IPG Automotive List of Products and Services

The "CarMaker Product Family" is a product that allows for seamless development, adaptation, testing, and verification of the entire vehicle system within very realistic scenarios during virtual test drives. Testing scenarios for application areas such as ADAS, autonomous driving, powertrain, and vehicle dynamics can be implemented on our open integration and testing platform. Additionally, various standards and interfaces are supported, enabling smooth integration into existing tool environments. 【Features】 ■ High reliability ■ Efficient process integration ■ End-to-end workflow ■ Excellent performance ■ Reduction of physical testing *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a successful example of a quality assurance framework for virtual prototype development by PSA. The company has adopted proactive quality assurance methods and developed a framework based on the open-integrated testing platform, CarMaker, equipped with MATLAB Simulink and several interfaces. Thanks to this framework, developers from various specialized departments can now read and understand all data. 【Case Overview】 ■ Customer: PSA ■ Country: Germany ■ Product: AXIOM ■ Challenge: Quality assurance for virtual prototype development ■ Solution - Application of different tools to achieve quality assurance similar to real-world development processes. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case where CES developed a brake system using Hardware-In-the-Loop simulation. By modularly designing the test bench, it has become possible to expand the development and testing of brake systems for two-wheeled vehicles. Additionally, by using Motorcycle Maker, an open integration and testing platform, it is possible to perform dangerous operations and error injection that require high measurement technology on the test bench. 【Case Overview (Partial)】 ■Customer: Continental Engineering Services ■Country: Germany ■Products ・MotorcycleMaker/HIL ・Xpack4 real-time computer ・Fail Safe Tester *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Vehicle dynamics mark the beginning of IPG Automotive's company history, and vehicle simulation has been a field of passion for many years. The detailed modeling of vehicle dynamics is the foundation of the CarMaker product family, enabling real-time functionality and performance testing using virtual prototype vehicles. In the pursuit of improving driving safety while also seeking ride comfort, powerful and safe chassis components and systems are essential for the development of autonomous driving features. *For more detailed information, please refer to the attached PDF. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.*

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Next-generation vehicles are defined largely by their electric power source and the software that drives them. The complex software of connected powertrains can be integrated into simulation software like CarMaker, allowing for calibration and testing on different virtual prototypes in the early stages of development. Virtual test driving can predict the overall performance of the vehicle, with vehicle dynamics, energy and fuel efficiency, and drivability being key criteria. *For more detailed information, please refer to the attached PDF. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

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The driving function of automobiles always requires safety. This is true regardless of extremely rare traffic conditions, climate, or time; there are no exceptions. That is why simulation plays an essential role in the development and verification process. To obtain ideal information, realistic simulations, flexible applications, efficient scenario generation, and the scalability and performance of verification and analysis are key. *For more detailed information, please refer to the attached PDF. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

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The development and verification of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) functions require repeated adjustments for each vehicle component, which is a significant factor hindering development and verification. Now that most vehicles are equipped with ADAS, OEMs and suppliers are forced to bear increased costs, making rapid adjustments and development increasingly important. Virtual test driving can estimate how ADAS functions behave in specific test scenarios and which evaluation criteria those functions meet at an early stage of the development process. *For more detailed information, please refer to the attached PDF. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

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ZF Friedrichshafen AG's competence center, Zukunft Mobility GmbH, is a company specialized in driver assistance, integrated vehicle safety, and autonomous driving. They have developed a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) system to validate autonomous driving functions. The test system development team provided information about a prototype for closed-loop simulation of an autonomous shuttle bus based on this HIL system. *For more details, please refer to the attached PDF. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

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At Toyota Motor Corporation, we continue to work on improving the performance of technologies that support safe driving in order to realize our wish for zero traffic accident fatalities and injuries. This time, we spoke about the efforts related to predicting the effectiveness of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) using CarMaker in the Advanced Mobility System Development Department, as well as our outlook for future improvements in simulation technology. *For more detailed information, please refer to the attached PDF. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.

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IPG Automotive and UTAC, which specializes in testing, evaluation, and research and development related to vehicle safety and environmental performance, have entered into a partnership to provide a groundbreaking solution that integrates simulation and evaluation. As the importance of virtual assessment increases with updates to European regulations and Euro NCAP protocols, this collaboration will bring new value to the industry. This partnership is expected to further enhance the significance of simulation and validation, contributing to the evolution of Euro NCAP protocols. *For more details, please refer to the attached PDF. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.*

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IPG Automotive (Karlsruhe, Germany) announced on August 14, 2024, that it has obtained ISO 26262 certification for automotive functional safety from a third-party certification body for its simulation solution "CarMaker" to further enhance the reliability of simulations. With this certification, the high quality of CarMaker has been confirmed, promoting its use in safety-related projects by users. The demands for vehicle development are increasing due to shorter development cycles and rising costs, leading to a greater need for tools that meet these demands. *For more detailed information, please refer to the attached PDF. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.*

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IPG Automotive (Karlsruhe, Germany) announced a new corporate design on March 12, 2024, during its annual technology seminar and networking event "Open House Germany," along with showcasing innovations derived from its product portfolio. On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the company reflected on its past achievements and presented a vision for the future. The President and CEO expressed, "I am very pleased that the new design, marking our 40th anniversary, can serve as a driving force for innovation and demonstrate our commitment to being a trusted partner." This marked the beginning of IPG Automotive's anniversary year. *For more details, please refer to the attached PDF. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.*

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IPG Automotive announced that it will support the efficient development and verification of virtual ECUs (vECUs) in a Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environment using Synopsys's Silver platform, providing solutions to accelerate the automotive development process. IPG Automotive's CarMaker offers a seamless and scalable simulation environment necessary for the development and testing of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). Synopsys's Silver is a platform for verifying vECUs. *For more details, please refer to the attached PDF. Feel free to contact us for further information.*

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Spirent Communications plc, an expert in communication testing and assurance technology (hereinafter referred to as Spirent), and IPG Automotive, a specialist in vehicle simulation solutions, announced their collaboration in the field of C-V2X solutions on December 11, 2023. The two companies have implemented an interface between Spirent's C-V2X testing solution and IPG Automotive's open integrated testing platform, CarMaker. Connected cars can communicate using mobile phone technology, exchanging information between vehicles or with surrounding infrastructure and other road users. *For more details, please refer to the attached PDF. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.*

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IPG Automotive announced that it will strengthen its global presence by establishing an overseas base in India. An office will be opened in Bengaluru on December 1, and an expert in autonomous mobility will take on the role of Managing Director. Bengaluru is the hub of India's high-tech industry, with a population of over 8 million. We are opening our first base there to strengthen relationships with local customers. *For more details, please refer to the attached PDF. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.

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In this document, we will introduce the methods used in "VIRTO," which provides development and testing environments to solve various challenges in modern vehicle development, regardless of company size or industry. We will clearly explain the requirements for virtual vehicle development and the basic concepts of the application suite. Additionally, the explanation of "VIRTO" includes diagrams and also discusses the optimization of existing development processes. We encourage you to read it. 【Contents】 ■ Introduction ■ Requirements for Virtual Vehicle Development ■ Basic Concepts of the Application Suite ■ VIRTO Components ■ Optimization of Existing Development Processes ■ Conclusion *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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- CarMaker 10 You can test vehicles under development from the early stages of development! Our software solutions in the CarMaker product family help integrate vehicle components early across the entire vehicle. Virtual prototypes enable agile development of components for cars, light vehicles, trucks, and motorcycles, and subsequently allow for virtual test driving in realistic scenarios. Version 10 has added numerous new features that make it an innovative application. These new features will significantly advance your vehicle development.

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The "Open Integrated Testing Platform" provided by IPG Automotive does not require the creation of prototypes. It offers a real-time simulation environment with virtual vehicle prototypes equipped with HV, EV, and conventional powertrains. As a result, it significantly contributes to reducing man-hours and costs. 【Features】 ■ Reduction of man-hours ■ Cost reduction ■ No need to create prototypes ■ Simulation possible in an Office environment (PC) ■ Shortened simulation time *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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CarMaker, TruckMaker, and MotorcycleMaker provided by IPG Automotive enable virtual testing from the early stages before the development of physical prototypes, incorporating both virtual components and physical components into virtual prototypes. Additionally, they support various standards, specifications, and interfaces, allowing for quick and easy integration of the simulation environment into existing tool environments. The results of the simulations are automated and reproducible. 【Features】 ■ Simulation possible in an office environment (on PC) ■ Significant time savings through real-time simulation ■ Reduction in man-hours ■ System verification of the entire vehicle before prototype creation *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Virtual prototypes fit parameters within vehicle models of CarMaker, TruckMaker, and MotorcycleMaker, aligning them with the properties and functions of the reference vehicles. Creating virtual prototypes based on your design data results in detailed and realistic models. By utilizing this data in the vehicle development process, it can be created at a low cost and used from the early stages of development. We provide support for obtaining the necessary data and parameterizing vehicle models using that data. 【Features】 ■ Virtual images of actual prototypes ■ Ideal for cross-domain use ■ Compatible with all vehicle classes supported by the CarMaker product family ■ Behavior that is realistic up to the limits of vehicle dynamics *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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"Real-Time Hardware" is a solution from IPG Automotive that supports the entire vehicle development process. With a comprehensive hardware portfolio, it provides optimal support across various areas of automotive development. "Xpack4" is a scalable, robust, highly reliable, and cost-effective modular hardware. When combined with CarMaker/TruckMaker, it supports a wide range from MIL to VIL and DIL, offering solutions tailored to specific applications and uses. Additionally, "RealtimeMaker" is provided as a general-purpose integration platform. With "RealtimeMaker," you can integrate your existing software and models to conduct tests. *For more details, please feel free to contact our sales engineers.

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You can download the latest materials for the simulation software, part of the CarMaker product family ('CarMaker, TruckMaker, MotorcycleMaker'), which is used for the development and evaluation of advanced driver assistance systems and highly automated driving systems utilizing virtual test driving. This product supports all major sensor models, including cameras, ultrasonic, radar, and LiDAR. Depending on the development stage or verification purpose, we can provide three types of sensor models (ideal state, HiFi, RSI). 【Main Use Cases】 - Development and testing in a virtual environment using deep learning - Generation of reproducible scenarios for functional verification during the development stage - Testing and development of various sensor models - Importing map information and utilizing real-world measurement data - Creating road environments using external tools - Executing parallel tests for HPC clusters - Freely setting traffic density for use in RDE analysis *We will have a booth at the "Automotive Engineering Exposition: Human and Vehicle Technology Expo 2021 Yokohama" (Booth Number: 225). Please experience the simulation of autonomous driving using CarMaker and driving simulators!*

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We offer effective solutions for testing various camera-based systems depending on the application and development cycle stages. For example, at the MIL or SIL stages, image processing and algorithms can be tested quickly and effectively using real-time animation and "Video Data Stream" without using the camera as hardware. When testing the camera system as a completed component, "Monitor HIL" can be used to capture virtual animations from a simulation environment. Additionally, for verifying special functions such as multi-lens systems or light assist, the "Video Interface Box," which allows image data to be directly input into the ECU, is effective. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Our company provides innovative simulation solutions for vehicle dynamics, ADAS/AD, and powertrains. "CarMaker," "TruckMaker," and "MotorcycleMaker" can realistically and accurately simulate the operational characteristics, performance characteristics, traffic situations, roads, and surrounding environments of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles in a virtual world. Before creating real prototypes, many scenarios can be tested at low cost in the early stages of development. 【Features】 ■ Improved efficiency across the entire development process from MIL, SIL, HIL, to VIL ■ Enhanced product maturity by using virtual prototypes at every stage of development ■ Quick analysis enabled by excellent visualization ■ Rapid creation of complex and realistic test scenarios *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our CarMaker, TruckMaker, and MotorcycleMaker can easily reconstruct test scenarios that replicate overall traffic flow and complex road environments. As an open integrated testing platform, CarMaker, TruckMaker, and MotorcycleMaker provide the best environment for functional testing in the ADAS/AD domain. 【Features】 ■ Conduct reproducible automated tests ■ Utilize detailed scenarios that include many objects and road users based on maneuvers, events, and scenarios ■ Utilize map data: generate detailed road networks from sources like ADAS RP ■ Automatically transfer accurate scenarios based on real vehicle tests to the virtual environment ■ Simulate integrated sensors using excellent environmental and sensor models ■ Verification of collision avoidance systems, emergency automatic braking, etc., is also possible ■ Can also be used to promote collaboration in CASE.

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Our company provides solutions for the development of vehicle dynamics, focusing on safety and ride comfort. CarMaker, TruckMaker, and MotorcycleMaker are open and extensible platforms equipped with sophisticated interfaces that enable rapid validation and automation of testing. Nonlinear vehicle and system models, such as multi-body suspension, Pfeffer steering models, and various tire models, can also be easily implemented. Additionally, the powerful driver model "IPGDriver" features self-learning capabilities, allowing for driving that adapts to various scenarios. It accurately and reliably replicates any task performed by real test drivers. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Our company offers a comprehensive and user-friendly open integrated testing platform equipped with an integrated model of vehicles, drivers, road environments, traffic flow, and surrounding environments. Virtual testing for a single vehicle is possible from the early stages before the development of physical prototypes. We can evaluate the development and testing of HEVs, as well as the fuel efficiency, driving performance, and harmful emissions (NOx, CO2) of all current and future powertrains. 【Product Lineup】 ■CarMaker Simulation solution for testing passenger cars and light commercial vehicles ■TruckMaker Simulation solution addressing the development and testing requirements for large vehicles such as trucks, construction vehicles, buses, semi-trailers, large semi-trailers, and special vehicles ■MotorcycleMaker Testing simulation solution specifically for two-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles, electric assist bicycles, and scooters *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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The turnkey solution provided by the steering-in-the-loop test bench integrates everything from the actual vehicle's steering wheel to the tie rod-equipped steering rack, achieving validation equivalent to real vehicle testing. This system, with its excellent flexibility, quickly and easily adapts to customer-specific steering systems. By combining the test bench's hardware with model-integrable software, it significantly reduces latency in the transmission and reception of signals for each component. Additionally, it enables the most complex closed-loop steering. 【Features】 - Significant efficiency improvements in benchmark testing - Capability to validate the entire vehicle in the early stages of development - Various vehicle models - Enhanced validation quality - Test results and validation are fully reproducible For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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