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Test efficiently with the new M-Module M414

Do your systems use the SENT and SENT SPC communication protocols? Then we have the right testing hardware for you! Take a look at our new M-Module...

A powerful pair: Even more advantages between CarMaker and ADTF

For safe and efficient development of advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving functions, it is important to use suitable software for...

"Conditions have become extremely strict"

Along with electric and hybrid electric vehicles, emissions and exhaust gas are on everyone’s lips. New technologies and laws are making development...

Rolling, rolling, rolling on the test bench

Since last year, the high altitude and climate roller test bench in Berlin has enabled vehicles to drive countless kilometers for RDE investigations....

A look behind the scenes of the CarMaker Service Team

We followed our colleague Sophie around with a camera for a day. Take a look and see who receives many of the support requests that reach us and the...

Connection and automation of communication in traffic

Driving the automated and connected communication between vehicles and infrastructure – that’s the goal of the research project Providentia. And we’re...

Open House 2018: Why virtual testing is the answer

Today’s complexity in vehicle development can only be managed if virtual tests complement real-world investigations early on. In the sessions at Open...

Customized solutions thanks to modules for NI hardware platform

Systems of National Instruments are widely used in vehicle development. We have made it our goal to provide our customers with strong support for...

Expanded Scenario Editor for detailed test scenarios

Along with the release 6.0 of the CarMaker product family this spring, the Scenario Editor was implemented as a powerful tool for the fast and...

Reasons to be excited for the release 7.0

You still have to wait a while but our major release in the second quarter of next year is already something to look forward to. Among other things,...

Any plans for 2018? Register for Open House now

Are you curious to see what’s new in the next release? Do you want to be one of the first to find out about the new features? Then Open House 2018 is...

Fostering young talent: Formula 4 in Japan

It is not enough for race drivers to drive well; they also need a reliable vehicle. Race cars are the product of countless hours of optimization, for...

Season’s Greetings

It has almost become a tradition: our Christmas video. This year we have prepared four parts for you. Have you already watched the first two? Have...

Christmas is a time for giving

In the automotive industry, there's a lot of talk about the future of mobility. We thought about this and decided how to contribute to a better future...

Testing automated driving functions with an unprecedented level of detail

CarMaker and rFpro offer a solution for testing advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving functions

Apply & Innovate 2018: Call for Papers is open

There are two highlight events coming up again next year: Open House in spring and Apply & Innovate in fall. You have the chance to actively...

Open House 2018 in new location

A picture is worth a thousand words, as they say – which inspired us to share a video with you to reveal the location of our next Open House. We have...

Wanted: Young talents in the field of virtual test driving

As it’s the start of a new term at universities around the world, we would like to remind you about our competition “SimulOscar 2018”. We want to know...

Tested with success: Development of RDE-optimized powertrains

APL Automobil-Prüftechnik Landau GmbH effectively uses CarMaker on the test bench. Their engineers thus develop new propulsion systems that comply...

Exchanging experiences with vehicle development in Japan

Presentations had their finger on the pulse of virtual development methods

New edition of Open House in March

Save the Date: March 20, 2018

Efficient testing of real driving emissions in virtual test driving

Did you already know that you can realize RDE-compliant testing with CarMaker 6.0?

Please find more information about the new regulations since...

Setting the course for growth in China as well

At our subsidiary IPG Automotive (Shanghai) Ltd., our colleagues are preparing for their move to larger office spaces – we’re excited to see what the...

Efficient development with virtual prototypes

We will be at a number of trade events in fall where you can attend presentations by our colleagues about the development with virtual prototypes.

F...

Testing big: Vehicle-in-the-loop for trucks

Putting the truck of tomorrow through its paces in terms of safety

Deep learning algorithms for autonomous driving fuctions

The validation of real world based imitation algorithms using CarMaker

Training center in Korea now open to future experts

Since virtual test driving is steadily gaining importance in the Asian market as well, Kookmin University in Seoul now offers training courses...

Fast and steady wins the race – and autonomous as well

Virtual testing, real driving: That was Formula Student 2017 in Germany

Are you looking to test your steering systems? Look no further!

Benefit from our services and the Steering-in-the-Loop Test Bench at our headquarters

IPG Automotive K.K. Japan: Growing staff, new location

As the need for virtual test driving keeps increasing in Japan, our colleagues have moved to a larger office space in order to better meet the demand.

...

Is it you we’re looking for? Drive your career forward with us!

With the future on our doorstep, we are looking for new colleagues to shape this future with us. Take a look at our new career brochure!

Please find...

Different hardware platforms? No problem at all for CarMaker

Virtual test driving on Scalexio etc.

Predicting the Euro NCAP rating

Would you like to influence what is written in the stars? With CarMaker and the Test Ware Package Euro NCAP, you can find out in advance how your...

More pedestrians, more objects – in short: more reality

Virtual testing focuses on modeling the increasing complexity of the real world as early as possible. With the release 6.0, you can now use numerous...

Experiencing safety function testing: VIL makes it possible

Don’t miss the article in ATZ 07-08 in which BMW engineers describe how they successfully integrated our vehicle-in-the-loop method into their...

With One Foot in the Future: Our Exhibition at Automotive Testing Expo

Events

From Road to Rig: Efficient Powertrain Testing

Social Media

Imagining and Developing the Mobile Future

Cooperations

Many Sensors, One Solution: Virtual Test Driving with CarMaker

Product information

SimulOscar: We Are Looking for New Talents

SimulOscar 2018

Interview with Groupe PSA

Success story

Release 6.0: A New Ace up Your Sleeve

Product information

An Aid to Everyday Driving: Personalized Intersection Assistant

In the media

Simulation and Education

SimulOscar 2017 Award for Outstanding Research Projects

Microscopic Traffic Simulation for the CarMaker Product Family

Product information

Reach for the Stars: Test Ware Package Euro NCAP

Product information

How to Transfer Real-World Scenarios from Video Recordings to CarMaker

Success Story

ISO 9001 Certification

Efficient Generation of Scenarios with the Scenario Editor

Product information

Open House 2017: Powertrain Session

Why real-world driving simulation facilitates the development of new propulsion systems

Open House 2017: Vehicle Dynamics Session

Why vehicle dynamics is of central importance for new concepts of mobility

Open House 2017: Update

News on our Open House

A Closer Look at the New Version of CarMaker

Get to know product innovations at the meeting point for virtual test driving

Hands off, Eyes off, Mind off

New validation possibilities for ADAS and autonomous functions at PSA with the Vehicle-in-the-Loop method

Open House 2017: Keynote Speech

Growing demands on systems, increasing test requirements, one solution – virtual test driving

Open House 2017: Driver Assistance Session

Testing sensors in all weathers

Merry Christmas

As every year, we would like to brighten the days before Christmas with a short video. This time, we want to surprise you with the trouble that Santa...

Taking Real-World Driving to the Test Bench

Product information

Automate Your Tests with Us!

Product information

Testing Automated Driving – Now Also in and around Karlsruhe

Autonomous driving – this vision of the future is clear but there are still many unanswered questions. The testing area for autonomous driving in...

Precise Measurement of Real-World Environments

Product information

SimulOscar

Submission Countdown until the End of the Year

Open House 2017

Save the Date

Scenario Generation

Realistic Scenarios in Virtual Test Driving

Apply & Innovate 2016 Review

All about Virtual Test Driving in Two Exciting Days

Vehicle-in-the-Loop

Immersing Oneself in the Virtual World with Augmented Reality

Virtual Radar Sensor with Characteristic Properties

Case Study

“Nowadays, we can no longer imagine developing vehicles without using simulation tools.”

Interview with Dr. Jochen Schaffnit, Adam Opel AG

Formula Student Germany

Getting Closer to Victory Lap after Lap

From Road to Rig

Testing on the Test Bench under Real-World Conditions

Steering Model Portfolio Completed

New Steering Model Available in TruckMaker

The Three Brains behind Our Mini Vehicle-in-the-Loop

Review of an exciting project in an interview

The 2016 Formula Student Season Kicks Off with the Unveiling of Cutting-Edge Technology

A report from the rollout of the 2016 KA-RaceIng vehicles

Test Manager 5.1

Your Tool for Automated Tests

Video Interface Box

Test Camera-Based Systems More Easily with the Video Interface Box

SimulOscar 2016

The winners of the student competition

Vehicle-in-the-Loop

Tremendous Technology in a Small Package

Fish-Eye Lenses

Nowadays almost unthinkable: parking without parking assistance

The Perfect Pair - Euro NCAP Test Scenarios Using CarMaker

The release of CarMaker 5.0 includes three preconfigured Euro NCAP test scenarios in the standard version

Developing and Testing Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicles Efficiently with CarMaker 5.0

With the launch of CarMaker release 5.0, IPG Automotive has brought a host of innovations in the field of powertrains
onto the market. Users of the...

High-Performance Sound Module Allows for More Realistic Testing

SoundMaker Professional is a standalone 3D audio module for the CarMaker product range that provides users with a realistic sound experience during...

Driving Innovation - IPG Automotive Cooperates in Research Projects

IPG Automotive supports and promotes a number of research projects, thus directly contributing to the development

of pioneering innovations in the...

New Test System to Secure Interconnected Safety Control Units

Trace-based testing using a HIL test bench with ReSiMa

Virtual Test Driving Made Easy

Version 5.0 of the CarMaker product family and its many new features

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4	Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium 201806/05/2018- 06/07/2018Details Automotive Testing Expo Europe 201806/05/2018- 06/07/2018Details CarMaker Workshop (Tokyo) - Vehicle Dynamics06/05/2018- 06/05/2018Details 5 Exhibitions & Conferences Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium 2018 06/05/2018- 06/07/2018 Stuttgart, Germany The Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium 2018 will take place from June 05-07, 2018 in Stuttgart. IPG Automotive will give a presentation at this event. Exhibitions & Conferences Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2018 06/05/2018- 06/07/2018 Stuttgart (Germany) The Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2018 will take place from June 05-07, 2018 at Hall 8 and Hall 10 of Messe Stuttgart. Visit IPG Automotive at booth 1112 and find out more about our solutions for virtual test driving. Workshops and Trainings CarMaker Workshop (Tokyo) - Vehicle Dynamics 06/05/2018- 06/05/2018 IPG Automotive K.K. (Tokyo, Japan) Take the opportunity to test our simulation software in the areas of vehicle dynamics, ADAS & automated driving and powertrain. Register here for the free of charge Vehicle Dynamics workshop in Tokyo, Japan.	Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium 201806/05/2018- 06/07/2018Details Automotive Testing Expo Europe 201806/05/2018- 06/07/2018Details 6 Exhibitions & Conferences Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium 2018 06/05/2018- 06/07/2018 Stuttgart, Germany The Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium 2018 will take place from June 05-07, 2018 in Stuttgart. IPG Automotive will give a presentation at this event. Exhibitions & Conferences Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2018 06/05/2018- 06/07/2018 Stuttgart (Germany) The Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2018 will take place from June 05-07, 2018 at Hall 8 and Hall 10 of Messe Stuttgart. Visit IPG Automotive at booth 1112 and find out more about our solutions for virtual test driving.	Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium 201806/05/2018- 06/07/2018Details Automotive Testing Expo Europe 201806/05/2018- 06/07/2018Details Company Speed Dating Automotive06/07/2018- 06/07/2018Details 7 Exhibitions & Conferences Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium 2018 06/05/2018- 06/07/2018 Stuttgart, Germany The Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium 2018 will take place from June 05-07, 2018 in Stuttgart. IPG Automotive will give a presentation at this event. Exhibitions & Conferences Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2018 06/05/2018- 06/07/2018 Stuttgart (Germany) The Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2018 will take place from June 05-07, 2018 at Hall 8 and Hall 10 of Messe Stuttgart. Visit IPG Automotive at booth 1112 and find out more about our solutions for virtual test driving. Career Company Speed Dating Automotive 06/07/2018- 06/07/2018 Karlsruhe Get to know us as an employer at Company Speed Dating Automobil. Inspire us in 8 minutes of your competences and your personality and let us convince you of our entry and career opportunities. During the subsequent get-together, the acquaintances of the day can be deepened and important contacts can be made for the professional future. You can register until 24.05. via the KIT Event Calendar.	8	9	10
11	chassis.tech plus 201806/12/2018- 06/13/2018Details 12 Exhibitions & Conferences chassis.tech plus 2018 06/12/2018- 06/13/2018 Munich The chassis.tech plus 2018 will take place from June 12-13, 2018 at the Hotel Bayrischer Hof in Munich. Meet IPG Automotive in the accompanying exhibtion and learn more about our solutions for virtual test driving.	chassis.tech plus 201806/12/2018- 06/13/2018Details Link to the world – Study on career paths through global companies06/13/2018Details 13 Exhibitions & Conferences chassis.tech plus 2018 06/12/2018- 06/13/2018 Munich The chassis.tech plus 2018 will take place from June 12-13, 2018 at the Hotel Bayrischer Hof in Munich. Meet IPG Automotive in the accompanying exhibtion and learn more about our solutions for virtual test driving. Exhibitions & Conferences Link to the world – Study on career paths through global companies 06/13/2018 Takeda Hall, University of Tokyo (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) IPG Automotive Japan will join the networking event organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the University of Tokyo. For details, please click here (in Japanese only).	14	15	16	17
18	CarMaker User Training (Tokyo) June06/19/2018- 06/20/2018Details 19 Workshops and Trainings CarMaker User Training (Tokyo) June 06/19/2018- 06/20/2018 IPG Automotive K.K. (Tokyo, Japan) We will hold the 2-days’ paid training for CarMaker users at the elementary/intermediate level at our training room in Tokyo. For details, please click here. If you are interested in participating, please contact us by e-mail : sales-jp@ipg-automotive.com	CarMaker User Training (Tokyo) June06/19/2018- 06/20/2018Details 20 Workshops and Trainings CarMaker User Training (Tokyo) June 06/19/2018- 06/20/2018 IPG Automotive K.K. (Tokyo, Japan) We will hold the 2-days’ paid training for CarMaker users at the elementary/intermediate level at our training room in Tokyo. For details, please click here. If you are interested in participating, please contact us by e-mail : sales-jp@ipg-automotive.com	21	22	23	24
CarMaker User Training (Karlsruhe) June06/25/2018- 06/27/2018Details 25 Workshops and Trainings CarMaker User Training (Karlsruhe) June 06/25/2018- 06/27/2018 Karlsruhe Are you new to working with our products or applying them in new contexts? Or would you like a detailed overview of the CarMaker functions and to be guided through the first steps of the simulation environment? Then a training course is just what you need. The CarMaker Service Team offers Training Courses focusing on a range of topics and adapted for varying levels of knowledge. You can find more information about our Training Courses and registration for the next workshop here. Please note that for our Training Courses participation fees incur.	CarMaker User Training (Karlsruhe) June06/25/2018- 06/27/2018Details 26 Workshops and Trainings CarMaker User Training (Karlsruhe) June 06/25/2018- 06/27/2018 Karlsruhe Are you new to working with our products or applying them in new contexts? Or would you like a detailed overview of the CarMaker functions and to be guided through the first steps of the simulation environment? Then a training course is just what you need. The CarMaker Service Team offers Training Courses focusing on a range of topics and adapted for varying levels of knowledge. You can find more information about our Training Courses and registration for the next workshop here. Please note that for our Training Courses participation fees incur.	CarMaker User Training (Karlsruhe) June06/25/2018- 06/27/2018Details 27 Workshops and Trainings CarMaker User Training (Karlsruhe) June 06/25/2018- 06/27/2018 Karlsruhe Are you new to working with our products or applying them in new contexts? Or would you like a detailed overview of the CarMaker functions and to be guided through the first steps of the simulation environment? Then a training course is just what you need. The CarMaker Service Team offers Training Courses focusing on a range of topics and adapted for varying levels of knowledge. You can find more information about our Training Courses and registration for the next workshop here. Please note that for our Training Courses participation fees incur.	28	29	30

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June 2018

Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium 2018

Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2018

CarMaker Workshop (Tokyo) - Vehicle Dynamics

Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium 2018

Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2018

Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium 2018

Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2018

Company Speed Dating Automotive

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