CarMaker for Vehicle Dynamics and Virtual Prototypess

This course is also available as “TruckMaker for Vehicle Dynamics and Virtual Prototypes” which explicitly covers the vehicle model of TruckMaker and its heavy-duty vehicle-specific models.

Requirements:

Prior participation in a CarMaker User Training or, at a minimum, relevant experience with CarMaker

Course information

Course outline

Use of CarMaker to develop and test chassis, vehicle systems as well as suspension control systems
Generation of (scenario-based) test cases for vehicle dynamics applications
Parameterizing and validating the vehicle model for your particular use case – focus: components and models for suspension including MBS axles and tires
Introduction to use of virtual prototypes
Generation of test cases for vehicle dynamics applications: Generation of ROAD5 road models and the environment using the Scenario Editor and maneuver definition
Basics of IPGDriver functionalities that are specific to vehicle dynamics applications
Virtual prototype validation methods

Target audience

Simulation engineers in the field of vehicle development

Working on the optimization of suspension and chassis
Who develop and tune vehicle control systems
Responsible for the (central) validation and supply of vehicle models
Analyzing the influence of ADAS on full vehicle handling

Current dates

April 20, 2026 - Karlsruhe
November 03 - 04, 2026 - online

On request

Location

IPG Automotive in Karlsruhe or at your premises.
This training course is also available as an online training

Duration

1 day (On-site training courses take place on two days online)

Costs

739,00€ plus VAT / per person