Altair, specialist in computational intelligence, has partnered with Databricks, the data and AI company, to provide customers with next-generation capabilities for data unification, graph-powered intelligence and enterprise-grade artificial intelligence.
The collaboration will connect Altair’s RapidMiner, a tool for data preparation, AI development, orchestration and automation, with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to amplify data science and machine learning capabilities. This will enable customers to access and analyze data housed in Databricks, without data duplication, while applying Altair’s suite of tools to drive decision-making, build AI automation and modernize data operations.
Applus Idiada has announced an investment in an Integrated Vehicle Dynamics & Ride Comfort Simulation Platform that will upgrade its existing VI-grade DiM250 driving simulator at its Santa Oliva facility in Spain, extending its capabilities into high-frequency vibration comfort and NVH development. The evolved configuration will be available to OEMs in the second half of 2025.
At the core of this platform is VI-grade’s Hyperdock – a lightweight, modular cockpit with precisely calibrated shakers at key driver contact points.
The data analysis software jBEAM Lab from Kistler has been updated to offer functions that enable more efficient analyses. As a result, raw data can be used to create diagrams and spectrograms regardless of the hardware.
The software can also be flexibly modified with filters and visualization functions to maximize analytical capability, interactivity and insights, and it now features functions to support NVH tests (noise, vibration and harshness).
The new version of the software combines speed with increased user-friendliness and interactivity.
After a highly anticipated two-year wait, Automotive Testing Expo India once again opened its doors at the CTC Complex in Chennai on April 8, 9 and 10, providing the largest forum to date in the country for all industry stakeholders to gather during a period of transformation driven by electrification, autonomy and sustainability. Over 5,000 visitors were in attendance for three days of intensive discussions and inspiration.
The biennial show was opened in an elaborate ceremony involving traditional South Indian lamp lighting.
A new tool that can rapidly prototype augmented reality experiences has given researchers new insights which could enable cyclists to safely share the roads with self-driving cars.
Researchers from the University of Glasgow developed the CycleARcade tool, which uses augmented reality headsets to enables cyclists to see and interact with simulated autonomous vehicles as they ride in real-world environments.
The team used CycleARcade to explore how new gear could equip cyclists with a “sixth sense” to help them be more aware of self-driving cars’ intentions.
Automotive Testing Technology International will host an exclusive webinar, in association with Vision Research, on May 13, 2025, at 1:00pm EST / 18:00 BST / 19:00 CEST, titled, ‘Automated image-based measurements in automotive testing applications‘.
Automotive crash testing relies heavily on the use of high-speed cameras and advanced image analysis software to capture and interpret the intricate details of a range of different car crash scenarios.
Standardization organization ASAM held its annual Technical Seminar at its headquarters in Hoehenkirchen, near Munich, Germany, on April 1. The one-day seminar provided updates on the association’s key initiatives and positioning in the fields of SDV, AI and open-source as well as an opportunity for both members and non-members to discuss and contribute to ASAM standards.
The seminar took place during what is a challenging time for the automotive industry. Presenters assessed how standards can accelerate innovation and development, and how they can improve product quality and safety, and, importantly, customer value.
Sensor manufacturer SBG Systems has released a firmware upgrade for the Ellipse product line, used in both real-time and post-processed vehicle analysis. The update, available for both AHRS and INS versions, improves accuracy, reliability and versatility, enabling the hardware to meet the demands of more challenging applications.
The New Ellipse, powered by the latest generation sensor fusion algorithm, enhances navigation, attitude and heave performance, ensuring stable and accurate positioning even in high-dynamics environments and challenging conditions.