Presentations of the TechDay

"Hexapod Test Bed of the Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences"

Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences

"Driving Dynamics Simulation in Real-Time"

IPG Automotive GmbH

"Design-in-Motion"

RTT AG

Ever since it was founded as a spin-off of the Karlruhe University IPG has been closely integrated with an international academic research network which assures that the company consistently draws on leading-edge knowledge. The results obtained from these collaborative partnerships are continually fed into the further development of IPG’s simulation solutions. Through its membership in the "Electric Mobility South-West" top cluster IPG is intensifying its cooperation with institutions and industry partners. The cluster is also integrated with an international network and offers collaboration opportunities with other players in the field of electric mobility.

CarMaker 4.0 highlights include the following topics:

• Predictive energy management
• Sensor data fusion in driver assistance systems
• Truck and off-highway applications
• Hardware-in-the-loop technologies
• Simulation-based homologation
• Variant validation and test automation The spectrum of topics and the composition of attendees, which included experts from all fields of vehicle development, reflected CarMaker’s wide range of uses in our customers’ development processes. It provided further proof of IPG’s open and standardized interface management opening up the possibility to merge various domains. Innovations are thus turned into tangible experiences in the full virtual vehicle at an early stage to validate investments in new developments and to shorten time to market. Our overall assessment of the Open House is highly positive, not least due to the fact that the number of attendees had increased yet again. The high response demonstrates the growing significance of virtual test driving in seamless vehicle development. In addition, our Open House, which we are planning to make an annual event, provides us with an important platform to gain additional information about current requirements and topics in a direct dialog with our customers. Please contact us directly if you are interested in the Open House presentations. ]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:58:00 +0100 http://www.ipg.de/News-Single.210+M5495ca62af9.0.html ”CarMaker 4.0 – the next step in virtual test driving“ - More efficiency, safety and comfort –... Experience CarMaker 4.0 and find out more about new options in advanced driver assistance systems, chassis control systems, integrated vehicle dynamics, energy management and electro mobility. Take advantage of the opportunity to talk to IPG experts and colleagues.

  We cordially invite you to join us there!

  You may register here.

  ]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.ipg.de/News-Single.210+M52e018da4dd.0.html The next IPGTraining Courses 2012 will be run in calendar week 16. Since mid 2010, IPG has been offering a comprehensive training programme ranging from courses teaching basic skills (user level) to courses teaching advanced skills (power user level): participants learn how to get the most out of the simulation solutions in their day-to-day work and how to adapt them to meet their specific needs.

   

  User Level:

  for participants with no previous simulation experience as well as CarMaker users with previous simulation experience. These basic training packages cover standard functions such as parameterising the virtual environment, starting the simulation, postprocessing as well as preparing the results for presentations.
  

   

  Power User Level:

  for professional users who want to develop and extend their skills. In “CarMaker and Test Automation” participants learn how they can further optimise their everyday test runs. In “CarMaker for ADAS Applications” participants learn about the functions of the advanced driver assistance systems in CarMaker, as well as about methods of generating complex traffic scenarios and the possibility of integrating actions triggered by events into the test run. “IPGDriver” is aimed at users who use the driver model for very sophisticated simulation tasks.
  

   

  “Real and virtual testing in practice” combines two fields of vehicle development which are often managed separately: test engineers learn how virtual test driving supports their work. And development engineers with previous simulation experience learn more about the connection between simulation and actual tests.

  ]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.ipg.de/News-Single.210+M54e6d71b82c.0.html The ADASIS Forum, an international association of automotive companies develops standardized... IPG’s membership underlines the company’s partnership with the automotive industry and ensures that it is ready to face the challenges of the future: Making simulation and test methods for virtual test driving available as soon as possible so as to support customers in the efficient development of new technologies.
  ]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:03:00 +0100 http://www.ipg.de/News-Single.210+M56d18d91252.0.html Good or bad? There already is such a thing as "location awareness”! Smartphones have localization... At the 4th International Symposium on Development Methodology, Felix Pfister (AVL) and Bernhard Schick (IPG) explained how local awareness can help reduce CO2 emissions. In combination with predictive vehicle control this can open up completely new fields of application. Possible applications range from intelligent cruise control to avoid hard brakes and predictive air conditioning which keeps the engine at an efficient level to hybrid operating strategies for optimized battery charge and discharge. Testing these new functions efficiently requires powerful tools and methods.
  ]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:54:00 +0100 http://www.ipg.de/News-Single.210+M55ffcf9df14.0.html an expert in advanced driver assistance with wide-ranging methodological expertise Stephan Hakuli, 34, joined the IPG team in September 2011 and in future will take over responsiblity for the engineering services division as product manager. On completion of his physics studies, Mr Hakuli carried out research into current and future advanced driver assistance systems under Prof. Winner as part of his research work at the Department of Automotive Engineering of the Technical University Darmstadt (FZD). Stephan Hakuli is co-editor of the reference work “Manual for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems”. Moreover, he brings to the team his expert knowledge of current trends and technologies in the automotive field as well as wide-ranging methodological expertise in the engineering.

   

  ]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:40:00 +0200 http://www.ipg.de/News-Single.210+M582a29bf3c7.0.html A great opportunity to experience, test and evaluate vehicle dynamics and comfort This highly practical course will be held between 19 and 21 October and is designed to help you test and evaluate vehicle dynamics and comfort. Join us at the Robert Bosch Proving Ground in Boxberg for an exhilarating experience in vehicle dynamics!

  Whether you are a beginner, a professional or come from an entirely different background; whether you want to update, improve or fine-tune your specialist knowledge; whether you are a developer or product planner looking to gain a better understanding of the terminology used by your vehicle dynamics experts or are keen to close the gap between real and virtual road testing; with Bertrandt and IPG Automotive, you can learn how to systematically assess vehicle handling and performance in practical conditions and combine your new skills with a specialist knowledge of vehicle dynamics.

   

  The comprehensive practical component offers the participants an opportunity to experience the ultimate in vehicle dynamics and covers six specially selected training areas. Experienced instructors will demonstrate the criteria used to assess vehicle dynamics and comfort. IPG’s Head of Innovation, Bernhard Schick, who has years of experience in the field of testing, will also be there as an instructor. Driving a range of modern vehicles, you will perform different manoeuvres on out-of-town roads, motorways, rough tracks, a handling course and a vehicle dynamics platform.

   

  As part of the exciting programme, the practical component is complemented by sessions on the theory of chassis technology and handling properties and by a 'virtual road test' to demonstrate efficient ways of assessing vehicle dynamics.

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