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.”
現時点で確定している講演者は、Automobili Lamborghini, Apollo Tyres, Applus+ IDIADA, Bridgestone in collaboration with Volkswagen, Bugatti Rimac, Cetim, Cosin Scientific Software, Ferrari Performance, Iveco, Mercedes-AMG in collaboration with MdynamiX, Michelin SIMIX in collaboration with EDAG Group, Multimatic, Nissan in collaboration with HORIBA MIRA, Pirelli in collaboration with MegaRide, S&VL in collaboration with Mazda, Stellantis Europe in collaboration with STEP Lab, the University of Salento in collaboration with Nardò Technical Center – Porsche Engineering, Valeo, Volkswagen, and Volvo Carsです。
イタリア(イモラ)、2026年2月11日 – VI-gradeは、イモラのエンツォ・エ・ディノ・フェラーリ国際サーキット内に新設されたPITLab(Performance of Innovative Mobility Test Laboratory)が、持続可能で安全なモビリティに関する先進的研究を支援するため、VI-gradeのCOMPACT Simulatorを採用したことを発表しました。2月6日に正式開所したPITLabは、ボローニャ大学とフォーミュラ・イモラS.p.A.の共同研究施設であり、学術研究と産業応用を橋渡しする役割を期待されています。イモラ・サーキットのインフラに組み込まれた同研究所は、シミュレーションと実機試験を緊密に連携させる独自の環境を提供します。
HBKのVice President Global SalesであるGuido Bairati氏は、次のように述べています。
「PITLabの取り組みとビジョンは、VI-gradeとHBKのスマートプロトタイプ理念と完全に一致しており、実際の産業ニーズに密接に沿ったこの研究環境にVI-gradeのCONPACT Simulatorを統合することで、VI-gradeエコシステム内でのデジタルツイン開発が可能となり、将来のモビリティ課題に対する安全かつ費用対効果の高いソリューション創出を支援します。」
2025 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summitで発表されたHexaRevは、従来のヘキサポッドシステムの長年の限界を克服する画期的な機械的・運動学的構造を導入しています。大幅な動作範囲の拡大と高度な6自由度性能により、HexaRevはDiLシミュレーションではこれまで実現不可能だったレベルのリアルさで、高ダイナミックな複合軸操作を実現します。応答性、忠実度、没入感におけるこの飛躍的進化により、HexaRevは車両ダイナミクス、乗り心地、NVH、ADAS、HMIアプリケーションにおける仮想開発の新たなスタンダードとして注目されています。
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