Designing virtual prototypes
- Objective: Creation of a digital twin of the customer-specific model
- Analysis of available data
- Definition and coordination of the required component and vehicle measurements; if necessary, contracting of IPG Automotive partners
- Model parameterization
- Validation of the vehicle model
- Model integration
Parameter identification for the Pfeffer steering model
- Parameterization of the Pfeffer steering model using measurement data from test benches
- Integration of the steering system into a steering system test bench
- Support with measurements
- Analysis of measurement data, parameter identification and validation of MIL results
Parameterization and validation of sensor models
- Support for parameterization and validation of the sensor models in CarMaker
- Use of sensor-specific communication protocols for HIL and SIL applications
Integration of models and electronic control units
- Development of customer-specific models and model extensions
- Integration of models into the CarMaker platform
- Integration of electronic control units into existing hardware-in-the-loop systems
- Integration of additional hardware such as measuring technology or signal generators for closed-loop simulation environments
Creation of road models, scenarios and test catalogs
- Export and processing of road networks and environmental information from map data
- Implementation of the maneuver descriptions, the behavior of all road users and modelling of the environment for all areas of application
- Integration of the automatic calculation of parameters and evaluation criteria
- Setup of RDE routes using real-world models for powertrain development
- Development and implementation of driving maneuver catalogs for vehicle dynamics applications and drivability
- Creation of scenarios for the development of ADAS systems toward the advancement of autonomous driving
- Use of self-contained, customer-specific simulation projects as office solutions or on the test bench: parameterization of the models, implementation of complex simulation environments, validation, evaluation of results
Creation of new interfaces for the integration and automation of various systems
- Adjustments to and extensions of the customer-specific simulation environment
- Integration of our software solutions into existing processes and tool landscapes
- Support for the automation of the simulation environment by adjusting scripts and interfaces
- Implementation of existing and development of new interfaces in order to enable communication with novel systems
- Examples: UDP protocol connection for VeloView, Open Simulation Interface, electronic horizon with ADASIS v3, integration of a ROS node into CarMaker
Rental Steering-in-the-Loop test bench
- Option to test the Steering-in-the-Loop test bench before purchase
- Validation of steering systems through function, fail-safe and performance tests
- Virtual steering system benchmark
- Parameter identification Pfeffer steering model
Customer-specific GUIs
- Development of customer- and project-specific user interfaces
- Improved user-friendly format with representation and control of specific functions
Enhancement of existing hardware-in-the-loop systems
- Adjusting existing HIL test benches to new ECU generations
- Enhancing existing HIL test benches with additional electronic control units, measuring technology or signal generators
- Example: GNSS signal generators, additional sensors, ECU network HILs, etc.
Operation of test benches
- Putting systems into operation on-site
- Training from our engineers, tailored to the individual system and specific requirements
Customized support
- Comprehensive, customer-oriented and proactive support for technical questions regarding our products, even on-site when necessary
- Contact person for one-on-one support
Events, webinars, training courses
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