CarMaker for Vehicle Dynamics and Virtual Prototypes

Note:

This course is also available as “TruckMaker for Vehicle Dynamics and Virtual Prototypes” which explicitly covers the vehicle model of TruckMaker and its heavy-duty vehicle-specific models. For more information, please contact us at info(at)ipg-automotive.com.

Requirements:

Prior participation in a CarMaker User Training or, at a minimum, relevant experience with CarMaker

Course information

Course outline:

  • Use of CarMaker to develop and test chassis, vehicle systems as well as suspension control systems
  • Generation of (scenario-based) test cases for vehicle dynamics applications
  • Parameterizing and validating the vehicle model for your particular use case – focus: components and models for suspension including MBS axles and tires
  • Introduction to use of virtual prototypes
  • Generation of test cases for vehicle dynamics applications: Generation of ROAD5 road models and the environment using the Scenario Editor and maneuver definition
  • Basics of IPGDriver functionalities that are specific to vehicle dynamics applications
  • Virtual prototype validation methods

Target audience:

Simulation engineers in the field of vehicle development

  • Working on the optimization of suspension and chassis
  • Who develop and tune vehicle control systems
  • Responsible for the (central) validation and supply of vehicle models
  • Analyzing the influence of ADAS on full vehicle handling 

Location:

IPG Automotive in Karlsruhe or at your premises

This training course is also available as an online training.

Duration:

1 day (On-site training courses take place on two days online)

Current dates:

April 7, 2025 - on-site at IPG Automotive in Karlsruhe
October 28-29, 2025 - online 

On request

Costs:

704,00€ plus VAT / per person