Simulation software specialist rFpro has developed a highly detailed digital model of a rural road network near the village of Harbury in Warwickshire in the UK. The model offers a multi-functional simulation solution for vehicle development, ranging from vehicle dynamics and automated driving to powertrain and headlight tuning.
The digital twin spans 17.5km and includes more than 230 buildings, 190 selectable parking locations, 660 drain covers and over 2,000 roadside objects, such as lampposts, road signs and traffic lights.
Globally, battery demand grew by 70% in 2023 compared with 2022, driven by rising electric vehicle (EV) sales. Safety has remained a top priority, as the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries poses a risk of failure if operating conditions stray from their design parameters. As EV battery use has increased, effective battery management systems (BMS) have become critical to prevent thermal runaway and other adverse outcomes. MathWorks senior product marketing manager Danielle Chu discusses the process of developing a BMS using modeling and simulation.
This is the story of how one engineer’s trained ears are shaping Nissan’s next generation of in-vehicle sound. Patrick Dennis is a good listener. In fact, he has built a career on his ears. Countless hours of listening to music in cars, homes and concert halls have enabled him to precisely tune automotive speakers. His official title is principal engineer for audio sound quality, but around the office, he’s simply “Golden Ears.”
Dennis has spent nearly 20 years at Nissan technical center in North America, helping to shape the sound of Nissan vehicles across the line-up.
Evolution Measurement has upgraded its ProCap aerodynamics 3D flow measurement and visualization system, launching ProCap 3.2. The company says the system represents a leap forward in precision and usability, offering a suite of powerful new features to enhance data visualization, streamline workflow and deliver a highly intuitive user interface.
The ProCap 3.2 Professional features surface flow maps, with surface projections to enable real-time mapping of measured data such as velocity and static pressure directly onto model surfaces.
The Automotive Testing Technology International Awards are a non-profit-making enterprise designed to recognize and reward the fantastic achievements of the world’s top vehicle engineering suppliers and specialists. They will be presented on May 20, during a ceremony at Automotive Testing Expo Europe in Stuttgart, Germany.
Lakshmi Prasad Bhatta is on the awards judging panel. He is a vehicle safety engineer with extensive experience in developing advanced safety systems to enhance occupant and road user safety, ensuring compliance with global safety regulations (FMVSS, ECE).
Increasingly complex ECUs and crowded circuit boards demand more thorough evaluation for reliability and long-term performance
Twenty years ago, automotive testing focused mainly on mechanical systems – engine performance, suspension, brakes, etc. However, as electronic features in cars have become the norm across the industry, testing has had to evolve. Modern testing now goes far beyond mechanical systems to assess the durability and long-term performance of the electronic control units, sensors and embedded software that are so critical to the performance of today’s vehicles.
NewtonWorks Corporation has launched two simulation software tools in Europe, designed for automotive and brake manufacturing engineering teams.
Advancing noise, vibration and structural software simulation
Following the successful debut of NewtonSuite eSeal in March, NewtonSuite Aves and Optishape-TS, developed in close collaboration with industry experts, are tailored to meet the increasing demands of automotive and brake manufacturing.
NewtonSuite Aves provides advanced support for brake squeal simulation and evaluates the noise and vibration (NV) characteristics of assembly components, such as stators inside electric motors, an area of growing importance with the expansion of electric vehicles.
Returning after its great success in 2024, the Automotive Testing Technology International (ATTI) Forum will take place again at this year’s Automotive Testing Expo Europe, in conjunction with the ATTI Awards.
The non-profit ATTI Awards, designed to recognize and reward the fantastic achievements of the world’s top vehicle engineering suppliers and specialists, will be presented at 4pm on May 20, 2025.
The ATTI Forum will take place on the following day, May 21, 2025, and will focus on the synergy between data-driven insights, advanced powertrain technologies and performance optimization in modern automotive testing.
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