The meeting point for the virtual vehicle development industry
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Our Open House UK will take place on September 16, 2025.
Information at a glance
Date
September 16, 2025
Location
Costs
Free of charge
Presentation language
English
Target group
Experts and other interested parties from the automotive manufacturing and supplier industries as well as universities and research institutions
Program
09:00–09:45 am Arrival and Refreshments |
09:45–10:00 am Welcome and Introduction Speaker: Elliot Hemes |
10:00–10:30 am Keynote Address - Synopsys Speaker: Nick Pirouet |
10:30–11:30 am Session 1: Introducing CarMaker 14 updates & scaling your simulation with VIRTO Speakers: Jose Nevado & Jega Sriskantha, IPG Automotive UK |
| Coffee Break |
12:00–12:30 pm Session 2: Simulation’s role in building public trust in future CAM deployment Speakers: Colin Maltby, SCALE/Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council |
12:30–13:00 pm Session 3: Intelligent Multi-Domain Testing to Support CAV and ADAS Safety Cases Speaker: Richard Hillman, HORIBA MIRA |
| Lunch and Networking |
13:45–14:45 pm Panel Q&A - How do you realise a faster return of investment on simulation?
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14:45–15:15 pm Session 5: Enabling the Software-Defined Vehicle through an Integrated Simulation Environment Speaker: Amir Soltani, KAN Engineering |
| Coffee Break |
15:30–15:55 pm Sesion 6: Simulation developments with soft soil modelling Speaker: Steven Child, IPG Automotive UK |
15:55–16:20 pm Session 7: Robotics and Human driving style imitation Speaker: Cédric Asselineau , STÄHLE GmbH |
16:20–16:30 pm Closing Speaker: Elliot Hemes |
| Refreshments and Networking |
Exhibitors
With nearly eight decades of automotive engineering innovation behind them HORIBA MIRA has aligned their engineering capabilities and invested in pioneering facilities. From comprehensive battery development to a ground-breaking Driving Simulator Centre, they are enabling automakers to engineer vehicles virtually, significantly reducing the reliance on carbon-intensive prototypes.
At HORIBA MIRA, our vision is that every journey in the world will be positively influenced by us. We envision a world where the automotive industry is not just a driver of change, but a catalyst for a sustainable and thriving planet. We believe that the journey towards Net Zero is not a mere choice – it’s the very essence of our future.
Dynisma engineers high-fidelity motion simulators for elite motorsport and automotive development.
Trusted by leading teams in Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula E, WEC, IndyCar and top-tier automotive OEMs, Dynisma’s driving simulators are built for realism, accurate correlation and real vehicle performance.
Our proprietary Dynisma Motion Generator (DMG) technology delivers ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and a wide range of motion capabilities to create highly immersive and precise simulation environments.
Founded in 2017 by former F1 simulator engineer Ash Warne, Dynisma operates from its Technology and Manufacturing Campus in Bristol, UK, where a team of 100+ experts design, manufacture and support turnkey driving simulator systems for a global customer base.
At OxTS we’re passionate about inertial navigation and how we can help our customers with our technology. With over two decades of experience in combining the best of high precision aiding sources and world-class inertial navigation expertise, OxTS’ products have become the industry standard for automotive testing and are widely used in other industries. Our products provide position, roll, pitch, heading and other measurements of vehicles on land, sea and in the air. Our world-renowned RT3000 is used throughout the automotive industry for vehicle dynamics testing, validating advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and developing automated driving technologies.
Synopsys is key to accelerating your automotive innovation. Safety, security, reliability and quality are paramount in the automotive digital value chain. Whether your teams are designing SoCs, developing multi-die systems, or validating software dependability, Synopsys’ design and verification, prototyping, automotive-grade IP, and software security solutions help you create smarter, safer cars.
Founded in 1994, Intrepid Control Systems is a global leader in vehicle network and embedded tools. We provide innovative hardware and software solutions for in-vehicle communication, supporting key industry protocols like CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, and Automotive Ethernet. Our products are widely used in autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and vehicle network development.
With offices in the United States (HQ), United Kingdom, Germany, China, Japan, India, and South Korea, we offer global reach with localised support. Our experts provide engineering assistance, training, and customised solutions to ensure customer success.
Our products are used worldwide by Automotive OEM's and Tier 1 Suppliers in functional areas such as Data Logging & Cloud Analysis, Vehicle Network Interfacing, Simulation & Bench Testing, and Gateways & Prototyping. Supporting a diverse range of industries such as Automotive, Motorcycle, Marine, Industrial and many more.
STÄHLE is a global operating company providing automotive test systems as robot drivers, steering or actuator systems & shift robots.
Our Autopilot series shows latest technology: quickly installed, easy to use, selectable drive styles, imitating human behavior, highest accuracy, and robotic repeatability!
WE DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE. EVERYWHERE
Recap of Open House UK 2024
On September 24, 2024, IPG Automotive UK successfully hosted their fifth Open House UK at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire. The event gathered industry experts from automotive manufacturing, commercial vehicles and virtual vehicle simulation from all over the UK.
Managing Director of IPG Automotive Elliot Hemes started the day with an overview of 40 years of innovation from IPG Automotive GmbH. After explaining the outline of the agenda, he introduced the keynote speaker, David Webb, Head of Innovation at the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, part of the Department for Transport. The speech ‘Benefits and Pitfalls of Simulation and Its Influence on the Regulatory Framework in the Future’ provided a great insight into future plans for self-driving vehicles and explained the new safety framework required within the UK.
Session 1: Optimizing MiL/SiL Models Used in DiL Applications & Benefits of Vehicle Dynamics Models in ADAS Applications
Mark Thommyppillai of Ansible Motion and Tim Sherrington of IPG Automotive UK delivered a shared presentation explaining the project they have worked on together to optimize MiL/SiL models used in DiL applications.
Session 2: Insights into CarMaker new releases and VIRTO updates from IPG Automotive UK
In the first half of this session Jose Nevado, Lead Application Engineer, highlighted the many new CarMaker releases and different application possibilities, followed by an overview of what is to come with CarMaker 14.0.
David Barry, Lead Developer, delivered an introduction and update to VIRTO including the future roadmap of what’s new in 2024.
Session 3: Insight into the SCALE and CCAV Projects
Rav Babbra from dRISK presented an overview on the CCAV and SCALE project. The project will operate a fleet of three self-driving vehicles, moving passengers between Birmingham International rail station and Birmingham Business Park.
Session 4: AgriSI Platform and Motorcycle OneBoxVil Projects
Soluzioni Ingegneria’s Claudio Maroni highlighted the cutting-edge products AgriSI – revolutionizing agricultural simulation, EVE converting from MSC ADAMS to CarMaker, and ONEBOXVIL a game changer in motorcycle dynamics. These solutions are transforming industries and pushing the boundaries of engineering innovation.
Session 5: Testing Methodology – Front Loading BEV Development from Road to Rigs
Michael Kwan Ho Lee and Sulabh Dhingra from Jaguar Landrover presented on their award winning and now implemented innovation in business and process functions “Front Loading BEV Development from Road to Rigs’.
Session 6: EV Powertrain and Thermal Control System Models Integrated with CarMaker & TruckMaker
Thomas Farahar delivered the presentation from SHERPA Engineering which explained how they have coupled CarMaker to BEV digital twins and integrated thermal control system models.
Session 7: ZF at Formula Student 2024 – How CarMaker Is Used for Validating FSAI Competition Entries
Adam Heenan, Technology Group Leader at ZF Engineering provided an insight into the Formula Student competition and the challenges teams face getting their vehicles to move and navigate reliably, and how CarMaker supports their processes.
We displayed IPG Automotive’s latest features and innovative solutions, along with seven partner companies: Agility 3, Ansible Motion, HORIBA MIRA, OXTS, Soluzioni Ingegneria, STÄHLE and Synopsys. Driving simulators were a popular addition with individual demonstrations optimizing simulation technology. The exhibition gallery created a vibrant and enjoyable experience for all who attended and a fantastic opportunity to network and promote innovation.
