Adam divides his time as an editor between the worlds of aviation and motoring. These worlds may seem a little diverse today, but autonomous technology and future urban mobility is bringing them ever-closer. Adam is also chairman of the Vehicle Dynamics International Awards.
McLaren Automotive has developed a world-first application of a composites manufacturing method from the aerospace industry, scaled for volume supercar manufacturing including the W1. The Automated Rapid Tape (ART) production method produces carbon fibre structures that can be optimised to be lighter, stiffer and stronger via advanced structural optimisation
The nomination phase for the 2024 VDI Awards is open! There have been many winners over the 16 years that the awards have been running, from OEMs to suppliers and engineers, which have enjoyed the industry recognition, media coverage and marketing opportunities that the awards bring. Don’t miss out: send a nomination!
Eccentrica has announced the appointment of Maurizio Reggiani, a well-known figure in automotive engineering, with over four decades of experience at Maserati, Bugatti, and latterly as CTO and vice president of motorsport at Lamborghini, as an advisor
MdynamiX, a provider of ADAS, vehicle dynamics, NVH methods and test benches, has entered into a reseller partnership with VI-grade, a provider of human-centric simulation technologies
Mcity, the University of Michigan’s hub for advanced mobility research, has announced a partnership with VI-grade, an automotive simulation company
Porsche AG has signed a collaboration agreement with ClearMotion, a software-defined chassis company, to work together on proactive chassis systems, which they say represent the future of vehicle dynamics
VI-grade, an automotive simulation supplier, has announced a partnership with Powersoft, a specialist in audio technology and amplification. The companies are collaborating to integrate haptic transducers into dynamic simulators
A new agreement will see Dynisma supply a driving simulator for use in McLaren’s dynamics, aerodynamics, NVH, HMI, propulsion systems and control systems development
Dymag, a manufacturer of lightweight wheels, has collaborated with composites material specialist Hankuk Carbon, to develop an all-new carbon hybrid wheel for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 concept car
Hitech Grand Prix has invested in simulation technology for race car setup, race preparation and circuit familiarisation ahead of the 2024 season. The team shares how the F1-bred low-latency, high-bandwidth simulator technology is helping its Formula 2 campaign, and its prospective entry into Formula 1
