websiteOvercoming vehicle development challenges with powerful and flexible XiL systems
Michael Hoffmann and Alessandro Baldari of VI-grade explains how to overcome vehicle development, testing, and validation challenges using a flexible XIL-system.
VI-grade
VI-grade is a leading provider of real-time simulation and professional driving simulator solutions that accelerate product development across the transportation industry. The company’s driving simulators range from static deskside solutions to full-scale driver-in-the-loop dynamic simulators, allowing OEMs, suppliers, research centers, motorsport teams and universities to reduce physical prototypes and accelerate innovation.
With a worldwide network of trusted partners, VI-grade delivers turnkey simulator solutions including proprietary software, hardware, services, and an open framework for customization. With over 30 years’ experience in simulation, VI-grade is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany with technology centers in Italy, UK, Japan, China, and the USA.
VI-grade is part of HBK’s Virtual Test Division
Webinars by this Knowledge Partner
The right solution at the right time: scalable driving simulators, from DESKTOP to DiM500
VI-grade’s Michael Hoffmann provides an in-depth overview of a scalable family of driving simulators, from the desktop-based simulators to the DiM500.
Towards zero prototypes: simulation and the electric vehicle
Experts from VI-grade discuss the latest technologies used in the development process, including simulation software and attribute-specific driving simulators.
The road to zero prototypes: strategies and critical success factors for drastically decreasing the need for physical prototypes
VI-grade’s Michael Hoffmann explains how to make the product development process more human-centric using a simulation-driven approach.
Achieving zero prototypes with HiL testing combined with a driving simulator
HiL experts discuss how to synchronize development between the OEM and supplier by employing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing, where the real component is integrated into a real-time simulated environment.
Frontloading HMI development in the automotive engineering process
A panel of industry experts discuss how HMI challenges are being approached and handled today within the context of the modern automotive vehicle development process.
The shifting focus of NVH in electrified vehicles
Experts discuss how NVH challenges are being approached and handled today within the context of the modern electric vehicle development process.
How electrification is transforming automotive ride and handling development
Experts from HORIBA MIRA, Bugatti, Arrival, Tesla and Lotus discuss how to solve the challenges posed in developing the complex and interconnected systems in the electric vehicle era.
Innovative services solutions for tire NVH engineering
Dave Bogema and Rabah Hadjit explain how the combined services solutions of VI-grade and HBK support tire NVH engineering for noise source characterization, exterior noise and subjective evaluation of virtual prototypes.
Hardware-in-the-Loop testing for cost-efficient ECU validation
VI-grade’s Christoph Ortmann explains how to enhance the system engineering process for vehicle development using an HiL solution for automotive applications.
Leveraging a VI-grade DESKTOP Simulator into your system engineering process
VI-grade’s Scott Bergeon explains how the company’s entry-level DESKTOP simulator can be a powerful addition to the system engineering process for vehicle development.
How to achieve the right sound (and vibration) in electrified vehicles
VI-grade’s Dave Bogema demonstrates how NVH virtual prototypes accelerate the product development process for electrified vehicles.
Simulation tools for faster electric vehicle development
VI-grade’s Francesco Ambrogi explains how innovative simulation tools can expedite electric vehicle design and development.
Accelerating vehicle development with real-time software solutions
VI-grade’s Scott Bergeon explains how the latest real-time software solutions enable users to drive and optimize a reliable vehicle model, both offline on the workstation and with a human-in-the-loop on a driving simulator.
Enabling a complete noise, vibration, and harshness experience with the COMPACT NVH Simulator
VI-grade’s Dave Bogema explains how a simulator enables users to experience the vibration and sound of virtual NVH prototypes with minimal space requirements.
Accelerating ADAS and AV development with driving simulators
Righthook CEO Warren Ahner explains how to accelerate ADAS and autonomous vehicle development with simulation and driving simulators.
Accelerating vehicle development with NVH simulators
VI-grade’s Dave Bogema explains how NVH simulator technologies can simplify and accelerate the vehicle development process.
Accelerating the improvement of ride and handling performance with driving simulator technology
VI-grade’s Mathieu Grob explains how driving simulator technologies can simplify and accelerate this process by assessing and improving modern vehicles’ ride and handling performance, in order to identify their optimal combination.
Discover how the automotive industry accelerates product development with driving simulators
Experts from VI-grade discuss how the company’s driving simulator product line helps vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers expedite the product development process.