation by Jonas Grötzinger, Senior Expert and Head of the EDAG Zero Prototype Lab. This portion of the event will be livestreamed by official media partner SAE Media Group, a subsidiary of SAE International. Through this exclusive broadcast, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between VI-grade and SAE, the North American automotive engineering community will have an unprecedented opportunity to participate live in the kick-off event.
Those interested in participating in the live-stream kick-off and keynote presentation can register free-of-charge through the following link.
For those unable to attend the ZPS Summit in person, additional portions of the event will be live streamed on LinkedIn. Details to be shared soon on the VI-grade website and LinkedIn.
With over 20 high-level technical presentations to select from, 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, Automobili Lamborghini, Bugatti Rimac / RSengineering, Bentley, EDAG Group, Goodyear, Honda R&D Europe, HORIBA MIRA / Giti Tire, Hitachi Astemo, Mahindra & Mahindra, MegaRide / Meccanica 42, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz, Multimatic and Politecnico di Milano. The official summit program is also available for download at https://www2.news.vi-grade.com/ZPS2024_Official_Program.
Two additional high-profile presentations are being finalized and will be revealed shortly before the summit.
New in 2024: Interactive Podium Discussions
For the first time, VI-grade will introduce a series of compelling podium discussions, bringing together experts and automotive thought leaders for insightful conversations about their adoption of the Zero Prototypes vision. The following topics will be covered:
The Future of Customer Experience in Automotive Technology featuring experts from Applus+ IDIADA, Automobili Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Virtual Vehicle Research Institute
Building Synergies Between Automotive OEMs and Suppliers featuring experts from Bosch, Brembo, Ferrari, Goodyear and HTW Berlin
Advancing ADAS through Driving Simulator Calibration featuring experts from Automobili Lamborghini, Ford Germany and Porsche Engineering
Hands-On Technical Sessions and User Groups:
Attendees can participate in a series of demo sessions for specific automotive applications to experience first-hand the value of VI-grade's advanced simulation tools in the development process. On May 17th, 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 specialized simulation environment for motorcycle design and testing.
“We are excited to bring together such an impressive cadre of global simulation thought leaders at our 2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit”, commented Guido Bairati, Managing Director at VI-grade.“This year’s program promises to be our most comprehensive yet and we look forward to showcasing the innovative ways in which our customers are using simulation to accelerate vehicle development and reduce the need for physical prototypes.”
VI-grade would like to acknowledge and thank the following industry partners for their support and sponsorship of the 2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit:
MediaPartners: ATZ, Automotive Testing Technology International, SAE Media Group Vehicle Dynamics International
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. 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, April 18, 2024 – VI-grade, the global provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, and MdynamiX, a leading provider of ADAS, vehicle dynamics, NVH methods and test benches, today announced their strategic partnership. This new alliance consolidates VI-grade as an official reseller of MdynamiX’s innovative hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) solutions compatible with all VI-grade driving simulators and AutoHawk HiL platforms. Customers worldwide will have access to MdynamiX’s cutting-edge HiL rigs, conveniently located in VI-grade’s SimCenters for firsthand experience and testing.
Key Offerings:
VI-grade will offer the following MdynamiX solutions:
MXsteerHiL and MXsteerLink – a dynamic, real-time HiL test bench for Electric Power Steering (EPS) and Steer-by-Wire SbW system providing flexibility from the laboratory to the simulator. This modular construction kit enables the evaluation and calibration of steering systems and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the early stages of development.
MXbrakeHiL and MXbrakeLink – an advanced brake system test bench tailored for electric and automated vehicles. This versatile test bench, compatible with various real-time systems, is optimized for model-based development of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and advanced safety functions. By integrating the full hydraulic/electromechanical/electric brake system into the real-time environment, from the pedal to the brake calipers, MXbrakeHiL simplifies development and validation tasks across all technology readiness levels.
“Building upon our long-standing collaboration with MdynamiX as a trusted software partner, particularly in using the advanced MdynamiX steering model in our VI-CarRealTime software, we want to expand our portfolio with their well-established Hardware-in-the-Loop offering. MdynamiX is a recognized expert in automotive steering system modeling, and we are excited to bring their technology to our SimCenters worldwide. This integration allows our customers to experience real steering feel on VI-grade simulators and to calibrate and tune EPS controllers long before they go to the physical proving ground.”, commented Guido Bairati, Managing Director at VI-grade.
"We are thrilled to enter into this strategic partnership with VI-grade, uniting our expertise in cutting-edge HiL solutions with their world-class simulation environments. Having collaborated for over a decade in the areas of elastomer / hydromount and steering system models, this formal alliance is a natural progression of our relationship. It’s not just about enhancing our product offerings; it’s a commitment to pioneering the future of automotive development together. We look forward to driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to our customers worldwide through this synergistic partnership.", added Peter Pfeffer, CEO at MdynamiX.
MdynamiX will participate as a GOLD sponsor in VI-grade’s ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit, to be held on May 14-16, at SimCenter Udine.
VI-grade社のManaging Director のGuido Bairati氏は、次のように述べています。
「2024 North American Demo Dayの開催を発表し、この特別なイベントのために自動車業界の方々をSimCenter Detroitにお迎えできることを嬉しく思います。このイベントは、当社のツールをライブで実際に体験し、当社の技術専門家と関わり、ゼロプロトタイプに向けて一緒に歩み出す絶好の機会です。」
2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Demo Dayへの登録は無料で、現在受付中です。このリンクから今すぐお申し込みください。
また、ATZ、Automotive Testing Technology International、SAE Media Group、Vehicle Dynamics Internationalなどの有名出版社との戦略的なメディアパートナーシップを発表し、イベントの成果と影響力を高めます。
VI-grade社のManaging Director のGuido Bairati氏は、次のように述べています。
「2024 ZERO PROTOTYPESサミットの待望の講演者とスポンサーの初回ラインナップを発表できることをうれしく思います。今回のプレゼンテーションでは、世界の自動車業界の主要企業がVI-gradeの最先端シミュレーションとドライビングシミュレータをどのように活用して新車開発を加速し、バーチャルサインオフに近づけているかについて、私たちの大切な顧客、パートナー、フォロワーに貴重な情報を提供します。」
VI-gradeは、2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES SUMMITのサポートとスポンサーシップをいただいた以下の企業パートナーに感謝いたします。
2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summitへの参加登録は、こちらのリンクから受付けております。3月31日までにご登録いただいた方には、20%の早期割引が適用されます。同じ組織や大学などから複数の参加者がある場合は、リクエストに応じてさらに割引が適用されます。イベントの詳細は、VI-gradeのウェブサイトに随時追加されます。
VI-grade社のManaging Director のGuido Bairati氏は、次のように述べています。
「2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES SUMMITの開催を発表し、この特別なイベントのために世界の自動車業界の皆様をSimCenter Udineにお迎えできることを嬉しく思います。このイベントは、自動車メーカーとサプライヤーが、CAEシミュレーションと実機による試作のギャップを埋めることで、ゼロプロトタイプのサインオフに向けた現実的で具体的な成功を実証できる、非常に有意義な交流フォーラムとなっています。」
VI-gradeは、2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES SUMMITのサポートとスポンサーシップをいただいた以下の企業パートナーに感謝いたします。
2024 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summitへの参加登録は、こちらのリンクから受付けております。3月31日までにご登録いただいた方には、20%の早期割引が適用されます。同じ組織や大学などから複数の参加者がある場合は、リクエストに応じてさらに割引が適用されます。イベントの詳細は、VI-gradeのウェブサイトに随時追加されます。
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.”
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