Software
Predict today what may be relevant for the vehicle of the future! Our software solutions from the CarMaker product family help to integrate vehicle components into the full vehicle at an early stage and to save valuable time. Virtual prototypes enable the agile development of components and, subsequently, virtual test driving in realistic scenarios. Our entire software portfolio is geared towards the seamless application of model-, software-, hardware- and vehicle-in-the-loop methods, and can perfectly be integrated into already existing tool landscapes. In addition, our simulation software offers flexible options for test automation and scaling from cloud options to large HIL test benches.
Highlights CarMaker release 10
New 3D visualization tool MovieNX
Photorealistic, physically based representation of daylight and artificial light – includes weather effects, in real time and HDR.
Autonomous overtaking
Autonomous overtaking of traffic on freeways facilitates creation of ADAS and AV scenarios.
Improved junction model
Almost every shape can be modeled for the junction area, supports OpenDRIVE’s virtual and direct junctions.
Modeling of traffic islands and sidewalks
Traffic islands and sidewalks can be modeled realistically including gutters and lowered curbs.
New traffic signs
The CarMaker traffic sign library has been extended with packages for South Korea and the UK.
Easy configuration of GPU-based sensor models
GPU-based physical sensor models can be distributed to multiple GPUs and executed even faster.
Improved physical ultrasonic sensor model
With the improved wave propagation model, the Ultrasonic RSI is able to deliver even more precise and realistic results.
CarMaker
CarMaker facilitates the development and test of cars and light-duty vehicles. Designed as an open integration and test platform, CarMaker can be applied throughout the entire development process – from MIL, SIL, HIL to VIL. CarMaker performs impressively well on notebooks, HPCs as well as in the cloud, guarantees increased productivity and thus helps to save significant amounts of money.
TruckMaker
TruckMaker offers the same advantages as CarMaker while, at the same time, being designed to meet development and test requirements of heavy-duty vehicles. Our customers benefit from the powerful models included in TruckMaker that are specifically tailored to the simulation of trucks, semi-trucks, busses and construction vehicles.
MotorcycleMaker
MotorcycleMaker from the CarMaker product family is geared towards the simulation and development of motorized two-wheelers such as motorcycles, e-bikes or scooters. The interaction between driver and two-wheeler can be modeled intuitively in maneuvers. With models developed specifically for two-wheelers, real test drives can be represented virtually and at an early stage. This allows to save time and money in the development process.
Add-ons
IPG Automotive offers additional modules, for example the Physical Sensor Models or SimNet, that are fully compatible with the CarMaker product family. The product portfolio also includes stand-alone applications such as the KnC Data Converter. Together, they support our customer’s development process according to their individual and specific needs.