IPG Automotive has released version 14.0 of its CarMaker simulation software, with new features centred around versatile sensor models, more realistic simulation environments, and new applications for heavy-duty vehicles.
The CarMaker product family enables extensive testing for modern vehicle development to be conducted mostly virtually, saving both time and costs. The development of advanced driver assistance and automation systems (ADAS & AV) in particular presents challenges for automotive manufacturers and suppliers, which the 14.0 release is designed to address.
The development of ADAS requires testing of a wide range of realistic scenarios. Whereas on highways, different traffic densities and a variety of driving manoeuvres need to be simulated, in urban traffic, the interaction with pedestrians must also be taken into account. Thus the 14.0 release enables flexible control of autonomous vehicle traffic as well as pedestrians.
Furthermore, the role of all kinds of sensors which recognise the driving environment and traffic is crucial in this field of application. A number of flexibly parameterisable sensor models can be used in CarMaker. The new release includes a 4D radar model among many other functions.
IPG Automotive also offers TruckMaker simulation software, which is adapted to the specific requirements of heavy-duty vehicle development. Thanks to flexible coupling and decoupling, the new release allows users to model road trains with multiple trailers. Therefore, even more vehicle variations and their respective force distributions can be represented virtually.
“With CarMaker 14.0, we want to integrate simulation even better into the development process for all types of vehicles to make the process as efficient, cost-effective and safe as possible. The reliability of our software has recently been certified by ISO 26262. We are looking forward to presenting the latest features as well as their applications at our Open House Germany on March 25, 2025.”, says Alexander Frings, Director Product Management at IPG Automotive.
